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The original documents are located in Box 5, folder "5/8/75 - Keating Funeral" of the
Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 5 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 5, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOU SE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Ken Keating was an outstanding public servant and an old and valued friend.
He was my colleague in the Congress from New York State for nine years
and then went on to serve with distinction in the United States Senate.
With the conclusion of his Congressional years, Ken began another dis-
tinguished career, this time as a diplomat, ably representing America as
Ambassador to both India and Israel. His integrity, dedication and
devotion to duty made him a most valued public servant.
As United States representative in Tel Aviv for the past two years, Ambas-
sador Keating has played a critical role in the formulation and execution
of our policies in the Middle East. He was known by both Americans and
Israelis for his statesmanship, his gentle grace, and his commitment to
peace.
Seldom has one man led a more versatile or useful public life. Mrs. Ford
joins with me in condolences to his family.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS SUSAN PORTER
FROM:
TERRY O'DONNELL
TOD
This, is just to confirm our conversation regarding the President's
request that Mrs. Ford represent him at Ambassador Keating's
funeral services at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square,
11:00 a. m., Thursday, May 8.
CC:
Mr. Cheney
Dr. Connor
Mr. Nessen
Mrs. Weidenfeld
Advance Office
W-16
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. FORD
FROM:
PETER SORUM PHS.
SUBJECT:
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE
FUNERAL OF AMBASSADOR
KENNETH KEATING
St. John's Church
Thursday, May 8, 1975
Attached at TAB A is the proposed schedule for your
attendance at the funeral of Ambassador Kenneth Keating.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
Church Policy says no cameras
5/7/75
3:00 pm
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
MRS. FORD'S ATTENDANCE AT THE
FUNERAL OF AMBASSADOR KENNETH KEATING
St. John's Episcopal Church
Thursday, May 8, 1975
10:55 am
Mrs. Ford boards motorcade on South Grounds.
MOTORCADE DEPARTS South Grounds en route
St. John's Church.
[Driving time: 3 minutes]
10:56 am
Secretary of State Kissinger arrives
St. John's Church.
10:57 am
Vice President Rockefeller arrives
St. John's Church.
10:58 am
MOTORCADE ARRIVES St. John's Church.
Mrs. Ford proceeds to pew 54 and is seated.
11:00 am
Funeral service begins.
11:25 am
Funeral service concludes.
11:26 am
The family departs.
11:29 am
Mrs. Ford departs pew 54 en route motorcade
for boarding.
11:32 am
MOTORCADE DEPARTS St. John's Church en route
South Grounds.
[Driving time: 3 minutes]
11:35 am
MOTORCADE ARRIVES South Grounds.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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Friday, May 9, 1975
THE WASHINGTON POST
By Charles Del Vecchio-The Washington Post
By Ken Feil-The Washington Post
Chief Justice Burger, Vice President Rockefeller, Betty Ford and Secretary Kissinger at the funeral service for Ambassador Keating and the procession at Arlington Cemetery.
Keating Buried at Arlington After Service at St. John's
Ambassador Kenneth B. Keating was
service to his country." The church is lo-
ceded by a riderless horse with the boots
mending the role "Ambassador Keating
buried with full military honors at Arling-
cated at 1525 H St. NW, across Lafayette
reversed in the stirrups.
has played
in the formulation and
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