President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinated the scheduling and logistical movement of press personnel for an upcoming photo opportunity. They discussed the arrangements for a meeting involving George P. Shultz and the efficient management of film crews in the Oval Office. The conversation concluded with Nixon expressing satisfaction regarding the frequency and presentation of the media access.
On October 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 1:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 588-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 588-16
Date: October 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:43 pm and 1:55 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.
The President's schedule
-George P. Shultz
-Film
Ziegler left at an unknown time before 1:55 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.