President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary connection process for the President to reach his aide. No further substantive discussion took place during this exchange.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:46 pm and 6:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-112 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-112
Date: June 17, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:46 pm and 6:38 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.