After the war, in 1947, he became a reporter for The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) and after learning the ropes, worked in the newspaper's Washington Bureau (1950-1965).
Goulding was confirmed by the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services,[1] and served from 28 February 1967 till 20 January 1969.
He had to deal with many uneasy issues, including the USS Liberty incident, since President Johnson chose not to make any public statements.
His book, Confirm or Deny: Informing the People on National Security, should be required reading for anyone who aspires to a leadership position in government.
Drawing on his wide experience reporting national security issues, Phil Goulding brought a probing mind, an articulate voice and absolute integrity to the job of Pentagon spokesman during the Vietnam era.