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Nixon Tapes on White House operations
4,967 conversations · page 15 of 50 · frequently with Nixon, Sanchez, Bull, United States Secret Service agents
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to John C. Whitaker. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with a member of the White House staff. No further substantive discussion or policy deliberations occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss routine administrative matters and staff operations within the Oval Office. Although specific details of the dialogue remain undocumented due to the lack of a transcript, such meetings typically focused on the management of presidential correspondence and internal White House procedures. Butterfield’s departure shortly after the meeting began suggests a brief exchange regarding executive scheduling or operational oversight.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily schedule and logistical arrangements. The discussion focused on upcoming travel plans and the necessary preparations required for the President's departure. The meeting concluded with confirmation of the President's immediate itinerary.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his immediate schedule. During this short interaction, Nixon issued a specific directive for Bull to summon Henry Kissinger to the Oval Office. The meeting concluded promptly after this request was relayed.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, discuss the management of personal belongings and professional correspondence, specifically regarding the handling of sensitive documents. The conversation briefly touches on the progress of ongoing external negotiations, with both parties expressing confidence that a breakthrough will occur by the beginning of the new year. The exchange concludes with an agreement on the importance of maintaining direct control over these matters rather than delegating them to staff.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo. The brief exchange served strictly as an administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and Rebozo. No substantive policy discussions or further actions were recorded during this connection.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the best method for contacting Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo. The operator informed the President that Rebozo was expected to return to his boat shortly. Nixon deliberated on whether to leave a message for a return call or attempt to reach Rebozo directly on the vessel.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Charles W. Colson. This communication serves as a standard administrative coordination to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his Special Counsel. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss private administrative or personal matters. The conversation was brief, lasting less than thirty seconds, and did not involve substantive policy discussions or executive decision-making. The interaction reflects the routine nature of their professional relationship within the Oval Office.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Lloyd J. Christie in Santa Fe Springs, California. The President provides the necessary location details to ensure the operator can locate the party. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate direct communication with an external individual.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to discuss scheduling matters concerning Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird. The conversation focused on coordinating the President's upcoming agenda in relation to Laird's availability. No major policy decisions were reached beyond the logistical management of the executive calendar.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements regarding an event or activity taking place within the White House complex. The brief exchange focused on coordinating the setup or execution of this task. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange through the White House operator to be connected with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The call serves as a logistical administrative request to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No policy matters or substantive discussions occur during this brief operational contact.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss administrative matters or potential materials contained within a folder related to Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird. The brief exchange focused on verifying the contents of specific documents brought to the President's attention. No major policy shifts or substantive executive decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a call to his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief communication served solely as a request to connect with Kissinger to discuss high-level national security matters. This interaction reflects the standard procedural workflow for the President to reach his primary foreign policy aide.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call to the White House operator to facilitate a connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The interaction served solely as a logistical step to reach a senior staff member for an upcoming consultation. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a call to Representative John H. Rousselot of California. This interaction served as an administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and the Congressman. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to Congressman Barber B. Conable, Jr. The brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to establish communication with the New York representative. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief request.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of the brief communication was to place a call to Representative Clarence E. Miller. No further policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this administrative exchange.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and adjust his daily appointment schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the timing of a scheduled meeting with a barber. Following the brief briefing, the President confirmed the adjustment to his agenda for the remainder of the day.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to redirect a call, specifically requesting to be connected with an individual identified as Grislo. The brief exchange focused on coordinating outgoing telecommunications, though the underlying purpose of the call remained unstated. The conversation concluded with confirmation that the requested party was being reached.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Manolo Sanchez and staffer Stephen B. Bull to briefly discuss the logistics and plans for the President’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordination for a planned outing, including the President's intention to walk across the street and visit an associate. The participants concluded their discussion by finalizing these casual logistical arrangements.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic communication with Congressman Clarence Miller of California. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate contact between the President and the lawmaker. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this connection.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the availability of Congressman Barber B. Conable, Jr. for a scheduled discussion. Upon learning that the Congressman would be returning to his office shortly after lunch, the President authorized the operator to arrange a return call. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief logistical exchange.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to discuss providing professional assistance or administrative support. The brief exchange focused on coordinating efforts regarding her specific needs or a pending request. No major policy decisions were reached, as the dialogue served primarily to facilitate logistical aid.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator regarding concerns about a specific individual’s frequent telephone activity from the State Department. The President sought information about a woman who had been placing an unusually high volume of calls, suggesting internal oversight or suspicion regarding her communications. The brief interaction focused on identifying the caller and monitoring her use of State Department facilities.
President Nixon held a brief, informal discussion with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The conversation included brief, candid observations regarding an unnamed individual’s temperament, characterizing him as a 'fightsy' and 'impulsive' person. The exchange served primarily as a logistical intermediary step to initiate further official communication with the Secretary of State.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to connect the President with Shultz for further discussion. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to connect the President with his Office of Management and Budget Director. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a communication connection. This administrative interaction served as a brief technical coordination to initiate a subsequent telephone call. No significant policy decisions were reached during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The conversation served solely as a logistical request to establish communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle a routine personal request. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was for the President to request coffee. No significant policy discussions or administrative decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request for the White House operator to connect him with Charles W. Colson. This communication served as a logistical coordination to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange via the White House operator to request a call with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The conversation serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a key staff member. No further policy or substantive matters are discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon attempted to reach his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, via the White House operator to discuss an unspecified matter. After learning that both Woods and her colleague Marjorie Acker were briefly unavailable, the President declined offers for assistance from other staff members. He ultimately instructed the operator to have Woods return his call at her earliest convenience.
President Nixon received a brief status update from the White House operator regarding the whereabouts of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The operator informed the President that Woods was at a dental appointment and expected to return by 10:00 am. Nixon declined the offer to contact her at the dentist's office, choosing to wait for her return.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and Mitchell. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this specific connection.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused primarily on the President's request for lunch. No significant policy developments or administrative decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place two urgent telephone calls to Senator Farley in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Senator Hackett. This brief administrative interaction serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and the two legislators for undisclosed purposes. The exchange concludes with the operator initiating the requested connections.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to connect with his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction serves as a functional request to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No substantive political or policy discussions occur during this short exchange, as it is limited to the operator connecting the requested party.
President Nixon and Charles Colson held a brief, informal check-in to confirm the conclusion of an earlier meeting. During the short exchange, Nixon emphasized the need for Colson to provide personal support to an unnamed individual, suggesting he must "sit and hold her hand." The two agreed to review several outstanding matters following this interaction.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senator Russell B. Long. The conversation serves solely as an administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a call to Senator Russell Wong. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive discussion or policy developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with Congressman Philip M. Crane of Illinois. This communication served as a logistical step to facilitate direct contact between the President and the Representative. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize details regarding the President's upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on managing the President's agenda and time commitments during a period of intense administrative activity. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
Henry A. Kissinger met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss scheduling matters. The discussion concluded quickly as both participants departed the office within eleven minutes. No substantive policy or political issues were addressed in the recorded portion of the exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Joel T. Broyhill. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate communication with the representative. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Representative Robert H. Steele of Connecticut. The conversation served as a routine administrative request to establish a line of communication with the congressman. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address personal service needs. The brief exchange focused specifically on a request for tea. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate his immediate schedule and travel logistics. The discussion focused on tight timing requirements for an upcoming engagement, necessitating a swift departure. Sanchez confirmed the logistical arrangements before exiting the office to facilitate the President's transition.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss adjustments to his daily schedule following the cancellation of a meeting with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. Noting the change in plans, the President opted to utilize the newfound time for additional work. This brief interaction served primarily to reorganize the President's immediate agenda for the afternoon.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to the police. This brief interaction represents a direct administrative request by the President to mobilize law enforcement personnel. No further details regarding the nature of the request or the intended department were recorded.
President Nixon met with United States Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding his movement to the Executive Office Building. The brief discussion centered on securing the President’s transit and finalizing the protocol for his transition between the two workspaces. No substantial policy matters were addressed, as the dialogue focused primarily on operational scheduling and personnel positioning.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This interaction served purely as a logistical bridge to connect the President with a subsequent party. No substantive policy matters or strategic decisions were addressed during this brief administrative exchange.
President Richard M. Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to discuss the President's upcoming schedule. The brief conversation focused on logistical planning and coordination, specifically involving H.R. Haldeman. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative check-in.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The interaction served as a brief administrative request to facilitate communication with a key staff member. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this short exchange.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with Arthur F. Burns. This administrative communication served as the setup for a subsequent conversation with the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted the White House operator to locate Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur F. Burns regarding a returned phone call. Upon learning that Burns was attending an event at the Madison Hotel, the President instructed the operator to leave a message with Burns' wife. Nixon decided against interrupting Burns at the function, opting instead to speak with him directly during an upcoming receiving line appearance that evening.
President Nixon instructs the White House operator to place a return call to an unidentified individual who had attempted to reach him earlier that day. He specifically requests that the operator convey a message to the individual's wife confirming the President's intent to return the call. The exchange serves as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between Nixon and the unnamed party.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary step to bridge the President to his top aide for an urgent or scheduled consultation. No further substantive discussion occurred during this specific exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up call to H.R. Haldeman. Upon learning that Haldeman had not yet arrived at the residence, the President instructed the operator to continue attempting to reach him. This interaction reflects the routine administrative coordination required to facilitate urgent communications between the President and his Chief of Staff.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with either Vernon C. Coffey or Craig S. Campbell. This brief administrative interaction served as a directive for the operator to facilitate communication with one of these two individuals. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this short exchange.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with Craig S. Campbell. Following an initial exchange of greetings, the remainder of the recorded interaction was categorized as a personal, returnable item. No substantive policy discussions or official directives were captured in this segment.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to follow up on the status of a phone call he had initiated several days prior to Lloyd J. Christie in California. The President requested that the operator check their records to determine if Christie had returned the call or if there was any record of the previous attempt. The operator acknowledged the request and committed to verifying the status of the communication.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Lloyd J. Christie, located in Santa Fe Springs. The brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate contact with Christie for an unspecified purpose. The operator successfully confirmed the subject's identity and proceeded to connect the call as requested by the President.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to initiate a phone call between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the scheduling of John Ehrlichman, specifically considering whether he should meet with the President or proceed with travel plans to Boston. Nixon expresses that a meeting with Ehrlichman would be useful but determines that substantive discussions regarding political strategy should be postponed to a later time. The brief exchange concludes with an agreement to defer these political consultations.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination effort to ensure the President was prepared for his scheduled session with Kissinger. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Edward V. Regan, the newly elected county executive in Buffalo, New York. The President provides the necessary spelling and location details to ensure the operator can successfully facilitate the connection. This administrative request initiates an outreach effort to a local political official.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office. The discussion focused on logistical matters regarding the President's personal requirements. The interaction concluded with a request for refreshments.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to initiate contact with his Special Counsel. No further policy discussions or significant developments occurred during the exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated scheduling logistics regarding an upcoming meeting with Arthur F. Burns. The President directed Bull to facilitate communication with Burns concerning his recent discussions with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Additionally, the pair managed internal administrative arrangements to ensure these high-priority diplomatic and economic updates were handled promptly.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication or record regarding Ted Brant, a member of the Secret Service. The brief exchange focused on identifying and clarifying the spelling of Brant's name to ensure accurate documentation. This interaction served an administrative purpose in managing personnel information within the White House communications system.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy discussions occur during this short administrative interaction.
A White House staffer identified as Bill met with an unidentified Secret Service agent in the Oval Office for a brief, seven-minute encounter. The interaction was limited to professional greetings between the staff member and the protective detail. No substantive policy discussions or executive decisions were recorded during this brief logistical exchange.
United States Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office for a brief, undocumented discussion. Due to the unintelligible nature of the recording and the lack of a transcript, the specific agenda or security matters addressed remain unknown. The interaction concluded within seven minutes, leaving no record of actionable outcomes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to briefly discuss an administrative or logistical request regarding a man named Mel. The interaction included a brief appearance by White House valet Manolo Sanchez before the agents departed. The meeting appears to have been limited to routine staff coordination rather than significant policy deliberations.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met briefly to discuss the status of an ongoing, unspecified operation referred to as the 'captain.' The conversation remains largely cryptic due to the informal nature of the exchange and lack of specific context regarding the objective. The participants briefly touched upon the management of public or internal reactions before concluding the discussion.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative request through the White House operator to be connected with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The exchange served strictly as a logistical bridge to facilitate high-level communication between the President and his top foreign policy aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss scheduling priorities for the executive office. The primary focus of the brief consultation was arranging upcoming meetings, specifically regarding Henry A. Kissinger’s travel itinerary. No major policy decisions were reached during this administrative briefing.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on a request for office supplies, specifically involving a pen and ink. No major policy developments occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal services. The brief encounter was limited to a routine request for refreshments. No other policy or administrative matters were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule and agenda. The discussion focused on prioritizing key meetings and managing the timing of official obligations. They concluded the session by preparing to review and finalize the sequence of the President's priorities.
President Nixon received a brief telephone call from his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, facilitated by a White House operator. The conversation functioned as a short personal check-in between family members. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. The brief interaction served exclusively as a request to initiate this internal communication. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative exchange served solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate communication between the President and his staff. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during the interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to check on his health following a period of illness. The discussion primarily focused on Sanchez’s physical recovery and symptoms, including his use of antibiotics. Additionally, the President briefly coordinated his upcoming afternoon schedule regarding lunch plans.
President Nixon requested that Stephen B. Bull deliver a weekend news summary to his office. The President explained that he missed the report while traveling in Florida and required the materials to catch up on current events. Bull promptly agreed to fulfill the request.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss matters related to the President's upcoming schedule. While the specific nature of the planned activity remains unclear due to the fragmented audio recording, the discussion centered on logistical coordination for official engagements. The conversation concluded with Bull departing the office while an unidentified person remained in the background.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal arrangements. During the brief interaction, the President requested refreshments, specifically tea. This exchange reflects the routine daily logistics and personal services provided by household staff within the White House environment.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific nature of the discussion is largely obscured by the transcript, the President briefly directs Sanchez to focus on a specific task or initiative. The conversation serves primarily as a routine administrative interaction between the President and his long-time aide.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to provide specific instructions regarding the handling of a briefcase. The interaction was brief and focused on the logistics of transporting or securing personal or official materials. No further policy or administrative developments were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Silvio O. Conte of Massachusetts. The exchange served strictly as a procedural request to facilitate communication between the President and the Representative. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to a Congressman from Massachusetts. This brief exchange serves as an administrative request to facilitate legislative outreach or political communication. No further substantive discussion occurs during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and manage his daily appointments. The discussion focused on coordinating the schedules of key administration figures, specifically Henry Kissinger and Melvin Laird. They confirmed Kissinger’s unavailability until the afternoon and verified the timing for a 3:00 p.m. meeting with Larry.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss matters regarding his daily agenda and administrative scheduling. The brief interaction focused on coordinating the President's upcoming commitments and managing the flow of his appointments. No major policy decisions were reached during this session, which served primarily as a routine administrative briefing.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Arthur F. Burns. This brief interaction serves as the administrative bridge for a direct consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. No substantive policy discussions occur during this exchange, as it is strictly logistical in nature.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The discussion focuses strictly on telephonic logistics, serving as a functional bridge to connect the President with another party. No policy decisions or substantive political deliberations occur during this short exchange.
United States Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics and monitor the President’s location at the Executive Office Building. The brief, largely unintelligible exchange focused on preparations for upcoming movements or official activities. No specific policy decisions were finalized, as the recording consists primarily of ambient noise and fragmented administrative details.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone connection with his special counsel, Charles W. Colson. The call functioned solely as a administrative request to facilitate direct communication with his aide. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.