Conversation 279-044

TapeTape 279StartWednesday, September 22, 1971 at 6:51 PMEndWednesday, September 22, 1971 at 6:55 PMTape start time03:43:43Tape end time03:45:35ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal dining preferences. The President instructed Sanchez to ensure that specific food items, specifically clams, were included in his daily meal service. Additionally, Nixon requested that a particular 1966 vintage wine be provided to accompany his dinner.

Manolo SanchezWhite House staffdining preferencesfood servicepersonal requests

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 6:51 pm and 6:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-044 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 279-44

Date: September 22, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:51 pm and 6:55 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]
[279-044-w001]
[Duration: 1m 4s]

       Dinner
              -President’s positive opinion
              -The President's request
                     -Food item every night
                     -Daily selection
                     -Clams

              -President’s request for particular selection
              -Blend
              -1966 vintage

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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 6:55 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Oh, this is no good.
I said I can't have it every night.
Every night?
Yes, sir.
It has to be used every day.
Ah.
Every day it has to be used.
Thank you, sir.
We go to dig in any corner you can dig.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Well, you come to get me some half-bottom, that's right.
Oh.
Margot, all around you.
Safety, safety.