Conversation 344-026

TapeTape 344StartThursday, June 22, 1972 at 1:45 PMEndThursday, June 22, 1972 at 2:58 PMTape start time03:12:56Tape end time03:16:37ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

Manolo Sanchez delivers a sensitive document regarding SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) to President Nixon on behalf of Alexander Haig. Sanchez stresses the urgency of the communication, noting Haig's recommendation that the President review the materials before a 3:00 p.m. deadline. This exchange highlights the immediate administrative priorities surrounding nuclear arms negotiations during this period.

SALTAlexander Haigarms controlWhite House administrationCold War diplomacy

Audio

NARA Description

On June 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 2:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 344-026 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 344-26

Date: June 22, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:45 and 2:58 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building

The President met with Manolo Sanchez.

*****************************************************************

BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 4s        ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1

*****************************************************************

Sanchez left at an unknown time before 2:58 pm.

                                        (rev. Jan-02)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Mr. President, I'm leaving a paper here on a footstool which Haig says, Haig believes is essential that you read it before three.

It's on the salt matter.

← 344-025 344-027 →