4 conversations found

July 9, 1973

On July 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:17 pm and 6:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-046 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Manolo Sanchez. The primary purpose of the brief communication was to facilitate a direct telephone call to a specific staff member. No further policy or administrative developments were recorded during this brief exchange.

July 9, 1973

On July 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:38 pm and 6:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-047 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to provide a specific request. The primary purpose of the brief telephone interaction was to instruct Sanchez to bring cigars to his location. This exchange highlights the routine administrative and personal assistance provided by domestic staff within the White House residence.

July 9, 1973

On July 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:39 pm and 6:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-048 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with his close friend and confidant, Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo. This brief administrative exchange serves solely to facilitate a private telephone communication between the two men. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this initial outreach.

July 9, 1973

On July 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 6:50 pm to 6:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-049 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Charles "Bebe" Rebozo discussed ongoing political pressures, specifically focusing on the Watergate hearings and the public perception of the administration. They expressed solidarity regarding the impending testimony of John N. Mitchell, while also coordinating a strategy to neutralize critical press inquiries—particularly those from Maxine Cheshire—regarding financial matters and property dealings involving Robert Abplanalp. Nixon emphasized his intention to stop personally addressing these allegations, signaling a move toward a more combative stance against his political detractors.