President Nixon and Charles W. Colson discussed economic strategies, specifically focusing on the goal of restoring national prosperity compared to previous administrations. The conversation touched upon the correlation between unemployment rates and the reduction in the size of the Armed Forces. The participants also briefly addressed the international monetary situation and preparations for an upcoming phone call by the President.
On August 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:16 pm to 5:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-17
Date: August 12, 1971
Time: 5:16 pm - 5:20 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Charles W. Colson.
Fact sheet
-Contents
-Prosperity
-Previous administrations
-Unemployment
-Relationship to decline in size of Armed Forces
An unknown person entered at an unknown time after 5:16 pm.
Unknown activity
The unknown person left at an unknown time before 5:20 pm.
International monetary situation
President’s forthcoming call to unknown personThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.