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Nixon & Sanchez on Helicopter transport and Naval Observatory

Friday, February 2, 1973 · 12:30 PM–12:35 PM ET · Oval Office · 35 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, ManoloConversation847-015 on Tape 847StartFriday, February 2, 1973 at 12:30 PMEndFriday, February 2, 1973 at 12:35 PMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 847-015 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, briefly met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for the President's upcoming travel. The discussion focused on the preparation of items to be transported via helicopter for an excursion that included lunch and a visit to the Naval Observatory. The conversation served as a final check to ensure all necessary arrangements were ready for the President's departure.

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Yeah, that should go along for the helicopter.
See, I'm ready to launch.
It won't be here at the helicopter.

NARA Description

On February 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:30 pm and 12:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 847-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 847-15

Date: February 2, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:30 pm and 12:35 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 during
chronological review 2007-2013]

       President’s schedule
              -Item for helicopter
              -Lunch
              -Naval observatory

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Sanchez left at an unknown time before 12:35 pm.

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  • 847-010 10:54 AM · 1 min — unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:54 am and 11:50 am.
  • 847-011 10:54 AM · 16 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:54 am and 11:50 am.
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  • 847-014 12:22 PM · 7 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:22 pm to 12:30 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 847-015, February 2, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/847-015 (accessed October 9, 2026).