Conversation 674-004

TapeTape 674StartThursday, February 17, 1972 at 8:24 AMEndThursday, February 17, 1972 at 8:28 AMTape start time00:11:15Tape end time00:12:42ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOval Office

President Nixon consulted with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, regarding preparations for his historic upcoming diplomatic trip to the People's Republic of China. The discussion focused primarily on logistical arrangements and wardrobe requirements for the visit. This brief exchange served to finalize personal details ahead of the President's departure for the summit.

People's Republic of ChinaNixon's China visitManolo SanchezDiplomatic relationsPersonal logistics

On February 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:24 am and 8:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 674-004 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 674-4

Date: February 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:24 am and 8:28 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Manolo Sanchez.

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[Duration: 14s ]

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     The President’s forthcoming trip to the People’s Republic of China [PRC]
          -Preparation
               -Clothing

Sanchez left at an unknown time before 8:28 am.

No transcript is available for this conversation. The audio may not contain audible speech, or the recording may not yet have been processed.