President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Lewis F. Powell, Jr. The discussion centered on identifying Powell's current whereabouts and confirming his availability at the Waldorf in New York. This administrative outreach was a preparatory step for the President to initiate direct communication with the future Supreme Court nominee.
On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:44 pm and 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-136 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 11-136 Date: October 19, 1971 Time: Unknown between 1:44 pm and 3:00 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 292-4] Request for call to Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Powell's schedule -New York -Waldorf
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