President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the status of recently released prisoners of war, specifically focusing on Captain James A. Mulligan, Jr. and another returnee named Strunk. The President reviewed details regarding statements made by the repatriated individuals upon their arrival from South Vietnam. Bull provided updates on communication efforts with the families and the involvement of General Brent Scowcroft in managing the information flow.
On February 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:15 am and 9:34 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 854-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 854-11
Date: February 13, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:15 am and 9:34 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
Prisoners of war [POWs]
-Mrs. James A. Mulligan, Jr.
-Telephone call
-Gen. Brent Scowcroft's return telephone call
-[First name unknown] Strunk
-Return to US
-Statement
-South Vietnam
-Scowcroft
Bull left at an unknown time before 9:34 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.