President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with the Senator for a subsequent discussion. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief exchange.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:49 am and 10:52 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-117 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 2-117 Date: May 7, 1971 Time: Unknown between 10:49 am and 10:52 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 495-5] President's call to Barry M. Goldwater
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