President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate communication with his staff. He sought to reach Charles W. Colson, who was currently aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia, and subsequently requested a call to Patrick J. Buchanan. The President opted to defer the conversation with Colson until the latter could call from a more suitable location.
On September 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-047 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 9-47
Date: September 16, 1971
Time: 9:03 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Charles W. Colson's location
-Sequoia
-Return call
Request for call to Patrick J. BuchananThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.