President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for his upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a reception for Foreign Service wives and a meeting with John J. McCloy. The President expressed a desire to minimize press visibility regarding these events, particularly concerning the involvement of the First Lady. Bull provided input on timing adjustments to better manage the sequence of these engagements.
On March 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:16 am and 11:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 878-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 878-6
Date: March 13, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:16 am and 11:35 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
President’s schedule
-President's reception for Foreign Service wives
-Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
-Location
-Timing
-Meeting with John J. McCloy
-Surprise by President
-Press coverage
-Mrs. Nixon
Bull left at an unknown time before 11:35 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.