Alexander P. Butterfield facilitates a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office with an unknown individual, potentially a Saudi Arabian official, and a staff member named Kimberly. The dialogue primarily focuses on logistical arrangements for the guests, including moving them to a private area and offering refreshments. The encounter concludes abruptly with the party exiting the office shortly after arrival.
On May 27, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:50 am and 11:52 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 504-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 504-22
Date: May 27, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:50 am and 11:52 am
Location: Oval Office
Alexander P. Butterfield met with an unknown person (Saudi Arabian official?) at an unknown
time after 11:50 am.
President’s schedule
-President’s location
[Unintelligible]
Unknown request
Kimberly [Surname unknown] enters at an unknown time before 11:52 am.
Butterfield, et al. left at an unknown time before 11:52 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.