President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule, specifically coordinating upcoming meetings and potential phone calls related to the Soviet summit. They discussed the current whereabouts and activities of staff members, including Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and Robert H. Finch. The President also requested a meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler prior to his scheduled press briefing to ensure message alignment.
On May 18, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:11 am and 10:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 922-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 922-3
Date: May 18, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:11 am and 10:15 am
Location: Oval Office
President met with Stephen B. Bull.
President’s schedule
-Telephone
-Soviet summit
-Bull
-Questions
-Alexander M. Haig, Jr.’s activities
-Robert H. Finch
-Ronald L. Ziegler
-Press briefing
-Finch
Bull left at an unknown time before 10:15 am.
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