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Conversation 918-009

TapeTape 918StartTuesday, May 15, 1973 at 8:38 AMEndTuesday, May 15, 1973 at 8:42 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a forthcoming discussion with Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen regarding the ongoing Watergate investigation. The two discussed logistical delays caused by inclement weather and the necessity of ensuring privacy for the meeting. The conversation focused on managing the interaction to avoid premature or public association with grand jury proceedings.

Henry E. PetersenWatergate investigationGrand JuryPresidential logisticsPrivacy
AudioNARA Description

On May 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 8:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 918-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 918-9

Date: May 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:38 am and 8:42 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     Henry E. Petersen’s location
          -Effect of weather

     President’s forthcoming conversation with Petersen
           -Bull’s note
           -Grand Jury
           -Privacy

Bull left at an unknown time before 8:42 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Mr. President, he's on the way to his office because of the rain.
Hey, look, there's a very bad shattering sign up today, so it'll be 15 minutes.
Perhaps I can just bring them a note.
The operative's not here.
15 minutes in.
Nothing to do with the grand jury, so you'd be concerned about them coming so quietly.
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