President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discuss the logistical arrangements and entertainment choices for an upcoming State dinner. The conversation focuses on the technical aspects of film presentation and the duration of performance segments, with the President providing specific feedback on the proposed format. Nixon also critiques the quality of a specific entertainer, ultimately deciding against the inclusion of certain background sound options for the films.
On October 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:48 pm and 3:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 606-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 606-1
Date: October 28, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:48 pm and 3:03 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
The President's schedule
Forthcoming State dinner
-Entertainment
-Recording
-Constance M. Stuart
-Ronald L. Ziegler
-Photograph opportunity
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 3:03 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.