President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the acquisition of Cuban cigars. The conversation focused on coordinating logistics for obtaining these items through personal associates, specifically referencing Robert Abplanalp and Bebe Rebozo. Nixon directed Sanchez to ensure that arrangements were made to secure the cigars via Florida contacts.
On March 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:01 pm to 7:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 410-048 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 410-48
Date: March 15, 1973
Time: 7:01 pm – 7:02 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
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[Begin segment withdrawn under deed of gift]
Dinner
Cigar
-Cuban cigars
-Robert H. Abplanalp
-Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo
[End segment withdrawn under deed of gift]
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Sanchez left at 7:02 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.