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Conversation 339-020

TapeTape 339StartMonday, May 15, 1972 at 9:45 PMEndMonday, May 15, 1972 at 9:48 PMTape start time02:56:41Tape end time03:01:34ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon met with an unknown individual, likely a staff member, to briefly discuss the health and appearance of Manolo Sanchez, a longtime White House valet. The participants exchanged observations regarding Sanchez's recovery, noting that he appeared somewhat thin or "dull" despite generally looking well. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief check-in regarding a personal staff matter.

Manolo SanchezWhite House staffPersonal healthPresidential staff
AudioNARA Description

On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:45 pm and 9:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 339-020 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 339-20

Date: May 15, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:45 and 9:48 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with an unknown man.

     President's office
          -Blinds

     Manolo Sanchez
         -Health

The unknown man left at an unknown time before 9:48 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Thank you.
It is, yeah?
How's he looking?
Oh, a little bit dull.
Skinny.
Yeah, he looks good.
He looks good.
Did you go to the hospital?
No, sir.
He's down here now.
So why?
I'm here.
Yes, sir.
Bye, Animal Free.
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