President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and Deputy Director of the CIA Vernon Walters to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. The conversation, which was almost entirely redacted for national security, focused on confidential briefing details and operational secrecy. Walters departed the Oval Office shortly after the discussion concluded.
On December 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Vernon A. Walters met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:04 am to 11:16 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 633-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 633-7
Date: December 9, 1971
Time: 11:04 am - 11:16 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler and Vernon A. Walters.
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Conversation No. 633-7 (cont.)
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Walters left at 11:16 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.