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Conversation 336-049

TapeTape 336StartMonday, May 8, 1972 at 6:09 PMEndMonday, May 8, 1972 at 6:14 PMTape start time02:29:50Tape end time02:31:13ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical arrangements following his impending public address regarding the war in Vietnam. The discussion focused on scheduling a briefing with Congressional leaders and finalizing necessary revisions to the speech in consultation with Henry Kissinger. Nixon also reviewed internal administrative preparations, including potential outreach to the Cabinet to ensure a unified response to the updated policy.

Vietnam WarPresidential speechesHenry KissingerCongressional relationsCabinet managementWhite House logistics
AudioNARA Description

On May 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:09 pm to 6:14 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 336-049 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 336-49

Date: May 8, 1972
Time: 6:09 - 6:14 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

                                         (rev. Nov-01)

     Vietnam
          -President’s speech
                -Change
                     -Henry A. Kissinger
                -Meeting with Congressional leaders
                -A copy
          -President’s meeting with Congressional leaders
                -Time and place
          -Cabinet

Butterfield left at 6:14 pm.
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