H. R. Haldeman and White House physician Walter R. Tkach discuss the recent death of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Tkach confirms that resuscitation efforts at Brooke Army Hospital were unsuccessful and notes that the family is waiting to make an official announcement. Haldeman coordinates the timing for President Nixon to place a condolence call to Lady Bird Johnson once authorization is granted.
On January 22, 1973, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:55 pm and 6:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-051 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-51 Date: January 22, 1973 Time: Unknown between 5:55 pm and 6:19 pm Location: White House Telephone Dr. Walter R. Tkach talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See also Conversation No. 400-14C] Lyndon B. Johnson’s death -Brooke Army Hospital -General Vogel [First name unknown] -Call to Tkach -Announcement by Claudia A. (“Lady Bird”) Johnson -The President’s call to Mrs. Johnson
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