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Nixon & Bull on Lionel Hampton and Gift Giving

Friday, February 19, 1971 · 12:41 PM–12:44 PM ET · Oval Office · 53 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.Conversation452-005 on Tape 452 (tape position 02:33:52–02:35:17)StartFriday, February 19, 1971 at 12:41 PMEndFriday, February 19, 1971 at 12:44 PMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 452-005 ↗ · National Archives Catalog, NAID 417175895 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed logistical details regarding the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a planned meeting with Lionel Hampton. They discussed the protocol for presenting official gifts, including coasters and potential jewelry, to Harriet Elam during the event. The conversation served to coordinate the specific items to be gifted and ensured appropriate preparations were made for the engagement.

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NARA Description

On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 452-005
Date: February 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull
The President’s schedule
-Press coverage
-Forthcoming meeting with Lionel Hampton
-Harriet Elam
-Presentation of gift by the President
Bull left at an unknown time before 12:44 pm

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Yeah, he said, maybe you have a little bit more time.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
You have some coasters to give to her.
However, perhaps you might want to give her a taste of her other work, or a pearl tending to give her one another.
Pearl tending.

Also recorded on February 19, 1971

  • 452-006 12:41 PM · 18 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm.
  • 452-018 12:41 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:41 pm and 12:44 pm.
  • 452-007 12:44 PM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Leah McReynolds, William E. Casselman, II, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm.
  • 452-008 12:44 PM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon, John R. Brown, III, Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Alexander P. Butterfield, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm.
  • 452-009 12:44 PM · 4 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Harriet Elam, Harriet Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam, Dwight L. Chapin, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm.
  • 452-010 12:44 PM · 10 min — President Richard M. Nixon, George Black, Jr., Evelyn Abrams, Delores McGee, Lawrence Smith, Robert J. Brown, Dr. John A. Hannah, Harvey J. Witherell, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm.
  • 452-011 1:02 PM · 7 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:02 pm and 1:04 pm.
  • 452-012 1:04 PM · 5 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Lionel Hampton, Harry Yeates, William Tipone, Henry C. Cashen, II, John Richardson, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:04 pm to 1:08 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 452-005, February 19, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives (NAID 417175895). Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/452-005 (accessed November 2, 2026).