Conversation 228-004

TapeTape 228StartMonday, November 20, 1972 at 1:46 PMEndMonday, November 20, 1972 at 2:05 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceCamp David Hard Wire

AI Summary

President Nixon dictated a memorandum outlining key strategies for his second-term administration and executive reorganization. He specifically considered implementing a 'Super Cabinet' structure to better navigate relations with Congress. Additionally, the President reviewed John Connally’s proposal regarding the potential retirement and reconfirmation of Supreme Court justices.

Second Term ReorganizationSuper CabinetExecutive BranchSupreme CourtJohn ConnallyPresidential Administration

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NARA Description

On November 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:46 pm and 2:05 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 228-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 228-4

Date: November 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:46 pm and 2:05 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President dictated a memorandum for the file.

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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]

       The President’s memorandum
            -Date

       Second term reorganization
            -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                       (rev. Feb.-08)

                                                             Conversation No. 228-4 (cont’d)

            -Super Cabinet
                 -The President’s plans
                 -Congress

       [No dictation]

       Second term reorganization
            -Supreme Court
                  -Reconfirmation
                        -John B. Connally’s recommendation
                              -Retirement

[End segment reviewed under deed of gift]
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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

I am talking, dictating this to the 11th, 11th, 20th, 8th, 9th, 9th, 8th, 9th, 8th, 9th, 9th, 9th, 9th, 9th, 9th.

This captain was on a derogation when I was over to Congress in Triana.

I decided one thing, I didn't cover it, and I ran into a giant, giant bomb later that night.

And those tactics, and such as well, we do.

The administration appeared to be all dead and gone.

We're not cool with these events.

Thank you.

Hmm.

I tried out Connelly's idea of, uh, having, uh, my case to the Supreme Court briefed at the time.

Make a recommendation for retirement.

Probably speaking from a too simplistic way of banging my panel.

They've had the president lost all of his set-up today.

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