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Conversation 719-001

TapeTape 719StartThursday, May 4, 1972 at 8:43 AMEndThursday, May 4, 1972 at 8:45 AMTape start time00:00:20Tape end time00:04:01ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discuss the aggressive tactics employed by a newly appointed general in Fort Worth to restore order. The general reportedly secured the area by deploying armed scout cars and issuing a lethal-force ultimatum against unauthorized personnel. The exchange highlights the President's interest in this swift, albeit extreme, approach to resolving civil disturbances.

Fort WorthGeneralMilitary tacticsCivil unrestLaw and order
AudioNARA Description

On May 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:43 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 719-001 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 719-1

Date: May 4, 1972
Time: 8:43-unknown before 8:45 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     Greetings

Bull left at an unknown time before 8:45 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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This new general up in Fort Worth has sort of shaken that place up.
He just put 50-caliber scout cars around, and he's put out the word that anyone that's not with his unit will be shot, and cleaned up that mess very quickly up there.
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