President Nixon and Senator Barry Goldwater discuss the political implications of New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay’s shift in party affiliation and the associated frustrations within the Republican Party. They touch upon the views of Ronald Reagan and the historical context of supporting Nelson Rockefeller, reflecting a shared antipathy toward Lindsay’s political trajectory. The conversation concludes with brief personal pleasantries regarding the President’s upcoming travel to California.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Barry M. Goldwater talked on the telephone from 8:59 pm to 9:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-107 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-107
Date: August 11, 1971
Time: 8:59 pm - 9:06 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Barry M. Goldwater.
Greetings
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 08/09/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[007-107-w001]
[Duration: 1m 41s]
John V. Lindsay's party affiliation
-Barry M. Goldwater, Sr.'s comments
-The President's talk with Ronald W. Reagan
-Ronald W. Reagan’s comments
-The President’s response
-New York City
-Poor governance
-Republican presidential candidate support
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
-Support for Nelson A. Rockefeller
-Antipathy towards John V. Lindsay
The President's scheduled trip to California
-Timing
-Barry M. Goldwater, Sr.
-Golf
-Swimming
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