President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical arrangements for a supply of wine. The President specifically requested a selection of 1966 vintage wine, detailing the desired bottle size and quantity of cases. This exchange served as a routine administrative request regarding the management of the President's personal provisions.
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 7:09 pm and 7:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-052 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 279-52
Date: September 22, 1971
Time: Unknown between 7:09 pm and 7:56 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]
[279-052-w001]
[Duration: 27s]
President’s request
President’s request for wine
-Bottle size
-Number of cases
-Type
-1966
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 7:56 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.