President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the location and availability of Charles W. Colson. Upon learning that Colson was attending an event at the Motion Picture Association, the President decided against immediate contact. He ultimately opted to defer the communication until the following day.
On December 12, 1972, the White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:40 pm and 11:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-150 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 34-150
Date: December 12, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:40 pm and 11:04 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Requested call to Charles W. Colson
-Colson’s location
-Motion Picture Association
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