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Conversation 581-008

TapeTape 581StartThursday, September 30, 1971 at 12:51 PMEndThursday, September 30, 1971 at 12:51 PMTape start time02:36:48Tape end time02:37:30ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to review his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on an engagement with newspaper carriers. The discussion clarified a potential misunderstanding regarding a scheduled national newspaper boycott. Following the brief exchange, Nixon directed Bull to finalize the arrangements for the event.

Presidential schedulingNewspaper carriersPress relationsWhite House administration
AudioNARA Description

On September 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:51 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 581-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 581-8

Date: September 30, 1971
Time: 12:51 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     The President's schedule
          -Meeting with newspaper carriers

Bull left at 12:51 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Now, what is this newspaper thing?
Yes, sir.
It's designated on Saturday, October 16th.
It's a national newspaper boycott.
What happened to this one?
It was released.
What?
It was released.
It was a newspaper boycott.
Yeah, it was.
Yeah, yeah.
Yes.
What is going on here?
Now, this is a newspaper boycott.
It's a boycott.
Oh.
Oh, wow.
Yes, sir.
I just got to get it done.
All right, sir.
It's a press 101.
Yes, sir.
I suggest you sit your own head, and then we'll get to the next one.
Yes, sir.
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