President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review logistical details regarding upcoming White House events, including a dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet members. The discussion also addressed planning for a state dinner for King Hussein of Jordan, specifically concerning the selection of entertainment and the inclusion of campaign supporters. The meeting focused on administrative coordination to ensure the smooth execution of these high-profile official and social engagements.
On January 31, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:08 pm to 12:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 845-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 845-1
Date: January 31, 1973
Time: Between 12:08 pm and 12:10 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
[The conversation began in progress]
The President’s Schedule
-Eisaku Sato dinner
-Swearing in ceremony for Cabinet
-William E. Timmons
-Congressional leadership
-Dinner for [Hussein, King of Jordan] Hussein ibn Talal
-Entertainment
-The Carpenters
-Campaign supporters
Bull left at 12:10 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.