President Richard Nixon consulted with his personal physician, Dr. Walter R. Tkach, regarding the medical status of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The discussion centered on Woods's health issues, specifically concerning a blockage and a pending surgical procedure. No broader policy decisions were addressed during this brief administrative check-in.
On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 2:19 pm to 2:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-011
Date: May 12, 1971
Time: 2:19 pm - 2:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Dr. Walter R. Tkach.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/24/2017. 1m
33s segment cleared for release. 37s remain closed as 003-011-w001.]
[Personal Returnable]
[003-011-w001]
[Duration: 1m 33s]
Rose Mary Woods
-Blockage
-Surgery
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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal Returnable]
[003-011-w001]
[Duration: 37s]
END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
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