President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and staffing for an upcoming White House visit by a group of African athletes. The discussion included the participation of key aides, such as Henry Cashen, Charles Colson, and H.R. Haldeman, as well as the involvement of the official photographer, Ollie Atkins. Additionally, the President briefly touched upon fundraising efforts and the potential scheduling of a follow-up call with a political supporter.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:21 pm and 1:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 540-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 540-10
Date: July 20, 1971
Time: Unknown after 1:21 pm and 1:25 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
The President's schedule
-Group of African athletes
-Tour of the White House
-Henry C. Cashen, II, Charles W. Colson, H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
-Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins
-Chairman of fundraising effort
-Athletes
Butterfield left at 1:25 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.