President Nixon consulted with his physician, Dr. Walter R. Tkach, to discuss the medical condition, prognosis, and potential relocation of George Wallace following the assassination attempt against him. Simultaneously, the President spoke with First Lady Pat Nixon regarding her reactions to the recent redecoration of the Blue Room and press coverage in the Washington Post. The call also touched upon administrative scheduling matters involving John Cardinal Krol.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 10:00 am to 10:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-146 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-146 Date: May 16, 1972 Time: 10:00 am - 10:05 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon. [See also Conversation No. 725-19] ***************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Personal returnable] [Duration: 18s ] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 ***************************************************************** The President talked with Dr. Walter R. Tkach at an unknown time. George C. Wallace -Possible location -Walter Reed Hospital -Alabama -Publicity -Condition -Dr. William M. Lukash's report -Prognosis -Possible location -Alabama -Walter Reed Hospital -Publicity -President’s announcement The President talked with Mrs. Nixon between an unknown time after 10:00 and 10:05 am. Blue Room reception -Opinions of redecoration -Washington Post The President's schedule -John Cardinal Krol
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