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Conversation 535-021

TapeTape 535StartFriday, July 2, 1971 at 12:16 PMEndFriday, July 2, 1971 at 12:19 PMTape start time03:18:13Tape end time03:19:46ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the President's schedule. The discussion focused on H.R. Haldeman’s recent interview, the potential recording of that session, and an upcoming engagement involving Harry S. Dent. The meeting served to ensure synchronization between the President and his staff regarding pending appointments and personnel matters.

H.R. HaldemanHarry S. DentPresidential schedulingWhite House administration
AudioNARA Description

On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:16 pm to 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 535-021 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 535-21

Date: July 2, 1971
Time: 12:16 pm - 12:19 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

     Schedule
          -H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
               -Taping of interview
          -Harry S. Dent

Butterfield left at 12:19 pm
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I was just having an interview.
I was just about to call you.
I had to leave.
Well, no, I couldn't for that matter.
Oh, you'll be sure to look at us, doesn't he?
Shouldn't he?
I don't know.
It doesn't matter.
Yeah, that took care of it.
That's fine.
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