President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief meeting to coordinate preparations for an upcoming televised address. The discussion centered on logistics for the broadcast, specifically arranging a phone call to Thomas A. Pappas and managing production details like makeup and wardrobe. Nixon evaluated his attire, comparing suit options from previous major events to determine his appearance for the final draft of the speech.
On November 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:20 am to 9:21 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 376-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 376-16
Date: November 2, 1972
Time: 9:20 am - 9:21 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Call to Thomas A. Pappas
Statement by the President
-Final draft
-Preparations for broadcast
-Make-up
-Residence
-[Ray Voege]
-Presidential attire
-Choices of blue suits
-Republican National Convention
-President’s trip to the Soviet Union
Butterfield left at 9:21 am.
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