President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to discuss the administrative restructuring required for the upcoming second term. The brief consultation focused specifically on potential changes and personnel appointments within the Department of Defense. This meeting served as part of the broader effort to finalize key cabinet and agency leadership shifts following Nixon's reelection.
On November 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:22 pm and 6:29 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 229-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 229-1
Date: November 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 6:22 pm and 6:29 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
[The recording began while the conversation was in progress]
Second term reorganization
-Defense Department [?]
Haldeman left at 6:29 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.