President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to locate Lewis F. Powell, Jr. following reports that he had checked out of his current location. Upon learning that Powell could not be reached, the President directed the operator to connect him with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief exchange reflects ongoing efforts to manage the scheduling and communication surrounding the potential 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 011-137 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 11-137
Date: October 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:44 pm and 3:00 pm
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF
Tape Subject Log
(rev. 10/06)
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 292-6]
Lewis F. Powell, Jr.'s schedule
Request for 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.