President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield and Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate his daily schedule and review logistics for an upcoming event. The discussion centered on final preparations for a White House lawn ceremony, specifically addressing the weather forecast and the physical appearance of the site. The participants ensured that all arrangements were set to proceed as planned for the day's activities.
On June 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:23 am to 10:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 518-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 518-2
Date: June 12, 1971
Time: 10:23 am - 10:25 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield
President’s schedule
Butterfield left at 10:23 am
Ronald L. Ziegler entered at 10:24 am
The President’s schedule
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[518-002-w001]
[Duration: 16s]
Wedding preparation
-Lawn appearance
-Weather
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Ziegler left at 10:25 amThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.