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Conversation 023-054

TapeTape 23StartThursday, April 20, 1972 at 3:08 PMEndThursday, April 20, 1972 at 3:09 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Colson, Charles W.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to summon Charles W. Colson to his office. The two discuss the logistics of their upcoming in-person meeting, confirming that Colson is nearby and available to head over immediately. The brief exchange serves primarily as a coordination step for a private consultation between the President and his advisor.

White House administrationPresidential schedulingCharles W. ColsonWhite House operations
AudioNARA Description

On April 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 3:08 pm to 3:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-054 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 23-54

Date: April 20, 1972
Time: 3:08-3:09 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Charles W. Colson.

[See also Conversation No. 332-19]
     Colson's location

     Meeting with the President
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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?
Yes, sir, Mr. President.
Are you in your office?
Right next door to you, yes, sir.
Oh, yeah, you can come over now.
K-E-O-B.
Yes, sir.
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