Nomination of Souter to the Supreme Court

President George H. W. Bush announced David Souter as his nominee for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. … read more

President George H. W. Bush announced David Souter as his nominee for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The position became vacant when Justice William Brennan announced his retirement. The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin hearings on the nomination in September. Judge Souter previously served on the New Hampshire Supreme Court and as New Hampshire Attorney General. He was appointed to the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals earlier in 1990. President Bush accepted Associate Justice William Brennan’s resignation on July 20. close

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Program ID:
13322-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Briefing Room, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 23, 1990 | 10:27pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 02, 1990 | 1:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jul 23, 1990 | 10:27pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 24, 1990 | 2:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 24, 1990 | 5:38am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 28, 1990 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 29, 1990 | 1:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 29, 1990 | 8:32am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 02, 1990 | 1:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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