President Nixon consulted with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to verify the status of current news developments and confirm an upcoming meeting. Ziegler indicated that there were no major breaking stories, effectively coordinating the transition for an afternoon briefing with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served primarily to synchronize the President's schedule and ensure communication readiness with his senior staff.
On May 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 2:24 pm to 2:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-170 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-170 Date: May 9, 1973 Time: 2:24 pm - 2:25 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See also Conversation No. 432-36] News summary President’s schedule -Meeting with Ziegler and Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
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