President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for the connection.
On December 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:26 pm and 3:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-119 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 16-119
Date: December 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:26 pm and 3:10 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.