President Nixon summoned his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to his Old Executive Office Building workspace for a brief interaction. The discussion was informal and centered on the president's request for coffee. This brief exchange highlights the routine personal services provided by White House staff during the workday.
On October 29, 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 1:31 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 302-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 302-4
Date: October 29, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:31 pm and 2:39 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 09/19/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[302-004-w001]
[Duration: 31s]
Request
-Coffee
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 2:39 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.