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Conversation 763-009

TapeTape 763StartMonday, August 7, 1972 at 10:04 AMEndMonday, August 7, 1972 at 10:06 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed upcoming scheduling arrangements involving Ronald L. Ziegler and Gerald R. Warren in California. The discussion primarily focused on the logistics of presidential gift disbursements, specifically the procurement and presentation of Bulova watches featuring the presidential seal and signature. Nixon finalized plans to present one of these watches to Congressman Otto E. Passman later in the week.

Presidential ScheduleGift GivingBulova WatchesOtto E. PassmanWhite House Logistics
AudioNARA Description

On August 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:04 am and 10:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 763-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 763-9

Date: August 7, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:04 am and 10:06 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

                                        (rev. Nov-03)

       The President's schedule
            -Possible meeting with Ronald L. Ziegler
                  -California
            -Possible meeting with Gerald R. Warren

       Presidential gift disbursements
             -Bulova watch
                   -Presidential seal and signature
                   -Cost
             -President's schedule
                   -Forthcoming watch presentation to Otto E. Passman
                          -Timing

Bull left at 10:06 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yes, sir.
I have to leave a signal at the same time.
California is visiting this man.
Do you want to see Lawrence?
No, sir.
Mr. President, this is just a winery.
We have a special item for the .
Oh.
So I'll actually get a signature.
Something will be coming out, if you like.
It's going to seal your signature on it.
It's a bulletin block.
You pay $10 for it.
$10?
Yes, sir.
It's a pretty good indication of the market, but I'm sure that Jesus Christ didn't make this for $10.
This watch is only $10, sir.
It's a wonderful watch, sir.
I think it's, it's not your best buy, but it's not.
You know, if you get the first one to pass it.
Yeah.
You just say, you know, it's a good watch.
Well, I can break it down and, uh, you can go.
You, you'd like to do it here?
Sure.
If you gave me one, I'd show you that.
Okay.
All right, anytime this week you'd like to have lunch today, just get it done.
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