← 720-004720-006 →

Conversation 720-005

TapeTape 720StartFriday, May 5, 1972 at 11:37 AMEndFriday, May 5, 1972 at 11:40 AMTape start time01:26:15Tape end time01:27:24ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met briefly to coordinate logistics for a forthcoming meeting involving the press. The discussion focused on the necessity of efficiency due to time constraints and addressed the costs associated with gift items for new visitors. Bull confirmed he would manage the distribution of these items in the session room following the brief exchange.

White House logisticsPress relationsGift expendituresSchedulingStephen B. Bull
AudioNARA Description

On May 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:37 am and 11:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 720-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 720-5

Date: May 5, 1972
Time: 11:37 am - unknown before 11:40 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     President’s forthcoming meeting
          -Press

     Gifts
             -Costs

Bull left at an unknown time before 11:40 am.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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 just a two-minute stand-up, because everyone has to press.
Pressure, right?
Well, we have to hurry up.
All right.
These are new customers.
You've got to spend $2.30.
I'll actually leave this in the session room.
I'll ask your sister-in-law for money.
← 720-004720-006 →