Conversation 019-147

TapeTape 19StartFriday, January 28, 1972 at 1:35 PMEndFriday, January 28, 1972 at 1:35 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding a previously requested telephone call to Joanne Goldwater Ross. Upon learning that the operator was unable to reach her, the President decided against further attempts. He concluded the brief exchange by instructing the operator to drop the matter.

Joanne Goldwater RossWhite House communicationsPresidential scheduling

On January 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-147 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 19-147

Date: January 28, 1972
Time: 1:35 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     The President's call to Joanne Goldwater Ross

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Operator, were you able to get that Goldwater call?
No, sir.
I couldn't get an answer on that, sir.
I see.
I'm calling you back to tell you.
Did you want us to try it a little later?
No, I think that's okay.
Let it go.
All right, sir.