President Nixon instructed his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to notify staff that no further work would be required for the remainder of the afternoon. He encouraged the staff to utilize their free time for recreational activities like swimming or bowling. Additionally, the President established a firm 7 o'clock departure time from Camp David to allow personnel to finalize their schedules.
On July 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 4:03 pm to 4:04 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 196-034 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 196-34 Date: July 23, 1972 Time: 4:03 pm - 4:04 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with Manolo Sanchez. [See Conversation No. 136-33]
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