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Conversation 887-004

TapeTape 887StartThursday, March 22, 1973 at 8:01 AMEndThursday, March 22, 1973 at 8:44 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the logistics and strategic purpose of an upcoming briefing for subcabinet officers. The primary goal of the session was identified as a form of "therapy" for the attendees rather than a forum for substantive policy speeches. They addressed necessary coordination efforts, including the involvement of Secretary of State William P. Rogers, press coverage arrangements, and the structure of the agenda regarding budget and tax matters.

Subcabinet briefingAdministrative logisticsTherapy sessionWilliam P. RogersBudgetary policyExecutive communications
AudioNARA Description

On March 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:01 am and 8:44 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 887-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 887-4

Date: March 22, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:01 am and 8:44 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       Briefing for subcabinet officers
             -Participants
                   -Number
             -William P. Rogers
                   -Arrival
             -Press coverage
             -Agenda
                   -Budget
                         -Taxes
                   -Rogers on foreign policy
             -Purpose
                   -Speeches
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                       (rev. July-2010)
                                                          Conversation No. 887-4 (cont’d)

                   -“Therapy”
                   -Rogers
                   -Budget

Bull left at an unknown time before 8:44 am.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

They're going to go over the whole
These people are not going to make speeches.
What is the purpose of this?
This is, I think, a pure therapy.
I think it's primarily a therapy interview.
The subcaptain members will be having contact.
They're not arresting the sergeant by the studio.
The subcaptain will be.
Thank you.
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