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.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 5:10 pm to 5:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-157 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-157 Date: May 22, 1973 Time: 5:10 pm - 5:11 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Stephen B. Bull. [See also Conversation No. 440-21] Ronald L. Ziegler’s schedule -Briefing
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