Conversation 029-026

TapeTape 29StartFriday, August 4, 1972 at 2:35 PMEndFriday, August 4, 1972 at 2:58 PMParticipantsColson, Charles W.;  Holm, HollyRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

Charles W. Colson contacted his staff member, Holly Holm, to coordinate the monitoring of wire service reports prior to his arrival at the office. The primary objective of this exchange was to track potential breaking news, specifically regarding a possible press conference by George S. McGovern. Colson confirmed his intent to stay informed on these developments before transitioning to his next location.

Charles W. ColsonGeorge S. McGovernMedia monitoringWire servicesPress relations

On August 4, 1972, Charles W. Colson and Holly Holm talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:35 pm and 2:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-026 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 29-26

Date: August 4, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:35 pm and 2:58 pm
Location: White House Telephone

Charles W. Colson talked with Holly Holm.

     Assignment
          -Wire service reports
               -Possible press conference by George S. McGovern
          -Colson’s location

                                        (rev. Mar-02)

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Uh, Holly, would you, uh, check the wires before I come in?
This is the first time we've been doing this.
Oh, okay.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.