President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief, informal discussion regarding the nature and extent of Ziegler's professional autonomy. The conversation centers on the President clarifying the degree of freedom granted to his press secretary in his official duties. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:52 pm to 2:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 440-7
Date: May 22, 1973
Time: 2:52 pm - 2:53 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building
The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler.
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Conversation No. 440-7 (cont’d)
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