President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with Charles W. Colson. This communication serves as a logistical step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the interaction is limited to placing the call.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:45 pm and 6:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-123 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-123
Date: October 18, 1972
(rev. Oct-06)
Time: Unknown between 5:45 pm and 6:16 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 369-12]
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.