President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to inquire about the health status of Speaker of the House Carl Albert. Butterfield confirmed his awareness of Albert's recent hospitalization and initiated efforts to obtain further updates on the Speaker's condition. The discussion was limited strictly to gathering information regarding Albert’s medical situation.
On June 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:25 pm to 1:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 729-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 729-7
Date: June 10, 1972
Time: 1:25 and 1:28 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Carl B. Albert
-Health
Butterfield left at 1:28 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.