Charles W. Colson contacted Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren to manage press speculation regarding President Nixon's potential attendance and involvement in the memorial service for Harry S. Truman. The discussion addressed inquiries from reporter Frank Cormier, who erroneously speculated that the President might deliver a eulogy. Colson directed Warren to discourage these rumors and maintain a non-committal stance, as the event was primarily intended for congressional representatives.
On January 2, 1973, Charles W. Colson, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Gerald L. Warren talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:13 pm and 3:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-065 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 35-65 Date: January 2, 1973 Time: Unknown between 3:13 pm and 3:30 pm Location: White House Telephone Charles W. Colson talked with the White House operator. The President can be heard in the background. [See Conversation No. 393-2] Request for a call to Gerald L. Warren Colson talked with Warren at an unknown time between 3:13 pm and 3:30 pm. The President's schedule -Harry S. Truman’s memorial service -Inquiries -Frank Cormier -Possible eulogy by the President -Independence, Missouri -Members of Congress -60- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Oct.-07)
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