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Conversation 813-023

TapeTape 813StartWednesday, November 8, 1972 at 11:58 AMEndWednesday, November 8, 1972 at 11:59 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the logistics of administrative restructuring following the 1972 election, focusing on the upcoming submission of resignations by Cabinet members. Nixon instructed that all Cabinet officials submit their resignations to facilitate a comprehensive transition, with individual follow-up meetings planned within the next two weeks. The conversation also touched on the schedules of John A. Volpe and general preparations for the President's second-term reorganization.

Cabinet resignationsSecond term reorganizationWhite House personnelAdministrative transitionJohn A. Volpe
AudioNARA Description

On November 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:58 am to 11:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 813-023 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 813-23

Date: November 8, 1972
Time: 11:58 am - 11:59 am
Location: Oval Office
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                            NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

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                                                          Conversation No. 813-23 (cont’d)

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

       The President’s schedule
            -John A. Volpe’s schedule
                  -South America
                  -Transportation Department
                         -Reorganization
            -Haldeman’s schedule
                  -Cabinet meeting
            -Recent Cabinet meeting
                  -Resignations
                         -William P. Rogers
                         -Submission
                  -The President’s forthcoming meetings
                         -Future plans of individuals
                         -Second term reorganization
                         -Timing
            -Haldeman’s schedule
                  -[Recent White House staff meeting]

Haldman left at 11:59 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yeah, I don't know if that hurts.
I want everybody to submit the only fair to do it.
That's the way that I want them to get their advice within a week or so about what their own plans were, what we ought to do in their departments, and so forth.
So I got pretty well laid on.
I said I would talk to them individually within a week to ten days, maybe the next two weeks.
Good.
How's that sound?
Good.
That's perfect.
All right.
You're all right.
You're done.
Now let me stretch you up.
Good.
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