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Conversation 695-005

TapeTape 695StartTuesday, March 28, 1972 at 12:29 PMEndTuesday, March 28, 1972 at 12:34 PMTape start time02:34:20Tape end time02:37:05ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for an upcoming White House appearance featuring the 1972 Poster Child for the National Association for Retarded Children, Kevin Heald. The discussion centered on the presentation of ceremonial gifts, including a football autographed by Dallas Cowboys player Calvin Hill, and the physical staging of the event within the Oval Office. Nixon provided specific instructions regarding the signing of mementos and the management of the presentation ceremony to ensure a smooth interaction with the young guest.

Richard NixonStephen B. BullWhite House schedulingNational Association for Retarded ChildrenCeremonial eventsKevin HealdCalvin Hill
AudioNARA Description

On March 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 695-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 695-5

Date: March 28, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:29 pm and 12:34 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     The President's schedule
          -Forthcoming meeting with the 1972 Poster Child of the National Association for
                Retarded Children
                -Calvin Hill
                      -Autographed football
                            -Dallas Cowboys
                -Kevin Heald
                      -Retarded children
                            -1972 poster child
                      -Wire service photograph
                      -Gift presentations
                            -Pen
                            -Football
                      -Voice

Bull left at an unknown time before 12:34 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

This is going to be targeted here.
Calvin, you know, with all the Calvary's assigned by us, you assign them.
And, you know, there's a giant for him.
And it is going to be for us.
But it might be appropriate to why we set this program on the term.
Do we have, what kind of things have we got?
Well, you were a little boy.
And I thought it might be a good idea to put it down on the floor.
But if you want to put it there.
Yeah.
We'll put it on the floor.
You can sign it pretty well.
No.
Why don't you give it to her?
You sign it pretty well.
Why don't you give it to her?
Can't we do it?
Yeah, it's pretty natural.
It's pretty natural.
All set?
Yes, sir.
No, no, no, I'm getting there.
He's a student.
Yeah, that's him.
The voice, a very deep voice, that seems to be the main manifestation.
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