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Nixon Tapes on Barry M. Goldwater
16 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Garcia, Dent
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.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate a call regarding Senator Barry Goldwater’s schedule. The primary objective was to reach Goldwater’s secretary to confirm the Senator’s current location and availability. The interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator.
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.
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 contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this connection.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Senator Barry Goldwater. The operator confirmed that the Senator was currently located in Arizona and proposed using a specific contact number to reach him. Nixon authorized the operator to proceed with the attempt to establish the connection.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place calls to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally and Senator Barry M. Goldwater. The operator confirms the request and initiates the process of locating both individuals. Nixon prioritizes the connection to Secretary Connally over the Senator.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This administrative action serves to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator regarding undisclosed matters. The conversation concludes with the operator confirming the request to connect the two parties.
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.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding Henry A. Kissinger’s schedule. The discussion specifically addressed arrangements for an upcoming meeting between Kissinger and Senator Barry M. Goldwater. Bull provided the necessary information to finalize these scheduling logistics.
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 consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This administrative interaction serves as a brief coordination effort to facilitate a direct communication between the President and the Senator. No further substantive policy matters are addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to facilitate a potential follow-up call with Senator Barry Goldwater. The operator reported that Goldwater was currently traveling in Alabama and would be unavailable for the remainder of the week. Nixon instructed that the call could be returned later in the day if possible, noting that there was no urgency regarding the request.
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.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Senator Barry Goldwater. This administrative communication served to establish a line of contact between the President and the Senator during a period of intense political pressure. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.