President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements, including an offer of the Blair House to Margaret Truman and her children. They also reviewed the President’s daily schedule, specifically addressing requested meetings involving John Ehrlichman, Gerard C. Smith, and Elliot L. Richardson. The discussion focused on coordinating the timing of these engagements with key staff and cabinet members.
On January 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:35 am and 8:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 833-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 833-1
Date: January 4, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:35 am and 8:46 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
Offer to Margaret Truman of Blair House
-Bess (Wallace) Truman
The President’s schedule
-John Ehrlichman
-Request to see the President
-National Security Advisers meeting
-Gerard C. Smith
-Meeting with the President
-Henry A. Kissinger
-Timing
-Elliot L. Richardson
-Meeting with the President
-Timing
Bull left at an unknown time before 8:46 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.