Manolo Sanchez (valet)
Manolo Sanchez | |
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Sanchez (Holding the umbrella) in 1970 | |
| Born | Manuel Sanchez 1929 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | c. 2000s Spain |
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| Occupation | Valet |
| Known for | Working for Richard Nixon from 1962 to c. 1980 |
| Spouse | Josefina Fernández (died 1990s) |
Manuel "Manolo" Sanchez (1929 – c. 2000s) was a long-time valet to Richard Nixon, known for his unfailing loyalty and fierce devotion to the former United States president. Sanchez was born in Cuba to a Spanish family, and was raised in Spain before returning to Cuba. There, he worked as a dishwasher and laborer before moving to the United States. He was employed by Richard Nixon from 1962 to about 1980. The famously reserved Nixon developed a close friendship with Sanchez and once described him as a member of his family.