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Conversation 827-011

TapeTape 827StartWednesday, December 20, 1972 at 1:51 PMEndWednesday, December 20, 1972 at 1:53 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative logistics and personal arrangements before his upcoming departure for Florida. They discussed the organization of materials for his briefcase, including documentation related to inaugural addresses and photographs, and coordinated the scheduling of a press conference with Ronald Ziegler. Additionally, the President briefly touched upon a Christmas gift for First Lady Pat Nixon.

Presidential scheduleWhite House logisticsPat NixonRonald ZieglerInaugural addressesBriefcase contents
AudioNARA Description

On December 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:51 pm and 1:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 827-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 827-11

Date: December 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:51 pm and 1:53 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       The President’s schedule
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                        (rev. July-08)

                                                            Conversation No. 827-11 (cont’d)

             -Meeting with Ronald L. Ziegler
                  -Timing
                        -Ziegler’s press conference

       The President’s briefcase
            -Contents
                  -Book about Inaugural addresses
                         -Location
                               -Sitting Room desk
                         -The President’s schedule
                               -Trip to Florida

       White House gifts
            -Christmas
                  -Bracelet
                        -Lloyd G. Balfour Company
                             -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
                                   -Conversation with the President

Bull left at an unknown time before 1:53 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

You see how the signature's still in his briefcase?
And, uh, I hope he filled my briefcase up.
So, put that, if you will, on my desk.
The, uh, signature is the, uh, the inauguration of the President.
The president speaks.
So, I'll put those photos in the briefcase.
And put those in the briefcase so that they get to our photos.
You know, it brings your attention to that eagle is just passing by.
Yeah.
Very soon, because of my mouthful.
My mouthful, very soon.
She just received it yesterday.
She told me about it.
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