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Conversation 909-020

TapeTape 909StartWednesday, May 2, 1973 at 10:43 AMEndWednesday, May 2, 1973 at 10:46 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the logistical details for an upcoming meeting with West German officials, including Chancellor Willy Brandt and Foreign Minister Walter Scheel. The discussion focuses on scheduling a photo opportunity to occur at the end of the session to avoid any appearance of conflict. Additionally, the pair briefly touches upon administrative concerns, including the roles of Vice President Spiro Agnew and John Connally, alongside ongoing developments regarding the Watergate scandal and Cabinet-level appointments.

West German relationsWilly BrandtPhoto opportunityWatergateSpiro AgnewJohn ConnallyWhite House logistics
AudioNARA Description

On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:43 am to 10:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 909-020 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 909-20

Date: May 2, 1973
Time: 10:43 am - 10:46 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.

       Spiro T. Agnew’s role in administration
              -News release        

                     -John B. Connally’s announcement           

                     -Quadriad and Domestic Council         

              -John D. Ehrlichman

       Connally’s telephone call to President 

             -Announcement            


       Watergate       

             -President’s remarks on Charles H. Percy in Cabinet meeting 

                    -Elliot L. Richardson       


       President’s schedule       

              -Meeting with Willy Brandt 

                      -Photo opportunity          

                             -Walter Scheel           

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                    NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 


                                         Tape Subject Log 

                                        (rev. October-2012)

                                                               Conversation No. 909-20 (cont’d)

                         -President’s conversation with Henry A. Kissinger
                                -Meeting with West German officials, Scheel

Ziegler left at 10:46 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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.

It could appear to be a reaction to conflict
Did Henry raise that with you?
No way.
Apparently at some point you're going to meet with five of them who are the foreign ministers and so forth.
Maybe that's the end of the meeting today.
You all worked that out.
I don't care.
We'll have one picture.
It would not be at the beginning.
At the end, and that's when we do the picture.
Good.
Okay, sir.
Yes, sir?
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