Bull, Stephen B.
Stephen B. Bull served in the Nixon administration from its inception, initially working as a Staff Assistant to the President from January 1969 to February 1973. In February 1973, following the departure of Dwight L. Chapin, Bull was promoted to Special Assistant to the President and Appointments Secretary, a role he held until Nixon's resignation in August 1974. During the White House taping period (February 1971 – July 1973), Bull managed the President's daily schedule and appointments, and in March 1973, he assumed Alexander Butterfield's responsibility for overseeing the secret White House taping system.
President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield met to discuss the investigation into recent U.S. Capitol bombings and broader concerns regarding the President's public approval ratings. Haldeman reported that Attorney General John Mitchell advised against immediate arrests of suspects to allow for continued surveillance and the gathering of better evidence, despite pressure from J. Edgar Hoover to proceed. The group also evaluated the impact of the Vietnam War and recent military operations on the President’s political credibility, as well as the effectiveness of the President's recent media appearances.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull engaged in a brief, informal exchange immediately following Bull's arrival in the Oval Office. The conversation consisted of casual banter rather than substantive policy discussions or administrative business. No formal actions or decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman reviewed recent polling data, analyzed public reaction to the President's televised interview with Howard K. Smith, and discussed the optics of presidential television appearances, including attire and seating arrangements. Following this, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin joined the meeting to coordinate strategy regarding upcoming legislative challenges with the dairy industry. The group agreed to schedule a subsequent meeting at Camp David with John B. Connally and George P. Shultz to address parity issues and potential congressional action on pending agricultural bills.
President Nixon met with Peter G. Peterson and other advisors to discuss international trade strategy, specifically regarding textile and footwear import negotiations with Japan, Italy, and Spain. Peterson briefed the President on the necessity of a stronger, more centralized economic leadership structure, including the role of the Council for International Economic Policy, to address balance of payments and currency exchange issues. The conversation also touched upon the implementation of an effective domestic industrial adjustment program and the organizational needs of federal volunteer agencies, with Nixon emphasizing the importance of utilizing strong leadership and personal political involvement to achieve these policy goals.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings with key advisors, including Henry Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, and George Shultz. They specifically addressed the timing of appointments to ensure the President's agenda remained manageable. The discussion concluded with a firm decision to slot a meeting into the 12:30 p.m. time block.
President Nixon and his aide Stephen B. Bull coordinated the logistical arrangements for an upcoming 3:00 p.m. meeting. Nixon emphasized the importance of starting the session promptly and instructed Bull to ensure the participants were prepared for his arrival. Bull committed to entering the room shortly before the scheduled time to facilitate the transition.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to evaluate the public and internal staff reception of the President's recent television interview with Howard K. Smith. They discussed the mixed feedback regarding the interview's length and tone, while Nixon expressed frustration with White House control over technical production elements like camera angles and his own visual presentation. The conversation concluded with a brief administrative shift to scheduling, including a potential trip to Oklahoma for a prison rehabilitation facility dedication.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on meetings with Louie B. Nunn and Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. The discussion centered on preparations for Senator Byrd’s visit and established the protocol for interrupting the President when the Senator arrived. No further substantive policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the logistics of Senator John Sherman Cooper’s upcoming itinerary. The discussion focused specifically on determining the Senator's current location and confirming that he would be visiting an island without the presence of a witness. No major policy developments occurred during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with George Shultz, Joseph Blatchford, and Carol Khosrovi to discuss the administration's government reorganization plans, specifically regarding the integration and future role of volunteer-based programs like the Peace Corps, VISTA, and the Teaching Corps. The participants reviewed strategies for securing legislative support and emphasized the importance of elevating the prominence of these programs within the federal structure. Additionally, Blatchford shared insights from his recent university outreach, noting that despite campus cynicism, students are receptive to government service opportunities when presented with concrete, localized ways to get involved.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Charles R. Larson. During the interaction, Bull presented the President with gold cufflinks. The exchange served as a short administrative check-in to manage official appointments and personal items.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Stephen Bull to discuss strategies for improving the administration's public relations and enhancing support among Congressional allies. The discussion focused on mobilizing staff, specifically figures like Clark MacGregor and Donald Rumsfeld, to champion administration policies such as the Supersonic Transport (SST) and Vietnam troop withdrawals. Nixon emphasized the need for a more proactive, enthusiastic approach from his team to counteract negative narratives, and Haldeman presented findings from recent polling and questionnaires that highlighted the President’s perceived strengths in hard work and family values.
President Nixon met with Treasury Secretary John Connally and a large group of executive staff members to commend their intensive efforts regarding his legislative agenda for revenue sharing and government reorganization. The discussion focused on the complexities of coordinating with state and local officials, the progress of special revenue sharing task forces, and the significant administrative work required to advance these policies. The President expressed personal appreciation for the staff's dedication and prepared for a forthcoming press briefing on the reorganization strategy.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct preparatory discussions regarding an upcoming press briefing. The conversation focused on refining the administration's messaging and strategy ahead of the event. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on his California trip and the importance of avoiding premature political maneuvers while Congress is in a volatile cycle. They discussed the administration's messaging on the Vietnam War and the Laos operation, noting the necessity of portraying the withdrawal as a strategic decision rather than a retreat. Additionally, the President and Haldeman assessed the performance of Vice President Spiro Agnew, debated the value of public appearances and campus dialogues, and touched upon personnel matters, including upcoming meetings with the Congressional Black Caucus and adjustments to presidential communication strategies.
In this meeting, President Nixon, John Mitchell, and Thomas Pappas discussed domestic and international affairs, focusing on the administration's political challenges and the need to maintain American global influence. Nixon expressed frustration with domestic critics, including intellectuals and the media, while reaffirming his commitment to a principled end to the Vietnam War that would protect U.S. credibility and honor. They also reviewed geopolitical situations in Greece, Italy, and Yugoslavia, with Pappas providing advisory input on foreign relations and the political climate abroad. The President signaled his resolve to pursue his policy agenda despite domestic opposition, specifically mentioning his upcoming meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the technical logistics for an upcoming telephone call to the Boeing Corporation. The discussion focused on establishing the necessary communication protocols and arrangements required for the President to connect with company leadership. This brief interaction served to ensure the technical readiness of the call prior to its initiation.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the logistics and arrangements for a scheduled telephone call to the Boeing Corporation. The discussion focused on establishing the necessary communication protocols to facilitate this outreach to the aerospace manufacturer. The meeting concluded with Bull preparing to manage the technical and administrative requirements for the call.
President Nixon met with his staff, including Robert Finch and Clark MacGregor, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus and to arrange a phone call to William M. Allen of Boeing. Nixon emphasized managing the media optics of the caucus meeting by avoiding excessive press coverage and limiting the event's stature to prevent it from being framed as a major political victory for the group. Following these preparations, the President successfully connected with Allen to express his personal disappointment over Congress's decision to defund the Supersonic Transport (SST) project, while reaffirming his commitment to maintaining Boeing's role as a leader in American aviation and technological progress.
President Nixon and his personal aide Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office to discuss the President’s upcoming daily schedule and agenda. The conversation focused on logistical planning and administrative arrangements for Nixon's official time commitments. The exchange concluded with the coordination of these scheduling priorities.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss strategies for managing public and political fallout following the Vietnam War's Lam Son 719 operation. They analyzed negative media coverage, particularly a Washington Post article, and deliberated on how to frame the operation's results as a strategic success to boost morale. Additionally, Nixon planned his upcoming April 7th speech on troop withdrawals and discussed managing congressional relations with Democratic leaders like Hale Boggs to maintain support for his Vietnam policy.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the logistics for the President's upcoming meetings with the Justinian Society and religious leaders attending a White House conference on drugs. The discussion focused on scheduling details, participant logistics, and the specific roles the President would play during these events. Bull provided final instructions on greeting attendees and managing the flow of the President’s appearances in the Roosevelt Room.
President Nixon met with Stephen Bull and Alexander Butterfield to review and critique the logistical arrangements for an upcoming White House Conference on Drugs involving religious leaders. Expressing frustration with the proposed schedule, Nixon questioned the feasibility of moving attendees between the White House theater and the Oval Office within the allotted time frame. Ultimately, the President rejected the rigid planning and opted for a more spontaneous approach to his interaction with the guests.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with lawyers from the Justinian Society. The President expressed frustration regarding miscommunications about his expected participation, specifically concerns over shaking hands with a larger-than-expected group of attendees. To rectify the situation, Nixon instructed Bull to clarify the scheduling parameters and manage the event details promptly.
H. R. Haldeman coordinates with Stephen B. Bull to arrange a discreet, off-the-record meeting between President Nixon and Senator Mike Mansfield. The two plan the logistics of Mansfield's arrival at the Executive Office Building to ensure he avoids the press and maintains total confidentiality. Bull agrees to personally escort the Senator through the driveway to avoid public visibility.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger and subsequently Senator Mike Mansfield to refine the messaging and strategy for an upcoming major address regarding the Vietnam War. The discussion centered on balancing the public announcement of troop withdrawal plans with the need to maintain negotiating leverage against North Vietnam and manage domestic Congressional pressure. Nixon also reviewed geopolitical concerns, including the political situation in Chile under Salvador Allende and broader strategies for international arms control and the Middle East, while seeking to reassure Mansfield regarding the administration’s commitment to ending the conflict.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated the President's midday schedule, focusing on the timing of a revenue sharing meeting and a brief photo opportunity with Secretary Rogers C.B. Morton, Senator Ted Stevens, and Don Wright regarding Alaska Native legislation. Nixon emphasized his need for precise time management to ensure meetings with his work team and the Alaska Federation of Natives representatives stayed on track. Additionally, the President scheduled an appointment with his barber to take place immediately following the morning engagements.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinate scheduling logistics for an upcoming meeting following the President's current recording session. Nixon emphasizes his need for adequate preparation time and requests clarification regarding the specific location and expected duration of his next appointment. They ultimately agree to aim for a 12:00 p.m. start time to ensure the President is properly briefed.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative details regarding an upcoming meeting with the revenue sharing working team. The discussion focused on scheduling logistics and the selection of ceremonial gifts, specifically tie bars and paperweights, for the attendees. Bull was tasked with finalizing these arrangements to ensure the proper positioning and presentation of these items during the session.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative details regarding an upcoming visit by the Alaskan Federation group. The discussion focused on the logistics surrounding the group's arrival at the White House. No major policy decisions were reached during this brief scheduling encounter.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met briefly to discuss the President’s daily schedule, including a haircut appointment, and logistics regarding photographic records of the President. The two also deliberated on the production and distribution of official gifts, specifically evaluating the cost and appropriateness of adding a presidential signature to commemorative paperweights. The conversation concluded with Nixon expressing indifference toward the administrative costs associated with these promotional materials.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for a visiting high school class tour of the White House grounds. The discussion focused on the students' itinerary, specifically confirming their movements between the Rose Garden and the Oval Office. Nixon directed Bull to facilitate the group's visit to the office to ensure they were properly accommodated before departing.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly discussed the President's schedule. The conversation was very short and appears to have been a routine check-in, with no significant decisions or action items recorded. Robert J. Dole was also mentioned in relation to the schedule.
President Nixon met with key White House staff and advisors to coordinate the administration's public posture regarding the Calley court-martial, the strategy for an upcoming televised Vietnam speech, and pending domestic legislation. Nixon emphasized that his review of the Calley case was consistent with the judicial process and sought to distance the White House from the prosecution's specific tactics while maintaining a firm stance on military policy. The participants also discussed the President's legislative priorities, specifically managing the potential veto of an education bill, and reviewed economic indicators to bolster confidence in the administration's domestic program.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize preparations for an upcoming meeting with Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott. The discussion centered on logistics and coordination, specifically confirming the location and ensuring that press copies and photographs were ready for the visit. Bull acted as an intermediary to facilitate the smooth management of the President's schedule during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review the President's schedule and coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming administrative event. The discussion focused on finalizing the timeline for a briefing intended for Administration wives scheduled later that day. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation served primarily as an administrative update to ensure the President's itinerary remained current.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief session functioned as a scheduling and administrative check-in between the President and his staff. No further details regarding the specific policy objectives of the subsequent Kissinger meeting were recorded.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative logistics and scheduling matters. Their discussion primarily concerned Henry Kissinger’s upcoming staff meetings and personal arrangements involving Alexander Butterfield’s family travel to Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger, H. R. Haldeman, and other staff members to review the positive public and political reception of his April 7, 1971, address regarding Vietnam. The President expressed frustration with staff members he perceived as lacking resolve, while praising Kissinger and Haldeman for their staunch support. They discussed strategies for promoting administration policies, including the use of improved visual charts to illustrate troop withdrawals and casualty reductions, and addressed the political implications of the Lieutenant William Calley case.
President Nixon met with Franco Mario Malfatti, President of the European Commission, and various U.S. officials to address rising protectionist tensions between the United States and the European Economic Community (EEC). The discussion focused on the necessity of reciprocal trade concessions, specifically identifying how minor, mutually beneficial adjustments—such as those regarding citrus and textiles—could alleviate domestic political pressures and prevent broader trade conflicts. Nixon emphasized the importance of finding practical solutions to avoid protectionism, while Malfatti discussed the EEC’s ongoing efforts toward economic integration and the logistical challenges posed by the community's potential expansion. To facilitate progress, the parties agreed to coordinate follow-up efforts, including an upcoming diplomatic mission by Ambassador David Kennedy to Europe and Asia.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate his upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements for meetings with Herbert G. Klein, Ralph H. Cake, and Ronald Ziegler, who was accompanied by a group of students. The participants confirmed the timing of these engagements and touched upon planned travel arrangements for Texas.
President Nixon met with various groups and staff, including a delegation of students and H.R. Haldeman, to discuss the successful public reception of his recent Southeast Asia speech, his desire to avoid unstructured social engagements, and his upcoming schedule. He emphasized the effectiveness of his extemporaneous conclusion regarding the war, noting the positive impact of personal anecdotes and the importance of appearing resolute to maintain credibility. Additionally, Nixon directed his staff to streamline his engagements, specifically requesting to avoid extensive question-and-answer sessions at social events to prevent potential misquotes and over-exposure.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming executive scheduling and logistical arrangements. The discussion primarily focused on the itinerary and fundraising presentation for an upcoming dinner with W. Clement Stone, as well as preparations for meetings with economic advisors and government officials. Additionally, they reviewed logistical details for gifts for international dignitaries and clarified the status of certain judicial appointments and administrative personnel.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss strategies for managing the President's public image and media relations, specifically focusing on television appearances and magazine coverage. They reflect on the President's past communication style, his desire to move away from prepared scripts, and his concerns regarding network relations. Furthermore, the discussion includes plans for leveraging the popularity of Julie Nixon Eisenhower for media opportunities and ensuring editorial control over potential magazine features.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to discuss the aesthetic specifications for a picture frame and review the President’s upcoming schedule. Nixon requested a gold-style frame for a piece of property, emphasizing a specific color and appearance. Bull also updated the President regarding an imminent meeting involving David Eisenhower.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics and scheduling. The primary focus of the brief session was to finalize arrangements for a meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No other substantive policy matters were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to receive a status update regarding Henry Kissinger's current whereabouts and availability. The discussion focused on coordinating a callback to the President while Kissinger was attending a breakfast meeting with a scientist. No further significant actions were recorded before Bull departed the Oval Office.
President Nixon met with David M. Kennedy and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to discuss Kennedy’s recent diplomatic trip to Asia, focusing on economic and political conditions in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. They evaluated the effectiveness of U.S. aid programs and the conduct of embassy staff, with Nixon expressing a strong desire to replace existing economic advisors with private-sector CEOs to better promote stability and self-reliance. Additionally, Nixon directed Haig to aggressively reduce the number of Peace Corps personnel in the Pacific territories, citing concerns over their behavior and political leanings.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman, Leonard Garment, Robert Finch, and Nancy Hanks to discuss arts policy, including appointments to the Hirshhorn Museum Board of Trustees and the President's upcoming speech at an Associated Councils of the Arts conference. The participants also explored strategies to support the struggling American film industry through tax incentives and antitrust relief while emphasizing the need for higher-quality, story-driven domestic productions. Additionally, the President reviewed positive public opinion polling data following his recent speech on Southeast Asia and decided against a televised question-and-answer session with the American Society of Newspaper Editors to avoid overexposure and continued debate on the Vietnam War.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed adjustments to the President’s daily schedule, specifically concerning upcoming appointments with Peter M. Flanigan and Henry A. Kissinger. The exchange focused on managing the timing and flow of these meetings to accommodate the President’s preferences. Bull was tasked with facilitating these updates while ensuring the President’s agenda remained undisturbed.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met in the Oval Office to review the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on appointments with Peter M. Flanigan and Peter G. Peterson. The discussion centered on coordinating these meetings and addressing logistical concerns regarding personnel movements in and around the White House. No major policy decisions were reached during this short administrative check-in.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct a brief administrative review of the presidential schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the upcoming engagement with Peter G. Peterson. No further policy developments or substantive outcomes were documented during this short meeting.
President Nixon met with Arthur Burns, Henry Kissinger, and Peter Peterson to strategize on economic policy, focusing on the Council on International Economic Policy (CIEP) and the need for long-range economic planning to combat foreign competition. Nixon instructed his advisors to present Peterson's economic briefings to a broad audience—including Cabinet members, congressional leaders, and business executives—while emphasizing the necessity of a bipartisan approach to trade and anti-trust reform. Additionally, the President and Kissinger reviewed the current status of the Vietnam War, reaffirming their commitment to Vietnamization and total withdrawal while deliberately avoiding a fixed terminal date to maintain leverage in ongoing negotiations.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Ziegler met to strategize regarding the President's Easter Sunday church attendance, specifically aiming to avoid potential anti-war demonstrations. They discussed managing press reports that inaccurately predicted the President would attend services at a Gettysburg church alongside Mrs. Eisenhower. To mitigate security risks and prevent protests, Nixon decided to keep his schedule vague and pivot to a different, less predictable church near Camp David at the last minute.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate the logistics for an upcoming "Open Door Hour" event. The brief discussion focused on facilitating a press photograph session during the event. Bull was instructed on managing the flow of the press and securing the necessary access for the photo opportunity.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed various administrative and foreign policy issues, including Kissinger’s upcoming meeting with John D. Rockefeller III and the role of Anna C. Chennault. The conversation shifted to the complexities of the Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the political pressure regarding troop withdrawal deadlines and the urgency of U.S. policy toward prisoners of war (POWs). The discussion emphasized the administration's need to solidify a clear position on POW issues, with plans to coordinate further with Charles W. Colson.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to discuss scheduling and logistical arrangements regarding a request for an intervention, possibly involving individuals named Frank or Waiters. The conversation also touched upon a potential engagement or event related to France. The meeting concluded quickly, leaving the specific purpose of the intervention unclear.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate a briefing session with Peter G. Peterson. The primary objective was to arrange a meeting between the President and Peterson regarding his official schedule. Nixon provided specific instructions to facilitate the call and ensure Peterson could be brought into the Oval Office for the discussion.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to organize his daily agenda and coordinate upcoming meetings with key economic advisors. The discussion focused on scheduling a brief session with Peter G. Peterson prior to a subsequent meeting with George P. Shultz. Nixon specifically directed Bull to ensure these transitions were managed efficiently to accommodate his immediate administrative priorities.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Peter G. Peterson, and George P. Shultz to coordinate administration strategy regarding upcoming press conferences, the handling of planned anti-war demonstrations, and the launch of new international economic and foreign policy initiatives. The discussion emphasized a pivot toward economic competition as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, specifically addressing relations with China and the restructuring of trade policy. Nixon directed his team to prioritize quiet, low-key implementation of administrative and civil rights goals to avoid political backlash and unnecessary public controversy.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to review the upcoming presidential schedule and necessary preparations for pending appointments. The discussion centered on logistics regarding visits from William P. Rogers, Victor Lasky, and Patricia Lasky. Bull provided updates on these scheduled engagements to ensure the President was adequately briefed on the agenda.
President Nixon met with author Victor Lasky and his wife, Patricia, to discuss the scope and themes of Lasky's upcoming book about the Nixon administration. The conversation focused on Nixon's efforts to steer the country through crises such as the Vietnam War, the Middle East conflict, and economic inflation, while emphasizing his commitment to steady, long-term policy over short-term political gains. Nixon critiqued the establishment's resistance to his Vietnamization strategy and China initiative, positioning his decisions as essential for maintaining American credibility and global strength.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize scheduling arrangements for an upcoming Cabinet meeting and address the status of Vice President Spiro Agnew. The discussion centered on confirming the attendance of key officials, including John N. Irwin II, and determining the logistics for a speech to be delivered in San Francisco. Following this brief coordination, it was confirmed that the Vice President would not be attending the scheduled event.
President Nixon met with key staff and advisors, including H. R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and Paul McCracken, to discuss administrative strategy, economic messaging, and foreign policy. The President emphasized the need for a more confident and assertive presentation of his administration's record, particularly concerning the economic recovery and Vietnam. They also addressed the strategic communication surrounding upcoming trade initiatives with China and the importance of Henry Cabot Lodge's potential visit to Vietnam to manage regional political stability. Throughout the meeting, Nixon underscored the necessity of maintaining a firm posture against political opposition while attempting to shape public perception regarding his initiatives.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating appointments with John A. Scali, Oliver F. Atkins, and Henry A. Kissinger. They confirmed the expected duration and logistical arrangements for these upcoming meetings.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and John Scali met to integrate Scali into the White House team, specifically to manage press relations and provide strategic counsel on foreign policy. The President emphasized a cautious, long-term approach to publicizing his China initiative, prioritizing secret diplomatic channels over immediate publicity to avoid alarming the Soviet Union. They also discussed future personnel changes within the State Department and Defense Department, the strategy for a potential summit with the Soviets, and the ongoing handling of the Vietnam War.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss administrative logistics and scheduling matters. Their brief conversation centered on the professional activities of Frank DeMarco, Jr. and included a mention of baseball player Carl Yastrzemski. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and the DeMarco brothers, Frank and John, for an informal social visit in the Oval Office. The participants engaged in light conversation, exchanged gifts, and posed for photographs. The discussion touched briefly on sports, specifically commending baseball player Carl Yastrzemski for his advocacy work in anti-drug campaigns for high school students.
President Nixon held a broad-ranging meeting with H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, and John Connally to discuss domestic and foreign policy priorities, including economic strategy, upcoming personnel changes, and bureaucratic management. The participants reviewed positive retail sales and GNP growth, evaluated the political viability of energy and environmental proposals, and strategized on handling potential civil service and diplomatic appointments. A significant portion of the discussion focused on managing the administration's political image, navigating legislative obstacles in Congress, and addressing the status of long-serving officials like J. Edgar Hoover.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman to discuss political strategy for the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) vote, emphasizing the need to avoid early deals and keep the administration's position firm until the final vote. Following the swearing-in of William J. Casey as SEC Chairman, Nixon conferred with his staff and Arthur F. Burns on domestic economic management, public relations, and the importance of projecting a more passionate and committed image to the public. Finally, Nixon met with Dr. Rainer Barzel of the German Christian Democratic Union to discuss the status of Berlin negotiations and the political implications of Willy Brandt's Ostpolitik, during which Nixon reaffirmed the United States' commitment to maintaining a federal presence in Berlin.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The President directed Bull to locate Ziegler and bring him to the Oval Office for a discussion regarding his official schedule. The brief interaction concluded with Bull departing to carry out the President's instructions.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to address administrative matters. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the scheduling and coordination of press briefings for Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This meeting served as an operational check-in to ensure the alignment of the President's public communications strategy.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative logistics for an upcoming meeting. The discussion focused on scheduling arrangements involving Senator Robert J. Dole and Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. Bull was instructed to finalize the logistics for this session before departing the office.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Senator Robert J. Dole and Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. Nixon explicitly instructed Bull to ensure the participants understood the President’s rigid departure time of 6:00 p.m. This brief exchange served to adjust the scheduling expectations for the evening to accommodate the President's prior commitments.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Old Executive Office Building to review and manage the President’s daily schedule. The brief consultation served to coordinate logistics and appointments for the morning's agenda. No further administrative actions were recorded beyond the management of the executive calendar.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to strategize on public relations, presidential image, and the management of sensitive foreign and domestic policies. The discussion focused on projecting an image of "courage, boldness, and guts" in response to anti-war sentiment and the upcoming May Day demonstrations, while simultaneously planning for the administration's recent trade initiatives with the People's Republic of China. Nixon also expressed frustration with his Cabinet's lack of outspoken loyalty and instructed his staff to push a more coordinated, positive narrative regarding his leadership and the state of the economy.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize logistical details regarding an upcoming public event held during the President's Open Door Hour. The discussion focused on scheduling procedures for a Rose Garden ceremony involving the presentation of a plaque and photographs with guests, specifically Robert and Richard Santin from Nebraska. The meeting served as a brief coordination session to ensure proper protocol for the interaction with the press and the gift presentation.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed press coverage regarding Sammy Davis, Jr. during a brief meeting in the Oval Office. They also coordinated the President's upcoming schedule, specifically finalizing arrangements for the arrival of Robert H. Finch and Donald H. Rumsfeld. The discussion served as a logistical update to ensure the President was prepared for his afternoon appointments.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate administrative logistics regarding staff schedules. The discussion focused specifically on the scheduling requirements for Henry A. Kissinger and the President himself, including arrangements for a barber. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon and his senior staff, including H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, review strategies for managing press relations and controlling the public narrative regarding federal budget figures. The discussion emphasizes the importance of carefully timing news cycles—specifically balancing press conferences with television appearances—to ensure maximum impact. The group also deliberates on how to frame economic data to counter potential negative interpretations by the media and political opponents.
President Nixon directed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to ensure that Patrick J. Buchanan’s upcoming wedding was recorded in the President's official calendar. The President emphasized the need for this entry to facilitate scheduling discussions with H. R. Haldeman. Bull was tasked with confirming the specific date of the Saturday event in May to ensure the President's attendance.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to ensure that the Pat Buchanan wedding is formally noted in his personal records. The brief exchange highlights the President’s focus on administrative details regarding social engagements and maintaining his professional calendar. No further policy-related actions were taken during this short meeting.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman to discuss public relations strategies, including the handling of press inquiries and the use of favorable polling data to counter political opposition. Following this, Nixon met with Robert D. Murphy and Henry Kissinger to provide instructions for Murphy's sensitive, unofficial mission to Taiwan. Nixon emphasized the need for absolute secrecy regarding his China initiative and tasked Murphy with managing Chiang Kai-shek's expectations while exploring flexible diplomatic approaches to the United Nations issue.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical details regarding travel routes in the vicinity of Mexico City. The brief exchange focused on identifying the most direct path for an upcoming trip or transit. No major policy decisions were recorded during this procedural consultation.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Mark I. Goode to coordinate logistics for upcoming White House events. The discussion focused on managing the scheduling and photography sessions for visiting student council members from Rio Grande, Texas, as well as a subsequent meeting with securities industry leaders. The participants reviewed the flow of these activities to ensure smooth operations for the day's appointments.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the President's upcoming daily schedule. The primary focus of the brief meeting involved coordinating a future appointment with Alexander P. Butterfield. The conversation concluded with Bull departing the office shortly thereafter.
President Richard M. Nixon met with personal aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative and scheduling matters. The brief two-minute session focused exclusively on organizing the President's upcoming work agenda. No major policy developments occurred, as the conversation served as a routine coordination of the President's daily schedule.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to handle a minor administrative task. The brief interaction focused on a specific request for paint in cans. No other policy or political matters were discussed during this short exchange.
President Nixon spoke with J. Edgar Hoover to offer personal support following recent public criticism and media speculation regarding the FBI Director's potential resignation. Nixon reassured Hoover that he had publicly defended him during a recent interview with newspaper editors, framing the attacks as malicious and unwarranted. The call concluded with Henry Kissinger joining the conversation to echo his admiration for the President’s stance and provide further support to Hoover.
President Nixon met with Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger to discuss U.S. foreign policy toward the People's Republic of China (PRC). The President sought to use Mansfield as a private channel to gauge interest in a potential high-level visit to China, aiming to initiate a dialogue while maintaining a step-by-step approach regarding trade and travel restrictions. The participants emphasized the importance of conducting these overtures privately to avoid public rejection and to manage the delicate balance of power between the U.S., China, and the Soviet Union.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming daily schedule. Following this internal consultation, the President utilized the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his personal physician, Dr. William M. Lukash. This exchange reflects the administrative management of the President's personal and official appointments.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Ronald Ziegler to review the success of his recent televised session with the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) and coordinate upcoming scheduling matters. They discussed the positive impact of his performance, specifically his handling of sensitive topics like J. Edgar Hoover and foreign policy, while also finalizing plans for visits from agricultural editors, the Jaycees, and various congressional loyalists. Additionally, the President decided to proceed with a meeting with the Building Trades Council executive committee, despite internal warnings regarding the group's opposition to his administration, as part of an effort to demonstrate leadership.
Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office, joined by an unidentified individual, to discuss logistical arrangements regarding forthcoming communications with Charles Rochester. The group also addressed administrative matters concerning office furnishings and coordination with the General Services Administration. The conversation concluded with a brief exchange regarding the setup and appearance of cultural election materials.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, and other staff members to discuss political messaging, media relations, and administrative strategy. A primary focus was neutralizing the political threat posed by Congressman Paul McCloskey, whose public dissent regarding U.S. operations in Southeast Asia and accusations of misconduct in Vietnam were causing friction. The group agreed to handle such dissent by having Congressional allies—rather than the White House—directly refute these claims to avoid elevating the critic's profile. Additionally, the President reviewed his public schedule, emphasizing the need to maintain a composed, energetic appearance to manage perceptions of his stamina and leadership.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull and a White House operator to confirm the whereabouts of his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange established that Julie was attending a wedding and would return to the White House by 2:00 pm. No other significant policy or administrative business was conducted during this brief coordination call.
President Nixon instructed aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistics for professional boxer Joe Frazier’s upcoming visit to the White House. The President specified that Frazier should be brought to the Yellow Oval Room for photographs, explicitly excluding him from the formal receiving line. Nixon emphasized that the photo opportunity must be managed carefully to ensure Frazier is included while keeping the receiving line limited to himself and Haley.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss urgent foreign policy matters, specifically the status of Vietnam negotiations and ongoing relations with the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China. Kissinger briefed the President on planned communications with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin regarding the Vietnam conflict, while the two analyzed political fallout from domestic media coverage and recent anti-war demonstrations. Additionally, they reviewed poll data on the administration's Vietnam policy and discussed the political necessity of maintaining a firm stance against partisan criticism from Democrats.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling logistics and administrative briefings. The discussion centered on upcoming meetings with Republican senators, specifically regarding a planned session in the Executive Office Building the following day. Additionally, the group reviewed the status of Henry Kissinger’s schedule and relevant briefings involving John L. McClellan.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office to discuss the scheduling of an unidentified individual. The brief session focused on logistical coordination regarding the President's calendar. No further specific developments or action items were documented in the available records for this interaction.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the logistics and participant arrangements for an upcoming photo opportunity and press conference. Bull outlined instructions regarding the limited number of individuals permitted in the official photograph, specifically identifying the President, Senator Tom Huddleston, and Mrs. Dean. The President acknowledged these arrangements before concluding the brief planning session.