Conversation 870-008

TapeTape 870StartTuesday, March 6, 1973 at 6:05 PMEndTuesday, March 6, 1973 at 7:01 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, focusing on political maneuvering and high-level meetings. The discussion addresses Nelson Rockefeller’s objections regarding George H. W. Bush’s potential involvement in New York politics and the logistics of a planned meeting with Rockefeller. They also finalize timing for a session with George P. Shultz, a VFW engagement, and other administrative preparations for the President’s evening commitments.

Schedule managementNelson RockefellerGeorge H. W. BushNew York politicsGeorge P. ShultzWhite House administration

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NARA Description

On March 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:05 pm and 7:01 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 870-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 870-8

Date: March 6, 1973
Time: Unknown between 6:05 pm and 7:01 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       President's remarks at dinner

       Nelson A. Rockefeller
            -Attendance at dinner [?]
            -Meeting with President
                  -New York City politics
                  -George H. W. Bush’s attendance
                       -Rockefeller’s objections
                  -Scheduling [?]

       President's schedule
             -Meeting with George P. Shultz
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                         (rev. Mar.-09)
                                                               Conversation No. 870-8 (cont’d)

                   -Henry A. Kissinger's recommendation
                   -European trip
                   -Purpose
             - Veterans of Foreign Wars [VFW] meeting
             -Meeting with Shultz
                   -Length
             -Meeting with Rockefeller
                   -Time
             -State Department briefing
             -William P. Rogers
                   -Telephone call about slain diplomats [?]
             -Business Community Leaders dinner
                   -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

Bull left at an unknown time before 7:01 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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.

I've got a lot of trouble over here this morning.

I'm trying to stay here.

I'm reading the afternoon.

Any problem?

Anyone who calls for us or questions, we've got with you this morning.

We're discussing here some politics.

George Bush is probably a good person.

I'm sure he's going to say something.

You're injured on March 8th.

And the recommendation is to see me tomorrow for a 30-minute meeting.

I'd like to do what else?

I don't know what.

Thank you, God.

I've seen different shows that are on my ears.

You guys can't see me again.

Well, I mean, I mean, what do you got tomorrow?

VFW.

Right.

Don't clutter up the whole goddamn afternoon.

11 o'clock until Chelsea's got 30 minutes.

All right.

So he knows it's 30 minutes.

Crack.

Crack out of the box.

Okay.

All right.

Okay.

He's coming in the morning at 1030.

I don't think he's going to be down at that time.

I don't think he's going to be down until 1140.

All right.

Okay, tonight I'm about to review the whole sequence for tonight after dinner.

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