President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield, John N. Mitchell, and H. R. Haldeman to briefly review matters following a photo session. The discussion focused on logistical details regarding a planned trip by Butterfield to Puerto Rico, specifically concerning the duration and base of operations for the visit. The brief exchange concluded before any further administrative or political business could be addressed.
On April 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, John N. Mitchell, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:14 pm and 5:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 483-021 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 483-21
Date: April 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:14 pm and 5:17 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield, John N. Mitchell and H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
The President's schedule
-Previous photo session
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 02/21/2020.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal-Returnable]
[483-021-w001]
[Duration: 26s]
Alexander P. Butterfield’s trip to Puerto Rico
-Length of trip
-Base
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The conversation was cut off at an unknown time before 5:17 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.