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Conversation 791-014

TapeTape 791StartTuesday, October 3, 1972 at 4:26 PMEndTuesday, October 3, 1972 at 4:28 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.;  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consults with Ronald Ziegler and H.R. Haldeman regarding a recent, ostensibly personal telephone call from journalist Walter Cronkite. Nixon clarifies his willingness to speak with Cronkite only if the matter is non-journalistic in nature. The brief discussion also touches upon logistical updates regarding operations at Camp David and the status of staff members.

Walter CronkitePress relationsCamp DavidStaff coordinationPresidential scheduling
AudioNARA Description

On October 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:26 pm to 4:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 791-014 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 791-14

Date: October 3, 1972
Time: 4:26 pm – 4:28 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.

        The President's schedule
            -Walter L. Cronkite, Jr. recent telephone call to the President
                -Purpose
                     -Personal matter
                          -News
                          -Cronkite’s secretary’s conversation with Zeigler’s secretary
                          -Camp David
                -Possible return call
                     -New York

H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman entered at an unknown time after 4:26 pm.

             -Camp David
                 -John D. Ehrlichman, Raymond K. Price, Jr.
             -Ehrlichman
                 -Domestic Council
                     -Abraham A. Ribicoff

Ziegler and Haldeman left at 4:28 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I don't know.
They called for me.
Well, if it's not news, I'll talk to him.
Well, apparently it isn't.
His secretary said it was mine.
He said when I was calling, you were rushing out to hand take it.
He said it was an emergency.
It was a personal matter, a personal call.
Is that right?
Well, if it's not news, I'll talk to him.
I'll talk to him personally.
If it shows personally.
Well, that's the word.
That's what he said.
Okay.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I'd like to say that I'm here tonight because I just can't wait for him to come out.
Early's down there.
He's got all he needs to do.
Early's up here.
Early's there.
Early's there.
Early's one of the mental counsels.
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