President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke briefly to coordinate a meeting. The primary purpose of the telephone call was to facilitate scheduling for a subsequent in-person discussion between the two men. No substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were reached during this short exchange.
On August 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 12:37 pm to 12:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-046 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 29-46
Date: August 8, 1972
Time: 12:37 pm - 12:38 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Charles W. Colson.
Colson's location
Request for a meetingThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.