President Nixon instructed H. R. Haldeman to ensure Charles W. Colson was included on the guest list for an upcoming White House dinner with Cabinet officers. Nixon emphasized that Colson’s presence was essential to signal his high-level authority and influence to the administration's leadership. Haldeman acknowledged the directive, confirming that Colson would be added to the event if he was not already scheduled to attend.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:22 pm to 7:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-25
Date: January 19, 1972
Time: 7:22 pm - 7:23 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Charles W. Colson's schedule
-White House dinner, January 20, 1972
-Cabinet officers
-Herbert G. KleinThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.