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The original documents are located in Box 67, folder "Fourth of July (1976) - Assignments
to Russ Rourke" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 67 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
[6/76?]
ROUGH DRAFT
1)
What is the formal Congressional program for the events of
July 1 through July 10? Ask Max to obtain this. It must be
obtained in detail. Does the Congress plan a Joint Session? Do
they plan a Congressional Resolution? Do they plan some other
legislative act to recognize all or any part of the Bicentennial?
2)
What will be the Congressional participation in the events which
the President is involved? Does this participation include leadership
of the House and Senate? If so, what leadership, and secondly,
what events, if any, will the membership play a part in. Will
their selection be on the basis of Congressional District interest,
by virtue of service in the Bicentennial Commission, or by special
designation?
3)
On every event in which the President participates, provide a
section on Congressional participation where all these questions
is
FORD
are asked and answered.
CERALD
4)
Who is the contact in the House and in the Senate for arrangements
involving the Congress? Is it a Member, is it a House or
Senate leader or is it an officer of the House, i.e., the Sergeant
at Arms ?
5)
Has the Chief Justice agreed to the subject set out in the James
Rhoads' memo of June 3 on the Archives ceremony? Has the
Speaker agreed to participate, and does he agree with his subject
assignment.
6)
Russ, I think you ought to get Jean McKee over here Monday,
and we should have a planning session on the Archives ceremony.
When she arrives, she should have an outline of the complete event,
including the formal procession to the Archives, if there is a pro-
cession or motorcade. It is important that any such plan and
outline include a press plan. Who is the official press representative
for the Bicentennial events in the White House? Who is responsible
for press at ARBA?
7)
When will invitations be issued to participants in the Archives
ceremonies?
8)
On page 3 of the Executive Summary, item 4 calls for participation
nationally and internationally. What is being done to achieve this ?
9)
Item 3 of the same page of the Executive Summary indicates a
session of the Congress. Are arrangements being made for this
session ?
10)
As a part of the Congressional ceremonies on July 2, does the
Congress plan to observe the Bicentennial adoption of the Lee
Resolution?
11)
Who is in charge of Congressional coordination on Bicentennial
events between the Executive and Legislative branches, and
the Judicial branch.
12)
What are the theme nominations for the President's speeches
and other pronouncements and statements ?
13)
How many members of the President's immediate family
will accompany him on all of the events, particularly that
of 4 July.
14)
Who will accompany the President from the White House, in
addition to his physician and members of his family?
15)
Precisely, what is it that the Wagonniers are going to do
when the President is there, and what are the pledges of
rededication, which have been signed. Where is a copy of one
of these pledges, and how many might be reasonably expected.
We need to get one of these pledges to the speechwriters immediately.
16)
Should the President issue a national proclamation on the eve of
the 4th? To whom should it be directed? What should it say?
How should it be delivered?
17)
Should the President issue the proclamation to our friends abroad?
When should he issue it? What should it say? How should it be
delivered?
18)
Has there been some discussion of a prayer proclamation. Has
the President been requested to issue one, and if so, what
is that status. If he has not been requested to issue one,
should he consider issuing one for the 4th of July?
19)
Should the President send a written message to the Congress?
What should it say? How should it be delivered? In a Joint
address to both bodies, or simply in writing?
20)
Should the President make a short address to the nation during
the 4th of July weekend. If so, when should he make the address ?
How long should it be? If it is not on TV, should he consider a
radio address?
21)
What should the President do on the 3rd of July? Are any of
the following options viable?
a)
Travel to St. Louis, and make an address at the Gateway
Archfor the America East against the America West to
indicate the common heritage, whether they live
on the shores of the Atlantic or the Pacific.
b) Should he travel to Cape Canaveral to visit the
Space Exposition, which he was the principal author.
c) Should he visit the series of community Bicentennial
events in the Washington area?
d) Should he have the role in the Happy Birthday Parade,
which the Vice President and Mrs. Rockefeller are
the Grand Marshalls and reviewing officers?
e) Structure some other event during the day of July 3?
22)
What did President Grant do in 1876 in the way of formal
ceremonies or pronouncements? Request the Library of
Congress to give you this, and also request that Agnes Waldron
to assist. Did Grant issue a proclamation? Did he address
theJoint Session of the Congress.
23)
In 1943 Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial.
This dedication marked the Bicentennial of Thomas Jefferson's
birth. What did the President, in his dedication speech, say?
What other official recognition was given to this event by the
Congress or by the White House?
24)
One of the most significant observances that occurred was the
Bicentennial of George Washington's birth. There was a substantial
interest by Congress in the early 1930's with the leadership
being taken by Congressman Bloom, who chaired the Commemoration
Committee. Out of the work of this Committee would flow a substantial
number of publications in reference to American history. Addi-
tionally the George Washington Parkway on the Virginia side of
the Potomac River was dedicated as a Bicentennial memorial. What
other official acts occurred in association with this event?
25)
Associated with the above question, in 1926 the nation observed the
150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. There
were official acts undertaken to observe this, and in all likelihood,
the events associated with 1926 would carry over to the observance
of the Bicentennial of Washington's birth, which Bicentennial
event occurred a few years later. In fact, I believe Congressman
Bloom was associated with both. What was the official recognition
in the 1926 time frame that might shed some light, or give
precedence to what we expect to do now?
26)
Would it be helpful for the President to, in the holiday period, per-
form some symbolic act which marked his personal observance of
the Bicentennial. In addition to the Medal of Freedom dinner,
is there some other act that he might perform which would have
continual meaning to the country. For example, could he plant
a tree on the White House grounds, or at some other public place
to mark his participation in the ceremonies? Would Valley Forge
lend itself to this type of event? Isn't there a history of
President's planting trees on the White House grounds. Check
with Agnes Waldron in reference to this.
27)
Program for the Mars space vehicle to impact to land on
Mars on the evening of July 4. Where is the one page fact sheet
that can be used to describe when the vehicle was launched from
what place its speed, its load, its mission, etc. Get this from
NASA. What is the contribution to science and technology
made by the Mars space shot. What is the message to the
American people the President should convey in reference to
this enterprise.
28)
The President is expected to participate in Op Sail in New York.
Would he have an opportunity to pay tribute to the symbols of American
liberty, represented by the French Centennial gift of the Statue
of Liberty. In what way does he do this ? By circling in his helicopter
the monument, or actually paying a visit to the monument?
29)
Should the President adopt some momento which he uses by
way of a favor that lends itself to use by some other people.
For example, should he give to the Chairman of the
Philadelphia Committee engraved Jefferson cups and to
recipients of the Medal of Freedom.
30)
Where do we stand on the wood carving of the seal for the
ceremonies honoring representatives of foreign countries
later in July? Check with Hyland on this.
31)
Where is the complete program to the extent that one is
available of the sequence of events at Philadelphia on July 4.
32)
Who would be the other guests?
33)
What will be the Medal ceremony? Will it be a dinner, and if so,
who will be the guests in addition to the honorees and their spouses?
34)
Bicentennial events will be occurring across the entire nation
during this period of time in communities large and small. They
will be occurring internationally. What should the President
do to indicate both an awareness and an appreciation of these
occurrences, and secondly, what sort of vicarious participation
might be achieved. Is he planning to follow closely these events
on television, and from time to time, comment on what he has
observed in Idaho, Texas and Vermont when he is being covered,
or ask questions by the media.
35)
What does he plan to do to observe the Bicentennial as
Commander-in-Chief. Shouldn't he issue an'all-hands"message,
so to speak, to American service personnel? Should he direct
special ceremonies by United States military units overseas to
indicate to the local populace the observance of this event by
Americans.
36)
What message, if any, should the President to send to Americans
overseas, including civilians who are in government, and
those who are not in government posts.
37)
On Sunday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m., there will be the nationwide
bell-ringing ceremony to mark the signing of the Declaration
of Independence. What statement should the President make
concerning this, and how should he make it.
38)
Someone should preview the Air & Space Museum, particularly
the film that is being made in reference to that.
39)
Does the Freedom Train arrive in Washington. Are there
any ceremonies connected with Freedom Train, and then is
any Presidential recognition in order, particularly in the
form of a statement?
40)
What will the Cabinet officers be doing over the weekend of the
Fourth? Should there be some function here at the White House
where he brings all his Cabinet members together for brief period
during one of the days in question?
41)
Should they accompany him to the ceremony at the National
Archives?
42)
Have we prepared in one place a complete list of every Presidential
utterance from the first day of July through July 5? This will
include speeches, proclamations, special messages, remarks,
acknowledgements, etc.
43)
Shouldn't we have Dick Hite arrange a meeting here with
individuals who are responsible for public safety, to include
the Chief of Police and the Military Commander, and such others
as Dick feels, are necessary.
44)
Isn't this a reasonable step that we should take to assure ourselves
that this area of Bicentennial responsibilities are being addressed?
45)
There are a number of significant events that will occur on a
permanent nature should the President select some of these
for the purpose of sending a personal letter. For example, in
Buckingham County, Virginia, there will be a dedication of a
restored courthouse, which was designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Would a Presidential letter be in order for an event such as
this, and there are countless others in different places. Check
with Eliska to see what we might be prepared to do in this regard.
46)
What does the President do on the afternoon of the 4th. Should
it be suggested that this be a family time for him,
perhaps
he engage in his own 4th of July picnic on the White House grounds ?
47)
On the 4th of July, Tazewell, Virginia, there will be
the opening of a black history and musical. This is a signficant
event focusing on an important sector of American society. Should
the President recognize this ?
48)
On the trees on the White House ground, you will find a small,
but very dignified plaque that identifies the tree. Should there
be some type of small plaque with a Bicentennial insignia and the
President's name, which can be presented to official ceremonies
where there is a permanent Bicentennial structure in place, or
can the President single out certain ones to give to them in the
event the list is too large to furnish to all?
49)
Will the Valley Forge National Park bill be ready for
signing at Valley Forge? Will it be an acceptable form?
Track this closely.
June 7, 1976
50.
In the proposed Phila. schedule of events for July 4th, they
show a luncheon for the President from 12:30 p.m. until
2:00 p.m. Has this been turned-off? Also, they are showing
a reception for the President, sponsored by the Mayor from
11:30 until 12:30, what is the status of this.
51.
The Valley Forge National Park bill is slated for Senate
consideration today, June 7th. There is a possibility that
McClure will offer an amendment. What is that amendment?
And, can we live with it? If not, let's get Bill Kendall and
Max on this right away to see what can be done to keep McClure
from introducing it, or to defeat it if he does.
52.
What, if any, ceremonies are planned at the United Nations?
If none are planned, should we arrange for some type of
ceremony? Shouldn't Bill Scranton take the lead on this ?
I suggest we have Jim Reichley get in touch with Bill on this.
53.
What are the coverage plans of the major nets July 1-5?
Can we get some idea of where they are going to be and
what events they feel are worthy of coverage?
54.
Do we have a detailed breakdown of the ceremonies at
Monticello on July 5? How many people will be naturalized?
Who are they and what are their backgrounds? Is the Chief
Justice planning on being there? What is the program of events?
55.
Thomas Jefferson's grave is only a short distance down the
road from Monticello. Should the President lay a wreath
on the grave? Is he planning to go into Charlottesville and
drop by the rotunda at the University of Virginia as he was
invited by the President of the University of Virginia and
endorsed, as I recall, by the Governor?
licen (July 4)
June 5, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Russ, please read this and begin to undertake the assignments
which it contains. Also, where others have the responsibility
related to the subjects raised, task them.
Many thanks.
JOM:cb
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
ROUGH DRAFT
1)
What is the formal Congressional program for the events of
July 1 through July 10? Ask Max to obtain this. It must be
mAX
obtained in detail. Does the Congress plan a Joint Session? Do
they plan a Congressional Resolution? Do they plan some other
legislative act to recognize all or any part of the Bicentennial?
2)
What will be the Congressional participation in the events which
the President is involved? Does this participation include leadership
MAXV
of the House and Senate? If so, what leadership, and secondly,
what events, if any, will the membership play a part in. Will
their selection be on the basis of Congressional District interest,
by virtue of service in the Bicentennial Commission, or by special
designation?
3)
On every event in which the President participates, provide a
mAX"
section on Congressional participation where all these questions
are asked and answered.
FORD
4)
Who is the contact in the House and in the Senate for arrangements
involving the Congress? Is it a Member, is it a House or
MAX
Senate leader or is it an officer of the House, i.e., the Sergeant
at Arms?
5)
Has the Chief Justice agreed to the subject set out in the James
McKee Rhoads' memo of June 3 on the Archives ceremony? Has the
Speaker agreed to participate, and does he agree with his subject
assignment.
6)
Russ, I think you ought to get Jean McKee over here Monday,
McKee and we should have a planning session on the Archives ceremony.
When she arrives, she should have an outline of the complete event,
including the formal procession to the Archives, if there is a pro-
cession or motorcade. It is important that any such plan and
outline include a press plan. Who is the official press representative
for the Bicentennial events in the White House? Who is responsible
FORD
for press at ARBA?
7)
When will invitations be issued to participants in the Archives
mcKeer
ceremonies?
8)
On page 3 of the Executive Summary, item 4 calls for participation
mckee'
nationally and internationally. What is being done to achieve this?
9)
Item 3 of the same page of the Executive Summary indicates a
mekee"
session of the Congress. Are arrangements being made for this
session ?
10)
As a part of the Congressional ceremonies on July 2, does the
mAX
Congress plan to observe the Bicentennial adoption of the Lee
Resolution?
11)
Who is in charge of Congressional coordination on Bicentennial
events between the Executive and Legislative branches, and
mAX
the Judicial branch.
12)
What are the theme nominations for the President's speeches
and other pronouncements and statements ?
13)
How many members of the President's immediate family
will accompany him on all of the events, particularly that
of 4 July.
14)
Who will accompany the President from the White House, in
addition to his physician and members of his family?
15)
Precisely, what is it that the Wagonniers are going to do
when the President is there, and what are the pledges of
MARRS
MITLER
rededication, which have been signed. Where is a copy of one
of these pledges, and how many might be reasonably expected.
We need to get one of these pledges to the speechwriters immediately.
planners 16)
Should the President issue a national proclamation on the eve of
the 4th? To whom should it be directed? What should it say?
How should it be delivered?
planners 17)
Should the President issue the proclamation to our friends abroad?
When should he issue it? What should it say? How should it be
delivered?
18)
Has there been some discussion of a prayer proclamation. Has
planners
the President been requested to issue one, and if so, what
is that status. If he has not been requested to issue one,
should he consider issuing one for the 4th of July?
19)
Should the President send a written message to the Congress?
planners
What should it say? How should it be delivered? In a Joint
address to both bodies, or simply in writing?
20)
Should the President make a short address to the nation during
planners
the 4th of July weekend. If so, when should he make the address ?
How long should it be? If it is not on TV, should he consider a
radio address?
21)
What should the President do on the 3rd of July? Are any of
planners
the following options viable?
a)
Travel to St. Louis, and make an address at the Gateway
Archfor the America East against the America West to
indicate the common heritage, whether they live
on the shores of the Atlantic or the Pacific.
b) Should he travel to Cape Canaveral to visit the
Space Exposition, which he was the principal author.
c) Should he visit the series of community Bicentennial
events in the Washington area?
d) Should he have the role in the Happy Birthday Parade,
which the Vice President and Mrs. Rockefeller are
the Grand Marshalls and reviewing officers?
e) Structure some other event during the day of July 3?
22)
What did President Grant do in 1876 in the way of formal
agnesi
ceremonies or pronouncements' ? Request the Library of
Waldron
Congress to give you this, and also request that Agnes Waldron
to assist. Did Grant issue a proclamation? Did he address
theJoint Session of the Congress.
23)
In 1943 Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial.
agnes
This dedication marked the Bicentennial of Thomas Jefferson's
Waldron
birth. What did the President, in his dedication speech, say?
What other official recognition was given to this event by the
Congress or by the White House?
24)
One of the most significant observances that occurred was the
planners
Bicentennial of George Washington's birth. There was a substantial
interest by Congress in the early 1930's with the leadership
being taken by Congressman Bloom, who chaired the Commemoration
Committee. Out of the work of this Committee would flow a substantial
number of publications in reference to American history. Addi-
tionally the George Washington Parkway on the Virginia side of
the Potomac River was dedicated as a Bicentennial memorial. What
other official acts occurred in association with this event?
25)
Associated with the above question, in 1926 the nation observed the
planners
is
GERALD
150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. There
were official acts undertaken to observe this, and in all likelihood,
the events associated with 1926 would carry over to the observance
of the Bicentennial of Washington's birth, which Bicentennial
event occurred a few years later. In fact, I believe Congressman
Bloom was associated with both. What was the official recognition
in the 1926 time frame that might shed some light, or give
precedence to what we expect to do now?
26)
Would it be helpful for the President to, in the holiday period, per-
planners
form some symbolic act which marked his personal observance of
the Bicentennial. In addition to the Medal of Freedom dinner,
is there some other act that he might perform which would have
continual meaning to the country. For example, could he plant
a tree on the White House grounds, or at some other public place
to mark his participation in the ceremonies? Would Valley Forge
lend itself to this type of event? Isn't there a history of
President's planting trees on the White House grounds. Check
with Agnes Waldron in reference to this.
27)
Program for the Mars space vehicle to impact to land on
planners
plus
Mars on the evening of July 4. Where is the one page fact sheet
marrs
mitler
that can be used to describe when the vehicle was launched from
what place its speed, its load, its mission, etc. Get this from
NASA. What is the contribution to science and technology
made by the Mars space shot. What is the message to the
American people the President should convey in reference to
this enterprise.
28)
The President is expected to participate in Op Sail in New York.
planners
Would he have an opportunity to pay tribute to the symbols of American
liberty, represented by the French Centennial gift of the Statue
of Liberty. In what way does he do this? By circling in his helicopter
the monument, or actually paying a visit to the monument?
mements
29)
Should the President adopt some momento which he uses by
planners
way of a favor that lends itself to use by some other people.
For example, should he give to the Chairman of the
Philadelphia Committee engraved Jefferson cups and to
recipients of the Medal of Freedom.
30)
Where do we stand on the wood carving of the seal for the
pmaris
metter
ceremonies honoring representatives of foreign countries
Hyland
later in July? Check with Hyland on this.
31)
Where is the complete program to the extent that one is
marrol
Matter
available of the sequence of events at Philadelphia on July 4.
nicholson
omit 32)
Who would be the other guests?
berger 33)
What will be the Medal ceremony? Will it be a dinner, and if so,
Buchen
peichley
who will be the guests in addition to the honorees and their spouses?
34)
Bicentennial events will be occurring across the entire nation
planners
during this period of time in communities large and small. They
will be occurring internationally. What should the President
do to indicate both an awareness and an appreciation of these
occurrences, and secondly, what sort of vicarious participation
might be achieved. Is he planning to follow closely these events
on television, and from time to time, comment on what he has
observed in Idaho, Texas and Vermont when he is being covered,
or ask questions by the media.
35)
What does he plan to do to observe the Bicentennial as
plamerst
Scowcroft
Commander-in-Chief. Shouldn't he issue an'all-hands'message,
so to speak, to American service personnel? Should he direct
special ceremonies by United States military units overseas to
indicate to the local populace the observance of this event by
Americans.
36)
What message, if any, should the President to send to Americans
planners
scowcroft
overseas, including civilians who are in government, and
those who are not in government posts.
37)
On Sunday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m., there will be the nationwide
planners bell-ringing ceremony to mark the signing of the Declaration
of Independence. What statement should the President make
concerning this, and how should he make it.
38)
Someone should preview the Air & Space Museum, particularly
maris
mitter
the film that is being made in reference to that.
Rouke
39)
Does the Freedom Train arrive in Washington. Are there
planners
any ceremonies connected with Freedom Train, and then is
any Presidential recognition in order, particularly in the
form of a statement?
40)
What will the Cabinet officers be doing over the weekend of the
planners
Fourth? Should there be some function here at the White House
where he brings all his Cabinet members together for brief period
during one of the days in question?
41)
Should they accompany him to the ceremony at the National
planners
Archives?
42)
Have we prepared in one place a complete list of every Presidential
nicholas
utterance from the first day of July through July 5? This will
Gerger
Manis/Muter
include speeches, proclamations, special messages, remarks,
Rourle-
Chedw/nukee Kee
acknowledgements, etc.
43)
Shouldn't we have Dick Hite arrange a meeting here with
maris
mitter
individuals who are responsible for public safety, to include
the Chief of Police and the Military Commander, and such others
as Dick feels, are ne essary.
44)
Isn't this a reasonable step that we should take to assure ourselves
marrs
mother
that this area of Bicentennial responsibilities are being addressed?
45)
There are a number of significant events that will occur on a
planners
permanent nature should the President select some of these
for the purpose of sending a personal letter. For example, in
Buckingham County, Virginia, there will be a dedication of a
restored courthouse, which was designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Would a Presidential letter be in order for an event such as
this, and there are countless others in different places. Check
with Eliska to see what we might be prepared to do in this regard.
46)
What does the President do on the afternoon of the 4th. Should
planners
it be suggested that this be a family time for him, perhaps
he engage in his own 4th of July picnic on the White House grounds?
47)
On the 4th of July, Tazewell, Virginia, there will be
planners
the opening of a black history and musical. This is a signficant
event focusing on an important sector of American society. Should
the President recognize this?
48)
On the trees on the White House ground, you will find a small,
but very dignified plaque that identifies the tree. Should there
planners
be some type of small plaque with a Bicentennial insignia and the
President's name, which can be presented to official ceremonies
where there is a permanent Bicentennial structure in place, or
can the President single out certain ones to give to them in the
event the list is too large to furnish to all?
19)
Will the Valley Forge National Park bill be ready for
planness
signing at Valley Forge? Will it be an acceptable form?
Track this closely.
FORD
June 7, 1976
50.
In the proposed Phila. schedule of events for July 4th, they
show a luncheon for the President from 12:30 p.m. until
2:00 p.m. Has this been turned-off? Also, they are showing
a reception for the President, sponsored by the Mayor from
11:30 until 12:30, what is the status of this.
51.
The Valley Forge National Park bill is slated for Senate
consideration today, June 7th. There is a possibility that
not
McClure will offer an amendment. What is that amendment?
And, can we live with it? If not, let's get Bill Kendall and
Max on this right away to see what can be done to keep McClure
from introducing it, or to defeat it if he does.
52.
What, if any, ceremonies are planned at the United Nations?
If none are planned, should we arrange for some type of
ceremony? Shouldn't Bill Scranton take the lead on this ?
I suggest we have Jim Reichley get in touch with Bill on this.
53.
What are the coverage plans of the major nets July 1-5?
Can we get some idea of where they are going to be and
what events they feel are worthy of coverage?
54.
Do we have a detailed breakdown of the ceremonies at
Monticello on July 5? How many people will be naturalized?
Who are they and what are their backgrounds? Is the Chief
Justice planning on being there? What is the program of events?
55.
Thomas Jefferson's grave is only a short distance down the
road from Monticello. Should the President lay a wreath
on the grave? Is he planning to go into Charlottesville and
drop by the rotunda at the University of Virginia as he was
invited by the President of the University of Virginia and
endorsed, as I recall, by the Governor?