President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with a key advisor regarding ongoing administration business. No further substantive discussion occurred during this specific recorded segment.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-147 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-147
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: 11:18 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.