President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to review preparations for the President’s upcoming October 15 radio address regarding crime and drug abuse. The discussion focused on the inclusion of a specific anecdote concerning the death of Frank Tummillo, which Nixon intended to highlight to emphasize the severity of the issue. Egil “Bud” Krogh, Jr. was identified as a key contributor to the drafting process for these remarks.
On October 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:33 pm and 4:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 797-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 797-28
Date: October 13, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:33 pm and 4:39 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Radio Address on crime and Drug Abuse, October 15, 1972
-Egil (“Bud”) Krogh, Jr.
-Anecdote
-Death of [Frank Tummillo]
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 4:39 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.