President Nixon instructed the White House operator to coordinate a message for Senator Robert A. Taft, Jr. after failing to reach him during a meeting in Senator Hugh Scott's office. Nixon directed the operator to inform Taft’s secretary that Charles W. Colson would contact the senator later to relay sensitive information. This arrangement was intended to facilitate the transfer of materials through Colson while the President was away from his office.
On May 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-145 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 23-145 Date: May 3, 1972 Time: 3:56 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 335-23B] Request for a call to Robert A. Taft, Jr. -Taft's location -Hugh Scott -Return call -Message -Charles W. Colson's call
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