President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to his former special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate private communication with Colson. No further substantive policy or strategic discussions took place during this brief exchange.
On March 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:50 pm and 7:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-204 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 37-204
Date: March 21, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:50 pm and 7:53 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.