President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct phone call to his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation was brief and strictly functional, serving only to facilitate communication with a key staff member. No substantive political issues or policy decisions were discussed during this exchange.
On June 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:09 pm and 2:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-24
Date: June 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:09 pm and 2:21 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to Ronald L. ZieglerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.