President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication with his Special Counsel. The primary action taken was the initiation of this connection by the operator.
On August 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 1:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-115 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-115
Date: August 13, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:33 pm and 1:47 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.