President Nixon contacted his physician, General Walter R. Tkach, to request medical attention for Fina Sanchez, who had recently returned from Spain with the flu. Nixon expressed concern for her health and directed Tkach to personally see to her care or send a member of his staff immediately. Tkach agreed to follow the President's instructions to provide the necessary treatment.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 1:43 pm to 1:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-8 Date: January 19, 1972 Time: 1:43 pm - 1:44 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Gen. Walter R. Tkach. [See Conversation No. 315-11] Fina Sanchez -Schedule -Manolo Sanchez's conversation with the President -Health -Tkach's staff
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