President Nixon contacted his physician, Dr. Walter R. Tkach, to request an urgent update regarding the deteriorating medical condition of Senator John C. Stennis. Concerned by reports that the Senator’s health had declined, the President directed Tkach to immediately obtain and report back the latest status. This brief interaction served as a formal administrative request to verify the Senator's well-being following reports of his worsening situation.
On February 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 11:50 pm to 11:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-035 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-35
Date: February 6, 1973
Time: 11:50 pm - 11:51 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Dr. Walter R. Tkach
Report on Sen. John C. Stennis’s medical conditionThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.