President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the preparation of a forthcoming presidential address. The conversation centered on the review and refinement of the speech draft, with a specific mention of Manolo Sanchez's involvement in the process. The dialogue reflects the final administrative preparations prior to the President's scheduled public remarks.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:43 pm and 7:14 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-037 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-37
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:43 pm and 7:14 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with an unknown person [Rose Mary Woods?]
President's forthcoming speech
-Draft
-Manolo Sanchez
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Speech draftThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.