President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief administrative exchange served as the direct precursor to a substantive discussion between the President and one of his key political advisors. No further topics were addressed during this connection process.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-038 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 20-38
Date: February 2, 1972
Time: 8:09 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.