President Nixon utilized this session to dictate notes intended for a formal speech regarding his upcoming nominations for the Supreme Court. The President specifically focused on incorporating perspectives or commentary from journalist Walter Lippmann into the draft. This process served as a preparatory step in shaping the administration's public messaging strategy for the judicial appointments.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:30 am and 10:51 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 281-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 281-15
Date: October 21, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:30 am and 10:51 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President dictated notes for a speech.
The President's announcement of appointees to the Supreme Court
-Walter LippmannThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.