Conversation 517-013

TapeTape 517StartFriday, June 11, 1971 at 12:59 PMEndFriday, June 11, 1971 at 1:02 PMTape start time03:13:22Tape end time03:13:47ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his immediate schedule, specifically regarding an appointment with his barber. They also discussed an upcoming briefing with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation concluded with the President deciding to proceed with his grooming appointment despite Ziegler’s wait.

Presidential schedulingStephen B. BullRonald L. ZieglerWhite House operations

On June 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:59 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 517-013 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 517-13

Date: June 11, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:59 pm and 1:02 pm
Location: Oval Office
                                                                 Conv. No. 517-12 (cont.)
The President met with Stephen B. Bull

     President’s schedule
          -Barber appointment
          -Ronald L. Ziegler briefing

Bull left at unknown time before 1:02 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

What do we do with the barber?
Ziegler is still waiting.
The barber is downstairs waiting for you.
Well, I've got to go to the barber.
Is that open?
Yes, sir.
I'm going to interview Ziegler for a year.
Oh, sure.
I'm going to interview Ziegler for a year.
Do you know where they're going to do that over there?