President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with Charles W. Colson. The President specifically instructed the operator to verify Colson’s availability, stipulating that he did not wish to interrupt him if he were currently on Capitol Hill. The exchange concluded with the operator tasked to call the President back once Colson's whereabouts were confirmed.
On March 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-030 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-30 Date: March 27, 1972 Time: 12:59 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 328-5] Request for call to Charles W. Colson -Colson’s location
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