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On January 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:42 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 833-019 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: Stephen B. Bull met with H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman. The President's schedule - Meeting with Gerard C. Smith - Meeting with Yen Chia- Kan - Haldeman's recommendation The President entered at an unknown time after 12:42 pm. - Photograph session with Smith - Henry A. Kissinger Bull and Haldeman left at an unknown time before 12:45 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob").