Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 839
Nixon White House Tape 839 (January 23, 1973 – January 24, 1973)
6 conversations · Oval Office · about 45 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, Woods, Ziegler
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to facilitate the formal signing of an official document. Stephen B. Bull was present to assist with the administrative process during this brief encounter. The meeting concluded immediately following the execution of the paperwork.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to facilitate the delivery of specific materials. The encounter was short, lasting less than six minutes, and concluded with the visitor departing the office. No further details regarding the nature of the materials or the identity of the individual were recorded.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the White House operator to facilitate official communication. This exchange reflects the standard procedural operations required to manage incoming and outgoing calls within the Oval Office. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief contact.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate scheduling for upcoming meetings with Congressional leadership regarding the 1973 budget and legislative initiatives. The discussion focused on finalizing the timing for bipartisan briefings and clarifying the involvement of Roy L. Ash and William E. Timmons. Nixon emphasized the need for caution and political strategy in handling these sensitive materials to ensure the information remained secure.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and Stephen B. Bull to review and reform the guest invitation process for White House social events. Expressing frustration with the repetition of the same attendees, the President directed that future guest lists prioritize new, diverse invitees and strictly limit repeat visits for staff and politicians. They also discussed logistical concerns regarding Inaugural event planning, religious services, and the management of contributor expectations.
President Richard Nixon met with Ronald Ziegler and production staff in the Oval Office to conduct a final technical rehearsal for his televised address regarding the Vietnam cease-fire. During the session, the team finalized camera cues, countdown procedures, and logistical coordination for the live broadcast. The President practiced his delivery to ensure a smooth announcement of the peace agreement, which officially concluded the war and initiated the withdrawal of American forces.