President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss logistical matters. The conversation primarily focused on the scheduling arrangements for National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
On August 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:45 am and 8:00 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 206-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 206-4
Date: August 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:45 am and 9:30 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
Henry A. Kissinger’s schedule
Sanchez left at an unknown time before 9:30 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.