President Nixon requested a telephone connection with special counsel Charles W. Colson to discuss administrative or political matters. Upon learning that Colson was currently commuting, the President authorized the operator to instruct Colson to return the call once he reached home. This brief exchange served solely as a logistical arrangement to facilitate a future private conversation between the two men.
On November 29, 1972, the White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 7:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-146 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 34-146
Date: November 29, 1972
Time: 7:57 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Requested call to Charles W. Colson
-Colson’s location
-Call-back instructionThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.