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Conversation 637-016

TapeTape 637StartFriday, December 10, 1971 at 12:06 PMEndFriday, December 10, 1971 at 12:22 PMTape start time02:11:22Tape end time02:25:35ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the management of an unspecified individual's schedule. During the brief discussion, Nixon instructed Butterfield to ensure that the individual does not rush their assigned tasks. The exchange confirms the President's personal oversight of logistical arrangements and meeting pacing.

Presidential schedulingWhite House operationsAlexander ButterfieldTime management
AudioNARA Description

On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:06 pm and 12:22 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 637-016 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 637-016

Date: December 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:06 pm and 12:22 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

       The President's schedule
              -Unknown person

Butterfield left at an unknown time before 12:22 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Tell him not to hurry it.
It's good, uh, we got him.
I've got plenty of time.
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