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Conversation 613-010

TapeTape 613StartThursday, November 4, 1971 at 8:09 AMEndThursday, November 4, 1971 at 8:12 AMTape start time02:45:35Tape end time02:52:10ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to discuss the administration's policy regarding the use of the White House taping system. Nixon expressed a clear intent to restrict the recording of meetings, stating he would only authorize tapings for exceptionally urgent matters. This exchange reflects the President's growing concerns regarding the scrutiny and potential fallout associated with the secret recording apparatus.

White House taping systemPresidential recordsAdministrative policyOval Office security
AudioNARA Description

On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:09 am to 8:12 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 613-010 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 613-10

Date: November 4, 1971
Time: 8:09 am - 8:12 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

     The President's schedule
          -Tapings

Butterfield left at 8:12 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I'm not going to do any tapings unless it's something as urgent as this.
Not on these three, huh?
What is it?
Is it some crap?
Because I'm not getting away with it.
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