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Conversation 685-019

TapeTape 685StartTuesday, March 14, 1972 at 3:49 PMEndTuesday, March 14, 1972 at 3:49 PMTape start time05:55:27Tape end time05:55:46ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Sanchez, ManoloRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss logistical details regarding the transport of a gift. The discussion focused on the practical handling of an object that appeared to be a telescope or similar viewing device related to space exploration. The interaction concluded with the President ensuring Sanchez had the necessary assistance to transport the item safely.

Personal StaffGift PresentationSpace ExplorationOval Office LogisticsManolo Sanchez
AudioNARA Description

On March 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at 3:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 685-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 685-19

Date: March 14, 1972
Time: 3:49 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Manolo Sanchez.

       The President's schedule
            -Executive Office Building [EOB]

Sanchez left.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Now, I think you better take it with you that way, because an airplane would be hard to carry otherwise.
What it is, is you look at the moon.
You know the spaceman?
You look through that and you see out in outer space.
I think that's what it is.
Thank you very much.
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