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Action Memorandum from the Staff Secretary for R. Ziegler RE: Dr. Tkach and RN physical. 1 pg. Set 1/2. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 12/16/1970
From H.R. Haldeman to Mr. Ziegler RE: RN and physical health. Also, press conference with Dr. Tkach of results. 2 pgs. 3 copies. Set 2/2. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 12/15/1970
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52
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12/16/1970
Personal
Memo
Action Memorandum from the Staff
Secretary for R. Ziegler RE: Dr. Tkach and
RN physical. 1pg. Set 1/2.
52
20
12/15/1970
Personal
Memo
From H.R. Haldeman to Mr. Ziegler RE:
RN and physical health. Also, press
conference with Dr. Tkach of results. 2pgs. 3
copies. Set 2/2.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Page 1 of 1
DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD [NIXON PROJECT]
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
NUMBER
TYPE
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
N-1
Action
memo
From Halbaman to Magrude RE:
Idoc. 99]
P1155H
Christmas Sales.
12/15/70
e(Nixon)
N-2
Action
[doc.100]
memo
From Haldeman to Ziegler RE:
12/15/70
C(Nixon)
P1161H, Hard-working President
N-3
Action
[doc. 101]
memo
From Haldemon to Finch RE:
P1162 H Group 8 Jewish Leaders
12/15/70
(Wixon)
N-4
Action
[doc.102]
Memo
From Haldeman to Colson + Nafziger
12/18/70
(Nixon)
RE: PH6411 Lashy
N-5
Action
From Haldeman to Colson & Mafziager
memo
[doc.103]
12/24/70
c(Nixon)
RE: P1184 H Lasky Column
item N-5 goes with
item N-4
N-6
Action
[doc. 104
Memo
From Butterfield to Haldeman RE:
N-7
Action
'Sally cluge"
1/25/71
[doo. 105]
memo
From Butterfield to Halleman RE:
12/19/70
((Aixos)
N-8
Action
lng
[dec 106]
From Flanigan to RN RE: Rhyne
2/1/71
C (nixon)
memo
N-9
action
Ideasion
means
from Haldemas to Flanigan, RE: Bill
12/21/70
c(nixon)
Marriott- PananmaiCanal
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STAFF SECRETARY
Box 45
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Action Memo File (P1150-P1200) [P1150-1199; incompelete]
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E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
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rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
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rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NA FORM 1421 (4-85)
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection:
Staff Secretary
Box Number:
45
Folder:
Action Memo File (P1150-P1200) [1150-1199, incomplete]
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EYES ONLY
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.: P1161H
Date: December 16, 1970
Time:
11:50 a.m.
FOR ACTION: R. Ziegler
CC (for information):
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: Wednesday, December 24, 1970 Time:
2:00 p.m.
SUBJECT:
Dr. Tkach.
ACTION REQUESTED:
X For Necessary Action
For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS: 12/30- Physical took place.
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
K. R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
Eyes Only
December 15, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. ZIEGLER
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
It has been suggested that the following idea be implemented in order
to get across the "hard-working President" line that we haven't been
able to get across adequately in the past.
The President will be taking his physical examination some time
between now and the end of the year. After the examination is finished
the press will want to know the results. Normally you would include
this information in one of your daily briefings. However, this time
you should very carefully choose a small group, including the two wire
services, one or two good network people - but no more than five or
six - and let Dr. Tkach give them the results of the examination.
The results of the examination should be routine. It will give Tkach a
chance to say, first, that the President's health is excellent. Second,
he might comment on one or two items that are particularly important
from a public standpoint; the fact that the President has an amazingly
low blood pressure, which is an inherited quality from his father and
his mother, and that this is something that has been remarkable for him,
Tkach, to observe through the years while he was Vice President as well
as President, even in periods of great stress.
Tkach may balk to an extent at revealing what he calls professional
information to the press, but, after all, Presidents are in the position
where doctors are supposed to put out the truth and nothing but the truth
with regard to the President's health and, if this is done in a low-key
way, it would be enormously effective.
Mr. Ziegler
- 2 -
But now comes the point where Tkach can really make some
points. He should then say that his major concern about the
President's health is that he does not take enough time off
and does not get enough recreation. He should say that this
has been the case throughout the time that he has known the
President - during the eight years that he was Vice President,
and now during the two years he has been President. He should
point out that even though the President has taken trips to
California and Key Biscayne he refuses to use these trips
adequately for recreation and usually works a full day either on
the phone or with his close, personal staff during these so-
called "vacation trips". He should point out that the President
does not have the relaxations of others in the office. He does
not play bridge. He has played golf only four times in the last
year. He has bowled five times and his only recreation
consists of an occasional swim when he is at the beach at Key
Biscayne or California, or in the summertime at the pool at
Camp David, and on weekends when he views a movie or
televised sports event. He should say that the President's daily
work schedule is the most back-breaking that he has ever
observed in a public figure; that the President never takes time
off for lunch and, unless he has an official dinner, he works
three hours or so after having dinner with the family.
He should point out, nevertheless, that the President remains in
excellent health due to very spartan habits - a very light diet,
both at breakfast and lunch and even at the State Dinners where he
usually passes the dessert. Apparently his walking with the dogs
on occasion, and a one-minute running in place at a very high
speed early in the morning, seems to keep him in surprisingly
good health, but if he, Tkach, had any recommendation it would
be to call for more recreation.
Mr. Ziegler
- 3 -
As you can see this will get across our point very powerfully
and I think that Tkach could do it with complete credibility.
In fact, if he would be willing to do so, he could even make
these points on the morning show although probably the better
thing to do would be to limit it to the type of direct pool report
mentioned above.
Please contact Dr. Tkach and work out a plan for him to put
across the points described above and submit a report when
you have determined when the President will be taking his
physical and on what day Dr. Tkach will make the announcement.
CC: Mr. Chapin
Eyes Only
/week
December 15, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. ZIEGLER
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
It has been suggested that the following idea be implemented in
order to get across the "hard-working President" line that we
haven't been able to get across adequately in the past.
The President will be taking his physical examination some time
between now and the end of the year. After the examination is
finished the press will want to know the results. Normally you
would include this information in one of your daily briefings.
However, this time you should very carefully choose a small
group, including the two wire services, one or two good network
people - but no more than five or six - and let Dr. Tkach give
them the results of the examination.
The results of the examination should be routine. It will give
Tkach a chance to say, first, that the President's health is
excellent. Second, he might comment on one or two that are
particularly important from a public standpoint; the fact that the
President has an amazingly low blood pressure, which is an
inherited quality from his father and his mother, and that this is
something that has been remarkable for him (Tkach) to observe
through the years while he was Vice President as well as
President, even in periods of great stress.
Tkach may balk to an extent on revealing what he calls professional
information to the press, but, after all, Presidents are in the
position where doctors are supposed to put out the truth and nothing
but the truth with regard to the President's health and, if this is
done in a low-key way, it would be enormously effective.
Mr. Ziegler
- 2
But now comes the point where Tkach can really make some
points. He should then say that his major concern about the
President's health is that he does not take enough time off
and does not get enough recreation. He should say that this
has been the case throughout the time that he has known the
President - during the eight years that he was Vice President,
and now during the two years he has been President. He should
point out that even though the President has taken trips to
California and Key Biscayne he refuses to use these trips
adequately for recreation and usually works a full day either on
the phone or with his close, personal staff during these so-
called "vacation trips". He should point out that the President
does not have the relaxations of others in the office. He does
not play bridge. He has played golf only four times in the last
year. He has bowled five times and his only recreation
consists of an occasional swim when he is at the beach at Key
Biscayne or California, or in the summertime at the pool at
Camp David, and on weekends when he views a movie or
televised sports event. He should say that the President's daily
work schedule is the most back-breaking that he has ever
observed in a public figure; that the President never takes time
off for lunch and, unless he has an official dinner, he works
three hours or so after having dinner with the family.
He should point out, nevertheless, that the President remains in
excellent health due to very spartan habits - a very light diet,
both at breakfast and lunch and even at the State Dinners where he
usually passes the dessert. Apparently his walking with the dogs
on occasion, and a one-minute running in place at a very high
speed early in the morning, seems to keep him in surprisingly
good health, but if he, Tkach, had any recommendation it would
be to call for more recreation.
Mr. Ziegler
- 3 -
As you can see this will get across our point very powerfully
and I think that Tkach could do it with complete credibility.
In fact, if he would be willing to do so, he could even make
these points on the morning show although probably the better
thing to do would be to limit it to the type of direct pool report
mentioned above.
Please contact Dr. Tkach and work out a plan for him to put
across the points described above and submit a report when
you habe determined when the President will be taking his
physical and on what day Dr. Tkach will make the announcement.
cc: Mr. Chapin
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