President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this exchange.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:06 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-128 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 6-128
Date: July 3, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:06 pm and 4:12 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.