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Conversation 790-003

TapeTape 790StartMonday, October 2, 1972 at 9:35 AMEndMonday, October 2, 1972 at 9:38 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize logistical arrangements for a reception honoring Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko. They specifically discussed the protocol for the receiving line, the placement of tables, and the provision of refreshments in the State Dining Room. During the brief consultation, Nixon decided against personally receiving the guests, tasking Butterfield with managing the event's execution.

Andrei A. GromykoState receptionDiplomatic protocolWhite House logisticsEvent management
AudioNARA Description

On October 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:35 am and 9:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 790-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 790-3

Date: October 2, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:35 am and 9:38 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield at 9:35 am.

        The President's schedule
            -Andrei A. Gromyko
                -Reception
                     -Table
                     -Receiving line
                     -Refreshments
                     -State Dining Room

Butterfield left at an unknown time before 9:38 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I'm going to take over the office.
Do you want to receive them?
No.
No.
Are they going to have coffee?
No, no.
They could have that without you receiving them.
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