President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate arrangements for his lunch. The discussion focused on the timing of the meal and the specific preparation of tomatoes. No policy matters were addressed, as the brief exchange was limited to these logistical requests.
On June 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:56 pm and 1:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 194-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 194-9
Date: June 24, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:56 and 1:00 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
(rev. Jan-02)
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 05/17/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[194-009-w001]
[Duration: 22s]
Request
-Coffee
-Lunch
-Timing
-Tomatoes
-President’s opinion
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 1:00 pm.This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.