President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss personal items and logistics, specifically focusing on the acquisition and quality of shirts. Their conversation touched upon the origins of various garments, including references to Hong Kong, Spain, and comparisons to items potentially associated with the John F. Kennedy administration. The dialogue remained informal and centered on these routine domestic tasks and personal errands.
On March 5, 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 2:16 pm and 2:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 416-030 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 416-30
Date: March 5, 1973
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Conversation No. 416-30 (cont’d)
Time: Unknown between 2:16 pm and 2:55 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during
chronological review 2007-2013]
Request
Time
[Pause]
Shirts [?]
-State Department [?]
-Florida [?]
-Silk
-John F. Kennedy [?]
-Spain
-Hong Kong
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 2:55 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.