President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the current status and availability of Charles W. Colson. The President decided against immediate contact and directed the operator to postpone the attempt to reach Colson until the following day. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief administrative exchange.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-039 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 20-39
Date: February 2, 1972
Time: 8:09 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Status of call to Charles W. Colson
-Colson’s scheduleThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.