The White House Press Room Saturday, 23 June 8:00 A.M. EDT “Ladies and Gentlemen,” press secretary Bagley began, “I have an announcement of utmost importance. When I’m finished with the statement I will take questions. There will be another press conference at 10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time.” Bagley was a former radio announcer and newsman himself. Many of the reporters had been colleagues. But no one could be considered a friend anymore. He realized that as he looked into their hungry eyes. “At oh-three-one-five hours, 3:15 A.M., President Henry Lamden fell ill. Mrs. Lamden notified the Secret Service that her husband had difficulty breathing. A medical team was at his side within four minutes. Doctors at Walter Reed Hospital have since determined that he has suffered a serious heart attack.” Camera flashes popped. The pool video camera fed the television routers that linked to each of the major broadcast and cable news operations.
