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Nixon & Sanchez on Jack Drown and Helene Drown

Friday, March 19, 1971 · 12:52 PM–1:05 PM ET · Oval Office · 1 min

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, ManoloConversation470-015 on Tape 470 (tape position 03:32:13–03:34:10)StartFriday, March 19, 1971 at 12:52 PMEndFriday, March 19, 1971 at 1:05 PMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 470-015 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics for an upcoming trip involving close friends Jack and Helene Drown. The discussion focused on scheduling details, travel arrangements for the First Lady, and the packing of suitcases for a departure planned for March 21, 1971. This brief exchange served to finalize the personal itineraries and preparation requirements for the President's associates.

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NARA Description

On March 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:52 pm and 1:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 470-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 470-15

Date: March 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:52 pm and 1:05 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Manolo Sanchez

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 11/21/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]

[Personal Returnable]
[470-015-w001]
[Duration: 46s]

     Jack and Helene (Colesie) Drown’s schedule
           -Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon
           -Helene (Colesie) Drown
                 -Extended visit
           -Suitcases
           -Possible departure date
                 -March 21, 1971
                 -Jack Drown

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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 1:05 pm

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  • 470-011 12:33 PM · 15 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:33 pm.
  • 470-012 12:33 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon and William E. Timmons met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:33 pm to 12:35 pm.
  • 470-013 12:38 PM · 21 min — President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and Gerald R. Ford met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:38 pm and 1:05 pm.
  • 470-014 12:52 PM · 5 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:52 pm and 1:05 pm.
  • 470-016 12:52 PM · 22 min — President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Rose Mary Woods, and Wilbur D. Mills met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:52 pm and 1:05 pm.
  • 470-017 1:08 PM · 25 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:08 pm and 1:30 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 470-015, March 19, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/470-015 (accessed October 12, 2026).