Walter R. Tkach (February 9, 1917 – October 31, 1989) was an American physician who served as Physician to the President under Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1974.[1]
Walter R. Tkach | |
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.jpg) Tkach in 1973 | |
| Physician to the President | |
| In office January 20, 1969 – September 16, 1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | George G. Burkley |
| Succeeded by | William M. Lukash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Robert Tkach February 9, 1917 La Belle, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 31, 1989 (aged 72) San Diego, California |
He died of heart disease on October 31, 1989, in San Diego, California at age 72.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Walter Tkach; Physician for 3 Presidents". Los Angeles Times. November 9, 1989. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Walter Tkach, 72; Served as the Doctor To Three Presidents". Nytimes.com. November 9, 1989. Retrieved October 3, 2020.