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Conversation 725-014

TapeTape 725StartTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 9:50 AMEndTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 9:52 AMTape start time01:57:39Tape end time01:58:45ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon instructed H. R. Haldeman to contact Secretary of State William P. Rogers regarding the upcoming announcement of John B. Connally’s resignation during a Cabinet meeting. The discussion focused on coordinating the messaging and anticipating Rogers's reaction to the personnel shift. Additionally, the President reviewed logistics for his scheduled walk to the Treasury Department.

John B. ConnallyWilliam P. RogersCabinet resignationH. R. HaldemanWhite House logistics
AudioNARA Description

On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 725-014 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 725-14

Date: May 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:50 am and 9:52 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

      Instructions for Haldeman
           -Call to William P. Rogers
                 -John B. Connally's resignation
                      -Announcement at Cabinet meeting
                      -Rogers's comments

      President's schedule
          -Walk to Treasury Department
                -Time
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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But after they get out, walk over with the three of them.
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