President Nixon met with his physician, Brigadier General Walter R. Tkach, and Dr. W. Kenneth Riland to discuss medical matters. The participants engaged in a brief consultation regarding the President's ongoing health and physical well-being. This meeting served as a routine medical evaluation and personal check-in between Nixon and his healthcare providers.
On September 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Walter R. Tkach, and Dr. W. Kenneth Riland met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:50 pm to 6:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-036 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 279-36
Date: September 22, 1971
Time: 5:50 pm - 6:25 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Brig. Gen. Walter R. Tkach and Dr. W. Kenneth Riland.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/09/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[279-036-w001]
[Duration: 1m 47s]
Greetings
The President's appreciation for W. Kenneth Riland's visit
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