President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize logistical arrangements for an upcoming Cabinet meeting. The discussion focused on managing the attendance of officials, including Paul McCracken and George Shultz, and preparing the necessary domestic policy briefings. Nixon directed adjustments to the meeting's order of proceedings to ensure a more efficient presentation of the agenda.
On September 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:02 am to 8:04 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 570-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 570-10
Date: September 13, 1971
Time: 8:02 am - 8:04 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield and H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman; this recording
began at an unknown time while the meeting was in progress.
Cabinet meeting
-Attendance
-Paul W. McCracken, George P. Shultz
-Preparations
-Domestic briefings
Butterfield left at 8:04 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.