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Conversation 620-009

TapeTape 620StartWednesday, November 17, 1971 at 10:42 AMEndWednesday, November 17, 1971 at 10:47 AMTape start time01:55:03Tape end time01:55:48ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the strategic handling of a pending military appropriations bill. The pair coordinated the release of a formal press statement to be issued by Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler regarding the legislation. This brief consultation focused on aligning the administration's messaging concerning the bill's advancement.

Military appropriationsPress relationsRonald L. ZieglerLegislative strategyWhite House communications
AudioNARA Description

On November 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:42 am and 10:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 620-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 620-9

Date: November 17, 1971
Time: Unknown after 10:42 am until 10:47 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

     Military Appropriations Bill

     Press statement
           -Ronald L. Ziegler

Butterfield left at 10:47 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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This is a military corporation.
Okay, how many seconds?
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