Conversation 716-005

TapeTape 716StartMonday, May 1, 1972 at 6:48 PMEndMonday, May 1, 1972 at 6:49 PMTape start time02:39:59Tape end time02:40:29ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize administrative details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on securing the President’s approval for a specific agenda item, specifically addressing a scheduled appearance by Henry Kissinger. The brief interaction concluded with the confirmation of these logistical arrangements.

Presidential scheduleHenry KissingerWhite House administrationLogistics

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NARA Description

On May 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:48 pm to 6:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 716-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 716-5

Date: May 1, 1972
Time: 6:48-6:49 pm
Location: Oval office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

     The President’s schedule
          -President's approval of agenda
                -Henry A. Kissinger's appearance

The President and Butterfield left at 6:49 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I think, I mean, I regret to say, it kind of looks like it's pretty bad.

I think that Henry is not going to get that.

But here, this is 13-9.

That's the lucky one.

Thank you.

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