President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to discuss administrative changes, specifically focusing on the resignation of Science Advisor Edward E. David, Jr. The President also reviewed his upcoming schedule, which included meetings with Israeli President S. Zalman Shazar and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Nixon expressed his desire to streamline his agenda and effectively manage the transition following David's departure.
On January 5, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:11 am and 10:18 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 834-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 834-1
Date: January 5, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:11 am and 10:18 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull; the recording began at an unknown time while the
conversation was already in progress.
Edward E. David, Jr.’s resignation
The President's schedule
-S. Zalman Shazar
-Henry A. Kissinger
Bull left at an unknown time before 10:18 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.