Conversation 214-023

TapeTape 214StartMonday, October 2, 1972 at 4:06 PMEndMonday, October 2, 1972 at 8:30 PMParticipantsKissinger, Henry A.; Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceCamp David Hard Wire

AI Summary

Henry A. Kissinger coordinates with Stephen B. Bull to ensure the President receives a critical incoming telephone call from Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. The discussion centers on the necessity of the President taking the communication personally. The primary action item involves Bull facilitating the connection between the President and the Admiral.

Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr.Presidential communicationsMilitary leadershipWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On October 2, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and Stephen B. Bull met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:06 pm and 8:30 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 214-023 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 214-23

Date: October 2, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:06 pm and 8:30 pm

                                        (rev. Oct-06)

Location: Camp David Hard Wire

Henry A. Kissinger met with Stephen B. Bull.

             Call from Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr.
                  -The President

Bull left at an unknown time before 8:30 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I'll tell the president that you just have to take the call.

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