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Nixon Tapes on Barry Goldwater
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On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:40 am and 10:46 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-114 of the White House Tapes.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:40 am and 10:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 495-002 of the White House Tapes.
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.
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 June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-043 of the White House Tapes.
On June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-044 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon calls Senator Barry Goldwater to express appreciation for Goldwater's recent television appearance supporting the administration's position. The two discuss the political landscape in Congress, specifically praising Representative F. Edward Hébert for his steadfast leadership in the House of Representatives. Nixon emphasizes the importance of Hébert and Senator John Stennis in resisting legislative pressure during upcoming House-Senate conference negotiations.
President Nixon and Harry S. Dent consulted on the political implications of a sensitive issue, likely related to the ongoing controversy over school busing. The discussion centered on a recent outreach effort to Senator Barry M. Goldwater to gauge his position and secure support. The exchange reflects the administration's efforts to manage internal political messaging and consolidate influence regarding volatile domestic policy challenges.
President Nixon met with Aldo F. DiChiara, Crensenzi W. Castaldo, and George T. Bell for a brief ceremonial visit that included a photo opportunity and the presentation of gifts, such as cufflinks and presidential seals. The participants engaged in light conversation regarding the 1964 presidential campaign and Barry Goldwater before discussing Nixon's upcoming speaking engagements, including an address to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The group also briefly touched upon federal assistance for parochial schools and expressed their organizational support for the President.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-104 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-105 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:50 pm and 5:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-040 of the White House Tapes.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:50 pm and 5:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-041 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 010-062 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke shortly after Nixon delivered a nationally televised address outlining his Phase II economic controls. Colson relayed positive feedback from various observers, including pollster Louis Harris and Senator Barry Goldwater, who praised the President’s display of decisive leadership and strength. They also discussed the effective use of personal letters in the speech to humanize the administration's economic policies and briefly addressed the President's interest in potentially making a surprise visit to a concert at the Kennedy Center.
On November 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:45 pm and 2:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule and manage several high-level appointments. They specifically discussed the need to reschedule a meeting with Senator Barry Goldwater due to the Senator's travel, ensuring the postponement was framed in a way that distanced the President from any scheduling conflicts. The conversation concluded with instructions to handle the logistics of these meetings—including engagements involving John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and Clark MacGregor—while maintaining appropriate administrative buffers.
President Nixon initiated this brief call to commend Secretary of State William P. Rogers for his recent performance and to vent frustrations regarding Vice President Spiro Agnew’s negativity during administration meetings. Nixon compared Agnew’s critical behavior unfavorably to his own loyal conduct while serving under President Eisenhower, noting that Agnew’s demeanor seemed to undermine the administration’s public messaging. The two also briefly touched upon Senator Barry Goldwater’s recent comments regarding North Vietnam.
On January 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:24 pm and 1:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-146 of the White House Tapes.
On March 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:12 am and 8:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 676-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler strategize on how to counter criticism from Ivy League university presidents regarding the recent U.S. bombing campaign in Vietnam. Nixon suggests a biting public retort emphasizing that university leadership should condemn the enemy rather than the United States. They ultimately decide against a direct White House statement, opting instead to have a political ally like Senator Barry Goldwater deliver the line to deflect attention and maintain a strategic distance.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss strategies to address media coverage of anti-war protests on university campuses. Nixon proposes a rhetorical counter-attack that highlights the perceived hypocrisy of demonstrators for criticizing the United States rather than the enemy. The pair decides to have a political surrogate, such as Barry Goldwater, deliver this critique to the public to effectively challenge the protestors' stance.
President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods to handle administrative tasks, including signing documents and discussing weather conditions at Camp David. Alexander P. Butterfield briefly joined the session to consult on the President's upcoming schedule, specifically regarding Barry M. Goldwater. The conversation also touched upon political messaging regarding nuclear defense capabilities and congressional resistance to military building programs.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum to John D. Ehrlichman regarding the strategic management of the upcoming Republican National Convention. Nixon expresses concern over potential disruption by liberal Senate figures like Edward Brooke and Charles Percy and instructs Ehrlichman to coordinate with convention planners to ensure conservative interests are balanced. Specifically, the President calls for high-profile television segments featuring Barry Goldwater to solidify conservative support and counterbalance liberal factions on the convention floor.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:20 am and 10:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods discuss the security breach at the office of Dr. John C. Lungren and compare George McGovern’s shifting campaign positions to those of Barry Goldwater. Nixon expresses concern regarding the motivations behind the break-in while analyzing the political volatility caused by McGovern's frequent policy changes. The pair discusses these strategic developments in the context of the ongoing presidential campaign.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed polling data and public perception of candidates, specifically comparing voter reactions to Barry Goldwater and George McGovern, and also touched upon media coverage of the Eagleton affair and potential negative perceptions of McGovern's wife.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-048 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-008 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:33 am and 10:12 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-049 of the White House Tapes.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:28 am and 10:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Senator Barry Goldwater discuss Goldwater's upcoming meeting with George Wallace, with the President requesting that he convey his personal well-wishes and offers of medical assistance to the wounded governor. The conversation shifts to the 1972 campaign, where they critique media allegations of Republican 'dirty tricks' as a non-issue outside of Washington. Goldwater proposes a strategy of using 'reverse English' by suggesting that Democratic operatives were responsible for the political mischief, to which Nixon encourages him to continue his aggressive campaign rhetoric.
President Nixon and Senator Barry Goldwater discuss the political landscape of the 1972 campaign and the ongoing allegations regarding "dirty tricks." Nixon expresses his gratitude for Goldwater's public support and effective criticism of political opponents. Additionally, the President conveys his personal concern for a wounded individual, promising full access to Veterans Affairs services and direct communication.
President Nixon consulted with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming family trip to New York and to coordinate the scheduling of political meetings at Camp David. The participants discussed hotel accommodations, the timing of a secretive meeting with Henry Kissinger to avoid premature press attention, and the importance of balancing Republican leadership presence at Camp David by inviting Barry Goldwater to meet alongside Nelson Rockefeller. Additionally, they reviewed progress on RNC personnel matters, including directives for John Mitchell to mobilize key committee staff.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate logistical preparations for an upcoming trip, focusing on managing public perception and scheduling meetings with key political figures. They discuss the importance of delaying official announcements to avoid premature speculation and finalize the guest list, which includes Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater. The conversation concludes with the President instructing Haldeman to hold off on contacting John Mitchell for the time being.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative tasks and schedule management. The President directed Bull to instruct William E. Timmons to call Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. to convey the President's personal appreciation for Baker's recent, well-received speech to the Young Republicans Leadership School. Additionally, the President addressed logistical matters, including declining an invitation from Senator Barry Goldwater.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:20 pm and 5:49 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-053 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to facilitate urgent communications with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler and personal secretary Rose Mary Woods. The primary objective was to coordinate a response to a telegram sent by Senator Barry Goldwater, who was currently traveling to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Nixon directed the operator to ensure Goldwater’s staff was informed that he had personally returned the Senator’s call.