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Conversation 637-008

TapeTape 637StartFriday, December 10, 1971 at 10:37 AMEndFriday, December 10, 1971 at 11:04 AMTape start time01:32:07Tape end time01:37:23ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the retrieval and display of a Silver Star medal previously provided by Walter H. Annenberg. Nixon instructed Sanchez to bring the medal to the Oval Office so it could be placed on a display board. The brief exchange focused exclusively on the logistics of locating and positioning this specific personal item within the workspace.

Oval OfficeManolo SanchezWalter H. AnnenbergSilver StarDecorPersonal belongings
AudioNARA Description

On December 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:37 am and 11:04 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 637-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 637-008

Date: December 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:37 am and 11:04 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Manolo Sanchez.

     Silver Star
           -Walter H. Annenberg
           -Delivery to Oval Office
           -Placement in Oval Office

Sanchez left at an unknown time before 11:04 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

You remember that Silver Star that Mr. Ashford sent?
Yes, sir.
Could you bring it over here?
I'm going to put it on the board here.
Yes, sir.
I'm going to get the Lord's residence.
Yes, thank you, Mr. Ashford.
Do you see where it is?
Yes, sir.
I'm going to bring it over to Mr. Ashford.
Yes, sir.
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