President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield coordinate the delivery of briefing materials prepared by Henry Kissinger. Butterfield confirms the logistical arrangements for getting these essential documents to the President. This brief exchange ensures Nixon has the necessary background information for his upcoming agenda.
On May 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield talked on the telephone from 7:56 pm to 7:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-163 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-163
Date: May 19, 1972
Time: 7:56 pm - 7:57 pm
Location: White House Telephone
Alexander P. Butterfield talked with the President.
Henry A. Kissinger
-Briefing books
-Delivery to the PresidentThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.