Conversation 837-002

TapeTape 837StartWednesday, January 10, 1973 at 9:05 AMEndWednesday, January 10, 1973 at 9:14 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office

President Nixon dictated a formal birthday acknowledgement letter addressed to Steven B. Bull. In the message, Nixon expressed his appreciation for Bull’s long-standing friendship and steadfast support throughout his career. The President also reflected on his advancing age and confirmed his expectation to see Bull at the upcoming 1973 inauguration ceremony.

Steven B. BullBirthday greetings1973 InaugurationPresidential correspondencePersonal loyalty

On January 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:05 am and 9:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 837-002 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 837-2

Date: January 10, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:05 am and 9:14 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter.

       Birthday acknowledgement
              -Steven B. Bull
              -President's comment on age
              -Appreciation of support
              -1973 Inauguration
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people relayed to me your birthday, uh, uh, greetings.
And I wanted to tell you, uh, how much I appreciated, uh, the, your romantic character.
I, uh, realize I now get into the age where, uh,
Here's one of the
by having the courage, period, period.
Your friendship and support through the years, through, over the years, through good times and bad times, has been a great source of strength for me, period.
I look forward to seeing you at the inauguration ceremony.