President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the whereabouts and management of the President's Irish Setter, King Timahoe. During the brief interaction, Nixon provided specific instructions for Sanchez to keep a door open to allow the dog to remain nearby. The exchange reflects the informal nature of their personal interactions regarding the President's pet.
On October 20, 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 4:21 pm and 4:23 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 282-25
Date: October 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:21 pm and 4:23 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 04/12/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[282-025-w001]
[Duration: 32s]
King Timahoe
-Location
-President’s instruction for Manolo Sanchez
-Leave door open
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 4:23 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.