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Conversation 015-054

TapeTape 15StartFriday, November 19, 1971 at 7:43 PMEndFriday, November 19, 1971 at 7:44 PMTape start time01:34:13Tape end time01:34:49ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Colson, Charles W.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Charles Colson coordinate a strategic media initiative, discussing the timing of a planned announcement or presentation to coincide with the conclusion of evening news broadcasts. Nixon expresses strong approval of Colson's proposed tactical approach, confirming that the White House has an established system in place to execute the plan. The brief call serves to finalize the operational logistics for this specific public relations effort.

Media strategyPublic relationsCharles ColsonWhite House communications
AudioNARA Description

On November 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 7:43 pm to 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-054 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 15-54

Date: November 19, 1971
Time: 7:43 pm - 7:44 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Charles W. Colson.

     News
         -Colson's plan
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello.
Yes sir.
I thought of one thing that might be uh... Alright.
I think that's a damn good idea.
Show it coming as they would right after the evening news.
Oh no, we have a system and we'll get it going.
Yes, sir.
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