President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to address concerns regarding the President's physical well-being. During the brief interaction, Nixon adamantly refused to seek medical attention for an ongoing issue with his foot. The discussion concluded without any resolution to address the injury.
On December 16, 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 11:25 am and 11:30 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 382-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 382-1
Date: December 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:25 am and 11:30 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
The President’s foot
-Refusal to see a doctor
[End segment reviewed under deed of gift]
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 11:30 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.