President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to inquire about the status and location of specific groups of veterans. The brief exchange focused on locating these individuals, highlighting a concern regarding administrative oversight or accountability. No formal policy decisions were reached, as the discussion remained strictly focused on identifying the whereabouts of the mentioned personnel.
On May 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:10 pm to 5:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 506-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 506-12
Date: May 28, 1971
Time: 5:10 pm - 5:12 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
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Butterfield left at 5:12 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.