Conversation 253-001

TapeTape 253StartFriday, May 7, 1971 at 1:03 PMEndFriday, May 7, 1971 at 2:08 PMTape start time00:00:40Tape end time00:01:58ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief exchange centered on the comfort of the workspace, specifically addressing the temperature and the presence of a cold draft in the office. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were recorded during this interaction.

Presidential staffWhite House operationspersonal valetwork environment

On May 7, 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 1:03 pm and 2:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 253-001 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 253-1

Date: May 7, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:03 pm and 2:08 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Manolo Sanchez

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Got a cold in here?
Yes, sir.
Hello.
Yes, sir.