Conversation 016-096

TapeTape 16StartFriday, December 10, 1971 at 8:15 PMEndFriday, December 10, 1971 at 8:15 PMTape start time03:31:04Tape end time03:31:16ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic interaction with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. The call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.

Charles W. ColsonWhite House communicationsPresidential scheduling

On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-096 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 16-96

Date: December 10, 1971
Time: 8:15 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for a call to Charles W. Colson

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Yes, sir.
Call some police.
Alright.