President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler met briefly to coordinate logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with a Soviet trade delegation. The discussion focused on managing the public perception of the event, specifically addressing the size of the delegation and the arrangements for official press photography. The brief exchange served to finalize Ziegler's role and presence during the delegation's visit to the White House.
On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:06 am to 10:07 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 723-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 723-3
Date: May 11, 1972
Time: 10:06-10:07 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.
Soviet trade delegation
-Press picture
-Ziegler's presence
-Size of group
Ziegler left at 10:07 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.