President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the details of the President’s upcoming daily schedule, specifically focusing on appointments with businessmen and James Udall. The discussion included logistical adjustments to the Oval Office seating arrangements to improve audio recording quality for the taping system. Butterfield also provided a brief update regarding a reminder for the President to address matters concerning the Disabled American Veterans.
On February 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 455-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 455-7
Date: February 22, 1971
Time: 12:33 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield
The President’s schedule
-Businessmen
-James Udall
Butterfield left at 12:33 pmThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.