President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate preparations and review remarks for the President's upcoming schedule on May 22, 1971. The brief discussion focused on finalizing the details of the President's public messaging and agenda for the following day. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative consultation.
On May 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:58 pm to 6:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 503-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 503-18
Date: May 21, 1971
Time: 5:58 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
President's remarks for tomorrow, May 22, 1971
Butterfield left at 6:00 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.