President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss logistical matters and personal arrangements. The conversation touched upon the organization of White House gifts, including golf balls from Oak Hill Country Club, as well as the President’s evening plans to view a movie with First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion concluded with brief instructions regarding lighting and general household coordination.
On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:18 pm and 6:30 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 237-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 237-1
Date: December 28, 1972
Time: Unknown between 5:18 pm and 6:30 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
White House gifts [?]
-Golf balls [?]
-Oak Hill [Country Club]
-Unknown person
The President’s schedule
-Movie
-Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
Light
Sanchez left at an unknown time before 6:30 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.