Conversation 280-021

TapeTape 280StartThursday, September 23, 1971 at 3:30 PMEndThursday, September 23, 1971 at 3:31 PMTape start time02:44:05Tape end time02:44:44ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander Butterfield coordinate the agenda for an upcoming Cabinet meeting scheduled for September 24, 1971. They specifically discuss Secretary of the Treasury John Connally’s role, agreeing that Connally should provide a brief statement regarding the U.S. economic position. The President decides to personally contact Connally to ensure the presentation remains concise, limiting the discussion to ten minutes.

Cabinet meetingJohn Connallyeconomic policyagenda planningWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On September 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:30 pm to 3:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 280-021 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 280-21

Date: September 23, 1971
Time: 3:30 pm - 3:31 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

     Cabinet meeting, September 24, 1971
          -John B. Connally
               -Statement on US position
          -The President's forthcoming call to Connally
          -Discussion
          -Meeting
               -Length

Butterfield left at 3:31 pm.

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Thank you.

Thanks for listening.

Quick question on Kevin.

Do you want John Connery to take charge and get his statement on the U.S. position?

Short discussion and that's all.

I'll call on him.

I saw his, he said he don't, he couldn't, he won't take 10 minutes.

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