President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange serves as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters are discussed as the conversation is limited to the procedural task of establishing the phone connection.
On July 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:51 am and 1:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-196 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 6-196
Date: July 23, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:51 am and 1:55 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.