Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 258 › Conversation 258-019

Nixon & Sanchez on Travel and White House staff

Wednesday, June 16, 1971 · 8:07 PM–8:22 PM ET · Old Executive Office Building · 24 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, ManoloConversation258-019 on Tape 258 (tape position 00:32:34–00:35:27)StartWednesday, June 16, 1971 at 8:07 PMEndWednesday, June 16, 1971 at 8:22 PMRecording deviceOld Executive Office BuildingSourceNixon Library record for 258-019 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, regarding logistical arrangements for an upcoming engagement on the President's schedule. Sanchez provided input on the travel itinerary, ultimately advising the President to attend despite initial reservations. Nixon accepted the recommendation, leading to a final decision to proceed with the planned appearance.

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Oh, no, that's a little too much for me, I'm afraid.
Okay, it is what it is.
Sir, I think you should go.
All right, maybe I am.
Yes, sir.
He said no.
All right, all the way, all right.
All right.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
All right.
Very good.

NARA Description

On June 16, 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 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 258-19

Date: June 16, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Manolo Sanchez

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/28/2019.
Segment cleared for release]
[Personal Returnable]
[258-019-w001]
[Duration: 24s]

     Location of unknown person

     The President’s schedule

     Request

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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 8:22 pm

Also recorded on June 17, 1971

  • 258-020 8:07 PM · 11 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm.
  • 258-021 8:07 PM · 2 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm.
  • 258-022 8:07 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm.
  • 258-023 8:07 PM · 8 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm.
  • 258-024 8:07 PM · 11 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm.
  • 258-025 8:07 PM · 7 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:22 pm.
  • 005-101 8:22 PM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 8:22 pm to 8:25 pm.
  • 258-026 8:22 PM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:22 pm to 8:25 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 258-019, June 17, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/258-019 (accessed October 5, 2026).