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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 76) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE SCHLOSS GYMNICH
JULY 27, 1975
BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
TIME
DAY
7:30 a.m. SUNDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at
the Schloss Gymnich, Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany
(FRG).
7:30
8:30
The President met with his Deputy Assistant, Richard B.
Cheney.
8:45
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
8:50
9:05
The President and the First Lady motored from the Schloss
Gymnich to the Noervenich helipad.
9:10
9:25
The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from
the Noervenich helipad to the Federal Chancellery heli-
pad, Palais Schaumburg. For a list of passengers, see
APPENDIX "A."
9:25
9:48
The President and the First Lady participated in a ceremony
in honor of their arrival.
Members of the press
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Helmut Schmidt, Chancellor of the FRG
Mrs. Helmut Schmidt
The President and the First Lady, accompanied by Chancellor
and Mrs. Schmidt, went to the steps of the Palais
Schaumburg.
9:30
The President and the First Lady greeted members of the FRG
official party. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX
"B."
9:33
The President and the First Lady greeted officials of the
American Embassy in Bonn, FRG. For a list of attendees,
see APPENDIX "c."
The President, accompanied by Chancellor Schmidt, went to
the reviewing platform.
9:43
The President and Chancellor Schmidt reviewed the troops.
9:48
The President and Chancellor Schmidt went to the Chancellor's
office in the Palais Schaumburg.
Page 1 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE SCHLOSS GYMNICH
JULY 27, 1975
BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
TIME
DAY
10:00 a.m. SUNDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
10:00
11:05
The President met with:
Chancellor Schmidt
Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
of the FRG
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Members of the press, in/out
11:06
The President and Chancellor Schmidt went to the Cabinet
Room.
11:06
11:45
The President met with U.S. and FRG officials. For a list
of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."
Members of the press, in/out
11:48
The President and Chancellor Schmidt went to the terrace.
11:48
12:05
The President and Chancellor Schmidt addressed members of
the press.
Members of the press
12:10
The President, accompanied by Chancellor Schmidt, went to
the Chancellor's Bungalow.
12:10
1:15
The President attended a working luncheon hosted by
Chancellor Schmidt in his honor. For a list of
attendees, see APPENDIX "E."
1:15
The President, accompanied by Chancellor Schmidt, returned
to the helipad.
1:20
2:00
The President flew by helicopter from the Federal Chancellery
helipad, Palais Schaumburg to Ayres Kaserne, Kirchgoens.
For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."
2:00
3:30
The President attended an annual picnic for American and
FRG military personnel and their families.
Members of the press
The President was greeted by:
Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Supreme Allied
Commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO)
Col. Louis C. Wagner, Jr., Commander of the First
Brigade, 3rd Armored Division
Mrs. Louis C. Wagner, Jr.
Mrs. Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Page 2 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE SCHLOSS GYMNICH
JULY 27, 1975
BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
TIME
DAY
2:03 p.m. SUNDAY
PHONE
TIME
Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
2:03
The President went to G road in front of the landing zone.
The President was greeted by U.S. and FRG military
personnel. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX
"F."
2:08
The President went to the parade grounds.
The President observed informal sports activities and
visited tents where various units were cooking food
for participants in the open house.
2:45
The President observed the equipment display on the north
side of the field and inspected tanks and military
equipment of the U.S. and the FRG.
The President went to the speaker's platform in the main
tent.
3:16
The President was introduced by Col. Wagner.
3:18
3:25
The President addressed U.S. and FRG personnel attending
the picnic.
3:26
The President, accompanied by Col. Wagner, returned to his
helicopter.
3:30
4:10
The President flew by helicopter from Ayres Kaserne,
Kirchgoens to the Norvenich helipad. For a list
of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."
The President went to his motorcade.
4:13
4:28
The President motored from the Noervenich helipad to the
Schloss Gymnich.
4:28
The President returned to his private quarters.
6:35
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
6:40
6:55
The President and the First Lady motored from the Schloss
Gymnich to the Noervenich helipad.
7:00
7:15
The President, the First Lady, and Jack Ford flew by
helicopter from the Noervenich helipad to the Chancellery
helipad. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."
Page 3 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE SCHLOSS GYMNICH
JULY 27, 1975
BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
TIME
DAY
7:15 p.m. SUNDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
7:15
The President and the First Lady were greeted by Chancellor
and Mrs. Schmidt.
7:20
The Presidential party went inside the Villa Hammerschmidt.
7:20
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Walter Scheel, President of the FRG
Mrs. Walter Scheel
7:25
The President and President Scheel went to President Scheel's
study.
7:25
7:35
The President met with President Scheel.
7:35
The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President
and Mrs. Scheel, returned to their motorcade.
7:35
7:45
The Presidential party motored from the Villa Hammerschmidt
to the Rhine River park.
The Presidential party boarded the MS Drachenfels.
7:45
11:55
The President and the First Lady participated in a dinner
cruise hosted by President and Mrs. Scheel in their
honor. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G."
Members of the press, in/out
7:50
8:15
The President and the First Lady received dinner guests.
8:15
10:10
The Presidential party had dinner.
10:20
The MS Drachenfels docked at Linz.
10:20
The President and the First Lady deboarded the MS
Drachenfels.
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Herr Breitenbach, Mayor of Linz, Germany
Mrs. Breitenbach
10:30
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
10:35
The President and the First Lady returned to the MS
Drachenfels.
Page 4 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE SCHLOSS GYMNICH
JULY 27, 1976
BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
TIME
DAY
10:35 p.m. SUNDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
10:35
11:55
The President and the First Lady continued the Rhine River
cruise.
11:55
The MS Drachenfels returned to the Rhine River park.
For a record of the President's activities after midnight,
see the daily diary for July 28, 1975.
SY/EJ 1/28/76
Page 5 of 5 Page(s).
APPENDIX "A"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
July 27, 1975
FROM:
Noervenich Helipad, Federal Republic of Germany
TO:
Palais Schaumburg
The President
The First Lady
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Franz-Joachim Schoeller, Chief of Protocol, Foreign Office, FRG
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Capt. Charles H. Mead, Air Force Aide
German Security
USSS
FROM: Palais Schaumberg
TO:
Ayres Kaserne, Kirchegoens
The President
Georg Leber, Federal Minister of Defense, FRG
Berndt von Staden, Ambassador from the FRG to the U.S.
Mr. Hartman
Mr. Cheney
Mr. Nessen
Rear Adm. Lukash
Capt. Mead
German Security
USSS
FROM:
Ayers Kaserne, Kirchegoens
TO:
Noervenich helipad
The President
Foreign Minister Leber
Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Supreme Allied Commander NATO
Adm. Armin Zimmerman, FRG Inspector General
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Mr. Cheney
Mr. Nessen
Rear Adm. Lukash
German Security
USSS
APPENDIX "A" p. 2
7/27/75
FROM:
Noervenich helipad
TO:
Palais Schaumberg
The President
The First Lady
Secretary Kissinger
Ambassador Schoeller
Mr. Hartman
Mr. Cheney
Jack Ford
Rear Adm. Lukash
Capt. Mead
1 German Security
USSS
APPENDIX "B"
Attendance confirmed by
Capt. Charles H. Mead
-all present
GREETING MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY
PALAIS SCHAUMBURG, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
July 27, 1975
Members of the Official Party, Federal Republic of Germany
Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Paul Frank, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Federal President's
Office
Manfred Schueler, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Federal
Chancellery
Klaus Boelling, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Press and
Information Office of the Federal Government
Walter Gehloff, Career State Secretary of the Foreign Office
Berndt von Staden, Ambassador from the FRG to the U.S.
Adm. Armin Zimmerman, Inspector General of the Federal Armed Forces
Carl-Werner Sanne, Chief of the Federal Chancellery Division dealing
with the U.S.
Guenther van Well, Chief of the Foreign Office Division dealing with
the U.S.
Jurgen Ruhfus, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance not confirmed.
GREETING U.S. OFFICIALS
Palais Schaumburg, Federal Republic of Germany
July 27, 1975
Martin J. Hillenbrand, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Federal
Republic of Germany (FRG)
Mrs. Martin J. (Faith) Hillenbrand
Frank Cash, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy, FRG
Mrs. Frank (Naomi) Cash
Edwin Crowley, Economic and Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy, FRG
Mrs. Edwin Crowley (Agnes)
Robert German, Political Officer, Berlin, Germany
Mrs. Robert (Jean) German
Alexander Klieforth, Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy, FRG
Mrs. Alexander Klieforth
Irving Schiffmann, Economic and Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy, FRG
Mrs. Irving (Gloria) Schiffmann
Earl Bellinger, Consular for Administrative Affairs, U.S. Embassy, FRG
Mrs. Earl (Michele) Bellinger
Col. Fay Fulton, USAF
Mrs. Fay (Mary) Fulton
Col. Hanz Druener, USA, DATT/ARMA
Mrs. Hanz Druener (Jean)
William Graver
Mrs. William (Rosemary) Graver
Thomas J. Heller
Mrs. Thomas J. Heller
APPENDIX "D"
Attendance not confirmed.
MEETING WITH U.S.-FRG OFFICIALS
Palais Schaumburg
Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany
July 27, 1975
The President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Martin J. Hillenbrand, Ambassador from the U.S. to the FRG
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security
Affairs
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Counselor of the Department of State
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European
Affairs
Helmut Schmidt, Chancellor, FRG
Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Minister of Foreign Affairs, FRG
Georg Leber, Minister of Defense
Manfred Schueler, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Federal
Chanceller, FRG
Klaus Beolling, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Press
and Information Office of the Federal Government, FRG
Walter Gehloff, Career State Secretary of the Foreign Office, FRG
Berndt von Staden, Ambassador from the FRG to the U.S.
Carl-Werner Sanne, Chief of the Federal Chancellery Division
dealing with the U.S.
Guenther van Well, Chief of the Foreign Office Division dealing
with the U.S.
APPENDIX "E"
Attendance not confirmed
WORKING LUNCHEON HOSTED BY CHANCELLOR SCHMIDT
Chancellor's Bungalow, Palais Schaumburg, Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany
July 27, 1975
U.S.
The President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Martin J. Hillenbrand, Ambassador from the U.S. to the FRG
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security
Affairs
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Counselor of the Department of State
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Federal Republic of Germany
Helmut Schmidt, Chancellor
Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Georg Leber, Federal Minister of Defense
Manfred Schueler, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Federal Chancellery
Klaus Boelling, Career State Secretary, Chief of the Press and Information
Office of the Federal Government
Walter Gehloff, Career State Secretary of the Foreign Office
Berndt von Staden, Ambassador from the FRG to the U.S.
Carl-Werner Sanne, Chief of the Federal Chancellery Division dealing
with the U.S.
Guenther van Well, Chief of the Foreign Office Division dealing with the
U.S.
APPENDIX "F"
Attendance not confirmed.
GREETING U.S.-FRG MILITARY PERSONNEL
Ayers Kaserne, Kirchgoens, Federal Republic of Germany
July 27, 1975
Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Supreme Commander, North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO)
Gen. Blanchard, Commanding General, 7th Corps, U.S. Army in
Europe
Lt. Gen. Desobry, Commander 5th Corps
Lt. Gen. Poeschel, Commanding General, German 3rd Corps
Brig. Gen. French, Giessen Army Commander
Brig. Gen. Scheibest, Commanding General, 13th Panzer Brigade
Maj. Gen. Simon, Commander, 3rd Armored Division
(Full names not available.)
APPENDIX "G"
DINNER ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS
Rhine River Park
Federal Republic of Germany
July 27, 1975
A list of approximately 288 dinner guests aboard the MS Drachenfels
was not available for inclusion in the President's Diary.