President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to review pending administrative paperwork and finalize the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion specifically addressed preparations for a 5:00 p.m. meeting involving key advisors including Henry Kissinger, H.R. Haldeman, and Ronald Ziegler. During the exchange, Nixon also gave instructions regarding the visual presentation of staff in photographs, specifically requesting that images of individuals with cigarettes be excluded.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:28 pm and 4:38 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 501-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 501-26
Date: May 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:28 pm and 4:38 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Items for President's signature
Stephen B. Bull entered at an unknown time after 4:28 pm.
President's schedule
-5:00 meeting
-Ronald L. Ziegler, John A. Scali, Henry A. Kissinger, H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
meeting
-Robert H. Finch
Butterfield and Bull left at an unknown time before 4:38 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.