Conversation 642-018

TapeTape 642StartMonday, January 3, 1972 at 10:15 AMEndMonday, January 3, 1972 at 10:23 AMTape start time03:23:33Tape end time03:24:43ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the recovery of misplaced documents. Nixon provided specific instructions for Sanchez to search the presidential residence for a particular piece of paper he recalled setting aside. Sanchez was directed to depart immediately to locate and retrieve the missing item.

White House administrationpresidential documentsManolo Sanchezinternal office procedures

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NARA Description

On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:15 am and 10:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 642-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 642-18

Date: January 3, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:15 am and 10:23 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Manolo Sanchez.

     Misplaced papers
          -Possible location
               -Search of residence
                      -The President’s instructions to Sanchez

Sanchez left at an unknown time before 10:23 am.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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That's all you get of it?

I want you to go over there right now.

I have a piece of paper like this.

Just like that, uh-huh.

And I consciously remember keeping it out of my pocket.

I'll be right back.

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