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Conversation 251-039

TapeTape 251StartThursday, April 29, 1971 at 4:44 PMEndThursday, April 29, 1971 at 4:45 PMTape start time02:58:32Tape end time03:00:44ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
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 financePolitical fundraisingCampaign accountabilityJohn B. Connally Jr.
AudioNARA 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 pm
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Just a little bit, sir.
Great water reports.
One came from Hagen.
He said to us all, if you feel comfortable in campaign spending, he said there was a little more that he could do on that.
We'll have some more help on that, sir.
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