President Nixon, Alexander Haig, and Stephen Bull met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the President's upcoming schedule and administrative tasks. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for a trip to Florida, handling courier reports, and organizing a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home. Key action items included coordinating with Henry Kissinger and arranging for White House photographer Ollie Atkins to manage press access for photo opportunities during the diplomatic visit.
On September 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 582-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 582-008
Date: September 30, 1971
Time: 4:10 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Stephen B. Bull.
The President's schedule
-Trip to Florida
-Report
-Courier
-Meeting with Sir Alexander F. (“Alec”) Douglas-Home
-Henry A. Kissinger
-Pictures
-Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins
-Press
-Time
Haig and Bull left at 4:10 pmThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.