President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull discussed the logistical arrangements for the upcoming memorial service of diplomat Llewellyn E. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr. The participants focused on distinguishing the nature of the event from a traditional funeral and confirmed the specific venue as the Washington National Cathedral. They sought to finalize the timing of the service to ensure proper executive planning.
On February 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 9:19 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 668-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 668-10
Date: February 9, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:45 am and 9:19 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Memorial service
-Compared to funeral
-Cathedral
Stephen B. Bull entered at an unknown time after 8:45 am.
-Llewellyn E. (“Tommy”) Thompson, Jr.
-Timing
Haldeman and Bull left at an unknown time before 9:19 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.