Conversation 554-004

TapeTape 554StartWednesday, August 4, 1971 at 12:27 PMEndWednesday, August 4, 1971 at 1:43 PMTape start time01:58:34Tape end time02:00:44ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate logistics for a specific visual presentation or media briefing. The President instructed Bull to summon Ronald L. Ziegler and Charles W. Colson to manage the technical aspects, including the use of a screen and close-up camera angles. This interaction served to organize administrative support for an upcoming project involving high-level staff.

White House administrationMedia coordinationRonald L. ZieglerCharles W. ColsonLogistical support

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NARA Description

On August 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 1:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 554-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 554-4

Date: August 4, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:27 pm and 1:43 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     Request for Ronald L. Ziegler and Charles W. Colson

Bull left at an unknown time before 1:43 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, sir.

Would you have Senator Commander manage the screen?

And that close up, too.

But, uh, how long have you been serving?

No, an actor had a copy.

Tell him how long that is for each one.

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