President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served strictly as a connection mechanism for the President to reach his special counsel. No substantive policy matters or tactical discussions occurred during this operator-assisted exchange.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:03 pm and 2:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-120 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 2-120 Date: May 7, 1971 Time: Unknown between 1:03 pm and 2:08 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 253-3] Call to Charles W. Colson
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