President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated a meeting for later that afternoon to discuss pending administrative matters. During the call, they celebrated the news that John Connally had officially announced his decision to switch his party affiliation to the Republican Party. Both men characterized this political realignment as a significant and mutually beneficial development for both Connally and the Nixon administration.
On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 10:02 am to 10:04 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-133 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-133 Date: May 2, 1973 Time: 10:02 am - 10:04 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See also Conversation No. 909-11A] President’s schedule -Meeting with Haldeman -Otto E. Passman -85- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. October-2012) Conversation No. 45-133 (cont’d) ***************************************************************** [Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift] John B. Connally’s call to President -Party affiliation -Announcement [End segment reviewed under deed of gift] *****************************************************************
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