Mr. Nixon Regrets: Sitting Hurts, He’ll Skip Inauguration
A severe and painful case of shingles will prevent former President Richard M. Nixon from attending President Reagan’s second inauguration next week, a Nixon spokesman said today.
“He finds it extra-uncomfortable to sit for so long,” John Taylor said.
In addition, Nixon was in bed today with the flu, apparently of the 24-to-36 hour variety, Taylor said.
The former President and his wife, Pat, were invited to the public ceremonies at the Capitol by Sen. Charles McC. Mathias Jr. (R-Md.), chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
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