President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming logistical requirements for his executive schedule. The discussion focused on arrangements for meetings with Gerard C. Smith and Vice President Yen Chia-kan of the Republic of China. The participants finalized details regarding a photo session involving Henry Kissinger and addressed administrative preferences for managing the President’s daily calendar.
On January 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:42 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 833-019 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 833-19
Date: January 4, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:42 pm and 12:45 pm
Location: Oval Office
Stephen B. Bull met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
The President’s schedule
-Meeting with Gerard C. Smith
-Meeting with Yen Chia-kan
-Haldeman’s recommendation
The President entered at an unknown time after 12:42 pm.
-Photograph session with Smith
-Henry A. Kissinger
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Conversation No. 833-19 (cont’d)
Bull and Haldeman left at an unknown time before 12:45 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.