President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss administrative logistics. During this brief encounter, the President requested that H.R. Haldeman be summoned to join him for further discussion. Sanchez exited the meeting shortly thereafter to facilitate the request.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:29 am and 1:15 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 203-18
Date: August 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:29 am and 1:15 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
Request for H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman to join to him
Sanchez left at an unknown time before 1:15 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.