President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the relief efforts following the recent earthquake in Nicaragua, specifically noting Ambassador Turner B. Shelton's gratitude for the administration's support. Nixon also provided instructions to facilitate follow-up telephone communications with Maurice J. Williams. Furthermore, the President emphasized maintaining discretion regarding his prior contacts with Williams, requesting that this information not be shared with Gerald L. Warren.
On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:20 pm and 2:26 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 380-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 380-26
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Conversation No. 380-26 (cont’d)
Date: December 28, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:20 pm and 2:26 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
The President’s schedule
-Telephone call to Maurice J. Williams
Nicaragua earthquake relief
-Bull's recent conversation with Turner B. Shelton
-Shelton’s gratitude
The President’s schedule
-Telephone call to Williams
-Williams’ location
-West Virginia
-White House operator
-Gerald L. Warren
-The President’s conversation with Williams, December 27, 1972
-Shelton
Bull left at an unknown time before 2:26 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.