The purpose of this study was to probe the linkages between presidential communications and public opinion. More specifically, it investigated the associations between the use of press conferences and speeches by the White House and presidential job approval from 1961-1997. The results suggested that there is a positive linkage between the frequency of presidential press conferences and perceived foreign policy job approval but a negative linkage with perceived economic job approval. In addition, a negative linkage emerged between the frequency of presidential speeches and perceived foreign policy approval. Finally, the implications of the findings are discussed.