President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a brief visit and photo opportunity with musical duo Richard and Karen Carpenter. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements, including the involvement of their manager, Sherwin Bash, and the presentation of gifts. The President specifically requested that Karen Carpenter be brought in for the engagement.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 758-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 758-13
Date: August 1, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:14 pm and 12:15 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
(rev. Nov-03)
The President's schedule
-Richard and Karen Carpenter
-Press photograph
-Manager [Sherwin Bash]
-Gifts
Bull left at an unknown time before 12:15 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.