Conversation 717-001

TapeTape 717StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:54 AMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:55 AMTape start time00:00:23Tape end time00:03:16ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief, unscheduled meeting to coordinate the release of an official statement. Although the recording captures only a fragment of the discussion, the exchange centers on the administrative handling and public issuance of this document. The conversation concluded after one minute, marking a routine effort to manage the President's public communications.

Press relationsWhite House communicationsPublic statementsAdministration policy

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NARA Description

On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:54 am to 10:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 717-001 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 717-1

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: 10:54 am – 10:55 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler; the recording began at an unknown time while the
conversation was in progress.

     A statement
           -Release

Ziegler left at 10:55 am.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I mean, there's no service I have done.

Yes, sir.

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