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Nixon Tapes on Alexander P. Butterfield
179 conversations · page 2 of 2 · frequently with Nixon, Butterfield, Bull, United States Secret Service agents
Alexander P. Butterfield met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to discuss the President's schedule and physical location. Due to the unintelligible nature of the recording, no specific administrative decisions or substantive developments can be confirmed. The brief interaction serves primarily as an administrative record of movement logistics regarding the President's presence.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to address administrative matters regarding White House communications. The discussion centered on handling specific letters and providing instructions related to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No further details were recorded, and Butterfield departed shortly after the meeting commenced.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss administrative or logistical details regarding presidential scheduling. The recorded segment consists primarily of room noise and unintelligible background conversation, providing no substantive record of dialogue or specific decision-making. Consequently, the interaction remains historically opaque, yielding no discernible developments or action items.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly in the Oval Office to address the unexplained absence of a plaque from a screen in the room. The President expressed frustration regarding the missing item, prompting a brief inquiry into its location. The exchange concluded without a definitive resolution regarding the plaque's whereabouts.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Old Executive Office Building to review and coordinate the President's upcoming daily schedule. The brief two-minute session served as a routine administrative briefing regarding logistical arrangements. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief scheduling update.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Manolo Sanchez in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's upcoming schedule and location logistics. The dialogue remains largely unintelligible due to the poor quality of the recording, though it centers on administrative coordination between the President and his staff. No substantive policy decisions or historical milestones are discernable from the brief, fragmentary interaction.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to review the President's daily agenda. The brief session focused on administrative tasks, specifically the review and signing of pending official documents. No other substantive policy matters were recorded during this meeting.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the selection of an officiant for an upcoming White House church service. The conversation focused on the potential inclusion of Fred B. Rhodes, Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Convention, with input from staff members including Harry S. Dent and Charles W. Colson. The meeting underscored the administration's strategic use of these religious ceremonies as diplomatic gestures.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with United States Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding presidential movement and security. The discussion primarily focused on the President’s location and movements between the White House and the Executive Office Building. While the specific transcript is unavailable, the interaction reflects routine operational briefings between White House staff and protective details.
President Nixon met with aides Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to address logistical matters regarding the functionality of the White House taping system. The discussion focused on the technical operation and control of the recording equipment installed in the Oval Office. This meeting served as an internal administrative review concerning the maintenance and oversight of the President’s secret recording apparatus.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to cancel a pending call to his aide Stephen B. Bull. He instead directed the operator to initiate a call to Alexander P. Butterfield. This exchange highlights the President's shifting priorities regarding his immediate administrative communications.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull regarding scheduling constraints. The President expressed concerns that his current itinerary was too restrictive and directed Bull to adjust the schedule accordingly. This brief exchange served to coordinate key staff movements and recalibrate the President's upcoming agenda.
President Nixon held a brief, one-minute meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with Alexander P. Butterfield and an unidentified individual. Given the extremely limited duration and lack of surviving documentation, the specific nature of the discussion remains undocumented. This interaction serves as a placeholder for routine administrative or logistical coordination within the White House operational staff.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Alexander P. Butterfield. The purpose of this exchange is purely administrative, facilitating communication between the President and a key aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded in this brief connection process.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to facilitate a telephone discussion regarding administrative matters, including the status of H.R. Haldeman and arrangements involving Alexander P. Butterfield at Camp David. Following Bull's departure, Nixon engaged in a brief follow-up call with Henry A. Kissinger. This interaction highlights the internal coordination of staff logistics and communications between the President and his key foreign policy and operational advisors.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with Alexander P. Butterfield. The call serves as a brief logistical communication intended to facilitate direct contact between the President and his Deputy Assistant. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this short connection process.
President Nixon met with his Deputy Assistant Alexander P. Butterfield for a brief, one-minute administrative consultation in the Old Executive Office Building. While no transcript is available to detail the specific content, this meeting highlights the routine internal communication between the President and the aide responsible for managing the White House taping system. The exchange likely served to address logistical matters regarding presidential scheduling or security operations.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate administrative logistics and manage the arrivals of unidentified individuals, including Henry Kissinger. The discussion primarily focused on scheduling details and the sequence of meetings in the Oval Office. Butterfield confirmed the arrangement of these appointments before departing the office.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield for a brief discussion regarding the configuration and management of the President's daily schedule. This consultation focused on administrative logistics and upcoming appointments within the Oval Office. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss a specific book. The conversation was extremely short, lasting only one minute, and lacked substantive policy deliberations. Butterfield departed immediately after the brief exchange regarding the volume.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to his Deputy Assistant, Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as a routine procedural request to initiate communication with a key staff member. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this short connection.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to White House operator services to facilitate a direct line to Alexander P. Butterfield. The conversation serves solely as a logistical request to establish communication with a key staff member. No policy matters or further developments occur during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the status of a potential meeting with Secretary of Commerce Peter G. Peterson. Nixon determined that he lacked sufficient time for a formal session, opting to forgo a scheduled meeting in favor of addressing domestic matters separately. Consequently, Butterfield received direction to inform the Secretary that the request was declined.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Alexander P. Butterfield. After learning that Stephen B. Bull was unavailable, the President explicitly requested that Butterfield be brought in to speak with him. This brief exchange served solely as an administrative step to establish contact with key personnel.
President Nixon contacted Alexander P. Butterfield to inquire about the availability of the White House barber. Upon learning that the barber was not currently on-site, Nixon directed Butterfield to arrange for the barber to report to the White House at 5:30 p.m. Butterfield acknowledged the request and committed to scheduling the appointment as instructed.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding the logistics of his upcoming speech. The discussion focused on the delivery of the President's reading copy and its current location. Nixon directed the party to coordinate with Alexander P. Butterfield to ensure the document was returned promptly.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with U.S. Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to discuss logistics regarding the President’s location and movements. Due to the lack of an available transcript and the presence of withdrawn material, the specific tactical details remain restricted. The discussion served as an administrative coordination effort between the White House staff and the security detail.
Alexander P. Butterfield meets with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to facilitate an upcoming administrative interaction. The dialogue serves as a brief coordination point for transition or movement within the office space. No substantive policy matters or major historical developments are recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to review administrative matters regarding the President’s daily schedule. The primary focus of the discussion centered on coordination with the President's secretary and the management of official appointments. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to address administrative matters, specifically reviewing documents requiring the President's signature. The discussion focused on the President's upcoming schedule, notably the signing ceremony for the Higher Education Bill. They also evaluated potential veto options regarding the legislation, involving consultations with John D. Ehrlichman and Caspar W. Weinberger.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with an individual identified as Mike to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the logistical arrangements for a scheduled lunch. The participants concluded their brief meeting and departed the Oval Office shortly thereafter.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to handle administrative business. The primary purpose of the meeting was for the President to review and sign various official documents. The interaction concluded immediately after the signing process was completed.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met briefly to discuss the scheduling of a forthcoming telephone call to John McCarroll. The discussion focused on coordinating the availability of both parties to facilitate the communication. The meeting concluded after the exchange of necessary logistical information for the President's files.
President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion served as a logistical check-in regarding official calendar management. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief telephone conversation to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion remained focused on logistical arrangements for official duties. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate communication with the Deputy Assistant to the President. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were recorded during this connection.
President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield conducted a brief telephonic exchange primarily concerned with logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordination regarding the schedule of an unnamed third party. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, one-minute meeting with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office. The primary focus of the discussion was a review of the daily news summary. No significant policy developments or long-term decisions were recorded during this abbreviated exchange.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his upcoming schedule and streamline his commitments. The discussion focused on prioritizing meetings with key political figures, including Henry Kissinger, Daniel P. Moynihan, and the duo of Clark MacGregor and John N. Mitchell, while clearing unnecessary appointments from the calendar. Nixon emphasized his desire for an open schedule, ultimately deciding to cancel several briefings and committee meetings to accommodate travel and convention-related priorities.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule, which included a series of meetings with visitors such as Bailey K. Howard, Samuel D. Winer, and Louella Dirksen. They discussed specific logistical details, including the need to reschedule certain appointments and manage the presentation of a book by Mrs. Dirksen. The conversation concluded with instructions to arrange the timing of upcoming sessions with guests like John B. Connally and Clark MacGregor.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss logistical arrangements for his upcoming nomination acceptance speech. They coordinated the delivery of specific speech documents to Alexander P. Butterfield and addressed the need to involve the camp commander, John L. Dettbarn, in the process. Additionally, Nixon requested that H. R. Haldeman join them to assist with these preparations.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss adjustments to the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on coordinating logistics and commitments for the two-week period following the meeting. No major policy decisions were reached, as the discussion remained centered on administrative oversight of the President’s calendar.
President Nixon met with Deputy Assistant to the President Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to address administrative duties. The primary purpose of the brief encounter was to review and process official items requiring the President’s signature. No further policy discussions or significant developments were recorded during this brief administrative session.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review administrative and scheduling matters. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's upcoming call to Chris Schenkel and finalizing details for H.R. Haldeman’s political meeting. These logistics were managed to ensure the smooth operation of the President's daily agenda.
President Nixon held a brief one-minute meeting with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate a telephone call from John B. Connally. This interaction served primarily as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the former Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or significant substantive developments occurred during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss adjustments to the President's schedule. The conversation was administrative in nature, focusing on managing the President's appointments as prepared by Raymond K. Price, Jr. The exchange concluded quickly without further elaboration on the specific content of the scheduling changes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to finalize the logistical arrangements for a formal dinner honoring Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz. They reviewed the guest list of approximately 60 attendees, which included various government officials and former Treasury Secretaries who were slated to provide toasts. The President requested a briefing folder to review the event's schedule and the planned sequence of remarks before the dinner.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to review and finalize the guest lists for upcoming state dinners honoring British Foreign Secretary Sir Alexander F. Douglas-Home and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko. The discussion focused on coordinating the attendance of various cabinet members and political officials, including Melvin Laird, Richard Kleindienst, and Elliot Richardson. The session concluded with the President confirming administrative details regarding the invitations and confirming the status of preparations.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate scheduling logistics regarding upcoming diplomatic engagements. The brief discussion focused on the President’s meeting with British Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home, as well as the respective schedules of Henry Kissinger and William P. Rogers. No major policy decisions were reached, as the conversation remained restricted to administrative calendar management.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to finalize the details of his upcoming presidential schedule and meeting formats. The discussion focused on coordinating appointments with foreign dignitaries, including Henry Kissinger and Irish Foreign Minister Patrick Hillery, as well as managing logistics for the Black Executive Advisory Committee of the Committee to Re-elect the President. Nixon explicitly directed Butterfield to keep his attendance at the committee meeting brief, scheduling a brief two-minute appearance.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Deputy Assistant, Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to initiate this specific communication. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield coordinated the delivery of revised drafts for an upcoming speech. Butterfield clarified the status of documents being prepared by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. and a critical memorandum from John D. Ehrlichman. Nixon directed that all versions and accompanying feedback be consolidated and sent together rather than piecemeal, opting to review the final materials the following morning.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistical details regarding a scheduled breakfast meeting with congressional surrogates. The conversation focused on the arrangements for this upcoming event on October 10, 1972. This brief exchange served to finalize the President's immediate scheduling priorities.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical arrangements for the funeral of Prescott S. Bush. Woods confirms that she coordinated with Alexander Butterfield, who utilizes military aides to manage the formal procedures for such events. Nixon expresses satisfaction with this delegation and the established protocol for handling the memorial preparations.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate the logistics and timing of an upcoming meeting with H.R. Haldeman. This discussion focused on managing the President's daily schedule to ensure efficient communication with his Chief of Staff. The brief interaction resulted in the immediate synchronization of the President’s agenda for the morning.
Secret Service agents and unidentified individuals met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the President's schedule. The conversation focused on the movements and security arrangements for Richard Nixon, with input from Alexander P. Butterfield. No specific substantive policy decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield and an unidentified individual to coordinate his immediate schedule and manage logistical arrangements. During the brief session, the President requested a meeting with William E. Timmons and discussed Senator Hugh Scott. The dialogue concluded with the President utilizing the White House operator to facilitate further administrative communications.
Alexander P. Butterfield met with United States Secret Service agents in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding President Nixon’s whereabouts and potential telephone communications. The discussion centered on the President's transit to and location within the Executive Office Building. Ultimately, the brief exchange served to facilitate administrative updates concerning the President’s movements.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize the details of his upcoming daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating appointments with key personnel, specifically H.R. Haldeman and Alexander P. Butterfield, as well as arranging a time for a barber appointment. This meeting served as a routine administrative coordination session to manage the President's immediate executive agenda.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to facilitate the transfer of sensitive documentation intended for Alexander P. Butterfield. The discussion focused on the delivery of specific papers, which were retrieved from the President’s office for immediate transport. This administrative exchange underscores the logistical handling of internal White House records during this period.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate administrative tasks and manage his immediate schedule. The discussion focused on the delivery of documents to Alexander P. Butterfield and the handling of incoming telephone calls. Nixon explicitly instructed the staffer to notify him regarding the arrival of visitors while ensuring that his subsequent meetings would not be interrupted by further calls.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct routine administrative business regarding the President’s daily schedule. During the brief interaction, the two discussed the processing of documents requiring the President’s signature. The meeting concluded with Nixon instructing Butterfield to leave specific materials for his further review and action.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Alexander P. Butterfield. The brief exchange served as a logistical instruction for the operator to initiate the call. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the logistics for the upcoming signing ceremony of the 1973 Appropriations Act. The discussion focused on locating Alexander P. Butterfield to confirm the status of the legislation and determining the appropriate timing for the event. The participants also considered the necessity of an official photograph session to accompany the signing process.
President Nixon met with a White House photographer and members of the press to conduct a photo session following the signing of the 1973 Appropriations Act. The discussion focused on the ceremonial distribution of pens used during the signing and the details of various legislative bills approved or vetoed by the President. Alexander P. Butterfield was also referenced during the brief proceedings.
President Nixon consulted Alexander P. Butterfield to locate H.R. Haldeman for a scheduled meeting. Butterfield informed the President that Haldeman was away from the White House and expected to return around 1:00 p.m. Nixon acknowledged the report and indicated there was no issue with the delay.
Alexander P. Butterfield meets with an unidentified individual to confirm the successful transfer of a briefcase. The brief exchange focuses solely on verifying that the participant has taken possession of the item. No further details regarding the contents of the briefcase or subsequent actions were discussed during this recording.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the handling of personal items. The discussion focused on the logistics of transferring specific belongings, including a potential television tray, to the custody of Alexander P. Butterfield. This exchange functioned as a routine administrative task regarding the President's personal property and White House office arrangements.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics regarding upcoming travel plans. The discussion focused on scheduling arrangements for the President's trip to Florida and the corresponding itinerary for Sanchez. They also addressed administrative matters involving Alexander P. Butterfield and the Executive Office Building.
President Nixon met briefly with Alexander P. Butterfield and Manolo Sanchez in the Oval Office to discuss logistical arrangements regarding the President's workspace or personal staff operations. The exchange was extremely short, primarily serving to facilitate immediate administrative coordination before the participants exited the room. No significant policy decisions were reached during this one-minute interaction.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to conclude a budget discussion and review his upcoming schedule, specifically regarding a meeting with Nguyen Phu Duc. Following Bull's departure, Alexander P. Butterfield entered to facilitate a meeting between the President and George P. Shultz. Nixon instructed Butterfield to delay his helicopter departure so that Shultz could accompany him for an informal walk.
Alexander P. Butterfield and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office to coordinate details regarding an upcoming Cabinet dinner. The discussion specifically addressed arrangements involving Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, with a primary focus on managing protocol for a handshake. The meeting served as a brief administrative planning session for formal executive events.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistics for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. The discussion focused on finalizing the guest list and reviewing the seating diagram for the event. Nixon requested specific documentation to ensure he could personally select the guests for his table.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the logistics and guest list for an upcoming Cabinet dinner. They discussed the specific number of White House assistants and other officials to include while ensuring the venue remained comfortable for the attendees. Nixon requested a final head count and instructed Butterfield to consult with H.R. Haldeman to finalize the seating arrangements and potential additions.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to request a connection to Alexander P. Butterfield. The call serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No further policy or substantive matters were addressed during this short routing request.
President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield to clarify why John B. Connally and Melvin R. Laird were absent from an upcoming White House dinner. Butterfield was unable to provide a specific reason for Connally’s absence or his current whereabouts. The brief exchange highlights the President's personal attention to guest list management and the logistical uncertainty surrounding the attendance of key political figures.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss personnel matters. The discussion centered on the status and transition of Brent Scowcroft. No further substantive details regarding the meeting's outcome are available due to the lack of a transcript.
Alexander P. Butterfield engages in an brief, unidentified telephone conversation from the Oval Office. The audio recording provides no substantive dialogue, rendering the specific context, participants, or administrative actions impossible to determine. Consequently, no policy decisions or developments were captured during this segment of the taping system.
Frank A. Sisco and Ruth L. Krell coordinated logistics regarding the upcoming return of President Nixon to Camp David. They discussed the uncertainty of the President's arrival time and the necessity of maintaining their presence at the location. Sisco advised Krell to contact her supervisor, Alexander P. Butterfield, to determine if their continued attendance was required, and they agreed to touch base the following morning to confirm plans.