President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss mundane logistical matters and the President’s upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the current weather conditions and the delivery of refreshments. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief, informal encounter.
On December 18, 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 1:18 pm and 1:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 381-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 381-14
Date: December 18, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:18 pm and 1:20 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
Weather
The President’s schedule
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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
Refreshment
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
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Conversation No. 381-14 (cont’d)
Sanchez left at an unknown time before 1:20 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.