President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinate the logistics for the President's upcoming trip to Camp David, specifically scheduling a meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to occur during the transit. The President sets an approximate departure time of 4:30 pm, contingent on his meeting with John N. Mitchell. Additionally, Nixon provides instructions regarding travel arrangements for staff, including Rose Mary Woods and others, ensuring they have the option to stay behind if preferred.
On April 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield talked on the telephone from 3:27 pm to 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-121 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-121 Date: April 12, 1972 Time: 3:27 pm - 3:28 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Alexander P. Butterfield. [See Conversation No. 330-43] The President’s meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. -Haig’s schedule -Helicopter for return trip Trip to Camp David -Departure time -John N. Mitchell -Rose Mary Woods -Nellie L. Yates -Beverly [Kaye?] The conversation was cut off at 3:28 pm.
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