A White House tour group explored the Cabinet Room, discussing the layout and historical significance of the space. The visitors examined the arrangement of chairs at the Cabinet table, specifically inquiring about the ownership and eventual disposition of furniture assigned to cabinet officials such as Elliot Richardson and George Shultz. This informal session served as an educational tour of presidential facilities rather than a formal policy meeting.
On March 6, 1973, a White House tour group met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 10:58 am and 3:04 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 116-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 116-6
Date: March 6, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:58 am and 3:04 pm
Location: Cabinet Room
Unknown people met
Constituent groups
Cabinet Room
-Table and chairs
-Arrangement
-Assignment to a Presidential library
Chairs
-Arrangement
-Elliot L. Richardson’s chair
-Ownership
-Disposition
-Secretary of State
-Seating
-Pictures
-George P. Shultz’s chair
[Unintelligible]
The unknown people left at an unknown time before 3:04 pmThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.