President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and briefly with aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss correspondence regarding General James Doolittle and the film *Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo*. The participants shared reflections on the cinematic depiction of the Doolittle Raid and its broader implications for American leadership. Additionally, the meeting touched upon administrative matters, including the President's schedule and an upcoming appointment with Russell E. Train.
On September 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:18 am to 11:22 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 774-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 774-9
Date: September 11, 1972
Time: 11:18 am - 11:22 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Rose Mary Woods.
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Letter to Gen. James Doolittle
-Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
-Viewing at San Clemente
-The President's view
Stephen B. Bull entered at an unknown time after 11:18 am.
The President's schedule
-Russell E. Train
Bull left at an unknown time before 11:22 am.
Letter to Doolittle
-Thirty Seconds over Tokyo
-The President's view
-Phyllis Thaxter [?]
Woods left at 11:22 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.