Conversation 688-001

TapeTape 688StartSaturday, March 18, 1972 at 10:26 AMEndSaturday, March 18, 1972 at 10:56 AMTape start time00:00:25Tape end time00:03:41ParticipantsButterfield, Alexander P.; Bull, Stephen B.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with aides Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to address logistical matters regarding the functionality of the White House taping system. The discussion focused on the technical operation and control of the recording equipment installed in the Oval Office. This meeting served as an internal administrative review concerning the maintenance and oversight of the President’s secret recording apparatus.

White House taping systemPresidential recordingsOval Office operationsAlexander P. ButterfieldExecutive office administration

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NARA Description

On March 18, 1972, Alexander P. Butterfield, Stephen B. Bull, and President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:26 am and 10:56 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 688-001 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 688-1

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Do you mind if I have a switch?

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