President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to confirm the status of Charles Colson, expressing concern that he may have interrupted the aide's lunch. The operator clarified the circumstances of the previous interaction, reassuring the President. The brief exchange served as an administrative check regarding Nixon's telephonic communications with his staff.
On July 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:57 pm and 2:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 348-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 348-4 Date: July 19, 1972 Time: Unknown between 1:57 pm and 2:00 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 27-4] (rev. Oct-06)
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