President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Charles W. Colson. This administrative interaction serves as a bridge for the President to consult with one of his key advisors. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the call functions solely as a logistical request for an outgoing communication.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-093 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 10-93 Date: October 6, 1971 Time: 3:41 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 284-7] Request for a call to Charles W. Colson
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