President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the hosting of an upcoming visitor. The conversation focused on determining the drink preference of Alexander Haig, who was scheduled to arrive shortly. Nixon instructed Sanchez to prepare a scotch and soda for the guest and to leave the office door open in anticipation of the meeting.
On May 8, 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 6:51 pm and 6:59 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 433-072 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 433-72
Date: May 8, 1973
Time: Unknown between 6:51 pm and 6:59 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 6:59 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.