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President Richard Nixon talked about possible Supreme Court nominees, the presidential campaign, and legislation with Attorney General John Mitchell, White House Special Counsel Charles Cols…

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in United States v. Nixon concerned the executive privilege of the president regarding his unwillingness to voluntarily turn over tape recordings o…

Professor Susan Low Bloch of Georgetown University Law Center gave an introduction to the case of a re-argument of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which took place October 11, 1972. Afte…

Federal judges, former law clerks and friends of Justice Powell paid tribute to his achievements while on the Supreme Court and his relationships with members of his staff.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spoke about the personal and public life of the late Justice Lewis Powell. In their eulogies they both noted his initial reluc…

Retired Justice Lewis Powell Jr. discusses his legal career as an attorney in Virginia and as a Supreme Court Justice. Issues addressed by Justice Powell include school desegregation, the cu…

The audio of Lewis Powell was heard as he was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972 by President Richard Nixon. An image of Justice Powell was shown.

Former Associate Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell (1972 to 1987) discussed his experiences on the Supreme Court and his relationships with his fellow justices during his long career. He vo…

Following an introduction by Justice O’Connor, former Justice Powell was presented with the Robert E. Lee Integrity Award for his judicial integrity.

Following the swearing in of Connecticut’s state officials, Governor Lowell Weicker, Jr delivered a speech to attendees. Later, Governor Weicker delivered his State of the State Address.

Committee members heard from retired Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, law professors, appeals court judges, and attorneys from around the country concerning pending legislation to revise …

Proposals to reform Habeas Corpus procedures in death penalty cases and Sen. Graham appears as a witness.

Retired Justice Lewis Powell, Jr., spoke in an interview on the legal procedures used in death penalty cases. Justice Powell chaired the AD HOC Committee on Federal Habeas Corpus in Capital…

Students from the Harvard Law School argued on whether federal sentencing guidelines are constitutional.

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Lewis Powell addressed the Annual Bar Association’s Annual Convention.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. spoke at the University of Virginia student legal forum in Charlottesville.

Following the Association’s news conference, Lewis Powell, Jr talked about the U.S. Supreme Court and William Webster talked about congressional oversight for intelligence investigations.

Current and past Justices talked about the duty of the Supreme Court. Legal reporters and C-SPAN looked at the Supreme Court.

Associate Justice Lewis Powell Jr. talked about serving under two Chief Justices during his career and some of the case decisions.