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Conversation 829-002

TapeTape 829StartMonday, January 1, 1973 at 7:32 AMEndMonday, January 1, 1973 at 9:25 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Hardin, Clifford M.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and former Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin engaged in a personal exchange to finalize a letter of appreciation regarding Hardin’s tenure. The conversation reflected on the challenging economic climate of 1969–1970 and Hardin’s contributions to the administration’s success in the Farm Belt during the 1972 election. Nixon concluded the interaction by formally expressing his gratitude for Hardin’s dedicated service and extending well wishes to the Hardin family.

Clifford M. HardinDepartment of Agriculture1972 Presidential ElectionEconomic PolicyPresidential Correspondence
AudioNARA Description

On January 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Clifford M. Hardin met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:32 am and 9:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 829-002 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 829-2

Date: January 1, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:32 am and 9:25 am.
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to Clifford M. Hardin.

       Thanks for note
            -Memories
            -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
            -Martha Hardin
            -Hardin family
            -Secretary of Agriculture
            -Lean economic years 1969-1970
            -The President’s showing in Farm Belt
                  -1972 election
            -Gratitude for service
            -Best wishes for New Year
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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brought back some very warm memories.
On those days, I had an ice.
There was so much joy in the opportunities we had, too.
to see Martha and you and the other members of the of that stunted, hard, hard family.
As I am sure you're sure you know.
For outstanding work, I can't hear you guys.
I heard it was a rather lean economic year, 1969, 1970.
Helped lay the foundation for the suite that we have in the farmhouse.
In 1972, the nation will always be in your debt for your outstanding and dedicated service.
All right.
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