President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call with his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The brief communication served primarily as an administrative request to connect the two men for a private discussion. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this specific exchange.
On March 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:15 pm and 7:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 21-5
Date: March 6, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:15 pm and 7:36 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.