President Nixon contacted the White House operator to issue a directive regarding Charles W. Colson. He requested that Colson report to him immediately upon returning from his lunch break. This instruction ensured that the President could speak with his special counsel as soon as he became available.
On January 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-084 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-84 Date: January 23, 1973 Time: 1:53 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 404-24] Request for Charles W. Colson
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