President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to review specific materials, including a speech draft and a press conference transcript. The discussion focused on finalizing the text and organization of these documents for upcoming use. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting served primarily as an administrative review of White House communications.
On May 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:07 pm and 6:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 503-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 503-22
Date: May 21, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:07 pm and 6:26 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Speech
-1358 words
Press conference
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 6:26 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.