President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, and aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming trip to Camp David. The discussion focused primarily on the scheduling and timing of the helicopter transport required for the President's transit. No substantive policy matters were addressed, as the conversation was strictly limited to the mechanics of the President's personal itinerary.
On December 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Manolo Sanchez, and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:44 pm and 7:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 386-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 386-6
Date: December 5, 1972
Time: Unknown between 6:44 pm and 7:35 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez and Stephen B. Bull.
The President’s schedule
-Camp David
-Helicopter
-Timing
Sanchez and Bull left at an unknown time before 7:35 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.