Conversation 470-004

TapeTape 470StartFriday, March 19, 1971 at 9:23 AMEndFriday, March 19, 1971 at 9:25 AMTape start time00:18:53Tape end time00:19:49ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office

On March 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:23 am to 9:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 470-004 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 470-4

Date: March 19, 1971
Time: 9:23 am - 9:25 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield

     President’s schedule
          -Helicopter
          -Arthur F. Burns meeting

Butterfield left at 9:25 am

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What is the situation?
Helicopter is injured.
We're still using the helicopter to get here.
Excuse me, do you know if the meeting will start this evening?
No.
Are we asking her?
No.
Yes, I'll say it right.
I'll show you.
No, it'll be okay.