Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 690 › Conversation 690-012
Nixon & Bull on White House administration and Executive communication
Tuesday, March 21, 1972 · 2:15 PM–3:03 PM ET · Oval Office · 3 sec
AI Summary
President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics and presidential scheduling. During this session, Bull conveyed an unspecified message to the President regarding the conduct of his daily affairs. The interaction concluded with Bull departing the office, leaving the President to resume his official duties.
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NARA Description
On March 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:15 pm and 3:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 690-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 690-012
Date: March 21, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:15 pm and 3:03 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
Message
Bull left at an unknown time before 3:03 pm.Also recorded on March 21, 1972
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 690-012, March 21, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/690-012 (accessed October 12, 2026).