President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling details for an upcoming appearance by Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union. The discussion centered on the timing and logistical arrangements for Hall's endorsement of the President, including a proposed photo session. Nixon emphasized the importance of Hall's position within the AFL-CIO hierarchy to ensure appropriate protocol for the event.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:08 am and 9:36 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 368-027 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 368-27
Date: October 19, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:08 am and 9:36 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
The President’s schedule
-Paul Hall
-Seafarer’s International Union
-Endorsement
-Charles W. Colson's suggestion for meeting
-Timing
-Photograph session
-Rank in American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
[AFL-CIO]
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