President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to summon Charles W. Colson to the Oval Office. This logistical coordination serves to facilitate an immediate, private meeting between the President and his special counsel. The primary objective is the scheduling of this consultation, marking a standard administrative interaction during the workday.
On October 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:15 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-150 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-150 Date: October 20, 1972 Time: 9:15 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 371-5] Request for a meeting with Charles W. Colson
This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.