President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical arrangements for his upcoming appointment with Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst. The discussion focused on scheduling a subsequent photo opportunity and press availability following their meeting. Nixon instructed Butterfield to summon John Andrews to the Executive Office Building to facilitate these administrative tasks.
On May 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:05 pm to 2:07 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 335-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 335-11
Date: May 3, 1972
Time: 2:05-2:07 pm.
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
President's schedule
-Meeting with Richard G. Kleindienst
-President's meeting with press
-Photograph opportunity
Butterfield left at 2:07 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.