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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 OLD PALACE
AUGUST 4, 1975
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
TIME
DAY
6:30 a.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P= Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at
the 01d Palace, Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
6:30
The President went swimming.
6:50
The President returned to his private quarters.
?
The President had breakfast.
?
?
The President met with his Deputy Assistant, Richard B.
Cheney.
8:05
The President greeted:
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Laurence H. Silberman, Ambassador from the U.S. to
the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for
National Security Affairs
8:10
The President greeted, Dzemal Bijedic, President of the
Federal Executive Council (Prime Minister) of the
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
88:15
9:20
The President participated in a working breakfast with U.S.
and Yugoslav officials. For a list of attendees, see
APPENDIX "A."
Members of the press
9:20
The President escorted Prime Minister Bijedic to his motor-
cade.
The President bade farewell to Prime Minister Bijedic.
9:27
The President went to his motorcade.
9:27
9:37
The President motored from the 01d Palace to the Park of
Friendship.
9:37
9:47
The President participated in a tree planting ceremony.
Members of the press
The President was greeted by:
Zivorad Kovacevic, Mayor of Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Members of the Federal Assembly of Yugoslavia
Representatives of the Young Foresters
Page 1 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE OLD PALACE
AUGUST 4, 1975
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
TIME
DAY
9:37 a.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President was assisted in the treee planting ceremony
by:
Jack Ford
Secretary Kissinger
9:47
The President returned to his motorcade.
9:47
9:50
The President motored from the Park of Friendship to the
Federal Executive Council Building.
9:52
The President went to the Office of the Presidency of the
Republic.
9:52
11:30
The President participated in a meeting with President of
the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Josef Broz
Tito and U.S. and Yugoslav officials. For a list of
attendees, see APPENDIX "B."
Members of the press, in/out
11:30
The President and President Tito went to the Federation
Hall.
11:43
11:52
The President and President Tito made statements to the
press.
11:54
The President returned to his motorcade.
11:54
12:04
The President motored from the Federal Executive Council
Building to the 01d Palace.
1:22
The President returned to his motorcade.
1:22
1:34
The President motored from the 01d Palace to the Federal
Executive Council Building.
The President was greeted by:
Prime Minister Bijedic
Milos Minic, Vice President of the Federal Executive
Council and Federal Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
1:34
The Presidential party went to the Office of the Presidency
of the Republic.
1:35
The President was greeted by President Tito.
Page 2 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE OLD PALACE
AUGUST 4, 1975
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
TIME
DAY
1:35 p.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P= Placed
R= R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
1:35
1:40
The President met with President Tito.
1:45
The President, accompanied by President Tito, went to the
Serbian Room.
1:45
3:05
The President attended a working luncheon hosted by
President Tito in his honor. For a list of attendees,
see APPENDIX "c."
Members of the press, in/out
3:05
The President, accompanied by President Tito, returned to
his motorcade.
3:10
3:18
The President motored from the Federal Executive Council
Building to the Belgrade City Hall.
The President was greeted by Mayor Kovacevic and officers
of the Belgrade City Council.
3:20
The President, accompanied by Mayor Kavacevic, went to the
Hallway.
The President was greeted by members of the City Assembly.
3:25
The President went to an adjacent room. He was accompanied
by:
Mayor Kovacevic
Secretary Kissinger
Ambassador Silberman
The Presidential party was greeted by town dignitaries of
Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
3:30
The President went to the Main Assembly Hall.
3:37
The President recieved the Golden Plaque of the City of
Belgrade from Mayor Kovacevic.
3:40
3:45
The President addressed members of the Assembly and other
guests gathered for his visit.
3:46
The President, escorted by Mayor Kovacevic, went to an
adjacent room. He was accompanied by:
Jack Ford
Members of the Official party
Page 3 of 6 Page(s)
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
AUGUST 4, 1975
THE OLD PALACE
TIME
DAY
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
3:46p.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President signed: the Golden Book of the City of
Belgrade.
3:55
The President returned to his motorcade. Enroute, he
greeted dignitaries of the City of Belgrade.
3:58
4:05
The President motored from the Belgrade City Hall to
downtown Belgrade.
The President greeted the crowd gathered for his visit.
4:10
The President returned to his motorcade.
4:10
4:15
The President motored from downtown Belgrade to the Old
Palace.
4:17
The President went to the rear patio. He was accompanied
by the First Lady and Jack Ford.
4:17
4:30
The President, the First Lady and Jack Ford greeted
approximately 200 members of the American Embassy
staff and their families.
4:30
The President and the First Lady returned to their private
quarters.
4:50
The President and the First Lady went to the Residence foyer.
4:55
The President and the First Lady were greeted by President
Tito and Mrs. Broz.
4:55
5:06
The President and the First Lady met with President Tito
and Mrs. Broz.
5:06
The Presidential party went to their motorcade.
5:06
5:27
The President and President Tito motored from the Old Palace
to the Surcin Airport.
5:27
5:40
The President and the First Lady participated in ceremonies
in honor of their departure.
5:26
The President and President Tito reviewed the honor guard.
5:28
The President and the First Lady bade farewell to President
Tito and Mrs. Broz.
Page 4 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE OLD PALACE
AUGUST 4, 1975
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
TIME
DAY
5:40 p.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
5:40
7:53
The President, the First Lady, and Jack Ford flew by the
"Spirit of '76" from Surcin Airport, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
to Mildenhall Air Base, England. For a list of passen-
gers, see APPENDIX "D."
7:54
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Gen. Evan Rosencrans, Commander of the 3rd Air Force
Mrs. Evan Rosencrans
Elliot L. Richardson, Ambassador from the U.S. to
Great Britain
Mrs. Elliot L. Richardson
Col. Clarence Thomas, Wing Commander, Mildenhall
Air Base
Mrs. Clarence Thomas
Lord Standbroke, Earl of Suffolk, representative of
Queen Elizabeth
8:15
The Presidential party went to the VIP Lounge.
The President and the First Lady met with U.S. and British
officials.
8:30
The President and the First Lady returned to the "Spirit of
'76."
8:37
10:54
The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76"
from Mildenhall Air Base, England to Andrews AFB,
Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "E."
(Actual flying time: 7 hours, 17 minutes)
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President
Guillermo Sevilla-Sacassa, Ambassador from Nicaragua
to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps,
Washington, D.C.
Members of the Cabinet
White House Staff
11:07
The President, the First Lady, and Jack Ford went to their
motorcade.
11:07
11:40
The Presidential party motored from Andrews AFB to the South
Grounds of the White House.
Page 5 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo.; Day, Yr.)
THE OLD PALACE
AUGUST 4, 1975
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA
TIME
DAY
11:43 p.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
11:43
The Presidential party went to the second floor Residence.
SY/EJ 2/17/76
Page 6 of 6 Page(s).
APPENDIX "A"
Attendance confirmed by
Press Pool Report, White
House Social Office and
Capt. Mead. All present.
US-YUGOSLAV WORKING BREAKFAST
Old Palace
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
August 4, 1975
The President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Lawrence H. Silberman, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Socialist Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY)
Milos Minic, Vice President of the Federal Executive Council and
Federal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, SFRY
Dzemal Bijedic, President of the Federal Executive Council (Prime Minister),
SFRY
Toma Granfil, Ambassador from SFRY to the U.S.
Nikola Cicanovic, Counselor to the Prime Minister, SFRY and interpreter.
APPENDIX "B"
Attendance confirmed by
NSC. All present.
U.S.-YUGOSLAV BILATERAL MEETING
Office of the Presidency of the Republic
Federal Executive Council Building
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
August 4, 1975
The President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Lawrence H. Silberman, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Socialist Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY)
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
Josef Broz Tito, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY)
Vladimir Bakaric, Vice President, SFRY Presidency
Edvard Kardelj, Member of the SFRY Presidency
Dzemal Bijedic, President of the Federal Executive Council, SFRY
Milos Minic, Vice President of the Federal Executive Council and Federal
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, SFRY
Dimce Belovski, Member of the Council of the Federation, SFRY
Lazar Mojsov, Deputy Federal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, SFRY
continued
APPENDIX "B" p. 2
8/4/75
Toma Granfil, Ambassador from the SFRY to the U.S.
Aleksandar Sokorac, Chief of Cabinet of the President of the Republic, SFRY
Nikola Milicevic, Assistant Federal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, SFRY
Andjelko Blazevic, Foreign Policy Adviser to the President of the Republic, SFRY
Svetozar Starcevic, Director for North American Department, Federal Secretariat
for Foreign Affairs, SFRY
APPENDIX "C"
LUNCHEON HOSTED BY PRESIDENT TITO
Serbian Room
Federal Executive Council Building
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
August 4, 1975
A list of luncheon guests was not available for inclusion in
the President's diary. According to the pool report, 37 persons
were seated for the luncheon including
Josef Broz Tito, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Seuciry Affairs
Helmut Sonnelfeldt, Counselor of the Department of State
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
John G. "Jack" Ford
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Lawrence H. Silberman, Ambassador from the U.S. to the SFRY
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
APPENDIX "D"
AIR FORCE ONE 27000
MISSION 904
Belgrade, Yugoslavia to Mildenhall A B, England
4 Aug 1975
Dep: 5:40pm
Arr: 7:54pm
2+14 1115SM
The President
Mrs. Ford
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
Ambassador Herman Eilts Ambassador from the U.S. to the Arab Rep. of Egypt
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office
Capt. Leland S. Kollmorgen, Military Assistant
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Milton A. Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor
Harold H. Saunders, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern
and South Asian Affairs
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, Personal Physician
Brig. Gen. Lawerence E. Adams, Commanding Officer, White House Communications
Agency
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army- Aide
James Merson, hairdresser for the First Lady
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Wilma Hall, Secretary to Lt. Gen. Scowcroft
Jeannie Quinlan, Secretary, Advance Office
Kathleen S. Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney
Carolyn K. Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
William F. 'Cuff, stenographer
Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
Arturo B. Bautista, valet
H. Stuart Knight
Press
Richard E. Keiser
Ken Freed
AP
Ernest Luzania
Helen Thomas
UPI
W. Richard Hartwig
USSS
Peter Lisagor
Chicago Daily
Samuel C. Phillips
News
James R. Cantrell
Charles Tasnadi
AP Photo
Louis E. Alfaro
John Full
UPI Photo
Paul A. Hackenberry
Tom Baldwin
CBS Camera crew
James M. Highet
Bruce Powell
CBS Camera crew
Clark R. Larsen
APPENDIX "E"
AIR FORCE ONE
2700
Mission 904
Mildenhall AB, England to Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C.
4 Aug 1975
Dep: 8:38pm
Arr: 10:55pm
7+17
3775SM
The President
Mrs. Ford
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, Counsellor of the Department of State
Herman Eilts, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Arab Republic of Egypt
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office
Capt. Leland S. Kollmorgen, Military Assistant
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Milton A. Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor
Harold H. Saunders, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and
South Asian Affairs
L. Paul Bremer, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State
Sheila R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Brig. Gen. Lawrence Adams, Commanding Officer, WHCA
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
James Merson, Hairdresser for the First Lady
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Wilma Hall, Secretary to Lt. Gen. Scowcroft
Jeannie Quinlan, Secretary, Advance Office
Kathleen S. Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney
Carolyn K. Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
William F. Cuff, stenographer
Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
Arturo B. Bautista, valet
Richard Cheadle
Richard E. Keiser
Ernest Luzania
W. Richard Hartwig
Samuel C. Phillips
U SSS
James R. Cantrell
Louis E. Alfaro
Paul A. Hackenberry
James M. Highet
Clark R. Larsen
Ken Fried
AP
Helen Thomas
UPI
Peter Lisagor
Chicago Daily News
Charles Tasnadi
AP Photo
John Full
UPI Photo
Tom Baldwin
CBS Camera crew
Bruce Powell
CBS Camera Crew