President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, engage in a brief, informal interaction centered on the President's Irish Setter, King Timahoe. The President checks on the dog's behavior and well-being while in the office, praising his temperament and obedience. No official business is conducted, as the dialogue is entirely focused on the pet's presence and activity level during the workday.
On September 22, 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 2:39 pm and 4:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-019 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 279-19
Date: September 22, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:39 pm and 4:53 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 04/09/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[279-019-w001]
King Timahoe
-Noise
-Running off
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 4:53 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.