President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his aide. The call establishes the logistical connection necessary for Nixon to discuss pending business with Colson.
On April 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:05 pm and 7:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-080 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-80
Date: April 14, 1971
Time: Unknown between 7:05 pm and 7:27 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to Charles W. ColsonThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.