President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. This administrative exchange served as the necessary logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and a key advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for assistance.
On January 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:10 pm and 10:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-086 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-86
Date: January 25, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:10 pm and 10:l7 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.