President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to review and process administrative documents requiring presidential authorization. The brief interaction served as a routine procedural session for signing official paperwork. The meeting concluded immediately upon the completion of these administrative duties.
On March 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 467-6
Date: March 12, 1971
Time: 8:45 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield Conv. No. 467-5 (cont.)
Items for President’s signature
Butterfield left at 8:45 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.