President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative tasks and facilitate communication with his staff. During the brief session, the President requested a phone call to Attorney General John N. Mitchell. Additionally, the meeting served to process various documents requiring the President’s signature.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:57 am to 9:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 576-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 576-1
Date: September 18, 1971
Time: 9:57 am - 9:59 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
The President spoke with the White House operator.
Request for a call to John N. Mitchell
Items for the President's signature
Butterfield left at 9:59 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.