President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate urgent communications with key political allies. The operator facilitated a transition to Charles Colson, who was joined by Bryce Harlow, while also arranging a callback from Congressman Gerald Ford. This effort suggests a high-level coordination of legislative or political strategy involving senior staff and congressional leadership.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-119 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-119
Date: June 17, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Charles W. Colson's call to the President
-Bryce N. Harlow
President's call to Gerald R. FordThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.