President Nixon consulted with H. R. Haldeman, Frederic Malek, and Alexander Butterfield to discuss the selection process for upcoming Supreme Court nominations. The group deliberated on potential candidates, specifically focusing on the inclusion of qualified women for the vacancies. Nixon directed his staff to vet additional candidates from existing lists before coordinating further with Attorney General John Mitchell.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Frederic V. Malek, Alexander P. Butterfield, and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 9:05 am to 9:19 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-156 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 011-156
Date: October 20, 1971
Time: 9:05 am - 9:19 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President conferred with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman, Frederick V. Malek, Alexander P.
Butterfield.
Supreme Court nominees
The White House operator talked with the President.
Telephone call from John N. MitchellThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.