Conversation 348-004

TapeTape 348StartWednesday, July 19, 1972 at 1:57 PMEndWednesday, July 19, 1972 at 2:00 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to confirm the status of Charles Colson, expressing concern that he may have interrupted the aide's lunch. The operator clarified the circumstances of the previous interaction, reassuring the President. The brief exchange served as an administrative check regarding Nixon's telephonic communications with his staff.

Charles ColsonWhite House operationsPresidential communicationAdministrative logistics

On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:57 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-004 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 348-4

Date: July 19, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:57 pm and 2:00 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 27-4]

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Well, operator, when I asked Mr. Colson if he was at lunch or anything, he just talked away.
Oh, I see.
I just wanted to be sure that I didn't interrupt.
Okay.