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This file contains:
From Deborah Sloan to Henry Cashen. RE: List of celebrities invited to the White House during the Nixon Administration. 14 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 7/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Campaign strategy to utilize celebrities to help Nixon attain re-election on November 7, 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Haldeman to Fred Malek. RE: A scheduled meeting between the Attorney General and a group of entertainment industry leaders, in order to attain the names of celebrities who will be helpful in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: The use of celebrities as a means to maximize support for Nixon's campaign. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/18/1971
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: The limitations faced by the Nixon Administration concerning the aid of celebrities, and the solution being "active recruiting by a leading celebrity." 1 pg. [Subject: Economy] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Henry Cashen II to Charles Colson. RE: Progress made in attaining celebrity endorsements such as athletes; however, a lack of White House functions has limited actors and entertainers from participating. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/11/1971
From Henry Cashen II to Donald Rumsfeld. RE: The resources and personnel used to gain support from celebrities. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/12/1971
From Constance Stuart to Dwight Chapin and Alex Butterfield. RE: A proposal for an evening at the White House "Salute to Youth." 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Taft B. Schreiber to Penny Adams. RE: The willingness on the part of the Partridge Family and Conway Twitty to display their talents at the White House; thereby, demonstrating their support of the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 8/23/1971
From Dwight Chapin to Henry Cashen. RE: The possibility of getting a celebrity endorsement from the Mike Curb Congregation, which would serve as a means to attract young voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The upcoming meeting with Peter Dailey, the newly-appointed Advertising Director for the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Kemp's list of African-American athletes who support RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the initiation of new polls. Included are suggsested poll questions. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Dr. David Derge's role as a consulstand at the RNC. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Haldeman to Flanigan RE: Derge's termination. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Senator Brooke's effort to recruit Tricia and Ed Cox for a fundraiser. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/18/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Julie Eisenhower's involvement in political activities. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/13/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: California mailing. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/12/1971
Talking paper for the Attorney General from Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 9/2/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Richard O'Reilly as Campaign Advertising Director. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/7/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman laying out campaign research generated by Flanigan and his staff. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Kemp's list of African-American athletes who support RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Dent's request for RN to join the Young Republican National Advisory Board. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: notes on an attached political action paper. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
Action paper sent out by Haldeman deeming that a politilcal action group be set up. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Photograph], 10/4/1971
Talking paper generated by Strachan for the Attorney General focusing on political meetings with Buchanan, Chapin, Dent, Finch, Garment, and Sears. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: candidates for the position of Campaign Advertising Director. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a Market Opinion Research Poll on Alabama of questionable reliability. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: an invitation to a dinner organized by Jack Mulcahy. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman laying out the salaries of various officials within the Committee for the Re-Election of the President. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/4/1971
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This file contains:
From Deborah Sloan to Henry Cashen. RE: List of celebrities invited to the White House during the Nixon Administration. 14 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 7/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Campaign strategy to utilize celebrities to help Nixon attain re-election on November 7, 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Haldeman to Fred Malek. RE: A scheduled meeting between the Attorney General and a group of entertainment industry leaders, in order to attain the names of celebrities who will be helpful in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: The use of celebrities as a means to maximize support for Nixon's campaign. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/18/1971
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: The limitations faced by the Nixon Administration concerning the aid of celebrities, and the solution being "active recruiting by a leading celebrity." 1 pg. [Subject: Economy] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Henry Cashen II to Charles Colson. RE: Progress made in attaining celebrity endorsements such as athletes; however, a lack of White House functions has limited actors and entertainers from participating. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/11/1971
From Henry Cashen II to Donald Rumsfeld. RE: The resources and personnel used to gain support from celebrities. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/12/1971
From Constance Stuart to Dwight Chapin and Alex Butterfield. RE: A proposal for an evening at the White House "Salute to Youth." 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Taft B. Schreiber to Penny Adams. RE: The willingness on the part of the Partridge Family and Conway Twitty to display their talents at the White House; thereby, demonstrating their support of the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 8/23/1971
From Dwight Chapin to Henry Cashen. RE: The possibility of getting a celebrity endorsement from the Mike Curb Congregation, which would serve as a means to attract young voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The upcoming meeting with Peter Dailey, the newly-appointed Advertising Director for the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Kemp's list of African-American athletes who support RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the initiation of new polls. Included are suggsested poll questions. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Dr. David Derge's role as a consulstand at the RNC. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Haldeman to Flanigan RE: Derge's termination. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Senator Brooke's effort to recruit Tricia and Ed Cox for a fundraiser. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/18/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Julie Eisenhower's involvement in political activities. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/13/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: California mailing. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/12/1971
Talking paper for the Attorney General from Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 9/2/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Richard O'Reilly as Campaign Advertising Director. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/7/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman laying out campaign research generated by Flanigan and his staff. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Kemp's list of African-American athletes who support RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Dent's request for RN to join the Young Republican National Advisory Board. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: notes on an attached political action paper. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
Action paper sent out by Haldeman deeming that a politilcal action group be set up. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Photograph], 10/4/1971
Talking paper generated by Strachan for the Attorney General focusing on political meetings with Buchanan, Chapin, Dent, Finch, Garment, and Sears. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: candidates for the position of Campaign Advertising Director. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a Market Opinion Research Poll on Alabama of questionable reliability. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: an invitation to a dinner organized by Jack Mulcahy. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman laying out the salaries of various officials within the Committee for the Re-Election of the President. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/4/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
7/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Deborah Sloan to Henry Cashen. RE:
List of celebrities invited to the White House
during the Nixon Administration. 14 pgs.
12
8
10/25/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Campaign strategy to utilize celebrities to
help Nixon attain re-election on November 7,
1972. 1 pg.
12
8
10/20/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Haldeman to Fred Malek. RE: A
scheduled meeting between the Attorney
General and a group of entertainment
industry leaders, in order to attain the names
of celebrities who will be helpful in the
campaign. 1 pg.
12
8
10/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General.
RE: The use of celebrities as a means to
maximize support for Nixon's campaign. 3
pgs.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 1 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
10/12/1971
Economy
Memo
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: The
limitations faced by the Nixon
Administration concerning the aid of
celebrities, and the solution being "active
recruiting by a leading celebrity." 1 pg.
12
8
10/11/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Henry Cashen II to Charles Colson.
RE: Progress made in attaining celebrity
endorsements such as athletes; however, a
lack of White House functions has limited
actors and entertainers from participating. 3
pgs.
12
8
8/12/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Henry Cashen II to Donald Rumsfeld.
RE: The resources and personnel used to
gain support from celebrities. 2 pgs.
12
8
9/2/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Constance Stuart to Dwight Chapin
and Alex Butterfield. RE: A proposal for an
evening at the White House "Salute to
Youth." 1 pg.
12
8
8/23/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Taft B. Schreiber to Penny Adams. RE:
The willingness on the part of the Partridge
Family and Conway Twitty to display their
talents at the White House; thereby,
demonstrating their support of the President.
1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 2 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
6/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Dwight Chapin to Henry Cashen. RE:
The possibility of getting a celebrity
endorsement from the Mike Curb
Congregation, which would serve as a means
to attract young voters. 1 pg.
12
8
10/25/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The upcoming meeting with Peter Dailey, the
newly-appointed Advertising Director for the
Campaign. 1 pg.
12
8
10/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Kemp's list
of African-American athletes who support
RN. 1 pg.
12
8
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the
initiation of new polls. Included are
suggsested poll questions. 7 pgs.
12
8
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Dr. David
Derge's role as a consulstand at the RNC. 1
pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 3 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to Flanigan RE: Derge's
termination. 1 pg.
12
8
10/18/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Senator
Brooke's effort to recruit Tricia and Ed Cox
for a fundraiser. 1 pg.
12
8
10/13/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Julie
Eisenhower's involvement in political
activities. 1 pg.
12
8
10/12/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: California
mailing. 1 pg.
12
8
9/2/1971
White House Staff
Other Document
Talking paper for the Attorney General from
Haldeman. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 4 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
10/7/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Richard
O'Reilly as Campaign Advertising Director.
1 pg.
12
8
10/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman laying out
campaign research generated by Flanigan
and his staff. 2 pgs.
12
8
10/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Kemp's list
of African-American athletes who support
RN. 1 pg.
12
8
10/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Dent's
request for RN to join the Young Republican
National Advisory Board. 1 pg.
12
8
10/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: notes on an
attached political action paper. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 5 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
10/4/1971
White House Staff
Photograph
Action paper sent out by Haldeman deeming
that a politilcal action group be set up. 1 pg.
12
8
10/5/1971
White House Staff
Other Document
Talking paper generated by Strachan for the
Attorney General focusing on political
meetings with Buchanan, Chapin, Dent,
Finch, Garment, and Sears. 1 pg.
12
8
10/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: candidates
for the position of Campaign Advertising
Director. 1 pg.
12
8
10/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a Market
Opinion Research Poll on Alabama of
questionable reliability. 1 pg.
12
8
10/5/1971
Personal
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: an
invitation to a dinner organized by Jack
Mulcahy. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 6 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
8
10/4/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman laying out the
salaries of various officials within the
Committee for the Re-Election of the
President. 2 pgs.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 7 of 7
October 25, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
The Rumsfeld task force on Spokesman Resources recommended
to the Attorney General that Bart Porter and Henry Cashen
prepare a description of what has been done in three years
with celebrities and what should be done between now and
November 7, 1972. The Attorney General agreed. Porter's
October 18 memorandum is attached at Tab A and Cashen's
with a cover note from Colson is attached at Tab B.
Porter recommends that the Attorney General meet with the
entertainment industry people suggested by Taft Schreiber.
The purpose of the meeting would be to remind the industry
leaders of the assistance given them by Richard Nixon
and obtain commitments of "celebrities who would
support the President ... (and) ... appeal to the more
youthful voters." The Attorney General has agreed to
have this meeting, which Magruder and Porter are trying
to schedule for November 9.
Cashen's memorandum notes the success enjoyed with athletes
and alludes to the lack of political input in correctly
cultivating entertainers. Colson believes that "what is
vitally needed now is active recruiting which must be done
by a leading celebrity across the street (1701) with a
good staffer backing him up."
Several aspects of an effective celebrities program are not
covered by the recommendations of Colson, Cashen, and Porter.
One individual should receive the suggestions from the Taft
Schreiber group, maintain priority lists of celebrities, staff
the proposals for political input, and monitor the Rose Mary
Woods/Connie Stuart/Lucy Winchester impeementation. Fred
Malek has assisted the Committee in recruiting a man to do this.
He is William Minshall, who is the son of Congressman Minshall
(R-Ohio). Minshall has done advance work for the President
and Walker recommends him highly. Minshall will begin full-
time on November 1 at $10,000 per year.
Attachments
GS:elr
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
October 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
For three years the celebrities program here has been
diffused among Henry Cashen, Rose Mary Woods, Connie
Stuart, and Lucy Winchester. Now the Committee for the
Re-Election of the President is planning a meeting
between the Attorney General and a group of entertainment
industry leaders. The purpose of the meeting is to
acquire a list of celebrities who will be helpful in the
Campaign. The background information for this meeting
and the Committee's plans are outlined in the Bart Porter
memorandum attached at Tab A.
Henry Cashen prepared the memorandum attached at Tab B
describing the current situation.
You should assume responsibility for the celebrities
program. In particular, a system to receive suggestions
from the Taft Schreiber group, to maintain priority lists
of celebrities, to staff proposals for political input,
and to assure implementation by Rose Mary Woods, Connie
Stuart and Lucy Winchester.
A monthly report on the status of this project would be
appreciated.
CONFIDENTIAL
October 18, 1971
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By Emprise NARS, Date 1-16-80
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
One of the areas for which I am responsible is maximizing the
use of celebrities for the President's campaign. I have
determined, however, that we have not really done the proper
job over the past couple of years and, as a result, we are
short on lists of celebrities (and the ability to obtain them)
who are willing to work for the President. I have discussed
this problem with Taft Schreiber, and he feels strongly that
the movie/television industry is much better off now under
Richard Nixon than ever before and that the top leaders in the
industry, particularly those in California, are well aware of
this. Taft has offered to help us in this effort and has
suggested that a meeting between you and a group of top execu-
tives sympathetic to the President would be extremely helpful
in getting our celebrities program off the ground.
BACKGROUND
On April 5, 1971, the President met in San Clemente with repre-
sentatives of both management and labor from the movie industry.
At this meeting, the industry pleaded its case for some sort of
tax relief for an industry whose costs were sky-rocketing. The
President said he would take a look at the possibilities.
Shortly thereafter, the IRS issued a statement dramatically
changing the amortization schedules allowed for film production.
This change has helped the movie industry substantially. In
addition, there have been other changes regarding tax deferrals.
And, finally, the Administration's Investment Credit Bill will
be of significant benefit to the film production industry.
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Another important change has been a basic policy shift by the
Export-Import Bank which has ruled that it will now make loans
to qualified applicants in the movie industry for the production
of films, another first.
PRESENT SITUATION
In a telephone conversation today with Taft Schreiber regarding
celebrities, Taft is strongly suggesting a meeting of 12-15 of
the top management and production heads of the major and inde-
pendent film production companies, both television and movie.
Such a meeting would include people like: Ted Ashley, President,
Warner Brothers; Frank Price, Executive Producer, Universal
Television, Dick Zanuck, Senior Vice President, Warner Brothers,
Mike Matland, President, MCA Records (DECCA) Jack Warner; Taft
Schreiber, Paul Keyes, and top representatives from MGM, Columbia,
Paramount, Walt Disney Productions, and the Mirisch Corporation,
plus, possibly the heads of the talent guilds, if in advance we
know they will cooperate.
Taft and I both think that it would be of significant value to
ask this group to meet with you for the following purposes:
(1) give a short memory course on the accomplishments of the
Nixon Administration, and, more specifically, what the President
has done for the film industry; (2) solicit their ideas on how
to maximize celebrity participation in the 1972 campaign; and,
(3) to ask their help in identifying those celebrities who would
be willing to support the President in his re-election bid --
most importantly those with appeal to the more youthful voters.
Taft assures me that the group he would put together would be
sympathetic to the President and that we should not fear any
unfavorable publicity from such a gathering. He suggests either
a cocktail party at his home just prior to the dinner, or a meet-
ing the next morning (Wednesday, November 10) probably in your
hotel suite. Since I will have working responsibility for
coordination of celebrities for the campaign, he also suggests
that I be in attendance so that I can meet these people personally.
CONFIDENTIAL
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RECOMMENDATION
That you agree to meet with top representatives for the movie/
television industry while in Los Angeles, November 9 or 10,
for the purpose of maximizing celebrity participation in the
1972 campaign; that I proceed with arrangements for such a
meeting; and that I plan to accompany you to Los Angeles for
the purpose of attending this meeting.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENTS
HERBERT L. PORTER
HLP:md
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
You asked me or someone else with his head screwed on
to give you a report on the celebrities effort. Attached is
Henry Cashen's memo to me which convinces me that while
we have made some progress there is considerable confusion
as to the direction we are going and who's carrying the ball.
A helluva lot more needs to be done fast. We are limited
internally; I must say I think Henry has made the most of
what he has had to work with, social invitations, visits,
letters, phone calls, etc. What is vitally needed now is
active recruiting which must be done by a leading celebrity
across the street with a good staffer backing him up.
I will push things in that direction as indicated in Cashen's
memo.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 11, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHARLES W. COLSON
Her
FROM:
HENRY C. CASHEN II
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
I.
I think we have made very good progress in the area of celebrities
with respect to athletes and miscellaneous others. However, a
lack of White House functions has curtailed activity in the area
of actors and entertainers. Rumsfeld held several meetings during
the course of the summer at which time it was recommended that
Dick Moore and Dwight Chapin recommend an individual, from the
profession, to identify key actors and entertainers who might be
approached and used through available White House resources.
I
was asked to identify those resources, which I did. A copy of the
same is attached at Tab A.
II.
Apparently the Attorney General has approved whatever was
recommended from Rumsfeld and Jeb Magruder to pursue contact
with entertainers. I met with Magruder and Bart Porter on Friday,
October 8, for the purpose of helping them identify what celebrities
might be targets for contacting, working, and otherwise considering.
This will be done this week and a copy of every celebrity who has
been invited to the White House is attached at Tab B. This list will
be completely broken down as to pros, cons, and undecided.
III.
With respect to newly cultivated celebrities in the area of entertainers
and actors, I think we could count Sammy Davis, Jr., Kirk Douglas,
James Garner, Burl Ives, Frank Sinatra (if we do something with him),
Lucille Ball, and James Franciscus.
What we are sadly lacking, as previously pointed out, is identification
in the youth area. I would strongly recommend that a consultant who
is friendly to the Administration be brought in as soon as possible to
at least give us an idea of those who are big within the profession and
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from a philosophical point of view can be approached and worked
with through the White House. This has been discussed at several
meetings with Rumsfeld, Moore, Chapin, etc., but I have not
seen any evidence of a decision in this regard. Now that Porter
and Magruder are moving in this area, they are looking for advice
from me. I am going to provide whatever information we have at
this point, but there is still a great wealth of unidentified talent
which we should be moving on as soon as possible.
IV.
In the area of athletes, we have made very good progress and I am
car
attaching at Tab C a copy of those individuals who have been
contacted and talked to and who I think we have an excellent opportunity
of cultivating to actively campaign for the President.
Recently, Rumsfeld and I met for 2 1/2 hours with Pearl Bailey who
has offered to go on the road campaigning for the President and talk
to anyone that we would recommend promoting what is good for
America. This is in process and will be done.
VI.
Both Miss America of 1971 and 1972 were recently in to meet with the
President and subsequent to that time I have talked to them on two
occasions and both have offered their strong support for the President.
This is a typical example of how the White House can be used in a
very productive way to cultivate celebrities for the President. However,
as you and I have discussed, there is a great difference between
athletes. Miss Americas, and entertainers. There has to be a
particular purpose for calling entertainers and if they already know
someone in the White House, they are taken back if it is not a friend
who is calling. This brings me back to the point that Rumsfeld was
to develop a recommendation to the Attorney General for an individual
who would be in such a position to make recommendations, talk to the
people and let them know who is doing what in the White House and as
such, the celebrity would not be offended or taken back by a call. I
do not think much progress has been made in this area, but my
understanding was that Don has the action and perhaps now it has been
turned over to Magruder.
VII.
We are now getting into the active season of White House entertainment
and I will continue to track with Connie Stuart's office on what is
happening. In coordination with Moore, Chapin, and myself, she
came up with an excellent plan for entertainment which would lend
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itself very naturally to inviting celebrities to the White House. A
copy of this proposal is attached at Tab D. However, I don't think
the proposed entertainment schedule is making much progress in
that our first White House function since Glen Campbell and the
"Tribute to Agriculture" is a ballet performance for Mrs. Ghandi
on November 4. I think some real political direction needs to be
given from Bob as to what type of entertainment we plan for future
State Dinners such as Tito, etc.
VIII.
I will give whatever information I have to Porter and work closely
with him, but I think some strong push needs to be given as to how
we are going to work in this area and it cannot be at random from
the Citizens Committee. I would recommend that a meeting on this
subject be scheduled with Bob in the very near future.
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DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
August 12, 1971
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By Emprise MARS, Date 1-16-80
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DONALD RUMSFELD
FROM:
HENRY C. CASHEN II
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
With respect to our last meeting regarding the captioned subject,
the below described resources and personnel should be used:
1)
Evenings at the White House, and State Dinners.
(Rose Woods, Connie Stuart, and Lucy Winchester)
2) Presidential stag dinners. (Alex Butterfield, Charles
Colson, Peter Flanigan, and Lucy Winchester)
3)
Mrs. Nixon's receptions and luncheons. (Rose Woods,
Connie Stuart, and Lucy Winchester)
4)
Presidential receptions. (Alex Butterfield - White House
staff)
5)
Sunday Church Services. (Rose Woods, Connie Stuart,
and Lucy Winchester)
6) Private meetings with the President. (Dwight Chapin
and Dave Parker)
7)
Telephone calls by the President. (Alex Butterfield
and Charles Colson)
8)
Presidential letters. (Ray Price, Alex Butterfield,
and Mike Smith)
9) Presidential telegrams. (Ray Price and Eliska Hasek)
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10)
Briefings by senior White House staff members
on domestic issues. (Ken Cole and White House
staff with relevant substantive responsibility).
Foreign issues-- (General Haig)
11)
Military assignments (1. e., goodwill trips to our
military bases in Europe and Asia) (General Hughes)
a) The Military Aides Office can also be used for
arranging tours for such things as subsonic
submarines, modern aircraft, missile sites,
etc.
12)
Special White House Tours. (Mike Farrell)
MEMORANDUM
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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July 21, 1971
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FOR:
HENRY CASHEN
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Info
FROM:
DEBORAH SLOAN
SUBJECT:
List of Celebrities Invited to the White House During the
Nixon Administration
Attached is a list of "celebrities" who have been invited to some social
function during the Nixon Administration. The names are listed
alphabetically, and each name is followed by "category" (actor, musician,
etc.) and an indication of. whether the person accepted or regretted the
invitation to the White House.
The list is not in perfect form because the woman who prepared it
intended to retype it after I had examine d it and eliminated those whom
I felt we could omit for one reason or another. However, since I am
not qualified to judge who is and who is not a celebrity of some sort, I
thought it best to send the entire list to you in its original form.
AARON, Mr. Henry (Atlanta Braves)
ACUFF, Mr. Roy (Musician, Singer)
AKER, Mr. Jack (N. Y. Yankees)
ALDRIN, Col. Edwin E., Jr. (Astronaut)
ALLEN, Mr. George (Coach & Gen. Mgr., Wash. Redskins)
ALLEN, Dr. Joseph P. (Astronaut)
ALLISON, Mr. Bob (Minnesota Twins) (REGRET)
ALLYN, Mr. Arthur C., Jr. (Chicago White Sox)
ALLYN, Mr. John W., Jr. (Chicago White Sox) (REGRET)
ALLYSON, Miss June (Actress) (REGRET)
ALOU, Mr. Matty (Pittsburgh Pirates)
ALSTON, Mr. Walter (Los Angeles Dodgers)
ALVIS, Mr. Max (Cleveland Indians) (REGRETS)
ANDERSON, Marian (Contralto) Mrs. Orpheus Fisher (REGRET)
AMARO, Mr. Ruben. (California Angeles) (REGRET)
ANDERS, Hon. William A. (Former Astronaut)
ANDERSON, Mr. Eddie ("Rochester" - Actor)
ANDREWS, Mr. Michael (Boston Red Sox)
ARMSTRONG, Mr. Neil A. (Former Astronaut)
ARNAZ, Mr. Desi (Actor, Producer)
ASHE, Lt. Arthur, Jr. (USA) (1968 Davis Cup Team player)
ASTAIRE, Mr. Fred (Actor, Dancer)
ATKINS, Mr. Chet (Musician) (REGRET)
AUTRY, Mr. Gene (Actor)
BACHARACH, Mr. & Mrs. Burt (Composer/ Mrs--Angie Dickinson, actress)
BALL, Miss Lucille (Mrs. Gary Morton) Actress) (REGRET)
(REGRET)
BAILEY, Miss Pearl (Singer-Actress) (Mrs. Louis Bellson)
BAKER, Miss Diane (Actress)
BANDO, Mr. Sal (Oakland Athletics)
BANKS, Mr. Ernie (Chicago Cubs)
BARTHOLOMAY, Mr. William C. (Atlanta Braves)
BASIE, Mr. William "Count" (Musician) (REGRET)
BAUER, Mr. Hank (Oakland Athletics) (REGRET)
BAUMAN, Mr. Bob (St. Louis Cardinals)
BEAN, Capt. Alan L. (Astronaut)
BECKERT, Mr. Glenn (Chicago Cubs)BEHM, Mr. Bill (Detroit Tigers)
BEHM, Mr. Bill (Detroit Tigers)
BELLSON, Mr. Louis (Musician - drums & husband of Pearl Bailey)
BENCH, Mr. Johnny (Cincinnati Reds)
BENNY, Mr. Jack (Actor) REGRET)
BERGEN, Mr. Edgar (Actor)
BERLIN, Mr. Irving (Composer) REGRET)
BERNSTEIN, Mr. Leonard (Dir., NY Philharmonic Orchestra)
BERRY, Mr. William (Musician - trumpet)
BLACK, Mrs. Charles A. (Shirley Temple - former actress)
BLAIR, Mr. Paul (Baltimore Orioles)
BOLGER, Mr. Ray (Actor, dancer) REGRET)
BOND, Mr. Johnny (Composer)
BOONE, Mr. Pat (Actor - Singer)
COCHRAN, Miss Jacqueline (Mrs. Floyd B. Odlum) (Aviatrix)
BORMAN, Col. Frank (Former Astronaut)
BOWMAN, Mr. Lee (Actor)
BOYER, Mr. Ken (Los Angeles Dodgers)
BRAND, Mr. Vance D. (Astronaut)
BRENNAN, Mr. Walter (Actor) (REGRET)
BRISTOL, Mr. Dave (Cincinnati Reds)
BROWN, Mr. Joe L. (Pittsburgh Pirates)
BROWN, Mr. Les (Band leader)
BRUBECK, Mr. David W. "Dave" (Musician - Pianist)
BUNNING, Mr. Jim (Pittsburgh Pirates)
CALHOUN, Mrs. Lita Baron (Actress)
CALHOUN, Mr. Rory (Actor)
CALLISON, Mr. John (Philadelphia Phillies) (REGRET)
CALLOWAY, Mr. Cab (Musician)
CAMPBELL, Mr. Glen (Singer - Actor)
CAMPBELL, Mr. James A. (Detroit Tigers)
CANNIZZARO, Mr. Chris (San Diego Padres)
CAREW, Mr. Rod (Minnesota Twins)
CARLTON, Mr. Steve (St. Louis Cardinals)
CARNEY, Mr. Harry (Musician w/Duke Ellington)
CARPENTER, Cdr. M. Scott (Former Astronaut)
CARPENTER, Mr. R. R. M. (Ruly) III (Philadelphia Phillies)
CARR, Major Gerald P. (Astronaut)
CARR, Miss Vikki (Singer)
CARROLL, Miss Diahann (Singer - Actress) (REGRET)
CARSON, Mr. Johnny (TV personality) (REGRET)
CASH, Mr. Johnny (Musician)
CASHEN, Mr. J. Frank (Baltimore Orioles)
CASPER, Mr. Billy (Golfer)
CAVETT, Mr. Dick (TV personality
CERNAN, Capt. Eugene A. (Astronaut)
CHAPMAN, Dr. Philip K. (Astronaut)
CHUNG, Miss Kyung-Wha (Violinist)
CHUNG, Miss Myung-Wha (Cellist)
CHUNG, Mr. Myung-Whun (Pianist)
CLEMENTE, Mr. Roberto (Pittsburg Pirates)
CLOONEY, Miss Rosemary (Singer - Actress) (REGRET)
COLLINS, Hon. Michael (Former Astronaut)
COMO, Mr. Perry (Singer - Actor) (REGRET)
CONRAD, Capt. Charles, Jr. (Astronaut)
COOPER, Colonel L. Gordon, Jr. (Astronaut)
COSBY, Mr. Bill (Actor) (REGRET)
CRAWFORD, Miss Joan (Actress) (REGRET)
CROSBY, Mr. & Mrs. Bing (Actor - Mrs., Kathryn Grant, actress) (REGRET)
CROSBY, Mr. Bob (Band leader)
CUGAT, Mr. Xavier (Orchestra leader - Mrs., Charro, singer)
CULP, Mr. Ray (Boston Red Sox)
CUNNINGHAM, Mr. R. Walter (Astronaut)
DALEY, Mr. William R. (Seattle Pilots)
DALRYMPLE, Mr. Clay (Baltimore Orioles)
DAHL, Mrs. Arlene (Mrs. Rounsevelle W. Schaum) (Actress)
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DALTON, Mr. Harry I. (Baltimore Orioles)
DARK, Mr. Alvin (Cleveland Indians)
DAVIDSON, Mr. Donald (Atlanta Braves)
DAVIS, Mr. Ossie (Actor, Mrs., Actress Ruby Dee) (REGRET)
DAY, Mr. Dennis (Singer - Actor)
DeFORE, Mr. Don (Actor)
DELL, Mr. Donald L. (1968 Davis Cup Team Captain)
DESMOND, Mr. Paul (Musician - Alto Saxophone)
DEVINE, Mr. Andy (Actor)
DEVINE, Mr. Gregory (Seattle Pilots)
DEVINE, Mr. Vaughan P. "Bing" (St. Louis Cardinals)
DIERKER, Mr. Larry (Houston Astros)
DOERR, Mr. Bob (Boston Red Sox)
DORATI, Mr. Antal (Music Director, Nat'l Symphony Orchestra) (REGRET)
DOUGLAS, Mr. Kirk (Actor)
DOUGLAS, Mr. Mike (TV personality)
DRABOWSKY, Mr. Moe (Kansas City Royals)
DRURY, Mr. Allen (Author)
DRURY, Mr. James (Actor)
DRYSDALE, Mr. Don (Los Angeles Dodgers) REGRET)
DUKE, Major Charles M., Jr. (Astronaut)
DUNNE, Miss Irene (Actress)
DUROCHER, Mr. Leo (Chicago Cubs) REGRET)
EASTWOOD, Mr. Clint (Actor) REGRET)
EBSEN, Mr. Buddy (Actor) REGRET)
ECKSTINE, Mr. Billy (Singer)
EDWARDS, Mr. Dennis ("The Temptations")
EISELE, Lt. Col. Donn F. (Astronaut) REGRET)
EISENHOWER, Mrs. Dwight D. (Wife of Pres. Eisenhower)
ELLINGTON, Hon. Edward K. "Duke" (Musician)
ENGLAND, Dr. Anthony W. (Astronaut)
ENGLE, Lt. Col. Joe H. (Astronaut)
EVANS, Cdr. Ronald E. (Astronaut)
FANNING, Mr. James (Montreal Expos)
FERRANTE, Mr. Arthur (Pianist - Ferrante & Teicher)
FERRELL, Mr. Richard B. (Detroit Tigers)
FETZER, Mr. John E. (Detroit Tigers)
FIEDLER, Mr. Arthur (Conductor, Boston Pops Orchestra) (REGRET)
FINLEY, Mr. Charles O. (Oakland Athletics)
FISHEL, Mr. Robert (N. Y. Yankees) (REGRET)
FLAHERTY, Mr. John F. (American League)
FLEMING, Miss Peggy Gale (1968 Gold Medal Olympic Winner in Figure Skating)
FRANCIS, Miss Connic (Singer)
FRANKLIN, Mr. Melvin ("The Temptations")
FREEHAN, Mr. Bill (Detroit Tigers)
FREGOSI, Mr. Jim (California Angels)
GABOR, Miss Zsa Zsa (Actress)
GALBREATH, Mr. Daniel (Pittsburgh Pirates)
GARRIOTT, Dr. Owen K. (Astronaut)
GARSON, Miss Greer (Actress)
GERSHWIN, Mr. Ira (Lyricist)
GIBSON, Mr. Bob (St. Louis Cardinals)
GIBSON, Dr. Edward G. (Astronaut)
GILLESPIE, Mr. John B. "Dizzy" (Musician)
GLEASON, Mr. Jackie (TV Entertainer, Actor) (REGRET)
GLENN, Col. JOhn H. (Former Astronaut)
GODFREY, Mr. Arthur M. (Radio & !IV Entertainer)
GOLDWYN, Mr. Samuel (Motion Picture Producer) (REGRET)
GOMEZ, Mr. Preston (San Diego Padres)
GOMEZ, Mr. Vernon "Lefty" (Baseball player - former)
GOODMAN, Mr. Benny (Musician)
GORDON, Mr. Joe (Kansas City Royals)
GORDON, Cdr. Richard F., Jr. (Astronaut)
GOSDEN, Mr. Freeman F. (Former radio personality)
GOULET, Mr. Robert (Singer - actor, Mrs., Carol Lawrence, actress, dancer)
GRAEBNER, Mr. Clark (1968 Davis Cup Team player)
GRANT, Mr. John (Johnny) (TV personality)
GREEN, Mr. Urbie (Musician (Trombone)
GRIFFITH, Mr. Calvin R. (Minnesota Twins)
GRIFFITH, Mr. Clark (Minnesota Twins)
GUTTERIDGE; Mr. Don (Chicago White Sox)
GUY, Mr. Fred (Musician - banjo player formerly with Ellington Band)
HAGGARD, Mr. Merle (Musician, singer - Composer) (REGRET)
HAISE, Mr. Fred W., Jr. (Astronaut)
HALL, Mr. James (Jim) (Musician - guitar)
HALLER, Mr. Tom (Los Angeles Dodgers)
HAMILTON, Mr. Leon (San Diego Padres)
HAMILTON, Mr. Steve (N.Y (Yankees)
HAMPTON, Mr. Lionel (Musician)
HARKNESS, Mrs. Rebekah (Ballet - Rebekah Harkness Foundation)
HARRIS, Mr. Luman (Atlanta Braves) (REGRET)
HARTLINE, Mrs. Ann (Aquanaut - TEKTITE II experiment)
HAYWARD, Miss Susan (Actress) (REGRET)
HEATH, Mr. Percy (Bass player with Modern Jazz Quartet)
HEGAN, Mr. James (Seattle Pilots) (REGRET)
HENIZE, Dr. Karl G. (Astronaut)
HEPBURN, Miss Katharine (Actress) (REGRET)
HEYMANS, Mr. Bill (Chicago Cubs)
HILDEGARDE (Hildegarde Loretta Sell) (Entertainer)
HINES, Mr. Earl (Fatha) (Musician - piano)
HINES, Mr. Jerome (Opera singer)
HINTON, Mr. Milton (Milt) (Musician - bass)
HO, Mr. Don (Singer)
HOFFBERGER, Mr. Jerold C. (B altimore Orioles)
HOFHEINZ, Hon. Roy (Houston Astros) (REGRET)
HOLDER, Mrs. Geoffrey (Mrs. dancer, Carmen de Lavalde)
HOLDER, Mr. Geoffrey (Dancer)
HOLLAND, Mr. John (Chicago Cubs)
HOLMQUEST, Dr. Donald L. (Astronaut)
HOPE, Mr. Bob (Actor; TV personality)
HOUK, Mr. Ralph (N.Y. Yankees) (REGRET)
HOWARD, Mr. Frank (Washington Senators) (REGRET)
HOWASM, Mr. Robert L. (Cincinnati Reds)
HUBBELL, Mr. Carl (San Francisco Giants)
HUNTER, Mr. Jim (Oakland Athletics) (REGRET)
HURD, Mr. Peter (Artist)
INGLEHART, Mr. Joseph A. W. (N.Y. Yankees)
IRWIN, Lt. Col. James B. (Astronaut)
JACKSON, Mr. Grant (Philadelphia Phillies)
JACKSON, Miss Mahalia (Mrs. Sigmund Galloway) (Singer)
JACKSON, Mr. Milton (Vibraharp player with Modern Jazz Quartett)
JACKSON, Mr. Reggie (Oakland Athletics)
JAMES, Mr. Harry (Orchestra leader) (REGRET)
JASTER, Mr. Larry (Montreal Expos)
JESSEL, Mr. George (Actor)
JOHNSON, Mr. Dave (Baltimore Orioles) (REGRET)
JOHNSON, Mr. J.J. (Musician - trombone)
JONES, Mr. Cleon (N.Y. Mets)
JONES, Mr. Hank (Musician - piano)
JORY, Mr. Victor (Actor) (REGRET)
KAAT, Mr. Jim (Minnesota Twins) (REGRET)
KAUFFMAN, Mr. Ewing (Kansas City Royals)
KAY, Mr. Connie (Drums player with Modern Jazz Quartet)
KAYLAN, Mr. Howard ("The Turtles")
KENDRICKS, Mr. Eddie ("The Temptations")
KERWIN, Cdr. Joseph P. (Astronaut)
KESSINGER, Mr. Don (Chicago Cubs)
KILLEBREW, Mr. Harmon (Minnesota Twins)
KING, Mr. Clyde (San Francisco Giants)
KNOWLES, Mr. Darold (Washington Senators)
KOOSMAN, Mr. Jerry (N.Y. Mets)
KRANEPOOL, Mr. Ed (N.Y. Mets) (REGRET)
LAMOUR, Miss Dorothy (Mrs. William Howard) (Actress)
LAVICK, Mr. Chris (Chicago White Sox)
LEE, Mr. Carl E. (Detroit Tigers)
LEE, Miss Peggy (Singer)
LEE' Dr. Sammy (Former Olympic diving champ)
LEISHMAN, Mr. Eddie (San Diego Padres)
Leishman, Mr. Jay (Kansas City Royals (REGRET)
LEMASTER, Mr. Denny (Houston Astros) (REGRET)
LEMON, Mr. James H. (Washington Senators)
LENOIR, Dr. William B. (Astronaut)
LeROY, Mr. Mervyn (Motion Picrure Producer)
LEWIS, Mr. John (Composer and piano player with Modern Jazz Quartet)
JOHANNESEN, Mr. Grant (Pianist)
LIND, Dr. Don L. (Astronaut)
LINDBERGH, Brig. Gen. Charles A. (Aviator)
LIST, Mr. Eugene (Pianist)
LOLICH, Mr. Mickey (Detroit Tigers)
LONBORG, Mr. James (Boston Red Sox)
LOUSMA, Major Jack R. (Astronaut)
LOVELL, Capt. James A. (Astronaut)
LOWE, Mr. Jack (Pianist - Whittemore & Lowe)
LUCAS, Miss Margaret Ann (Aquanaut - TEKTITE II experiment)
LUNDIGAN, Mr. William (Actor)
LUTZ, Mr. Robert (Davis Cup Team)
MacLEISH, Hon. Archibald (Poet) (REGRET)
MacMURRAY, Mr. Fred (Actor)
MacPHAIL, Mr. Leland S., Jr. (N.Y. Yankees)
MAISLIN, Mr. Sidney (Montreal Expos)
MANCINI, Mr. Henry (Composer)
MARICHAL, Mr. Juan (San Francisco Giants)
MARTIN, Mr. Billy (Minnesota Twins) (REGRET)
MARTIN, Mr. Dean (Singer - Actor) (REGRET)
MARTIN, Mr. Dick (Television personality)
MARTIN, Mr. Tony (Singer) (Mrs., Cyd Charisse - Actress, dancer)
MASSEY, Mr. Raymond (Actor)
MATTINGLY Lt. Cdr. Thomas K. (Astronaut)
MAUCH, Mr. Gene (Montreal Expos)
MAY, Mr. Carlos (Chicago White Sox)
MAY, Mr. Lec (Cincinnati Reds)
MAYS, Mr. Willie (San Francisco Giants) (REGRET)
McCANDLESS, Lt. Cdr. Bruce, II (Astronaut)
McCARVER, Mr. Jim (St. Louis Cardinals)
McCORMICK, Mr. Mike (San Francisco Giants) (REGRET)
McCOVEY, Mr. Willie (San Francisco Giants)
McDIVITT, Col. James A. (Astronaut)
McDOWELL, Mr. Sam (Cleveland Indians)
McHALE, Mr. John J. (Montreal Expos)
McLAIN, Mr. Denny (Detroit Tigers)
McNally, Mr. Dave (Baltimore Orioles)
McPARTLAND, Miss Marian (Musician) (Has jazz trio - plays violin)
MEADE, Dr. Sylvia Earle (Aquanaut - TEKTITE II experiment)
MEADE, Miss Julia (Mrs. O. Worsham Rudd) (Actress)
MELCHIOR, Mr. Lauritz (Tenor)
MENDES, Mr. Sergio (Pianist - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66)
MENKE, Mr. Denis (Houston Astros)
MERRICK, Mr. David (Theatrical Producer)
MERRILL, Hon. Robert (Opera singer)
MEYER, Mr. Richard A. (St. Louis Cardinals) (REGRET)
MICHEL, Dr. F. Curtis (Astronaut)
MICHENER, Mr. James A. (Author)
MILKES,
Mr.
Marvin (Seattle Pilots)
MILLAN, Mr. Felix (Atlanta Braves)
MILLAND, Mr. Ray (Actor)
MILLER, Miss Mildred (Mezzo-soprano, Metropolitan Opera Co.)
MILLIKEN, Mr. Bob (St. Louis Cardinals)
MINCHER, Mr. Don (Seattle Pilots)
MITCHELL, Capt. Edgar D. (Astronaut)
MITCHELL, Dr. Howard (Music Director)
MOFFO, Miss Anna (Mrs. Mario Lanfranchi) (Mezzo-Soprano)
MONTALBAN, Mr. Ricardo (Actor) (REGRET)
MOORE, Mr. Barry (Washington Senators) (REGRET)
MORENO, Reyes, Mr. Mario "Cantinflas" (Actor) (REGRET)
MUFFETT, Mr. Billy (St. Louis Cardinals)
MULLIGAN, Mr. Gerry (Musician - Baritone Saxophone)
MULVEY, Mr. James (Los Angeles Dodgers)
MURPHY, Mr. John J. (N.Y. Mets)
MUSGRAVE, Dr. Story (Astronaut)
Nelsova, Miss Zara (Mrs. Grant Johannesen) (Cellist)
NERO, Mr. Peter (Pianist)
NICHOL, Mr. Gilbert ("The Turtles")
NIEKRO, Mr. Phil (Atlanta Braves)
NOLAN, Mr. Lloyd (Actor)
O'BRIAN, Mr. Hugh (Actor)
O'BRIEN, Mr. Pat (Actor) (REGRET)
O'CONNELL, Mr. Richard H. (Boston Red Sox)
ODOM, Mr. John (Oakland Athletics)
OHLSSON, Mr. Garrick (Pianist)
OLIVA, Mr. Tony (Minnesota Twins) (REGRET)
O'MALLEY, Mr. Peter (Los Angeles Dodgers)
O'MALLEY, Mr. Walter F. (Los Angeles Dodgers)
ORMANDY, Mr. Eugene (Conductor, Philadelphia Orchestra)
OSBORNE, Mr. James (1968 Davis Cup Team player)
OWENS, Mr. Buck (Musician) (REGRET)
PALMER, Mr. Arnold D. (Golfer)
PARKER, Dr. Robert A. (Astronaut)
PASARELL, Pvt. Charles (USA) (1968 Davis Cup Team player)
PAUL, Mr. Gabe (Cleveland Indians)
PEREZ, Mr. Tony (Cincinnati Reds)
PETERS, Mr. Gary (Chicago White Sox) (REGRET)
PETROCELLI, Mr. Rico (Boston Red Sox)
PHILLIPS, Mr. Harold "Lefty" (California Angeles) (REGRET)
PIDGEON, Mr. Walter (Actor) (REGRET)
POGUE, Major William R. (Astronaut)
OPOITIER, Hon. Sidney (Actor) (REGRET)
PONS, Mr. James ("The Turtles")
POWELL, Mr. John (Baltimore Orioles)
PREMINGER, Mr. Otto (Motion Picture Producer & Director)
PRICE, Mr. Jimmie (Detroit Tigers)
FRICE, MISS Leontyne (Singer) (REGRET)
PRICE, Mr. Vincent (Actor) (REGRET)
PRIDE, Mr. Charley (Musician) (REGRET)
QUINN, Mr. Anthony (Actor) (REGRET)
QUINN, Mr. John J. (Philadelphia Phillies)
RALSTON, Mr. Dennis (1968 Davis Cup Team coach & former Davis Cup player)
RAWLS, Mr. Lou (Singer)
REGAN, Mr. Phil (Chicago Cubs)
RICHARDS, Mr. Paul R. (Atlanta Braves) (REGRET)
RICHARDSON, Mr. H. B. "Spec" (Houston Astros)
RICKETTS, Mr. Dave (St. Louis Cardinals) (REGRET)
RITTER, Mr. Tex (Singer)
RIZZUTO, Mr. Phil (N.Y. Yankees)
ROBERTSON, Mr. Dale (Actor)
ROBINSON, Mr. Brooks (Baltimore Orioles)
ROBINSON, Mr. Frank (Baltimore Orioles)
RODGERS, Mr. Richard (Composer)
RODRIGUEZ, Mr. Eliseo (Kansas City Royals)
ROGERS, Mr. Buddy (Actor)
ROGERS, Mr. Roy (Actor) (Mrs., Actress Dale Evans) (REGRET)
ROMERO, Mr. Angel (Guitarist)
ROMERO, Mr. Celedonio (Guitarist)
ROMERO, Mr. Celin (Guitarist)
ROMERO, Mr. Cesar (Actor)
ROMERO, Mr. Pete (Guitarist)
ROOSA, Lt. Col. Stuart A. (Astronaut)
ROSE, Mr. Pete (Concinnati Reds)
ROSEBORO, Mr. John (Minnesota Twins) (REGRET)
ROWAN, Mr. Dan (Television personality)
RUPERT, Mr. Charles B. (San Francisco Giants)
RUSSELL, Miss Rosalind (Actress)
RYAN, Miss Irene (Actress)
RYAN, Mr. Mike (Philadelphia Phillies)
St. Johns, Mrs. Adela Rogers (Author)
SCHIRRA, Capt. Walter M., Jr. (Astronaut)
SCJMITT, Dr. Harrison H. (Astronaut)
SCHOENDIENST, Mr. Red (St. Louis Cardinals)
SCHULTZ, Mr. Joe (Seattle Pilots) (REGRET)
SCHWEICKART, Mr. Russell L. (Astronaut)
SCOTT, Col. David R. (Astronaut)
SCOTT, Mr. Randolph (Actor)
SEAVER, Mr. Tom (N.Y. Mets)
SEGHI, Mr. Phil (Oakland Athletics)
SEITER, Mr. John ("The Turtles")
SERKIN, Hon. Rudolf (Pianist)
SHEPARD, Rear Adm. Alan B., Jr. (Astronaut)
SHEPARD, Mr. Larry (Pittsburgh Pirates) (REGRET)
SHOEMAKER, Mr. William (Willie) (Jockey)
SILLS, Miss Beverly (Mrs. Peter B. Greenough) (Opera Singer)
SINATRA, Mr. Frank (Actor, Singer)
SINGER, Mr. Bill (Los Angeles Dodgers)
SISK, Mr. Tommie (San Diego Padres)
SKELTON, Mr. Red (Comedian)
SKINNER, Mr. Bob (Philadelphia Phillies)
SLAYTON, Mr. Donald K. (Astronaut)
SMITH, Mr. Earl (Kansas City Royals)
SMITH, Mr. Mayo (Detroit Tigers)
SMITH, Mr. Reggie (Boston Red Sox)
SMITH, Mr. Stan (1968 Davis Cup Team player)
SMITH, Mr. Talbot M. (Houston Astros)
SOLUM, Mr. John (Flutist)
SORIANO, Mr. Dewey (Seattic Pilots)
SORIANO, Mr. Max (Seattle Pilots)
STACK, Mr. Robert (Actor)
STAFFORD, Col. Thomas P. (Astronaut)
STAUB, Mr. Daniel (Montreal Expos)
STERN, Mr. Isaac (Violinist)
STEWART, Mr. James (Actor)
STOKOWSKI, Mr. Leopold (Orchestra Conductor)
STONEHAM, Mr. Horace C. (San Francisco Giants)
STOTTLEMYRE, Mr. Mel (N.Y. Yankees)
STOUFFER, Mr. James (Cleveland Indians)
STRAVINSKY, Mr. Igor F. (Composer) (REGRET)
SULLIVAN, Mr. Edward ("Ed") (TV personality) (REGRET)
SULLIVAN, Mr. Haywood C. (Boston Red Sox)
SWIGERT, Mr. John L. (Astronaut)
SZMANT, Miss Aline (Aquanaut TEKTITE II experiment)
TALLIS, Mr. Cedric (Kansas City Royals)
TAUROG, Mr. Norman (Motion Picture Director)
TAYLOR, Mr. Billy (Musician - piano)
TEICHER, Mr. Louis (Pianist - Ferrante & Teicher)
TERRY, Mr. Clark (Mucician - trumpet)
THOMAS, Mr. Danny (Actor - TV Entertainer) (REGRET)
THOMAS, Mr. Lowell (Author, Radio & TV Commentator) (REGRET)
THORNTON, Dr. William E. (Astronaut)
TRUE, Dr. Renate Schlenz (Aquanaut - TEKTITE II experiment)
UGGAMS, Miss Leslie (Mrs. Grahame Pratt) (REGRET)
VALLEE, Mr. Rudy (Singer, Actor)
VOLMAN, Mr. Mark ("The Turtles")
WADSWORTH, Mr. Charles (Pianist)
WALKER, Mr. Harry (Houston Astros)
WALSH, Mr. Dick (California Angels)
WATTS, Mr. Andre M. (Pianist)
WAYNE, Mr. John (Actor)
WEAVER, Mr. Earl (Balitmore Orioles)
WEBSTER, Mr. Lorne (Montreal Expos)
WEITZ, Cmdr. Paul J. (Astronaut)
WHITE, Col. Robert (X-15 test pilot)
WHITE, Mr. Roy (N.Y. Yankees)
WHITTEMORE, Mr. Arthur (Pianist)
WILLIAMS, Mr. Dick (Boston Red Sox) (REGRET)
WILLIAMS, Mr. Joseph (Joe) (Vocalist)
WILLIAMS, Mr. Otis ("The Temptations")
WILLIAMS, Mr. Paul ("The Temptations")
WILLIAMS, Mr. Roger (Pianist)
WILLIAMSON, Mr. Nicol (Actor)
WILLSON, Mr. Meredith (Musical Director - Composer)
WINTERS, Mr. Jonathan (Actor)
WISE, Mr. Rick (Phila. Phillies) (REGRET)
WOODWARD, Mr. William (Cincinnati Reds) (REGRETO
WORDEN, Maj. Alfred M. (Astronaut)
WRIGLEY, Mr. Philip K. (Chicago Cubs) (REGRET)
WYETH, Mr. Andrew (Artist)
WYMAN, Miss Jane (Actress)
YASTRZEMSKI, Mr. Carl (Boston Red Sox) (REGRET)
YAWKEY, Mr. Thomas A. (Boston Red Sox) (REGRET)
YOUNG, Cmdr. John W. (Astornaut)
YOUNG, Mr. Robert (Actor)
ZIMBALIST, Mr. Efrem, Jr. (Actor)
Tab
C
AARON, Hank- pro
McCORMICK, Patricia- ?
ARCARO, Eddie- pro
McRAE, Bennie T. - pro
BANKS, Ernie- pro
MILLS, Bill- pro
BASILIO, Carmen- ?
MUNCEY, Bill- pro
BENCH, Johnny- ?
NICKLAUS, Jack- pro
CASPER, Billy- pro
KRAMER, Jack- pro
DiMAGGIO, Joe- pro
O'BRIEN, Parry, Jr. - pro
FLEMING, Peggy- maybe
PALMER, Arnold- pro
FRAZIER, Joe- pro
ROBINSON, Brooks- pro
GAITHER, A. S. "Jake"- pro
SCHOLLANDER, Don- pro
HAVLICEK, John J. - ?
SHOEMAKER, William Lee- pro
HAYES, W. W. "Woody"- pro
STARR, Bart- pro
HOFFMAN, Bob- ?
SWOBODA, Ron- ?
HOGAN, Ben- pro
TARKENTON, Francis- pro
KALINE, A1- pro
TINGELHOFF, Mick- pro
KEMP, Jack F. - pro
TOOMEY, William A. - maybe
KIDD, Billy- ?
TREVINO, Lee- pro
KING, Billie Jean- pro
TWYMAN, Jack- pro
LAUGHTER, Robert Cy- pro
VAN ALEN, James H. - maybe
LAQUORI, Martin- ?
VARIPAPA, Andy- pro
MacPHAIL, L. S. "Larry"- pro
WILLIAMS, Tommy- ?
MATTE, Tom- pro
I.
Race Car Drivers
a) Andy Granatelli
b) Mario Andretti
c) Richard L. Petty
d) Mark Donahue
e)
Peter Revson
f)
Donnie and Bobbie Allison (South)
g) Roger Penskie (owner, ex-driver)
h) Jackie Stewart (Scotland - living in Switzerland- a multi-
millionaire, has offered to help the President in any capacity-
one of the most prominent international drivers)
i)
Al and Bobby Unser (both Indianapolis 500 winners)
j)
Graham Hill (Indianapolis 500 winner)
k)
Dan Gurney (broad appeal in California)
1)
A. J. Foyt (strong Texas supporter)
II.
Baseball
a) Charlie Finley- Oakland Athletics
b) Jim Palmer (20 game winner with the Baltimore Orioles--
can bring in the other three 20-game winners of the Orioles)
c)
Vida Blue
d)
Carl Yastrzemski
e)
Mickey Lolich
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f) Harmon Killebrew
g)
Reggie Jackson- Oakland Athletics
h) Ted Williams
i) Walter O'Malley (owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers)
III.
Football
a) John Mackie (all-pro, Baltimore Colts)
b) Bill Curry (all-pro, Baltimore Colts)
c) Nick Buonconti (all-pro, Miami Dolphins; strong Italian appeal)
d) Wellington Mara (owner, New York Giants
e) Mrs. Vince Lombardi
f) John Mecom (owner, New Orleans Saints; attended race car
reception)
g) Bob Hyland (guard, New York Giants)
h) Peter Gogolak- (New York Giants)
i)
Carl Lockhart (defensive caption, New York Giants- Black)
j) Ron Johnson (top running back of the New York Giants)
k) Billy Sullivan (owner of the New England Patriots)
1)
Art Rooney (owner of the Pittsburg Steelers)
IV.
Basketball
a) Jerry West (Los Angeles Lakers
b) Pete Maravich (Atlanta Hawks)
c) John Haulicek (Boston Celtics)
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM TO DWIGHT CHAPIN
ALEX BUTTERFIELD
FROM: CONSTANCE STUART
SUBJECT: Proposal for an Evening at the White House "Salute to Youth"
This evening would be the usual format of one hour of entertainment
followed by food, champagne and dancing. The entertainment would
showcase several young individual or group performers.
Performers would include:
- The Mike Curb Congregation (see attached memo)
- The Carpenters (brother and sister who have many hit
records and a large following among young
people)
- The Partridge Family (from television fame, they also
have some hit records)
This show could be packaged and tied together with an MC -- either
a young comedian or a well-established MC.
In lieu of the 18-year old vote, does this appeal to anyone?
cc: Dick Moore
Henry Cashen
Lucy Winchester
100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 91608
PHONE 985-4321
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
August 23, 1971
Miss Penny Adams
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Penny:
I think I should pass on to you that the Carpenters,
the Partridge Family and Conway Twitty would be glad
to do something at the White House. As you know,
their availability is very much a problem in making
sure that these talents are possible.
Mike Maitland, who is President of our record companies
had pursued this for me. We have been talking about
a new kind of Hollywood coordinating committee and I
understand that we will be hearing about that from,
or will be getting together with Rumsfeld. I under-
stand Dick Moore will also be involved.
I just wanted to be sure that your follow-up folder
still held these names and you were undoubtedly
waiting some word from us as to some further interest.
Outside of the original inquiry we have not discussed
these names further.
Sincerely,
Taft B. Schreiber
TBS/k
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 21, 1971
10:15 a.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HENRY CASHEN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
SUBJECT:
Mike Curb Congregation
There's a new singing group called the Mike Curb Congregation.
They are climbing fast as one of the favorites among the young
people. Out in Indiana the other day, I heard Mike Curb himself
doing a recruiting advertisement for the Air Force. Perhaps
we should check into Curb as quickly as possible and see if he
is somebody we want to get on our celebrity list and perhaps
recommend for an Evening at the White House.
cc:
Connie Stuart
Lucy Winchester
October 25, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Peter Dailey
Cliff Milder called to urge that you meet with Peter Dailey
for ten minutes on Tuesday, October 26 to welcome Dailey
aboard and give him some basic, accurate marching orders
for his assignment as Advertising Director for the Campaign.
Miller feels that a quick recap of the 1968 mistakes and
general guidelines for 1972 would be very valuable. No
talking points have been prepared.
Set meeting Tuesday morning (Dailey leaves Tuesday afternoon).
Set meeting later, with the Attorney General present
Forget meeting.
GS:elr
October 22, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Kemp's Black Athletes
On October 6, Jack Kemp (R-NY) was still "hedging" and 'waffling'
on his commitment to the President to develop a list of black
bhll players as public supporters of the President."
Today, John Nidecker and Bill Timmons confirmed that Kemp simply
cannot deliver on this commitment. You may want to inform the
President.
However, Henry Cashen, John Nidecker and Bob Brown have been asked
to develop such a list, if possible.
Colson reports, however, that Jack Kemp has agreed to work with
other athletes in attempting to man a campaign against Cronkite's
statement that sports has "virtually nothing to do with the
building of character, win or lose."
Follow-up will determine whether Kemp delivers on this agreement
with Colson.
GS:elr
Administratively Confidential
October 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Presidential Popularity and
Trial Heat Poll
In light of the recent Harris and Gallup popularity figures,
it might be valuable to have ORC conduct a popularity and
trial heat poll. A trial heat poll has not been conducted
since June 5-6, before the China and Moscow trip announcements
and the new economic program. The new popularity series that
measures "intensity of feeling" and "why disapprove" should
be used.
Tom Benham prepared recommendations for a poll to assess the
strengths of the Democratic contenders and the effect of
third and fourth party candidates. He suggests running two-
way and three-way trial heats so that a cross-tabulation could
"identify which persons shift to Wallace from RMN or the
Democrats in a three-way race". He also urges the use of
the "familiarity/favorability" questions as well as fourth
party options. If the questionnaire probed the two, three,
and four-way trial heats with Muskie, Kennedy, Humphrey and
McGovern as the Democrats and Eugene McCarthy and Shirley
Chisholm as the fourth party candidates, the polling would
take two days and the results would be available on the
third day. A suggested questionnaire is attached.
However, there are several other possible areas that could
be substituted for the trial heat questions.
You suggested that the public's interest in defense expenditures
should be probed by asking whether they would be "willing to
maintain a strong defense even if it meant giving up programs
for other things, etc.". This area is being explored by the
Harris Family Issues-In Depth Poll, the results of which
are due this week. These Harris questions are attached
should you decide that comparative results would be useful.
Larry Higby suggested that we probe the relative strength of
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Agnew and Connally as Vice Presidential candidates. However,
he made this suggestion before the Harris results of September
27 which indicated that Connally was stronger (52 to 36).
Higby also suggested that questions be devised to follow-up
on the Roper "right track/wrong track" question. Many issue
results will be available from the Harris Family Issues--In
Depth Poll this week. but suggested questions are attached
nevertheless.
Dwight Chapin noted that although 25% of the people feel
quilty about the amount of time spent watching television,
he believes that the people expect their President to appear
on television and that it is their duty to watch. Suggested
questions are attached.
Safire believes it would be valuable to conduct a poll
among blacks to assess their reaction "to the Muskie statement
and the Nixon riposte".
To obtain results accurate enough to form a press release
300 blacks would have to be questioned. If the standard
1000 interview were expanded to 1200 a full 300 blacks
could be questioned resulting in an accuracy level of +7%.
The additional blacks would be harder to reach by telephone
and so interviewing time would be four days instead of two.
The additional cost would be $3,500 to $4,000. Suggested
questions are attached.
In addition, question areas which were offered for the
Wrap-Up Poll but not asked include: Jail terms for drugs,
welfare--menial jobs, credibility of polls, government
policy and polls, SALT talks, Gallup issues ranking, envi-
ronment/pollution, revenue sharing, no fault insurance, the
U.S. Army, and approval of Vice President Agnew. Wuestions
in these areas with trend data are immediately available
but not attached.
Any of these additional questions areas can only be added if
some of the trial heat combinations are dropped.
Recommendation:
That a Presidential popularity and trial heat poll be
conducted on October 23 and 24 so that results will be
available October 25.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
10/20/71
Suggested Questions for Trial Heat Poll
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Richard Nixon is
handling his job as President?
If Approve on Question #1 Ask Question #2:
2. Do you approve very strongly or not so strongly?
If Disapprove on Question #1 Ask Questions #3 and #4:
3. Do you disapprove very strongly or not so strongly?
4. Why do you disapprove of the way Presidnet Nixon is handling
his job? What specifically don't you like?
5. Now I am going to read you the names of some people in
public life. I'd like you to tell me how much you know about
each of them. First, take Spiro Agnew -- do you know quite a
lot about him, a little about him, practically nothing about
him, or have you never heard of him? Next, take
.
(Read each persons name in order and repeat the rating
categories as necessary.) Here is the list of individuals
in alphabetical order about whom the familiarity question is
being asked -- Spiro Agnew, Shirley Chisholm, Fred Harris,
Hubert Humphrey, Edward Kennedy, John Lindsay, Eugene McCarthy,
George McGovern, Edmund Muskie, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan,
Nelson Rockefeller, George Wallace.
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Ask Question #6 only about those people the respondent has
heard of:
6. Now I am going to read you the names of those people
you have heard of. I'd like you to tell me how favorable
or unfavorable your opinion is of each person. First, take
(the name of the first person on the list
that the respondent has heard of) -- is your opinion of him
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very favorable, fairly favorable, not very favorable, or
very unfavorable? (Read names in order and repeat the
rating categories as necessary.)
SET I
7a. In 1972 there will be another Presidential election. If
this election were being held today and the candidates were
Richard Nixon and Edmund Muskie which one would you vote for?
If Neither or Undecided on#7a You Ask the Following:
7b. Would you say that you lean more twoard Richard Nixon or
more toward Edmund Muskie?
7c. Now suppose the candidates were Richard Nixon, Edmund
Muskie, and George Wallace as a thrid party candidate. Which
one would you vote for?
If None or Undecided on #7c You Ask:
7d. Would you say that you lean more toward Richard Nixon,
more toward Edmund Muskie, or more toward George Wallace?
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7e. Now suppose the candidates were Richard Nixon, Edmund
Muskie, George Wallace as a third party candidate, and
Eugene McCarthy as a fourth party candidate. Which one
would you vote for?
If None or Undecided on Question #7e You Ask:
7f. Would you say that you lean more toward Richard Nixon,
more toward Edmund Muskie, more toward George Wallace,
or more toward Eugene McCarthy?
7g. Now suppose the candidates were Richard Nixon, Edmund
Muskie, George Wallace as a thrid party candidate, and
Shirley Chisholm as a fourth party candidate. Which one
would you vote for?
If None or Undecided on Question #7g You Ask:
7h. Would you say that you lean more toward Richard Nixon,
more toward George Wallace, or more toward Shirley Chisholm?
The #7a-h set above would be asked for Humphrey, Kennedy, and
McGovern.
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Alternate Suggested Questions
Defense Questions - Haldeman Suggestion
Do you favor increasing, decreasing, or keeping defense
spending where it is now?
(If increasing) Suppose an increase in defense spending
meant a decrease in spending on education, pollution control
and health, would you still want to increase defense spending
or not?
(If decreasing) Suppose a decrease in defense spending
meant that U.S. military capability would fall behind that of
the Russians, would you still want a decrease in defense spending,
or not?
(Ask everyone) If the choice in the federal budget is
spending funds for housing, welfare, and other assistance to
people at the cost of reducing the United States to a second
position behind the Soviet Union, would you favor or oppose
these programs?
Roper Issue Question - Higby Suggestion
Do you feel that things in this country are generally going
in the right direction today or do you feel that things have
pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
Right
Wrong
N.O.
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(If wrong track) Why do you feel things in this country
have gotten on the wrong track?
Anything else?
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Benham Recommendation on Intensity of Presidential Approval
2. "How strongly do you feel about that -- very
strongly, fairly strongly or not so strong or
no opinion?"
Television - Presidential Appearances - Chapin Suggestion
Do you believe the President appears on television
too often, not often enough, or just about right?
Why do you watch the President on television?
Black VP - Safire Suggestion
Would you vote against your preferred candidate for
President if his Vice Presidential running mate were black?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement -- "a
qualified black Vice Presidential candidate cannot be elected
in 1972."
Administratively Confidential
October 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Dr. David Derge
Dr. David Derge is currently listed as a Consultant to the RNC
at $1,200 per month. A check with the RNC (Ed DeBolt), Domestic
Council (Ed Harper), OMB (Bill Gifford), and the Committee for
the Re-Election of the President (Jeb Magruder) indicates that
Derge is no longer being used as a consultant on polling or research
matters.
As you may recall, Peter Flanigan recommended to the Attorney
General in the research memorandum that Bob Teeter of MOR be
the polling consultant for the Campaign. The Attorney General met
with Bob Teeter last week and was favorably impressed. An
appointment for you to meet Teeter is tentatively scheduled for
next week when he returns from Canada.
Jeb Magruder believes that Dave Derge "sees the handwriting on
the wall" (e.g., he will not be the polling consultant for 1972).
Recommendation:
That Derge be informed that his services are no longer needed.
Peter Flanigan should inform Derge.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
If you approve, a suggested memorandum for your signature to Peter
Flanigan is attached.
GS:lm
Administratively Confidential
October 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER FLANIGAN
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
Dr. David Derge,
Polling Consultant
Dave Derge is currently carried as a consultant to the RNC
at $1,200 per month. He no longer performs the polling
consultant function for the RNC, the Domestic Council,
or the Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
Your task force recommendation on Polling, Computers, and
Research indicates that Bob Teeter rather than Dave Derge
should be the polling consultant for the Campaign. The
Attorney General interviewed Bob Teeter last week and was
favorably impressed. I will see Teeter next week.
In light of these developments, will you inform Derge that
his services are no longer required.
Thank you.
HRH: S:lm
Administratively Confidential
October 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Senator Brooke Fund Raiser/
Tricia and Ed Cox
Colson is encouraging Senator Brooke in his efforts to
have Tricia and Ed Cox attend his fund raiser in
Framington, Massachusetts on October the 26th.
The Coxes would sit at the head table with Senator Brooke
and would probably be asked to say a few words on his
behalf.
The question is whether Tricia and Ed Cox should attend
the Senator Brooke fund raiser.
Yes, both attend.
No, neither attend.
Other
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
October 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Julie Eisenhower --
Political Activities
Harry Dent called saying that Julie Eisenhower contacted him
about doing a $15,000 fund raising event in Jacksonville,
Florida. Dent does not know the date but believes it is
before November 9.
Dent and I are under the impression that Julie Eisenhower
was not to do "political events". Dent considers a fund
raiser "doubly political".
Julie Eisenhower is also interested in what political events
her husband can attend. Commander Larson advised her that
David Eisenhower could attend any political event if he
were not in uniform. Fred Fielding fin John Dean's office
is checking.
The question is whether Julie and David Eisenhower are to
attend the Jacksonville, Florida fund raiser.
Yes, attend.
No, do not attend, The Eisenhowers do not attend
"political events".
Other
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
October 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Finch Telephone Call -
October 7
On October 7 Bob Finch called you to ask about the status
of a mailing -- presumably in California because Finch
wanted to inform Firestone.
A talking paper you used with the Attorney General
indicated that "(t)he President does want to move ahead
on the California mailing as soon as possible". A copy
of this talking paper is attached.
You indicated to Bob Finch that you would "get to the
Attorney General" and get an answer.
The question is whether you reached the Attorney General,
settled the question about the mailing, and informed Finch.
Yes, project complete
No, awaiting Haldeman action
Forget project
GS:1m
TALKING PAPER FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The President does want to move ahead on the California mailing
as soon as possible.
Also, he wants to get the Committee set up out here right after
Labor Day. He doesn't feel we should delay any longer on this.
HRH
9/2/71
October 7, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Advertising
Director and Interviews
You asked for additional information about the political
loyalty of Richard O'Reilly.
Magruder reports that Richard O'Reilly is a registered
Republican.
In addition, Magruder was fully aware of the anti-Nixon
attitudes of Mary Wells and other members of Wells, Rich
and Green. However, Magruder checked on O'Reilly's loyalty
by discussing the subject at length with Dave Mahoney, the
President of Norton Simon. Magruder also checked O'Reilly
with Tommy Thompson, the Vice President of General Foods.
Chester Posey, who is known by Peter Peterson, says that
O'Reilly is a strong Nixon man.
No FBI or Caulfield check has been done on O'Reilly.
Magruder believes that O'Reilly is disenchanted with Mary
Wells and would consider the position of Campaign Advertising
Director a new career opportunity.
The net result is that Magruder is confident O'Reilly is
loyal and has set an appointment for the Attorney General
to see O'Reilly on October 13. The Attorney General will
also be seeing Peter Dailey, the other candidate for
Advertising Director, on October 11 and Bob Teeter, the
top candidate for Polling Consultant on October 12.
Recommendation:
That you interview Peter Dailey on October 11, Bob Teeter
on October 12 and Richard O'Reilly on October 13.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:elr
October 6, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Research
Peter Flanigan, as Chairman of the Polling Computers and Research
Task Force, submitted this preliminary plan to the Attorney
General. He has not read it yet, but plans on discussing it
with you according to Magruder. Mr. Flanigan might also be
asked to join the discussion.
It might be helpful to highlight the excellent staff work
done by a Malek recruit, Bob Marik:
1) Campaign efforts will be concentrated on target
voters and ticket-splitters.
2) The same organizational structure as in 1968 is
recommended except that Bob Teeter of MOR would
be the consultant replacing Derge as the contact
between the campaign management and the polling
vendors, which would be chosen geographically.
3) The plan recommends a series of studies similar to
those conducted in 1968; that is a baseline study
in November using a 15 Key state sample "filled
out" to correspond with a national survey. Panels
from this baseline study will be used for three
subsequent surveys conducted after the primaries,
after the convention, and during the height of
the Campaign.
4) The addition of a telephone-instant-research
capability conducted by ORC would bring the total
polling cost to $692,000.
5) Authority for an additional $50,000 is sought to
develop experimental polling plans including a
proposal for "altitude segmentation."
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6) The plan requests that a Director of Research
assume responsibility for "voter data" (census
and past vote information); Issue Development
(analogous to the Research Director in 1968),
and Field Information (state by state compilations
of issues, polls, etc.)
7) The thrust of the campaign effort will be persuading
the "target voter," which the Task Force believes
can be reached by either direct mail or telephoning.
The plan recommends that Tom Reed, National Committee-
man from California become Director of the Mailing
and Telephone operation.
8) Simulation alternatives are discussed with the
final recommendation being that $25-50,000 be
appropriated from the DMI version.
GS:elr
October 6, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Kemp's Black Athletes
Jack Kemp is "hedging" and "waffling" on his commitment to the
President to develop a list of black ball players as public
supporters of the President.
Bill Timmons and John Nidecker have sought to obtain the list
from Kemp every third day since Spetember 21. Nidecker has
met each of Kemp's demands (personal pictures, speech material,
etc.), but this has not caused Kemp to deliver. Nidecker will
persist and is somewhat optimistic.
As to the system for handling celebrities, Henry Cashen in
Colson's office is neigher interested nor detail oriented
enough to keep pushing this project. The "spokesman resource"
system at the Committee for the Re-Election of the President
is the best alternative. Bart Porter has handled Martha
Mitchell well and is now ready to work with other celebrities.
The net result is that Nidecker may yet get the list from
Kemp. If he does, Porter will schedule from 1701.
GS:elr
October 6, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Young Republican National
Advisory Board
Harry Dent forwarded the attached request for the President
to join the Young Republican National Advisory Board. Dent
believes it would be an excellent political move that would
not subject the President to an ever accelerating series of
requests to sit on Republican advisory boards.
John Dean monitors all requests for the President's member-
ship in various organizations. The President almost always
accepts those "traditional to the office" (Easter Seals).
The most recent Republican group that the President joined
was the Laconia Republican Club in November of 1969. John
Dean believes it would be appropriate for the President to
join. the Young Republican National Advisory Board.
Recommendation:
That the President accept the invitation to serve as a member
of the Young Republican National Advisory Board. Harry Dent
should draft the letter of acceptance for the President.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:elr
October 5, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Planning Group
Action Paper
The attached Action Paper suggests a political planning group
of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment, Rumsfeld, and Finch. Four
points come to mind:
1) The Attorney General should be advised of the group by you
becuase he will learn about the meetings soon via the Finch
newspaper or Rumsfeld disclosure method. A talking paper is
attached.
2) Chapin should probably be included because of his experience
and responsibility to implement many of the "political" decisions
regarding travel, TV, or use of the President's time.
3) There should be a project manager who takes noted at the
meeting and assures follow up. I would welcome the assignment
but others who should be considered include Chapin and Dent.
4) You should resist attempts by Colson to join the group for
two reasons. First, the Attorney General is reportedly concerned
about any "White House Campaign" activities and Colson involve-
ment would exacerbate this concern. Second, Colson has so much
to do now that his effectiveness would be further undermined if
he attended another "set time meeting."
The first meeting could be held next Monday, October 11, late
in the afternoon when all the participants will be in Washington.
Set meeting for October 11 at 5 p.m.
Reschedule meeting
Other
GS:elr
Magruder has asked the Attorney General for authority to
establish a "middle level strategy group" of Cliff Miller,
Harry Flemming, Harry Dent, Jeb Magruder and Dwight Chapin
with Bob Marik as the project manager. No meetings are
scheduled but eventually the group would report to the
Attorney General through Magruder.
ACTION PAPER
We need to set up a political planning group con-
sisting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment -
the original group. They should be gathered at the
President's request. They would be good for general
input. Finch and Rumsfeld should be included in the
meetings.
HRH
10/4/71
TALKING PAPER FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
RE: POLITICAL PLANNING GROUP
The President has asked that I meet periodically with
Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment, Chapin, Finch, and
Rumsfeld. They would be used for "general input."
The first meeting is scheduled for October 11.
Unless the meetings become surprisingly productive,
there seems to be little reason for either you or
Magruder to attend.
Cl:elr
10-5-71
October 5, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Advertising Director
You wanted to review the candidates for Advertising Director at
the Committee for the Re-Election of the President. Eight were
interviewed during the past three weeks by Malek, Chapin, Magruder,
Garment, Marumoto from Malek's office, and myself. Six of the
candidates, Ed Baltz (Compton Advertising - L.A.), Paul Carabatt
(Interpublic Group of Companies - N.Y.), Stephen Frankfurt
(Young and Rubican), Jim Heekin (Tinker/Pritchard Wood), Alan
Mooney (Merril Lynch - N.Y.), and Chester Posey (McCann
Erickson - N.Y.) do not deserve your time in the opinion of
the interviewers.
Peter Dailey of Dailey and Associates - L.A. impressed Chapin,
Malek, Marumoto and myself as "eminently qualified." He
is the best type of Californian and would relate easily
with most members of the White House and Campaign staffs.
His resume is attached.
The other candidate is Richard O'Reilly of Wells, Rich and Green -
N.Y. He impressed Chapin, Garment, Magruder, Malek, and myself
as the most qualified from a technical "track record" point of
view. He is no less personable than Peter Dailey just more
"Eastern." The main problem with O'Reilly is compensation -
currently $125,000 per annum. Whether he would demand anything
near that for a campaign year is not known (O'Reilly's resume
is attached.)
Magruder has scheduled the Attorney General to see O'Reilly on Octo-
ber 13. Chapin and I believe you should also meet O'Reilly. If
O'Reilly is not accepted by the Attorney General because of
personality or salary, appointments with Peter Dailey will be
arranged.
Schedule O'Reilly to meet Haldeman October 13.
Schedule O'Reilly to meet Haldeman some other date.
Forget Haldeman interview of O'Reilly
Other
GS:elr
October 5, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Market Opinion Research Poll of Alabama
You asked for a one page summary of the MOR poll of Alabama conducted
between June 21 and July 14 under the direction of Allison Treleaven
and Rietz for the Committee to Encourage Winton Blount to Run for the
U.S. Senate. Even without the material on Blount's candidacy the
results are interesting, but technical weaknesses cast doubt on the
poll's accuracy:
1) Although 805 personal interviews would yield results with a
statistical error of + 3.5%, an indeterminate number of #secret
ballots" were administered either as part of or substitutes for
the personal interviews;
2) Only 64 Republicans and 61 18-24 year olds were interviewed
yet conclusions are offered without noting that the accuracy
level would be no better than + 7-128,
3) If any "weighting" process were used to assure accuracy of the
sample there is no discussion of the process. Only a crude "verifi-
cation" system that compares known voting results from 1968 with the
claimed voting behavior of the respondents is mentioned;
4) The report contains internally contradictory statements;
5) The demographic table indicates that 50% of the respondents
refused to give their age. One wonders how successful the inter-
viewers were in obtaining accurate results to other questions.
Substantive results of interest include:
1) In either two-way (Nixon-Wallace) or three-way trial heats the
President loses Alabama but not by much (2.1 if Nixon VS. Wallace;
2.7, 6.8 and 8.1 if Nixon vs. Muskie, Humphrey or Kennedy respectively,
with Wallace as a third party candidate.
2) In non-Wallace trial heats MOR does not probe who benefits from
Wallace's absence;
3) The open-end and comparative position before and during Nixon's
Presidency indicate that 20% of those who disapprove of the President
mention he "is not working hard enough," yet only 11.2% mention bussing
as a source of disapproval.
4) Alabamans rank the social issue first, Vietnam second, the economy
third and the environment fourth.
GS:elr
October 5, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Mulcahy Invitation
Eleanor Williams called to invite you and Mrs. Haldeman
to be Jack Mulcahy's guests at the New York part of the
RNC November 9 Dinners. You would be expected to sit
with Jack Mulcahy and would be invited to any pre or
post-dinner function that Mr. Mulcahy attends.
Chapin says that the current plan is for the President
to address the New York Dinner at 8:00 p.m., then proceed
to Chicago and possibly remain over night.
Reject Mulcahy's invitation through Eleanor Williams;
Accept Mulcahy's invitation for both you and Mrs.
Haldeman,
Accept Mulcahy's invitation only for yourself;
Other
GS:elr
October 4, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Staff Compensation at the
Committee for the Re-Election
of the President
Salaries at the Committee for the Re-Election of the President
are:
Jeb Magruder
$38,500
Harry Flemming
18,000 (for half time)
Hugh Sloan
25,000
Lee Nunn
20,000
Rob Odle
22,000
Tom Bell
10,000
Bob Marik
32,500
Bart Porter
31,000
Ken Rietz
28,000
Staff who willlbe going on the payroll in the nearffuture
include:
Rita Hauser
32,000?
Al Kaupinen
25,000
Larry Goldberg
32,000
In addition certain staff members have special expense accounts.
Magruder has a discretionary account of $3,000 per month, part
of which is used to pay Ken Rietz an additional $8,000 per
annum so that his total salary is $36,000. This arrangement
is known only by the Attorney General. In addition Magruder
has a travel and expense account which reimbursed him $2,014
for May, June, and July. Figures for August and September are
not yet available. Flemming's travel and expenses were $794
for April through July 31. Lee Nunn received "living and travel
expense" reimbursement in the amount of $7,397 for April through
July. Odle received $146 for April through July.
There is no staff car but one will be obtained soon. The health
and social security payments correspond with the White House
Staff health and government retirement benefits.
Some non-staff salaries of note are:
Jean Roberts (
$14,000 (Magruder's secretary)
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Jayne Dannenhauer
$16,500 (Nunn & Sloan's secretary)
Dolores Ulman
15,000 (Flemming's secretary)
Other secretarial salaries begin at $6,500 and are generally
lower than White House secretarial salaries. The monthly
operating expenses at 1701 are $52,000, which includes
salaries, rent, telephones, etc.
Hugh Sloan gave me the ab ove information in spite of Magruder's
direct order to Sloan not to disclose the salaries. You may
recall the extreme reluctance of Magruder and Flemming to
release to me the breifest possible budget last spring.
GS:elr