President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with special counsel Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to reach a key member of the White House staff. No other substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this brief logistical communication.
On August 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:48 pm and 8:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-080 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-80
Date: August 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:48 pm and 8:06 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Requested a 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.