Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 251 › Conversation 251-039
Nixon & Butterfield on Campaign finance and Political fundraising
Thursday, April 29, 1971 · 4:44 PM–4:45 PM ET · Old Executive Office Building · 20 sec
AI Summary
President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield briefly discussed campaign financing efforts and external assistance from individuals identified as Hagen and Ray Warren. The discussion focused on securing additional resources and maintaining accountability regarding campaign expenditures. The President acknowledged the report, suggesting that further support would be forthcoming to address the campaign’s financial needs.
- Campaign finance
- Political fundraising
- Campaign accountability
- John B. Connally Jr.
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NARA Description
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:44 pm to 4:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 251-039 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 251-39
Date: April 29, 1971
Time: 4:44 pm - 4:45 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 07/20/2018.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[251-039-w001]
[Duration: 20s]
Campaign spending
-Ray Warren
-[first name unknown] Hattigan
-Accountability
-John B. Connally, Jr.
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Butterfield left at 4:45 pmAlso recorded on April 29, 1971
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 251-039, April 29, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/251-039 (accessed October 3, 2026).