President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met briefly to coordinate logistical details regarding the President’s schedule and an upcoming photography session with Oliver F. Atkins. The discussion focused on managing the timing of these commitments, with the President directing that the session occur following his meeting with the Attorney General. The participants reached a consensus on the scheduling adjustment before Ziegler concluded the meeting.
On January 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:50 pm to 3:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 659-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 659-13
Date: January 28, 1972
Time: 3:50 pm - 3:52 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.
[Recording begins while the conversation is in progress]
The President’s schedule
-Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins
-Photograph session
Ziegler left at 3:52 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.