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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.)
WILANOW PALACE
JULY 29, 1975
WARSAW, POLAND
TIME
DAY
8:00 a.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at
the Wilanow Palace, Warsaw, Poland.
8:00
8:25
The President met with:
John Sherman Cooper, Ambassador from the U.S. to
the German Democratic Republic
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
8:45
The President and the First Lady departed their private
quarters.
8:48
8:53
The President and the First Lady participated in a photo
opportunity with:
James H. Hutchins, Agriculture Attache of the
American Embassy in Poland
Members of the Wilanow Palace staff
8:53
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
8:53
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Henryk Jablonski, Chairman of the Council of State
(President) of Poland
Mrs. Henryk Jablonski
8:53
9:10
The President and President Jablonski motored from the
Wilanow Palace to the Okecie International Airport.
9:20
9:45
The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76"
from Okecie International Airport to Krakow Airport,
Krakow, Poland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX
"A."
9:45
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central
Commission of the Polish United Workers' Party
(PZPR)
Mrs. Edward Gierek
Piotr Jaroszewicz, Chairman of the Council of
Ministers for Poland
Mrs. Piotr Jaroszewicz
Wit Drapich, First Secretary of Krakow, Poland
Mrs. Wit Drapich
Jerrzy Pekala, Mayor of Krakow, Poland
The President and the First Lady were presented with flowers
by 20 girls dressed in traditional costumes.
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Page 1 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
WILANOW PALACE
JULY 29, 1975
WARSAW, POLAND
TIME
DAY
9:55 a.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
9:55
The President went to his helicopter.
9:55
10:15
The President flew by helicopter from the Krakow Airport to
the Oswiecim International Monument (Auschwitz). For a
list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
10:15
10:39
The President participated in a wreath laying ceremony in
honor of the four million persons who died during World
War II at the concentration camp opened in June 1940 at
Oswiecim.
Members of the press
10:15
The President was greeted by:
Mr. Jablonski
Jozef Buzinski, First Secretary of the Bielsko-Bials
Polish United Workers' Party
Jozef Labuda, Wojewoda (Governor) of Bielsko-Biala
Voivodship
Kakimierz Smolen, Director of the Auschwitz Museum
10:18
The President went to the foot of the Oswiecim International
Monument. He was accompanied by:
First Secretary Gierek
Mr. Jablonski
10:20
The President and Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger
placed a wreath at the base of the monument. They were
assisted by:
Sgt. Clenny White, USMC, assigned to the American
Embassy in Warsaw, Poland
Sgt. Terry Rademann, USMC, assigned to the American
Embassy in Warsaw, Poland
10:21
The President observed a moment of silence.
10:23
The President viewed the memorial plaques at the Monument.
10:25
The President signed the Visitors Book.
10:30
10:39
The President and First Secretary Gierek toured the barracks.
10:39
The President returned to his helicopter.
10:39
11:00
The President flew by helicopter from the Oswiecim Inter-
national Monument to the Institue of Pediatrics of the
Medical Academy of Krakow. For a list of passengers,
see APPENDIX "B."
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Page 2 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
WILANOW PALACE
JULY 29, 1975
WARSAW, POLAND
TIME
DAY
11:00 a.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
11:00
11:29
The President and President Jablonski toured the Institute
of Pediatrics of the Medical Academy of Krakow. The
hospital was constructed with the assistance from private
American groups with funds from the Agency for Inter-
national Development (AID).
Members of the press
11:00
The President was greeted by:
Dr. Tadeusz Popilea, Professor at the Krakow Medical
Academy
Dr. Barbara Kansko, Director of the Krakow Pediatrics
Hospital
Dr. Jan Grochowski, Deputy Director of the Krakow
Pediatrics Hospital
Dr. Zdzislaw Szafran, Director of Research, Krakow
Pediatrics Hospital
The Presidential party went to the entrance of the hospital.
11:05
The President was greeted by a delegation of hospitalized
children who presented him with flowers.
11:10
Dr. Popiela presented the President with a medal commemora-
ting the 600 year history of the Krakow Medical Academy
and an accompanying scroll.
11:13
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
11:15
11:25
The President participated in a tour of one of the wards in
the Krakow Pediatrics Hospital.
11:25
The President signed the guest book in the lobby.
11:28
The President returned to his motorcade.
11:29
11:37
The President and President Jablonski motored from the
Institute of Pediatrics of the Medical Academy of Krakow
to the Bridge Grunwaldski.
The President departed his motorcade.
The President greeted First Secretary Gierek.
The President and First Secretary Gierek returned to the
motorcade.
GPO 1974 555-863
Page 3 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
WILANOW PALACE
JULY 29, 1975
WARSAW, POLAND
TIME
DAY
11:37 a.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
?
11:47
The President and First Secretary Gierek motored from the
Bridge Grunwaldski to the Market Square, Krakow.
11:48
The President and First Secretary Gierek went to the plat-
form. They were accompanied by Mr. Pekala.
11:58
12:05
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival.
Members of the press
12:10
The President greeted members of the crowd gathered for his
arrival.
12:15
The President returned to his motorcade.
12:15
12:20
The President motored from the Market Square to the Wawel
Castle constructed in the 15th century as a residence
for Polish royalty.
The President was greeted by:
Jan Szablowski, Director of the Wawel Museum
J. Zurowski, Director of the Ministers, Apartments
at Wawel
12:23
The President went to the holding room.
12:23
12:34
The President met with the First Lady.
12:34
The President and the First Lady went to the dining room.
12:34
2:10
The President and the First Lady attended a luncheon hosted
by Chairman and Mrs. Jaroszewicz in their honor. For a
list of attendees, see APPENDIX "c."
12:35
The President and the First Lady were greeted by First
Secretary and Mrs. Gierek.
1:50
The President addressed luncheon guests.
2:05
The President and the First Lady exchanged gifts with First
Secretary and Mrs. Gierek.
2:10
The President and the First Lady, accompanied by First
Secretary and Mrs. Gierek, returned to their motorcade.
2:15
2:30
The President and the First Lady motored from the Wawel
Castle to the Krakow Airport.
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Page 4 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
WILANOW PALACE
JULY 29, 1975
WARSAW, POLAND
TIME
DAY
2:30 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
2:30
2:50
The President and the First Lady participated in departure
ceremonies.
The President and First Secretary Gierek reviewed the honor
guard.
2:50
The President and the First Lady bade farewell to Polish and
U.S. officials gathered for their departure.
2:53
6:12
The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76"
from Krakow Airport, Poland to Seutula Airport, Helsinki,
Finland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "D."
?
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Urho Kekkonen, President of the Republic of Finland
Mark Evans Austad, Ambassador from the U.S. to
Finland
Mrs. Mark Evans Austad
?
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival.
Members of the press
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
6:24
6:51
The President, the First Lady and Jack Ford, motored from
the Seutula Airport to the American Embassy Residence.
7:32
The President returned to his motorcade.
7:32
7:37
The President motored from the American Embassy Residence to
the Presidential Residence. He was accompanied by:
Secretary Kissinger
Ambassador Austad
The Presidential party went to the Yellow Room.
?
?
The President met with:
President Kekkonen
Olava Mattila, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Secretary Kissinger
Ambassador Austad
7:59
The President returned to his motorcade.
7:59
8:04
The President motored from the Presidential Residence to the
American Embassy Residence. He was accompanied by:
continued
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Page 5 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
WILANOW PALACE
JULY 29, 1975
TIME
DAY
WARSAW, POLAND
7:59 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
continued
Secretary Kissinger
Ambassador Austad
The President returned to his private quarters.
8:45
9:54
P
The President talked with his daughter, Susan.
Note: The President's activities in Helsinki, Finland were
scheduled but not confirmed.
SY/EJ 9/12/75
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Page 6 of 6 Page(s).
APPENDIX "A"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE
Warsaw, Poland to Kracow, Poland
29 Jul 1975
THE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Ford
Mr. John G. Ford
Chairman Henryk Jablonski, Chairman of the Council of State, Poland
Mrs. Henryk Jablonski
Foreign Minister Stevan Olszowski,, Foreign Minister, Poland
Mrs. Stevan Olszowski
Ambassador Janusz Lewandowski, Ambassador from Poland to the United States
Honorable Henry A. Kissinger , Secretary of State
10,
Mr. David Kissinger, son
11,
Mr. Robert T. Hartmann , Counsellor
12,
Mr. Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
13.
Mr. Richard Cheney, Deputy Assistant
14
Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft , Deputy Assistant for National Security
IS
Mr. Byron Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office
Affairs
16.
Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
1/.
Mr. Milton Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor
Mr. L. Paul Bremer, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State
19.
Mr. David Hume Kennerly, Personal Photographer
20.
Rear Admiral William M. Lukash, Physician
21.
Captain Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide
22.
Mr. James Merson, hairdresser for the First Lady
25.
Mrs. Nellie Yates, Staff Assistant
24.
Miss Marilyn Biery, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger
25.
Mrs. Carolyn Porempka, Secretary, First Lady's Staff
26.
Mr. William F. Cuff, stenographer
27.
MSC Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
MSC Arturo B. Bautista. valet
29,
Mr. H. Stuart Knight
39.
Mr. Richard E. Keiser
Mr. James R. Cantrell
Mr. W. Richard Hartwig
Mr. Samuel C. Phillips
Mr. Larry M. Buendorf
USSS
Mr. Kenneth C. Merrihew
Mr. Stephen J. Harrison
Mr. Thomas E. McCarter
Mr. Ernest Luzania
Mr. Ken Freed
AP
Ms. Helen Thomas
UPI
Mr. Stan Carter
New York Daily News
Mr. John Full
UPI Photo
Mr. John Duricka
AP Photo
Mr. John Smith
CBS Camera Crew
Mr. Arne Jensen
CBS Camera Crew
Mr, Henryk Sokalski
APPENDIX "B"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
July 29, 1975
From:
Krakow Airport, Poland
TO:
Oswiecim International Monument, Auswitz, Poland
The President
Henryk Jablonski, Chairman of the Council of State of the Polish
People's Republic
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Capt. Walter Domina, Marine Corps Aide
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
USSS
FROM: Oswiecim International Monument, Auswitz, Poland
TO:
American Children's Hospital, Krakow, Poland
The President
President Jablonski
Secretary Kissinger
Capt. Domina
Mr. Cheney
Rear Adm. Lukash
USSS
APPENDIX "C"
LUNCHEON HOSTED BY PRIME MINISTER JAROSZEWICE
Wawel Castle
July 29, 1975
A list of guests attending the luncheon was not available for
inclusion in the President's diary.
APPENDIX "D"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
FROM: Krakow, Poland to Helsinki, Finland
Mission 904
July 29, 1975
The President
The First Lady
John G. Ford
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
David Kissinger, son
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Counselor of the Department of State
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Byron M. Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office
Capt. Leland S. Kollmorgen, Military Assistant
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Milton A. Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor
A. Denis Clift, Senior Staff Member, National Security Council
L. Paul Bremer, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State
Sheila Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
James Merson, hairdresser for the First Lady
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Marilyn Biery, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger
Carolyn K. Porembka, Secretary on the First Lady's Staff
William F. Culff, stenographer
MSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
MSC Arturo B. Bautista, valet
H. Stuart Knight
Richard E. Keiser
JAmes R. Cantrell
W. Richard Hartwig
USSS
Samuel C. Phillips
Larry M. Buendorf
Kenneth C. Merrihew
Stephen J. Harrison
Thomas E. McCarter
Ernest Luzania
Ken Freed, AP
Helen Thomas, UPI
Stan Carter, New York Daily News
John Full, UPI Photo
John Duricka, AP Photo
John Smith, CBS Camera Crew
Arne Jensen, CBS Camera Crew