President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and manage communications with George P. Shultz. The discussion focused on logistical arrangements for Shultz's meeting with railroad officials and the potential need for a follow-up telephone briefing. Nixon deliberated on whether a direct meeting with Shultz was necessary or if a telephonic update would suffice, ultimately questioning the utility of a formal sit-down.
On July 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:08 am to 9:10 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 267-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 267-002
Date: July 30, 1971
Time: 9:08 am - 9:10 am
Location: Old Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
The President's schedule
-George P. Shultz
-Meeting with railroad officials
-Telephone call from Shultz
Butterfield left at 9:10 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.