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MATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, NOVEMBER 29, 1946 THE PRESIDENT U. N. site being considered at San Francisco & Mass. (?) Interested in Presidio in California - if govt will make it a gift to U. N. Sen. Austin thinks it will be recommended by the U. S. organi- zation. The President not sure he has authority to release it. PATTERSON Army has had it since War with Mexico. Has big hospital. They could release it if necessary. Believes that U. N. will contribute to the post. THE PRESIDENT If legally OK will say it is available. Will look into the legal status. ACHESON It will take a year or year & one half before it can be occupied. THE PRESIDENT Wyatt housing crisis is under di scussion. Asked Steelman to summarize situation for Cabinet. STEELMAN Wyatt feels either go all out as in a war or drop the whole pro- gram. Wants RFC to authorize loans on a basis never before approved. PATTERSON RFC would not OK loans now demanded by Wyatt even in war time. FORRESTAL - ANDERSON - Could not approve this request as it could not be justified.