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.
What Bull talks about on the tapes
Presidential scheduling 748Presidential schedule 606White House operations 457White House administration 412Public relations 344White House logistics 335Vietnam War 243Henry Kissinger 240Scheduling 231Logistics 227Foreign Policy 190H. R. Haldeman 172
Conversations (3,174)
— Page 31 of 32President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule to manage his time commitments and prioritize meetings. They discussed various appointments, including prospective visits with political figures and reports from individuals returning from official trips. Nixon explicitly directed that certain visitors, such as Peter G. Peterson, must undergo extensive vetting and reporting to other administration officials like John B. Connally and Henry Kissinger before being granted an audience with him.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the identity of an individual, likely named Mark, who had been observed in the vicinity. The brief exchange focused on verifying this person's presence before Nixon subsequently met with an unidentified man to discuss the removal of specific materials. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical check preceding a sensitive, short-duration meeting.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to adjust his late-afternoon schedule regarding an upcoming meeting with Nelson Rockefeller. To accommodate additional administrative tasks, the President pushed the start time of the meeting back to 4:15 p.m. in the Oval Office. Nixon also confirmed that Rockefeller would be accompanied by former Delaware Governor Russell W. Peterson.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to reschedule a pending afternoon meeting. Nixon requested that his appointment be moved from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. to allow him more time to complete ongoing tasks. Bull confirmed the new time, and the meeting concluded with the adjustment of the President's daily schedule.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss documents prepared by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. The meeting focused on reviewing and coordinating these materials, reflecting the ongoing administrative effort to manage White House messaging during the intensifying Watergate crisis. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on confirming appointments and reviewing the availability of key personnel, including Ronald Ziegler and George H.W. Bush. The conversation served as a brief administrative session to manage the flow of the President’s calendar for the remainder of the week.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical preparations for upcoming administrative activities and diplomatic engagements. The discussion focused on scheduling details for a visit by Emperor Haile Selassie and administrative arrangements for a meeting with bipartisan congressional leaders. Nixon also provided instructions regarding the handling of official gifts and briefed Bull on document editing procedures.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine a draft document. The discussion focused on incorporating specific suggestions while addressing difficulties encountered during the drafting process. The meeting served as a consultative session to finalize the language and content of the unidentified draft.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on the sixth draft of an election reform speech and the arrangements for recording a message on the topic. They further coordinated appointments involving J. Fred Buzhardt, potential meetings with Bangladesh envoys based on Henry Kissinger’s recommendations, and matters regarding the FBI. This discussion served to organize the President’s administrative priorities and logistical preparations for diplomatic and legislative engagements.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly met in the Old Executive Office Building to address operational logistics surrounding an ongoing event. Their exchange focused on clarifying the duration and schedule of activity occurring within the workspace. The discussion concluded without major policy developments, serving primarily to manage the daily administrative environment.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize the logistics and guest list for an upcoming dinner honoring returned Prisoners of War (POWs). They discussed specific Congressional invitees recommended by William E. Timmons, as well as the event's arrangements, including tent requirements, security, and press coverage. Nixon provided input on the program format, ultimately deciding to keep his remarks brief and requesting coordination with Lucy Winchester and other staff members to ensure the event's success.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the scheduling and parameters of an upcoming meeting with Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen. The President emphasized his desire to hear a personal message from Petersen, while noting that the conversation should remain distinct from ongoing grand jury matters. This exchange served to facilitate the logistics and communication protocols for the President's engagement with the Justice Department official.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a forthcoming discussion with Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen regarding the ongoing Watergate investigation. The two discussed logistical delays caused by inclement weather and the necessity of ensuring privacy for the meeting. The conversation focused on managing the interaction to avoid premature or public association with grand jury proceedings.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s schedule, focusing specifically on logistics for an upcoming meeting with John B. Connally. Nixon directed Bull to coordinate a series of preliminary briefings for Connally with administration officials including George P. Shultz, Charles J. DiBona, Roy L. Ash, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to discuss economic, energy, and White House policy issues. The President emphasized the need for these meetings to occur before his private consultation with Connally to ensure an productive exchange regarding potential assignments.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified individual to finalize scheduling logistics regarding a meeting with John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, Charles DiBona, and Roy L. Ash. During the brief exchange, the unidentified visitor delivered documentation to the President. The participants confirmed that specific arrangements were secure and established a follow-up meeting for later that afternoon.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule to manage his time and prioritize meetings. They specifically coordinated the timing of a telephone conversation with George P. Shultz alongside the President's obligations to meet with various Congressmen. The brief discussion concluded with the President finalizing his afternoon agenda to accommodate these pressing administrative and legislative appointments.
President Nixon directed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to reschedule a meeting with John B. Connally from late afternoon to the following morning at 10:00 am. Nixon cited a cold and the need to prepare for an upcoming state dinner honoring Haile Selassie as the reasons for the change. Bull confirmed that he would arrange the adjustment to the President's schedule.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to coordinate the President's schedule and finalize logistical arrangements. The discussion centered on confirming that a specific agreement had been reached, signaling that the administration’s immediate scheduling goals were settled. The encounter concluded with both parties agreeing that their arrangements were finalized.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule and administrative details regarding social events. The discussion focused on a meeting request from the Council of the Americas’ Board of Trustees, an invitation championed by Henry Kissinger that Nixon criticized for poor planning. They also addressed scheduling arrangements for a meeting with Mustafizur Rahman Siddiqui of Bangladesh, ultimately deciding to delay certain agenda items until 11:00 a.m.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office to review and manage the President’s upcoming schedule. They specifically discussed a scheduling conflict regarding a meeting with Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz. Additionally, Bull confirmed the timeline for a June appearance before the Council of the Americas’ Board of Trustees.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and the President's schedule. During the brief encounter, the participants addressed the handling of a briefcase and discussed the health status of the unknown visitor. The exchange concluded with refreshments and arrangements regarding the individual's upcoming schedule.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the scheduling of a visit from Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. The discussion focused on Rebozo’s recent travel between New York and Virginia and determining a suitable time for him to meet with the President for a private, relaxing visit at the White House. The President approved an arrangement for Rebozo to arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure they could spend time together away from other staff.
President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate the White House's defense and messaging strategy regarding the escalating Watergate scandal. The discussion focused on discrediting the 'hoax' nature of allegations against the President, preparing affidavits to clarify national security activities, and countering potential testimony from John W. Dean III. Nixon emphasized the need to stand by staff members caught in the investigation while maintaining a firm, unified front against the press and the Ervin Committee.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and handle logistics for several pending engagements. The discussion focused on arrangements for meetings with Henry Kissinger and Charles Rebozo, as well as the President’s participation in activities involving the White House Fellows. Nixon finalized the planning for a reception for the Fellows and confirmed his attendance at the associated events.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule, specifically coordinating upcoming meetings and potential phone calls related to the Soviet summit. They discussed the current whereabouts and activities of staff members, including Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Robert H. Finch. The President also requested a meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler prior to his scheduled press briefing to ensure message alignment.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to verify the operational status of the White House taping system. Following a brief confirmation that the recording equipment was functioning, the two men addressed urgent logistical matters regarding the President’s schedule and the presence of Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler. The meeting concluded quickly after these administrative checks and an acknowledgement of an unspecified emergency.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s scheduling commitments regarding Senator Edward W. Brooke. The discussion centered on rescheduling a medallion presentation and coordinating Brooke’s attendance at various speaking engagements and a dinner honoring Prisoners of War (POWs). Nixon emphasized the importance of managing these invitations to ensure ongoing engagement with the Senator.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize logistical details regarding his upcoming visit to Norfolk, Virginia, and his subsequent travel to Camp David. The discussion centered on coordinating transportation arrangements, including helicopter flight times and Secret Service protocols. Additionally, the President briefly touched upon matters concerning his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for an appointment involving Alexander M. Haig, Jr. set for the following Monday. The interaction concluded immediately after these logistical details were addressed.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the President's upcoming travel logistics and the dissemination of an approved speech. They finalize plans to depart from the Ellipse the following day and defer a final decision on whether to proceed to Camp David until their return to Andrews Air Force Base. Additionally, Nixon instructs Bull to release the approved speech copy to the press.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinated the timing of an upcoming speech and addressed scheduling logistics. They agreed to delay a decision regarding a future appointment until the following day. The conversation focused on ensuring these operational plans aligned with the president's agenda.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the draft of a speech for an upcoming Armed Forces Day ceremony, focusing on revisions to a poker analogy and the inclusion of specific language regarding Article 20 of the Vietnam Peace Agreement. The discussion also covered logistical arrangements for the President’s travel, including potential helicopter transport from Andrews Air Force Base and weather considerations for the outing. They concluded by confirming the schedule for the President’s upcoming trip to Camp David and his travel plans with Bebe Rebozo.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Alexander Haig to strategize the White House response to the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on the preparation of a forthcoming White Paper and the management of sensitive documents. The participants discussed the potential impact of Lieutenant General Vernon Walters’s testimony, the handling of executive privilege regarding presidential conversations, and the necessity of preventing staff members from surrendering their notes to congressional investigators. Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining presidential authority and public morale, ultimately deciding that the White House must remain unified and proactive while avoiding premature television speeches or concessions.
President Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding his daily schedule and upcoming movements. The discussion focused on managing the President's personal briefcase and finalizing travel or meeting arrangements involving First Lady Pat Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Bull received specific instructions to ensure that the timing of these transitions was handled carefully and without undue haste.
President Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and Alexander Haig to strategize the White House response to the escalating Watergate scandal and manage public perception of his embattled administration. They discussed the tactical release of a forthcoming White Paper, the management of congressional and press relations, and the necessity of distancing the President from staff members implicated in the investigation, such as H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. Nixon and his advisors resolved to maintain a posture of command by focusing on national policy, specifically upcoming economic initiatives and the summit with Leonid Brezhnev, to project stability while weathering the ongoing controversy.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was arranging meetings with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Ronald L. Ziegler. Bull subsequently departed the office after these administrative details were addressed.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss the preparation status of pending administrative paperwork. Additionally, the President reviewed his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on his movements regarding the Executive Office Building. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter with Bull exiting the Oval Office.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler met to strategize the White House's public relations response to the escalating Watergate scandal and the formation of the Ervin Committee. They discussed the necessity of releasing a substantive 'White Paper' to challenge negative press narratives and counter ongoing allegations against the administration. The President emphasized a need to pivot from a defensive stance toward an aggressive, unified platform to maintain public support and protect the integrity of the presidency.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, focusing on logistics for congressional meetings, receptions, and foreign leader visits. The discussion covered the simplification of arrival ceremonies for international dignitaries and the management of direct access protocols for telephone communications. They also finalized details for an upcoming presidential award ceremony and discussed Nixon’s preferences regarding his travel arrangements to Iceland, California, and various domestic retreats.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on key legislative and political engagements including meetings with Republican leadership and discussions regarding the Alaska pipeline and agricultural legislation. The conversation addressed the coordination of appointments involving figures such as Alexander Haig, Elliot Richardson, and various congressional members. Nixon provided specific directives regarding his preferences for these meetings, emphasizing the management of his time and personnel interactions.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate the logistics and scheduling of various upcoming official events and meetings. The discussion encompassed planning for a trip to California, a meeting with Republican leadership, and preparations for Memorial Day observances, including potential surrogate participation. They also addressed the scheduling of meetings with congressional leadership and the President’s anticipated travel to Iceland.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the President's immediate scheduling needs during a brief telephone exchange. Nixon decided to cancel a meeting involving Mary T. Brooks due to concerns about being overcommitted. Bull was instructed to postpone the engagement until the following day.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss the functional status of the White House taping system. The brief exchange focused on the necessity of verifying that recording equipment was operating correctly. This interaction underscores the administration's active oversight of internal surveillance procedures during the intensifying Watergate scandal.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull coordinate logistics for two upcoming meetings with Congressional leaders, clarifying the separate schedules for a Republican-only session and a larger group meeting. Nixon explicitly instructs Bull to avoid hosting the larger event at the White House due to noise from scheduled band rehearsals, directing that it be moved to Blair House instead. They finalize plans to hold the smaller meeting that evening in the Executive Office Building.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull meet briefly to discuss scheduling logistics and security concerns regarding an upcoming appearance. Nixon explicitly instructs Bull to cancel a planned flight for the following day. The conversation reflects the President's desire to maintain a controlled schedule and formal decorum in his interactions with the White House and the Supreme Court.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to conduct administrative oversight and address immediate executive workflow requirements. The discussion focused on securing the President’s signature for various remarks and cabinet-related materials, while also coordinating the President’s upcoming lunch schedule with key congressional leadership, including Hugh Scott and Gerald R. Ford. Additionally, the pair reviewed the timing of Henry Kissinger’s reports and processed pending action papers to ensure the efficiency of White House operations.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull to check the status of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler, who was delayed in completing a scheduled briefing. The President expressed concern that the briefing had run past its expected conclusion time and requested that Bull provide an update on Ziegler's availability. No major policy decisions were made, as the exchange focused exclusively on coordinating the President's immediate daily schedule.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, for a brief one-minute session in the Old Executive Office Building. While no transcript exists for this interaction, the meeting served as an administrative touchpoint between the President and his assistant. The encounter is formally indexed as part of the White House Taping System's record of presidential activities during the Watergate era.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the status of an ongoing briefing to coordinate a scheduled meeting. Bull informed the President that the briefing was concluding and estimated that the participant would arrive at the White House within ten minutes. This brief exchange served to facilitate the President's logistical planning for upcoming appointments.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, for a brief one-minute session in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of this meeting was to facilitate a handoff or coordination of materials, as indicated by a direct reference to a subsequent conversation. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this extremely short administrative interaction.
President Nixon coordinated with Stephen B. Bull to organize a meeting with key Republican congressional leaders, including Gerald R. Ford and George H. W. Bush. Nixon instructed Bull to track the arrival of the attendees and ensure they were provided refreshments while awaiting his arrival at the Executive Office Building. Bull confirmed that a partial group had already arrived, prompting Nixon to direct that the present guests be escorted to the location immediately while he prepared to join them shortly.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull to finalize logistical arrangements for an evening meeting with congressional leaders. Nixon decided to relocate the event from Blair House to the Executive Office Building to ensure better control over the venue. He directed Bull to have Manolo Sanchez coordinate cocktail service for the twenty attendees and secure an additional bartender for the gathering.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the logistics of an upcoming event and the appointment of an individual to lead the Blair House. Nixon expressed a preference for the specific administrative arrangement being proposed to ensure proper management. The discussion concluded with a consensus to proceed with the planned approach for the evening's proceedings.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinated logistics for an upcoming meeting with state whips, specifically addressing the duration of the session and transportation arrangements. They discussed managing press exposure during the event and ensured that William E. Timmons would facilitate a timely conclusion to the proceedings. The conversation also touched upon broader congressional relations, including the status of Elliot L. Richardson's confirmation and potential veto strategies.
President Nixon met with Alexander Haig to discuss the ongoing fallout from the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on managing the White House staff's morale, press relations, and the administration's strategic response. They coordinated the upcoming swearing-in ceremony for Attorney General Elliot Richardson and discussed utilizing cabinet members like Henry Kissinger to handle press briefings to shield the President from direct confrontation. Additionally, the President reviewed his schedule, including planned meetings with Congressional leaders and potential public appearances to project stability and strength during the crisis.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinate scheduling adjustments and travel logistics for an upcoming trip to Camp David. Due to poor visibility conditions, they determine that a helicopter flight is not feasible, necessitating a 90-minute drive via a planned route. Additionally, the President postpones a haircut and directs Bull to deliver reception paperwork to his valet, Manolo Sanchez.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified individual to resolve logistical conflicts regarding his upcoming schedule and travel arrangements. The discussion focused on rectifying a scheduling error involving congressional events and coordinating the President's transit to Camp David via helicopter or automobile due to poor weather conditions. Ultimately, the President decided to proceed with his plans while emphasizing the need for candid communication with his staff regarding the itinerary.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming Cabinet meeting and the swearing-in ceremony of Elliot L. Richardson. They discussed the involvement of key officials, specifically clarifying that Henry Kissinger would not be participating in the day's scheduled events. Nixon finalized arrangements for transportation and briefed Bull on the expected sequence of activities involving Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and an event for prisoners of war.
President Nixon directs Stephen B. Bull to ensure Rose Mary Woods is included on an upcoming trip to Florida. Nixon expresses concern that Woods felt excluded from the invitation list and insists she participate because of potential work to be conducted during the visit. The President confirms he has updated the list to include her and notes his previous assumption that Alexander M. Haig, Jr. had already coordinated her attendance.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull engage in a brief administrative discussion regarding the personal security or presence of an unidentified female individual. The President issues a directive to ensure her continuous availability or protection. The exchange serves as a logistical instruction concerning the management of staff or personnel protocols within the White House.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on coordination with Republican congressional leadership, briefings with Henry Kissinger and William Rogers, and various meetings with media and advocacy groups. They discussed the logistics for specific events, including the reception for financial writers and the presentation of a flag by Lt. Col. John Dramesi. The discussion also touched upon personal family travel plans and the television coverage of a recent POW dinner produced by Paul Keyes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss the administration's foreign policy challenges, specifically the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations, the upcoming summit with France's President Pompidou, and the status of a potential nuclear war prevention treaty with the Soviet Union. Amid these international efforts, they addressed the mounting domestic political pressure from Watergate, characterizing the scandal as a politically motivated assault by liberals and the media intended to undermine the President's authority. Nixon and Kissinger agreed on the necessity of maintaining strict secrecy in diplomacy and decided that the President should adopt a more aggressive public stance to regain control of the political narrative.
President Nixon met with Lt. Col. John A. Dramesi and his wife, Adriana, to honor the returned prisoner of war following a recent commemorative event. The discussion touched upon Dramesi’s experience in captivity, the positive national impact of the returning POWs, and the family’s military service history. The President presented the couple with various commemorative gifts and discussed future social engagements and potential military career paths for the Dramesis' children.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and upcoming high-level meetings. The discussion centered on managing appointments with key figures, including Alexander Haig, William Timmons, and potential outreach to Senators Samuel Ervin, John McClellan, and Philip Hart. The brief exchange focused primarily on logistical planning for these engagements.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his personal schedule and manage incoming correspondence. The discussion focused primarily on organizing telephone calls, including outreach to Julie Nixon Eisenhower regarding specific letters and potential communications involving Moscow. The brief session served to finalize the President's immediate agenda and logistical priorities.
President Nixon instructed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to revise the arrangements for an upcoming meeting with a delegation of journalists from the People's Republic of China. Nixon explicitly rejected a planned question-and-answer session in the Cabinet Room, favoring a brief, structured event in the Oval Office instead. The President directed that the visit be limited to a welcoming statement, a photo opportunity, and a quick departure to avoid informal dialogue or media scrutiny. He also requested that his barber appointment be scheduled for 3:30 pm.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss administrative arrangements and preferences regarding potential meetings. Nixon explicitly rejected a proposed format involving sitting down for a question-and-answer session, preferring a more informal or limited interaction. The conversation reflects the President's firm refusal to engage in specific procedural requests despite Bull's attempts to discuss them.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss the management of sensitive documents and the handling of specific files. The exchange centered on ensuring particular records were properly filed or moved, while briefly touching upon administrative concerns involving staff performance or conduct. The brief dialogue reflects the President's preoccupation with document control and the oversight of personnel matters.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical preparations for an upcoming diplomatic trip to Iceland. The discussion focused on reviewing essential background materials, summaries, and scheduling details for meetings with Icelandic officials and French President Georges Pompidou. This briefing served to organize the President’s itinerary and documentation needs ahead of his international travel.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to receive briefings and administrative materials required for his daily agenda. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming tasks and organizing communications involving Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This interaction served primarily as a routine administrative briefing to ensure the President was prepared for his scheduled responsibilities.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinated efforts to manage internal documentation related to the Watergate scandal, specifically focusing on John W. Dean III’s files. Nixon instructed Haig to ensure J. Fred Buzhardt provided access to the original documents to facilitate a comprehensive review of the ongoing investigation. The conversation concluded with Haig arranging a follow-up meeting with Stephen B. Bull to further address these administrative requirements.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize a defense against John Dean’s potential allegations by securing and auditing White House materials. Haig recommended that the President personally review relevant White House tapes to determine exactly what information Dean might possess and how to counteract his claims. The discussion also addressed the physical security of Dean’s files, with plans for J. Fred Buzhardt to examine the materials and retrieve personal papers.
President Nixon directs Stephen B. Bull to promptly deliver and set up equipment required for the President to review White House tapes related to the Watergate scandal. Nixon expresses urgency, requesting that Bull also provide Ronald L. Ziegler’s activity log to assist in navigating the recordings. This exchange reflects the President’s systematic effort to audit the tapes and manage the information contained within them.
President Nixon consults with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the logistical setup of an audio playback system in his office. Expressing frustration over the burden of reviewing lengthy recordings, Nixon insists that the equipment be positioned to facilitate an efficient listening process. The conversation concludes with a brief reference to managing the specific daily logs and chronological sequences of the tapes requiring the President’s attention.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull coordinate the retrieval of specific White House tape recordings from February 27, February 28, and March 1, 1973, for the President’s urgent review. Nixon emphasizes the need for strict secrecy, directing Bull to ensure the material is handled by as few people as possible. Additionally, the two finalize adjustments to the President's schedule, moving an economic meeting to the following day to accommodate the review process.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discuss the procurement and review of specific administrative materials and audio recordings. Nixon emphasizes his preference for receiving these documents in bulk to expedite the review process and tasks Bull with coordinating their delivery. Additionally, the pair updates the President's schedule, rescheduling an economic meeting and adding a meeting with Siemens to the following day's itinerary.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review recordings of his February 1973 conversations with John Dean, focusing on technical aspects of tape playback and transcript preparation. During the session, the President listened to portions of the tapes and engaged in a wide-ranging discussion regarding the Watergate investigation, executive privilege, and the Ervin Committee's activities. Nixon also explored historical precedents for FBI surveillance and wiretapping during the Kennedy administration to contextualize his own challenges regarding federal investigations and political pressure.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and organize the White House taping system, specifically addressing the management, technical quality, and cataloging of recorded conversations. The discussion focused on logistical concerns, including the identification of specific tape segments, the potential for audio enhancement, and the overall security and disposition of the recordings. This meeting reflects the administration's efforts to assess the scope and integrity of the archives amidst increasing scrutiny regarding the tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to strategize their public relations and legal defense regarding the ongoing Watergate scandal. The discussion focused on coordinating a 'game plan' to mitigate political damage, including managing sensitive information about FBI wiretaps and comparing the administration's actions to past practices under the Kennedy and Johnson presidencies. The participants also addressed the potential risks posed by John Dean's testimony, discussed necessary personnel changes at the FBI, and planned to leverage forthcoming documents to challenge their political opponents.
President Nixon coordinates with Stephen B. Bull to obtain additional White House recordings for his ongoing personal review of the tapes. Bull confirms his readiness to deliver the materials, prompting the President to arrange an immediate follow-up meeting. This exchange reflects the administration's active internal effort to manage and process the recordings during the escalating Watergate investigations.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming social event. The brief exchange centered on preparations for a gathering, referred to as a "bash." No substantive policy or political decisions were made during this short interaction.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull meet to discuss the technical operation and maintenance of the White House taping system. The discussion focuses on the physical location of recording equipment, the procedure for daily tape rotation, and an assessment of existing tape segments from April. Nixon gives instructions regarding the management of these recordings and tasking Bull with oversight of the system's ongoing operations.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review and discuss specific White House tape recordings, including historical conversations involving John W. Dean III. The discussion focused on past intelligence activities, specifically allegations of J. Edgar Hoover’s surveillance of journalists, political figures, and the press. The President and Bull addressed the handling of sensitive documents and the potential political implications of these records becoming public during the ongoing Watergate-related inquiries.
President Nixon directs Stephen B. Bull to prioritize organizing a chronology of his meetings and telephone conversations from March 1973 over the previously requested April 16th materials. Nixon tasks Bull with coordinating directly with H. R. Haldeman to secure the necessary records, suggesting that Haldeman or Ronald Ziegler should possess the relevant documentation. This directive highlights the administration's urgent efforts to compile a comprehensive record of the President's interactions with John W. Dean III amidst the ongoing Watergate investigations.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the organization and review of specific administrative or historical records, specifically referencing a cutoff date of March 1st. Nixon directs Bull to consult with Bob Holman to identify and retrieve material relevant to this timeframe. The exchange underscores an effort to sort and track documentation, though the precise nature of the materials remains implicit.
President Nixon consulted with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to verify the duration and nature of his April 16, 1973, meetings with John W. Dean III. The two men confirmed that Nixon held a 40-minute morning session and a 30-minute afternoon session with Dean. Nixon decided to have the relevant recordings sent to him for personal review as part of his ongoing examination of the Watergate-related tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling and preparation of upcoming presidential meetings. Nixon reviewed his calendar to ensure efficiency, specifically instructing Bull to arrange his meetings for the 16th. The brief exchange focused on verifying the number and nature of these appointments to prevent wasted time.
President Nixon consulted with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate and compile a detailed chronology of his past meetings and interactions with John W. Dean III. The President directed Bull to gather records specifically pertaining to March 1973, prioritizing in-person meetings over telephone logs to aid in his personal review of events. Nixon intended to spend the afternoon examining these files to reconcile his own recollection with the official administrative records.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to locate specific historical files or documents, specifically expressing interest in materials dating from the 16th. Nixon emphasizes the importance of these records, requesting that Bull organize them for review to assist in his ongoing arguments. The conversation concludes with Nixon instructing Bull to gather the relevant information so he can address the contents directly.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the retrieval and organization of specific White House tape recordings for the President's personal review. Nixon emphasizes the urgent need for materials from March 1973, specifically the March 6th meeting, to facilitate his immediate review process. Bull outlines the logistical difficulties of gathering tapes from an off-site safe, while the two agree to move the playback equipment to an office adjacent to the President to improve efficiency.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull discussed the ongoing process of reviewing and organizing White House tape logs. The President expressed an urgent need to examine specific logs from March 1973, particularly those dated March 6, to facilitate his review process. Nixon instructed Bull to prioritize these materials and deliver them for his immediate inspection.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the administrative process of reviewing and organizing White House tape recordings and associated logs. The discussion focused on establishing physical workspace arrangements for staff members to manage these sensitive materials. This meeting served as a practical step in the ongoing efforts to inventory and categorize presidential recordings, specifically referencing logs from March 1973.
President Nixon and his aide, Stephen B. Bull, met to discuss the technical operation and listening quality of the White House recording equipment. The participants evaluated the duration of recent tape segments and troubleshooting methods, such as the use of earphones, to improve the audibility of the recordings. This discussion highlights the administrative focus on maintaining the internal taping system during a period of intense scrutiny.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the review and management of White House tape recordings. The discussion focused on the logistics of auditing these tapes, specifically regarding recordings of the President's meetings with John W. Dean III and the involvement of H.R. Haldeman. They reviewed the length and content of pending recordings to assess the presence of additional staff members and determine the scope of necessary documentation.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative or recording-related logistics. The discussion centered on technical aspects of the White House taping system, specifically concerning the editing or omission of certain material. No major policy decisions were reached, as the brief exchange focused on operational procedures regarding recorded content.
President Nixon and his aide Stephen B. Bull convened in the Old Executive Office Building to review and organize administrative documentation. The discussion focused on managing records and scheduling logistics, specifically referencing the timeline of earlier meetings involving John Dean and other staff members. Bull was tasked with handling these organizational matters and preparing the necessary materials as requested by the President.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss administrative preparations for an upcoming press conference. The conversation specifically addressed the review of briefing materials and the handling of sensitive logistical arrangements. The discussion touched upon representing the U.S. Consulate and the financial implications associated with these specific service obligations.
President Nixon and his aide Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate administrative logistics and scheduling, including the President's upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. The discussion involved the management of the President's daily agenda and the status of specific clerical or office tasks that remained incomplete. Bull confirmed the President's availability to remain in the office until 8:00 pm to facilitate the completion of these pending duties.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the review, editing, and preparation of White House tape recordings. The discussion focused on managing the logistics of selecting and transcribing specific conversations from March and April 1973 for official review. Nixon instructed Bull to finalize the processing of these tapes so the President could personally listen to the recordings.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss the ongoing review and processing of White House tape recordings. The conversation specifically addressed the nature of Bull’s support and involvement in the tape review process. No specific operational decisions were recorded in the available transcript fragment, though the meeting underscores the administrative management of the tapes during the scrutiny of the Watergate investigation.