H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to facilitate a phone connection with Charles W. Colson. President Nixon is present in the background as the arrangements for the call are made. This administrative interaction serves as the preliminary step to establish direct communication with Colson regarding undisclosed executive business.
On June 17, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, President Richard M. Nixon, and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-111 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-111
Date: June 17, 1971
Time: 5:46 pm
Location: White House Telephone
H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator; the President can be heard in the
background.
Call to Charles W. Colson
HaldemanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.