Conversation 024-072

TapeTape 24StartThursday, May 11, 1972 at 11:22 AMEndThursday, May 11, 1972 at 11:32 AMTape start time01:23:01Tape end time01:23:16ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place calls to both Charles W. Colson and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox. Upon learning that Colson was currently meeting with John D. Ehrlichman, the President requested that Colson return the call at his convenience rather than interrupting his meeting. These logistical requests highlight the President's administrative coordination during the workday.

Charles W. ColsonTricia Nixon CoxJohn D. EhrlichmanWhite House operationsScheduling

On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:22 am and 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-072 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 24-72

Date: May 11, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:22 am and 11:32 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See also Conversation No. 338-37]

     Request for a call to Charles W. Colson
         -Colson's location
                -John D. Ehrlichman's office
         -Return call

     Request for a call to Tricia Nixon Cox

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Yes, please.
Operator, I called Mr. Coulson.
Don't get him out of a meeting if he's in.
No, he's in Mr. Ehrlichman's office.
He can return the call whenever he's free.
All right.
No hurry.
Thank you.
Would you try Tricia for me, please?
Thank you, sir.