President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to verify the operational status of the White House taping system. Following a brief confirmation that the recording equipment was functioning, the two men addressed urgent logistical matters regarding the President’s schedule and the presence of Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler. The meeting concluded quickly after these administrative checks and an acknowledgement of an unspecified emergency.
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 922-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 922-4
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
-Ronald L. Ziegler
Bull left at an unknown time before 10:15 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.