President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a proposed meeting with musician Ray Charles. The discussion centered on managing the publicity surrounding this appearance and coordinating the event through H.R. Haldeman, including a potential visit to the National Children's Center. Nixon emphasized his specific preferences regarding the management of these public appearances.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:16 am and 8:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 776-2
Date: September 14, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:16 am and 8:57 am
Location: Oval Office
The President dictated a memorandum for the file.
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Alexander P. Butterfield entered at an unknown time after 8:45 am.
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The President's schedule
-Ray Charles
-Possible meeting with the President
-H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
-Visit to the National Children's Center
-Publicity
-The President’s view
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 8:57 am.
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[Duration: 10m 27s ]
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