President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the logistics of his upcoming public address regarding the Vietnam settlement and the pursuit of "peace with honor." The conversation touched upon the strategic implications of the recent bombing campaigns and their role in facilitating negotiations. Beyond political discourse, the participants coordinated the President’s personal schedule, specifically managing his needs for refreshments and rest.
On January 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:46 pm and 1:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 404-023 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 404-23
Date: January 23, 1973
Time: Unknown between 1:46 pm and 1:53 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
The President's schedule
-Speech on Vietnam settlement
-"Peace with honor"
-Effect of bombing
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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
-Refreshment
-Nap
[End segment reviewed under deed of gift]
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 1:53 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.