President Nixon contacted Betty Garcia to inquire about the current location, health status, and schedule of Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This brief telephonic exchange focused on gathering logistical intelligence regarding the Senator's activities. The conversation serves primarily as a status update on Goldwater's availability.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Betty Garcia talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:52 am and 10:55 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-119 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 2-119 Date: May 7, 1971 Time: 10:52 am - unknown before 10:55 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Betty Garcia. [See Conversation No. 495-7] Barry M. Goldwater's location [A transcript of the following portion of this conversation was prepared under court order from December 1978 through March 1979 for Special Access 8, Ronald V. Dellums, et al. v. James M. Powell, et al., No. 71-2271. The National Archives and Records Administration produced this transcript. The National Archives does not guarantee its accuracy.] [End of transcript] Goldwater's health and schedule Back to Top
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