Conversation 298-016

TapeTape 298StartThursday, November 11, 1971 at 3:08 PMEndThursday, November 11, 1971 at 3:27 PMTape start time02:18:06Tape end time02:19:09ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding the professional background of Earl L. Butz. The discussion focused specifically on the duration of Butz’s experience with farm ownership and operations. The conversation concluded with the President requesting a follow-up phone call to confirm these details.

Earl L. ButzAgriculture policyPresidential appointmentsCabinet vetting

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NARA Description

On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 3:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 298-016 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 298-16

Date: November 11, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:08 pm and 3:27 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with an unknown person.

     Earl L. Butz
           -Background
                -Farm ownership and operation
                     -Duration

     Request for a return call

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

This fall, uh, it's been about 200, I believe, five, four months.

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