President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred to verify biographical details regarding the early career of former Chief Justice John Marshall. The President specifically sought confirmation that Marshall served in the Virginia legislature prior to his judicial tenure. The inquiry was successfully resolved with Haldeman confirming Nixon's recollection.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 5:00 pm to 5:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-048 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 012-048 Date: October 21, 1971 Time: 5:00 pm- 5:01 pm Location: White House Telephone H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 281-71D] Chief Justice John Marshall -Biographical data
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