President Nixon and his personal aide Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for an upcoming discussion with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary purpose of the brief interaction was to facilitate Haig's arrival and manage the President's schedule. Bull departed immediately after addressing these preparatory matters.
On December 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:09 pm and 11:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 639-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 639-008
Date: December 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:09 pm and 1:11 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
Meeting with Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Bull left at an unknown time before 1:11 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.