President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to coordinate the President's daily schedule and logistical arrangements. The discussion focused primarily on the whereabouts and availability of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Nixon tasked Sanchez with locating Kissinger to arrange for his presence at the presidential residence.
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 12:36 pm and 4:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 206-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 206-12
Date: August 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:36 pm and 4:00 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
The President's schedule
-Henry A. Kissinger’s schedule
-Swimming pool
-Request for Kissinger's presence
Sanchez left at an unknown time before 4:00 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.