Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 859 › Conversation 859-030

Nixon & Bull on Zulfiker Ali Bhutto and Diplomatic visits

Wednesday, February 21, 1973 · 11:19 AM–11:33 AM ET · Oval Office · 34 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.Conversation859-030 on Tape 859StartWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 11:19 AMEndWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 11:33 AMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 859-030 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling and logistical arrangements for an upcoming state visit by Zulfiker Ali Bhutto. The discussion centered on identifying the specific date of the request, confirming the timeline for the visit, and addressing the status of the ambassador. This administrative briefing served to ensure the President was prepared for upcoming diplomatic proceedings.

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NARA Description

On February 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:19 am and 11:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 859-030 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 859-30

Date: February 21, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:19 am and 11:33 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       Zulfiker Ali Bhutto visit
              -Date of request
              -Date of visit
              -Ambassador [?]

Bull left at an unknown time before 11:33 am.
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Cite this conversation

Conversation 859-030, February 21, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/859-030 (accessed October 11, 2026).