Pentagon Prepares for First Wartime Transition
in 40 Years -- Voice Of America
in 40 Years -- Voice Of America
The current presidential transition in Washington is the first during wartime since 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson handed the reins of power to President Richard Nixon during the Vietnam War. That is particularly significant at the Defense Department's headquarters, the Pentagon. VOA's Al Pessin reports on preparations being made to ensure that key officials of the new administration are ready to take control of the world's most powerful military the moment Barrack Obama takes office on January 20.
Pentagon Spokesman Bryan Whitman took reporters on a tour of offices set up for the Obama Pentagon transition team.
"There are actually three kind of large areas like this," he said. "We've got computers set up, telephones set up, basic supplies, ready for folks to commence doing some work. You know, we're ready at any time."
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