President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the President's evening schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was confirming logistical arrangements for a scheduled photograph opportunity with White House social aides. This brief exchange served to finalize the President's immediate commitments before the conclusion of his workday.
On October 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:36 pm and 6:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 606-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 606-4
Date: October 28, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:36 pm and 6:37 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
The President's schedule
-Photograph opportunity with White House social aides
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 6:37 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.