President Nixon met with James T. Lynn to discuss the status of pending cabinet confirmations and the organizational structure of his administration. Nixon indicated that he was postponing cabinet meetings until nominees were confirmed and signaled potential adjustments to the counselor positions within his staff. This brief exchange served to reassure Lynn of his position and outline the President's preference for direct proximity to his advisors.
On January 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and James T. Lynn met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:42 am to 9:43 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 838-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 838-12 Date: January 11, 1973 Time: Between 9:42 and 9:43 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with James T. Lynn. [See Conversation No. 35-130]
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