President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused on coordinating the schedules of key staff, including H.R. Haldeman and Rose Mary Woods, as well as establishing the necessary mode of transportation. Additionally, they reviewed plans for an upcoming radio speech and a Veteran’s Day message to be drafted by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:25 am to 8:27 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 368-17
Date: October 19, 1972
Time: 8:25 am - 8:27 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
(rev. Oct-06)
The President's schedule
-Camp David
-H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
-Rose Mary Woods, Marjorie P. Acker
-Timing
-Mode of transportation
-Radio speech
-Haldeman
-Veteran’s Day message
-Raymond K. Price, Jr.
-Staff meeting
-Haldeman
-The President’s instructions
Butterfield left at 8:27 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.