President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate logistics for the President's upcoming visit to the Smithsonian Institution's 'Superstar' exhibition. The discussion focused on the departure timing, transportation arrangements, and the involvement of First Lady Pat Nixon. They also established guidelines for communicating with the press regarding the event.
On December 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at 5:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 639-021 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 639-21
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF
Tape Subject Log
(rev. 10/06)
Date: December 18, 1971
Time: 5:28 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
President's schedule
-Smithsonian Institute
Departure
-Timing
-Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
-Press
-Car
Bull left at 5:28 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.