Conversation 016-009

TapeTape 16StartSunday, December 5, 1971 at 8:03 PMEndSunday, December 5, 1971 at 8:12 PMTape start time00:17:13Tape end time00:17:24ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communications with his staff. After failing to reach Henry Kissinger at his residence, the President instructed the operator to abandon the attempt. The conversation concluded with the operator confirming that Charles W. Colson was available on the line for the President.

Henry KissingerCharles W. ColsonWhite House communicationsPresidential scheduling

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NARA Description

On December 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:03 pm and 8:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 16-9

Date: December 5, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:03 pm and 8:12 pm
Location: White House Telephone

White House operator talked with the President.

     Henry A. Kissinger
          -Location

     Charles W. Colson call

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?

Mr. President, on the call for Dr. Kissinger.

He's not at his residence.

Let it go, then.

That's all right.

All right, sir.

And we have Mr. Colson on the line.

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