President Nixon contacted Alexander P. Butterfield to inquire about the availability of the White House barber. Upon learning that the barber was not currently on-site, Nixon directed Butterfield to arrange for the barber to report to the White House at 5:30 p.m. Butterfield acknowledged the request and committed to scheduling the appointment as instructed.
On May 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield talked on the telephone from 4:14 pm to 4:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-8 Date: May 8, 1972 Time: 4:14 pm - 4:15 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Alexander P. Butterfield. [See also Conversation No. 336-21] White House barber -Appointment -Time
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