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On January 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 6:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-089 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See also Conversation No. 407-18B] Text of the President's announcement - Vietnam settlement - Copies to media - Changes Henry A. Kissinger talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. Text of the President's announcement - Changes The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. Text of the President's announcement - Changes. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.; Kissinger, Henry A.