President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss the evening's entertainment plans. The two reviewed potential selections for movie screenings, focusing on the distinction between general comedies and family-oriented films. Sanchez provided synopses for the President's consideration, and Nixon gave final instructions regarding the presentation and selection process.
On December 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:04 pm and 9:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 234-13
Date: December 7, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:04 pm and 9:12 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
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The President’s movie selection
-Comedies [?]
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 9:12 pm.
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