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Nixon Tapes on Ronald Ziegler
142 conversations · page 2 of 2 · frequently with Nixon, Ziegler, Haig, Haldeman
President Nixon utilized the White House operator to facilitate a series of evening communications with key staff and associates. After learning that Patrick J. Buchanan was unavailable and John R. (“Tex”) McCrary required a follow-up in twenty minutes, the President directed the operator to connect him with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This interaction highlights the logistical coordination required for Nixon’s late-night outreach and media management efforts.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to finalize logistics for an upcoming meeting with Lee Kuan Yew. The discussion focused on coordinating the attendance of Henry Kissinger and arranging for Ronald Ziegler to handle the scheduling and photography of the event. The parties briefly confirmed the sequence of events, including the transition to the Rose Garden for photo opportunities.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate his upcoming schedule and the logistics for an award presentation. The discussion focused primarily on ensuring the attendance of First Lady Pat Nixon at the event. Ronald L. Ziegler was identified as a key point of contact for finalizing these ceremonial arrangements.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the administration's public messaging regarding the ongoing Watergate investigation. They discuss how to address press inquiries concerning John Dean's role and the validity of Nixon's previous August 29th statement about White House staff involvement. Nixon instructs Ziegler to emphasize that the President is managing the matter directly with Assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen and to avoid further commentary that could interfere with the judicial process.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the strategy and messaging used during Ziegler's recent press briefing regarding the ongoing Watergate investigation. Ziegler confirmed he had contacted John Dean to outline the administration's new position and briefed the press on the President’s recent intensive investigation. They reviewed how Ziegler deflected difficult questions about the timing of the President’s inquiry and his previous, now-contradicted statements defending Dean. Nixon expressed satisfaction with Ziegler's refusal to disclose private discussions with individuals like John Mitchell or specific details of the White House staff investigation.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss public relations strategy regarding the ongoing Watergate scandal, specifically addressing John Dean's recent communications. They debated whether the President should meet with Dean and finalized a plan for how Ziegler should respond to press inquiries about his own prior knowledge of the matter. Ultimately, they decided that Ziegler would adopt a firm stance, refusing to answer detailed questions in order to protect the rights of potential defendants and maintain a neutral posture.
Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and White House Counsel John Dean coordinate their messaging regarding the unfolding Watergate scandal. Ziegler informs Dean of his intent to adhere to a consistent public posture, emphasizing that the administration's goal is to uncover the truth and cooperate with the grand jury rather than seeking a scapegoat. The pair discusses the necessity of maintaining this unified narrative during upcoming press briefings.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss media strategy regarding the Watergate scandal, focusing on the importance of conveying that the President is actively seeking the truth and maintaining governmental operations. Ziegler reviews his efforts to counter press rumors about the timing of the President's knowledge of the scandal and explains his strategy to ease tensions with the press corps. Nixon directs that daily staff meetings be resumed to project stability and instructs Ziegler to emphasize that the administration is conducting its own investigation without a cover-up.
President Nixon directs Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to cancel a scheduled call to White House Counsel John Dean. Nixon instructs Ziegler to tell Dean that the matter in question has already been handled, effectively shutting down further communication on the topic. The President emphasizes maintaining a cool demeanor and remaining firm should Dean attempt to follow up on the inquiry.
President Nixon contacted Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to request his immediate presence in the Oval Office. During the brief telephone exchange, the President noted that he was currently meeting with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The primary purpose of the call was to facilitate a tripartite discussion involving Price and Ziegler regarding ongoing White House business.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to facilitate urgent communications with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The primary objective was to coordinate a response to a telegram sent by Senator Barry Goldwater, who was currently traveling to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Nixon directed the operator to ensure Goldwater’s staff was informed that he had personally returned the Senator’s call.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief telephone conversation to verify the specific date of the President’s previous press conference. Ziegler confirmed for the President that the event took place on March 15th. This exchange appears to be a routine administrative check to ensure the accuracy of the administration's public records.
Tricia Nixon Cox initiated a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to gauge the media's reception following a nationally televised address by President Nixon regarding the Watergate scandal. Ziegler reported that the press responded favorably, particularly noting that the President’s decision to visit the press room personally bolstered his standing. He expressed optimism that the administration could now move past the errors of subordinates and focus on the President’s future leadership objectives.
President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to coordinate the White House's public communications strategy following the President's April 30 speech addressing the Watergate scandal. The discussion focused on maintaining a firm, confident public stance while directing Ziegler to avoid substantive commentary on the ongoing investigation, as advised by Elliot Richardson and Leonard Garment. Nixon emphasized the need to project presidential strength and instructed Ziegler to highlight that the administration is continuing its regular business, including an upcoming Cabinet meeting.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate messaging ahead of Ziegler’s upcoming press briefing and an American Society of Newspaper Editors event. They discussed the status of various White House staff roles, including the permanent and interim appointments of Leonard Garment and Kenneth Cole, as well as the potential replacement for H.R. Haldeman. Additionally, they addressed a sensitive leak involving FBI agents being stationed outside White House offices, reflecting the President's heightened suspicion regarding internal security.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler reviewed the outcome of Ziegler's recent press briefing, which focused heavily on the Watergate scandal and ongoing legal proceedings. They specifically discussed media inquiries regarding potential White House involvement in the break-in and whether the President withheld information during recent public addresses. Additionally, Nixon directed Ziegler to arrange a photo opportunity during a scheduled meeting with the Labor-Management Advisory Board to highlight the administration's focus on economic policy.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate office security and privacy measures. The President explicitly instructed Ziegler to hide as the unidentified visitor departed the Oval Office. This exchange highlights the administration's efforts to maintain secrecy and control access to the President during the height of the Watergate investigations.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler reviewed Ziegler's recent press briefing regarding the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the administration's legal claim to White House documents held by John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman. Ziegler briefed the President on his defense of Nixon's role in the Daniel Ellsberg case and his efforts to publicly highlight pro-administration support via telegram counts and recent polling data. The two concluded that the briefing was successful in maintaining a firm stance and effectively demonstrating public support for the President's continuation in office.
President Nixon consulted with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to verify the status of current news developments and confirm an upcoming meeting. Ziegler indicated that there were no major breaking stories, effectively coordinating the transition for an afternoon briefing with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served primarily to synchronize the President's schedule and ensure communication readiness with his senior staff.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on confirming appointments and reviewing the availability of key personnel, including Ronald Ziegler and George H.W. Bush. The conversation served as a brief administrative session to manage the flow of the President’s calendar for the remainder of the week.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, during which they coordinated logistics regarding Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler's travel to Oregon and communications with office staff. The discussion also included brief mentions of scheduling a barber appointment and managing the pace of interactions with other personnel. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon held an Oval Office meeting with an unidentified individual to discuss administrative logistics and daily scheduling. The conversation addressed the President’s personal schedule as well as the upcoming press briefing agenda for Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Beyond these operational matters, the exchange included brief, casual dialogue regarding the placement of refreshments in the room.
President Nixon directed Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to expedite research into the medical history of Senator Thomas F. Eagleton, specifically regarding potential psychiatric treatment in New York. Expressing frustration with the pace of the investigation, Nixon questioned the staffing of the research operation and insisted on immediate verification of the facts. Ziegler confirmed that the Allin group was currently handling the assignment.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request to be connected with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with his primary spokesperson. No substantive policy matters or further developments occur during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to discuss his daily schedule and administrative matters involving Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief encounter took place in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming activities. Due to the lack of a transcript and the absence of recorded dialogue, no substantive policy decisions or developments were captured.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the precise wording of an upcoming White House statement regarding the Watergate scandal. Nixon emphasizes the need to avoid phrasing that could be exploited by the press, specifically instructing Ziegler and Patrick Buchanan to ensure the language does not imply that Watergate is damaging his foreign policy initiatives. This directive follows concerns over recent negative media coverage sparked by remarks made by Henry Kissinger.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief, one-minute meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate administrative or press-related matters. While no transcript exists for this interaction, the meeting serves as an internal check-in between the President and his primary spokesperson during the height of the Watergate scandal. The session represents a routine point of contact for managing the administration's public narrative and scheduling priorities.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief, informal discussion regarding the nature and extent of Ziegler's professional autonomy. The conversation centers on the President clarifying the degree of freedom granted to his press secretary in his official duties. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to coordinate the White House strategy regarding the escalating Watergate scandal and the administration's public relations response. The discussion centered on managing communications through Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and preparing for a critical meeting with Republican congressmen. Haig also briefed the President on recent consultations with William J. Baroody and addressed concerns regarding national security implications of the unfolding investigation.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate the timing and logistics of an upcoming briefing involving Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The discussion centered on determining the expected duration of the session and managing the President’s schedule at the Executive Office Building. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation focused exclusively on administrative scheduling adjustments.
President Nixon coordinated with Thomas Hart to arrange a follow-up briefing once Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler concluded an ongoing meeting. Hart informed the President that Ziegler was working to finalize pending matters, prompting Nixon to request a direct call as soon as Ziegler became available. The brief exchange served to manage the President's schedule and ensure immediate communication with his press secretary.
President Nixon coordinated administrative communications while stationed at Camp David, requesting that the operator facilitate a return call from Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler upon his arrival at the White House. Additionally, the President initiated a request to speak with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. This brief exchange reflects the ongoing management of internal staff scheduling and personal communications during the President's time away from the Oval Office.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler discussed the motivations behind John W. Dean III's recent actions regarding the Watergate investigation. Ziegler posited that Dean’s behavior was less about personal animosity toward the President and more a product of strategic pressure applied by his legal counsel for defense purposes. Nixon remained skeptical of this assessment, questioning whether Dean’s actions were inherently malicious.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler once Ziegler concluded a current telephone call with H. R. Haldeman. This administrative interaction highlights the President's efforts to coordinate communications with key advisors during the ongoing Watergate-related pressures. No policy decisions were made, as the exchange focused solely on facilitating a direct follow-up conversation.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate his official schedule and upcoming public engagements. The discussion focused on arranging a meeting with Henry A. Kissinger and facilitating a press photograph as recommended by Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation concluded with the President finalizing these administrative and media-related logistical arrangements.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the administration's public relations strategy amidst intensifying Watergate scrutiny, particularly regarding allegations involving John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and claims of hush money. The two analyzed shifts in press coverage and evaluated how to manage media inquiries regarding upcoming Ervin Committee testimony and potential grand jury indictments. Nixon instructed Ziegler to avoid commenting on legal matters and emphasized that the administration should remain focused on its schedule rather than reacting to aggressive media antagonism.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinate the dissemination strategy for an upcoming policy text to ensure legislative leaders and their staff receive it simultaneously at 7:00 p.m. Nixon explicitly instructs Ziegler to withhold the document from congressional leaders and staff beforehand to prevent unauthorized revisions or delays. This measure aims to maintain executive control over the messaging and prevent legislative interference with the final text.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate his upcoming schedule and staff interactions. He requested that press secretary Ronald Ziegler report to him following a briefing with Henry Kissinger. Additionally, Nixon directed that J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. be brought in for a meeting.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the historic significance of the dinner meeting with Leonid Brezhnev, expressing their shared conviction that the personal rapport established during the event represented an unprecedented breakthrough in U.S.-Soviet diplomacy. Emphasizing the importance of documenting these interactions, Nixon directed Haig to ensure that Helmut Sonnenfeldt and Ronald Ziegler draft comprehensive memoranda of their recollections of the evening. The discussion also touched upon the distracting impact of the Watergate scandal, which the President feared threatened to overshadow this major foreign policy achievement.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to summon Alexander Haig, Dr. William Lukash, Dr. Walter Tkach, and Ron Ziegler to the residence for an immediate meeting. The President directed the operator to assemble the group together to discuss unspecified matters. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination to facilitate an urgent briefing or consultation with key staff and medical personnel.
President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate logistical arrangements for upcoming appearances. The discussion focused on the President's official schedule and the planning of a motorcade, potentially involving Ronald L. Ziegler. The meeting served to finalize details for immediate executive travel and public outreach operations.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler met to discuss the management of public communications regarding the President's recent health issues. They coordinated the logistics for an official announcement to be handled by Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren and Dr. Walter R. Tkach, with input from Alexander Haig. The discussion focused on controlling the narrative and anticipating the press corps' reaction to the medical news.