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Conversation 555-019

TapeTape 555StartThursday, August 5, 1971 at 12:35 PMEndThursday, August 5, 1971 at 12:36 PMTape start time00:51:00Tape end time00:51:55ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office
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President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate strategy ahead of a forthcoming press briefing. Given the extremely short duration of the recorded segment, the discussion focused on preparing public messaging. No definitive policy decisions were captured before the recording ended.

Press briefingPublic relationsMedia strategyWhite House communications
AudioNARA Description

On August 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:35 pm to 12:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 555-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 555-19

Date: August 5, 1971
Time: 12:35 pm - 12:36 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.

     Forthcoming press briefing

The recording was cut off at 12:36 pm.
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Alright.
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