Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 847 › Conversation 847-003

Nixon & Bull on Camp David and Travel

Friday, February 2, 1973 · 8:59 AM–9:39 AM ET · Oval Office · 25 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.Conversation847-003 on Tape 847StartFriday, February 2, 1973 at 8:59 AMEndFriday, February 2, 1973 at 9:39 AMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 847-003 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements concerning travel to Camp David and the Executive Office Building. The conversation touched upon weather conditions and the flight status of individuals including Ray Allen Pierce. Bull confirmed that he would provide further documentation regarding the travel arrangements and potential logistical breakdowns.

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I'll have it over to you.

I have a breakdown that appears to be on the other flight.

NARA Description

On February 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:59 am and 9:39 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 847-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 847-3

Date: February 2, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:59 am and 9:39 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       Weather
             -Camp David
             -Location
                    -Executive Office Building [EOB]
             -Ray Allen Pierce [?]
                    -Flying

Bull left at an unknown time before 9:39 am.

Also recorded on February 2, 1973

847-001 8:59 AM · 19 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:59 am and 9:39 am.
847-002 8:59 AM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:59 am and 9:39 am.
847-004 8:59 AM · 18 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:59 am and 9:39 am.
847-005 9:39 AM · 54 min — President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Charles W. Colson, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:39 am to 10:33 am.
847-006 10:33 AM · 4 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, White House photographer, Edwin L. Harper, and Elizabeth Harper met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:33 am to 10:36 am.
847-007 10:36 AM · 26 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:36 am and 10:38 am.
847-008 10:38 AM · 16 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Raymond K. Price, Jr., David R. Gergen, Aram Bakshian, Jr., Richard M. Fairbanks, III, James H. Cavanaugh, Geoffrey C. Shepard, Dana G. Mead, James H. Falk, Tod R. Hullin, John L. Campbell, Hank Paulson, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:38 am to 10:54 am.
847-009 10:54 AM · 43 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:54 am and 11:50 am.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 847-003, February 2, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/847-003 (accessed October 9, 2026).