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Conversation 725-022

TapeTape 725StartTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 10:12 AMEndTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 10:23 AMTape start time02:21:57Tape end time02:24:04ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize arrangements for a forthcoming meeting with a Mexican delegation. Nixon emphasized his preference for a brief, informal encounter focused on handshakes and personal greetings rather than formal remarks. He specifically requested that the scheduling include time for the First Lady, Pat Nixon, to participate in the reception.

Presidential schedulingDiplomatic relationsMexican delegationPat NixonWhite House protocol
AudioNARA Description

On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:12 am and 10:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 725-022 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 725-22

                                        (rev. Jan-02)

Date: May 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:12 am and 10:23 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.

       President's schedule
           -Mexican delegation
                       -Handshaking
                       -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
                       -Greetings
                       -Time

       President's picture
           -Age
           -Mexican-Americans

Butterfield left.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I don't want to make any remarks.
I just want to welcome you all and meet you all.
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