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Conversation 794-015

TapeTape 794StartMonday, October 9, 1972 at 4:34 PMEndMonday, October 9, 1972 at 4:37 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.;  Nixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss the logistics of an upcoming photography session involving various political candidates and associates, including Louie B. Nunn and John W. Byrnes. The discussion centered on technical issues such as lighting and the need for re-filming certain sessions. Nixon provided specific instructions regarding the pacing of the event and requested that candidates understand the scheduling limitations.

Presidential schedulingPhotography sessionsPolitical campaign managementWhite House logistics
AudioNARA Description

On October 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:34 pm and 4:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 794-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 794-15

Date: October 9, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:34 pm and 4:37 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

        The President's schedule
            -Photograph session for congressional, gubernatorial, senatorial candidates
                -Lighting
            -Robert W. Hirsch, Louie B. Nunn
                -Re-filming
                     -Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins

                                        (rev. Nov-03)

                     -Carveth S. Thompson
                 -Pace
                 -Harry S. Dent
                     -Brad E. Hainsworth
                 -Nunn
                 -John W. Byrnes
                     -Harold Froelich

Bull left at an unknown time before 4:37 pm.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

They weren't always photos.
They didn't come out.
There was one individual car, a Thompson.
He stopped to go to one hand.
I agreed to meet him.
Do you want to spend any time with none else here
They all understand that.
I just can't do it.
We can't because, of course, just be sure he knows there's a lot of people behind him.
That's your plan.
We're going to have none left.
I'll make sure he's next to Nelson.
I just don't want to reveal it.
We can sit and talk about it.
I understand.
I'll take my own time.
They all know that we can't do it.
They all know that they're just going to get rid of it.
Burns is going to get rid of it.
But I've got a full issue.
Bye.
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