President Richard Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office for a brief four-minute session. The primary purpose of the meeting was for the President to complete the signing of various administrative documents. No major policy discussions or significant political developments were recorded during this brief administrative encounter.
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:52 am to 9:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 482-9
Date: April 19, 1971
Time: 9:52 am - 9:56 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
President signs unknown papers
Butterfield left at 9:56 am.This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.