President Nixon directed his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to immediately remove FBI agents stationed in White House offices to ensure their presence was less visible. Concerned about the optics and security of these personnel, Nixon ordered that any necessary interactions with the agents occur within their assigned office rather than in public view. Bull acknowledged these instructions, confirming that the agents would be removed from the general office areas.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:07 pm and 3:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 908-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 908-017
Date: May 1, 1973
Time: Unknown between 3:07 pm and 3:10 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
Watergate
-Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] guards in offices
Bull left at an unknown time before 3:10 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.