President Nixon attempted to reach Charles W. Colson via the Camp David operator to discuss his schedule, but the call could not be completed as Colson was out to dinner in Philadelphia. Upon learning that Colson's location was unknown, Nixon instructed the operator to cease further efforts and decided to initiate contact later. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief administrative exchange.
On October 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 7:26 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 151-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 151-5 Date: October 21, 1972 Time: 7:26 pm Location: Camp David Study Table The Camp David operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 223-13] The President's call to Charles W. Colson -Colson's schedule -Philadelphia (rev. Oct-06)
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