Alexander P. Butterfield met with an unknown individual in the Oval Office to track the President's whereabouts. The brief exchange consists of logistical inquiries regarding the President's current location and movement. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions were recorded during this segment.
On May 18, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:49 pm and 10:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 500-035 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 500-35
Date: May 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:49 pm and 10:43 pm
Location: Oval Office
Alexander P. Butterfield and an unknown man met.
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[Previous PRMPA Federal Statute (A) withdrawal. This segment was rereviewed 06/11/2019
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[Federal Statute]
[500-035-w001]
[Duration: 3s]
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The President's location
Butterfield and the unknown man left at an unknown time before 10:43 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.