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Conversation 539-009

TapeTape 539StartMonday, July 19, 1971 at 12:08 PMEndMonday, July 19, 1971 at 12:48 PMTape start time01:35:56Tape end time01:37:49ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed operational logistics regarding the Oval Office, focusing specifically on managing the presence of children during visits. They considered the potential addition of gifts, such as a music box, to improve the experience for younger visitors. The conversation also included brief administrative coordination regarding John Ehrlichman's schedule.

Oval Office protocolWhite House operationsJohn EhrlichmanVisitor managementPresidential gifts
AudioNARA Description

On July 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:08 pm and 12:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 539-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 539-9

Date: July 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:08 pm and 12:48 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull

[Music box plays “Hail to the Chief”]

     Staff meeting
           -Schedule
                -John D. Ehrlichman

     Children
          -John [Surname unknown]
          -Music box
                -Visits to the Oval Office
          -Gifts

Bull left at an unknown time before 12:48 pm
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

I've got to remind somebody that with their kids in here, I must remember children walking around.
I used to think, I guess I can't get over there, I'll have to fix the clock.
We used to, we used to make a point of chilling in this.
Would you like to put something in it for children?
Well, I don't think we've done it.
You know how his mind is, right?
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