President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to conduct routine administrative business. The interaction focused on the review and signing of official documents brought forward by Butterfield. The brief exchange concluded after the necessary paperwork was finalized.
On May 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:32 pm and 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 720-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 720-14
Date: May 5, 1972
Time: Unknown after 12:32 pm and before 12:34 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Documents for signature
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 12:34 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.