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Conversation 675-012

TapeTape 675StartTuesday, February 29, 1972 at 1:20 PMEndTuesday, February 29, 1972 at 1:28 PMTape start time02:19:35Tape end time02:21:08ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the logistics for the swearing-in ceremony of Peter G. Peterson. They discussed the involvement of Judge Gerald Reilly regarding a vacancy on the D.C. Court of Appeals and addressed the need for immediate press engagement. Nixon instructed Bull to expedite the scheduling of the event and ensure that the official photograph and press release were disseminated promptly.

Peter G. Petersonswearing-in ceremonyGerald ReillyD.C. Court of Appealspress relationsWhite House logistics
AudioNARA Description

On February 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:20 pm and 1:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 675-012 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 675-12
Date: February 29, 1972
Timing: Unknown between 1:20 pm and 1:28 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

           -Peter G. Peterson swearing-in
                 -Judge Gerald Reilly
                       -Washington, DC Court of Appeals
                       -Supreme Court
                 -Press
                       -Photograph session
                       -Oath of office

Bull left at an unknown timing before 1:28 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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We're just gonna need you to go ahead and press on for just a couple of minutes.
All right.
Judge, Gerard Brown at DC Court of Appeals has been wanting to get a decision, but it's very good to see you today.
You're on, Bill.
If you'd like to make something that's convenient for you, I can do it.
I can do it.
I can do it.
I can do it.
But you've got to just set it up and get the picture out fast.
All right, sir.
I mean, I'll read it to you in the back.
We'll have a press release as soon as the oldest is in, Mr. Gatlin.
All right.
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