Conversation 855-013

TapeTape 855StartWednesday, February 14, 1973 at 11:53 AMEndWednesday, February 14, 1973 at 11:56 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to finalize logistical arrangements regarding the recognition of returning prisoners of war (POWs). The discussion focused on coordinating the delivery of commemorative cards and corsages, involving a San Diego florist with personal connections to the White House staff. Additionally, they briefly reviewed the President’s upcoming schedule, including meetings with General Andrew J. Goodpaster and Elliot Richardson.

Prisoners of WarPresidential SchedulingWhite House LogisticsCommemorative Events

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NARA Description

On February 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:53 am to 11:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 855-013 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 855-13

Date: February 14, 1973
Time: 11:53 am - 11:56 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       President's schedule
              -Recording session

       Recognition of prisoners of war [POWs]
             -Cards
                     -Number
                     -Example
             -Corsages
                     -Hawaii
             -Executive vice president of company
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                    NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                          (rev. August-10)
                                                                Conversation No. 855-13 (cont’d)

                         -Rex Scouten
                         -Previous work with President as Vice President
                         -Enthusiasm for an idea
                         -San Diego florist

       [Pause]

       President’s schedule
              -Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster
                      -Meeting with President
                             -Elliot L. Richardson
                                     -Photographs
              -James C. Counts

Bull left at 11:56 am.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I will not be the teacher I never realized in my life.

Thank you.

The most fortunate thing is the executive vice president of the company is a former Secret Service agent who knows Rex Skelton.

Well, it doesn't matter.

He's the vice president.

And he's all excited about this.

He thinks it's the most wonderful idea.

And he delivered this personally to this woman.

Oh, he's the florist in San Diego?

Uh, yeah.

Yes, sir.

I guess that is it.

San Diego.

Yeah, San Diego.

And it's winning out in San Diego.

They're very excited about it.

Well, it's been very wonderful to see it.

All right, so would you like to see me today or tomorrow?

You've seen your needs since day three, right?

So tomorrow, I don't know why you're... Well, it's just so that we can get a picture and so forth.

I think tomorrow is going to be the best time.

I'll come in on Thursday.

All right, fine.

Did you get a call since you came in today?

We don't have it here.

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