President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the administration of Camp David, specifically focusing on the usage of the facility by staff members and Cabinet officials. They reviewed logistical concerns regarding guest access and the potential overuse of the presidential retreat by insistent personnel. Nixon expressed a desire for more oversight regarding scheduling and access protocols to manage the facility's limited resources effectively.
On May 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 8:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 493-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 493-1
Date: May 6, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:45 am and 8:55 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield
Camp David
-Use by staff and Cabinet
-Patrick J. Buchanan, James P. Hughes
-William J. Baroody, Jr.
-Facilities
-Hughes
Rose Mary Woods
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 8:55 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.