President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the handling of marked-up news summaries, specifically regarding the President's personal annotations and feedback. The conversation focused on integrating these presidential comments into forthcoming economic briefings involving John B. Connally, Paul W. McCracken, and George P. Shultz. Nixon emphasized the importance of ensuring these insights were conveyed during relevant meetings, including an afternoon session concerning the trucking industry.
On February 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:46 am to 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 456-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 456-3
Date: February 23, 1971
Time: 9:46 am - 9:48 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield
News summary
-Alterations
-President’s comments
-Effect of forthcoming economic meeting
-John B. Connally
-Paul W. McCracken
-George P. Shultz
Butterfield left at 9:48 amThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.