President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to review a draft of the President’s upcoming radio address focused on crime and drug abuse. During this brief consultation, the two discussed the content and messaging of the speech scheduled for October 15, 1972. They also touched upon the President’s administrative schedule to ensure coordination with his public remarks.
On October 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 797-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 797-4
Date: October 13, 1972
Time: 10:51 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Rough draft of the President’s Radio Address on Crime and Drug Abuse,
October 15, 1972
-The President’s schedule
Butterfield left at 10:51 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.