Conversation 251-004

TapeTape 251StartTuesday, April 20, 1971 at 2:38 PMEndTuesday, April 20, 1971 at 2:39 PMTape start time00:02:28Tape end time00:03:14ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President’s upcoming schedule and personal comforts. The conversation centered on the ambient temperature on the porch, leading to Nixon’s decision to relocate his activities there. Sanchez also provided the President with a cigar during the brief interaction.

Presidential scheduleManolo SanchezPersonal staffDaily routine

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NARA Description

On April 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:38 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 251-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 251-4

Date: April 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:38 pm and 2:39 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Manolo Sanchez

     President’s schedule

Sanchez left at an unknown time before 2:39 pm

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Try a cigar.

Here, sir.

Too cold in the porch?

So-so.

I'll go out there.

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