President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct communication between the President and his Special Counsel. The request for this specific connection signifies an intent to discuss current administration matters with Colson.
On June 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-079 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-79 Date: June 15, 1971 Time: Unknown between 6:03 pm and 6:21 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 261-2] Call to Charles W. Colson
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