Conversation 502-017

TapeTape 502StartThursday, May 20, 1971 at 2:08 PMEndThursday, May 20, 1971 at 2:09 PMTape start time02:26:46Tape end time02:27:39ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.;  Arends, Leslie C.Recording deviceOval Office

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details regarding his upcoming attendance at an event at the French embassy. Following this brief administrative check, the President held a short interaction with Leslie C. Arends. The primary focus of the brief session was the management of the President's daily schedule.

Presidential scheduleFrench EmbassyWhite House logisticsStephen B. BullLeslie C. Arends

On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Leslie C. Arends met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:08 pm to 2:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 502-017 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 502-17

Date: May 20, 1971
Time: 2:08 pm - 2:09 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     President's schedule
            -French embassy
Bull left at an unknown time before 2:09 pm.

[The President talked with Leslie C. Arends between 2:08 pm and 2:09 pm]

[See Conversation No. 3-87]

[Conversation No. 502-17A]

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At least 2.30, the French embassy.
Oh, yeah.
So perhaps when they return, if I can let you know, they're both in soon.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yes.
Yeah.
Well, that's...
I think, uh, you're probably going to tell us how I came here.
All right.
Good.