President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt on George Wallace following the shooting earlier that day. They address concerns regarding the FBI's handling of the probe and potential conflicts with the Secret Service's investigative efforts. The President emphasizes the need for careful management of the situation while monitoring reports on the shooter, Arthur Bremer, and Wallace's medical status.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 9:23 pm to 9:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-124 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-124 Date: May 15, 1972 Time: 9:23 pm - 9:24 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Charles W. Colson. [See also Conversation No. 339-13] Attack on George C. Wallace -Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] investigation -Control -The President's concerns -John F. Kennedy comparison -John D. Ehrlichman -Location -Secret Service investigation -Colson’s view -Conflict with FBI -FBI involvement -Arthur H. Bremer -Previous arrests -Political activities -Search of apartment -Mental condition -Bremer's political leanings -Bremer's apartment -Possible plant of documents -Wallace -Visits by Hubert H. Humphrey and George S. McGovern -Visit by the President -The President's Request for a call to Cornelia Wallace -Timing -Operation -Length -Completion -Dr. William M. Lukash's report -W. Mark Felt's report
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