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Copy of memo from Harry Dent to Alex Butterfield RE: a proposal by Tom King to get some outside people working to support RN similar to the job done by Bill Casey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/10/1969
Copy of memo from Chuck Stuart to Harry Dent RE: request for information about how the public feels about the First Family. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/19/1969
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Copy of memo from Harry Dent to Alex Butterfield RE: a proposal by Tom King to get some outside people working to support RN similar to the job done by Bill Casey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/10/1969
Copy of memo from Chuck Stuart to Harry Dent RE: request for information about how the public feels about the First Family. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/19/1969
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10/10/1969
Campaign
Memo
Copy of memo from Harry Dent to Alex
Butterfield RE: a proposal by Tom King to
get some outside people working to support
RN similar to the job done by Bill Casey. 1
pg.
5
24
7/19/1969
Campaign
Memo
Copy of memo from Chuck Stuart to Harry
Dent RE: request for information about how
the public feels about the First Family. 1 pg.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Page 1 of 1
tails Memos
October 10, 1969
TO:
ALEX BUTTERFIELD
FROM:
HARRY DENT
A gentleman named Tom King, an attorney in Washington
and a retired Air Force reserve colonel, will be
calling you the first of the week to discuss with you
a proposal to get some outside people working to
support the President similar to the type job done
by Bill Casey. I suggest you talk to him and
determine whether you think this can be of any value.
He is an action man, but he is also a windbag to a
degree. So, keep this in mind.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 19, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR HARRY DENT
FROM
CHUCK STUART
RE
RESEARCH PROJECT- FIRST FAMILY
In order to more effectively plan the participation of the First
Family in political and other public affairs, we should like
whatever information is available which may relate to public
reaction to the First Family. We seek information in three
categories:
1. Historical data relating First Family impact on voters. Did
Jackie Kennedy aid her husband by attracting female votes? Was
Lady Bird's participation in public affairs useful, stimulating
public support of her husband? Any data which would show First
Lady influence on public opinion of her husband or his adminis-
tration would be useful.
2. Current specific public opinion regarding Mrs. Nixon and the
PRIMI
children. What does the public think of PN? What is her image?
How has she performed to date as First Lady? What is the public
reaction to the children? To David and Julie's marriage, etc. ?
In short, I should like to know exactly what the voters think of our
First Family.
3. Ideal First Family characteristics. Is there any sampling
PRIM
of public opinion which will show the ideal personality and being
for a First Lady? What is the public seeking as a representative
First Family What would the public do to have PN improve her
image ? Tricia? David and Julie?
This is a tall order, and there may not be much factual material
at all. However, with the increased interest in polling in the
last three elections, I think it likely that some diligent digging
will turn up some useful facts.
I will be on the President's Asian trip and will return August 3.
Hopefully, you could have something available for me OS at that time.
Thank you.