Conversation 674-005

TapeTape 674StartThursday, February 17, 1972 at 8:24 AMEndThursday, February 17, 1972 at 8:28 AMTape start time00:12:42Tape end time00:15:02ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Alexander Butterfield and Stephen Bull to discuss administrative logistics and upcoming diplomatic preparations. The participants reviewed the content of an upcoming toast for Chinese Premier Chou En-lai, prepared in consultation with Henry Kissinger and the National Security Council, and addressed routine matters involving John Connally and the signing of documents with Rose Mary Woods. The brief session focused on coordinating White House workflows and final adjustments to presidential communications.

Chou En-laiDiplomatic protocolNational Security CouncilJohn ConnallyAdministrative proceduresRose Mary Woods

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NARA Description

On February 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:24 am and 8:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 674-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 674-5

Date: February 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:24 am and 8:28 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull.

     Toast
             -Chou En-lai
             -National Security Council [NSC]
                  -Henry A. Kissinger

     John B. Connally

     Signing documents
          -Rose Mary Woods

Butterfield and Bull left at an unknown time before 8:28 am.

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