President Nixon met with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger to discuss the upcoming National Conference on the Judiciary. Their conversation focused on the President's potential involvement, including remarks on legal reforms and the promotion of city and county-level judicial action. The dialogue also touched upon the historical legacy of John Marshall and Virginia's influence on the presidency, ultimately confirming Burger's support for the administration's judicial initiatives.
On March 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Warren E. Burger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:41 pm and 6:44 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 466-023 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 466-23
Date: March 11, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:41 pm and 6:44 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with Warren E. Burger
Burger’s advice
National Conference on the Judiciary
-President’s speech [?]
-Legal reforms
-County, city action
-John Marshall descendants
-Virginia Presidents
-Virginia background
Burger’s supportThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.