Conversation 742-017

TapeTape 742StartMonday, June 26, 1972 at 3:03 PMEndMonday, June 26, 1972 at 3:05 PMTape start time03:54:49Tape end time03:58:17ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.; Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Charles Colson and Stephen Bull to coordinate preparations for an upcoming engagement with national veterans leaders. The discussion also addressed a critical Washington Post article, prompting a decision to involve Alexander Haig in the administration's subsequent press response. Additionally, the participants briefly reviewed updates regarding Henry Kissinger and adjustments to the President's immediate schedule.

Veterans affairsWashington PostAlexander HaigHenry KissingerPress relationsPresidential scheduling

Audio

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NARA Description

On June 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:03 pm to 3:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 742-017 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 742-17

Date: June 26, 1972
Time: 3:03 pm - 3:05 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Charles W. Colson.

      Forthcoming meeting with national veterans leaders

      Henry A. Kissinger

Stephen B. Bull entered at an unknown time after 3:03 pm.

           -Washington Post article
                -White House response

     Press briefing
           -Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

      The President's schedule

The President, Colson, and Bull left at 3:05 pm.

                                       (rev. Feb-02)

Transcript

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