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HC-legal THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON The Shiff December 8, 1993 Chief Executive Officer Hillary Health Care 400 Union Bower Court Suite 410 Irving, TX 75061 VIA FACSIMILE and U.S. MAIL RE: Unauthorized Use of the First Lady's Name and Image for Commercial Advertising Dear Sir or Madam: The attached advertisement was sent to our office in a complaint about the unauthorized use of the First Lady's name and image to promote a commercial product or service. This advertisement violates a long-standing White House policy against use of the President or First Lady's name to suggest an endorsement or approval of a product or service, regardless of its merits. Your advertising creates the false and misleading impression that the First Lady endorses your health care products. Moreover, the advertising erroneously suggests that she has a financial interest in your line of products. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the White House policy as well as guidelines developed by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. We therefore demand that you immediately cease and desist engaging in this false and misleading advertising. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Maw Kies Marvin Krislov Special Counsel to the President Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM FOR WHITE HOUSE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH STAFF FROM: Francis Thomas Sobol Special Counsel To The President SUBJECT: Policy Guidance on Non-White House Uses of the President's and First Lady's Likeness, Words, or Activities as well as Images of the White House and the Presidential Seal Background The President receives many requests from individuals, businesses, educational institutions. and others to use his name, likeness (pictures or video tape), activities, or words to promote a variety of endeavors. Businesses, individuals, and communities often propose to use pictures or references to the President's visits or words to promote their products, services, or potential. Various companies desire to use a likeness of the President, the First Family, the White House or the Presidential Seal to capture the attention of the public for their advertising and in the process create a linkage (intentionally or otherwise) between their products or services and the President. White House Policy Against Commercial Entanglements for the President The White House's long-standing policy is to refuse permission to use the name, likeness, words, or activities of the President, his family, or the White House itself, in advertising or commercial promotions in any way that suggests a connection between the President, his family, or the White House, and the advertising or promotion, notwithstanding the merits or reasons that accompany the request. The Vice President also subscribes to this policy and its implementing procedures. Exceptions to the Policy The reproduction of the likeness, words, or activities of the President, his family, the White House, or the Presidential Seal in educational materials or presentations may be allowed by the White House on a case by case basis. The test for approval is whether the use avoids creating an impression of a Presidential endorsement or approval of a commercial product, service, or enterprise. In addition, permission may be granted to use the President's likeness or that of the White House in fund raising activities conducted under Government auspices or involving a worthwhile charitable or philanthropic endeavor after a case by case review of the merits of the request. Procedure for Policy Enforcement Prior written approval must be obtained from the Counsel to the President for all non-White House uses of the likeness, name, words, or activities of the President, his family, or the White House itself. The same policy applies to proposed uses of the Presidential Seal; however, uses of the Seal are also governed by Federal law as codified at 18 U.S.C. I 713. Violations of these policies will lead to appropriate legal action by the Office of the Counsel to the President. All requests should be in writing and sent to the Office of the Counsel to the President, the White House, Washington, DC 20500. April 13, 1993 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Historical summary of White House policy concerning the use of the President's name or likeness based on the Council of Better Business Bureaus' "Do's and Don'ts in Advertising Copy" General Section 2, November, 1984. USE OF THE NAME OR LIKENESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Use of the President's Name This procedure must also be followed in connection with or Likeness similar advertisements proposing 10 make use of the 236 President Reagan is adhering to a longstanding poli- name or likeness of the Fust Lady. (See also 2.394 and cy of refusing permission 10 use the name or likeness of 16415.) the President of the United States, or of the First Lady, For additional guidance, contact the Office of the in advertising or commercial promotion in any way that Counsel to the President, the White House, Washing. suggests a connection between the President or First ton, D.C. 20500; telephone (202) 456-1414. Lady and such advertising or promotion, notwithstand. ing the merits or reasons that accompany the request Use of the Presidential Seal The reproduction of the President's or First Lady's It is not permissible to use the Seal of the President of 236a name or likeness for sale as such, or inclusion in an edu. the United States in advertising copy. The Presidential cational game, book, collection of portraits and/or Seal may be used only as authorized by Federal statute biographies shall not be considered advertising or pro- or by the Counsel to the President 18 U.S.C. 713 and motion il there is no indication or suggestion of endorse. Executive Order No. 11649 (1972) ment or approval by the President or First Lady of a commercial product, service or enterprise. Use of the Vice President's Name The Counsel to the President has advised the Council or Likeness of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (CBBB) that exceptions Counsel 10 Vice President Bush has informed the 2361 to this rule, which has been adhered to by all Presidents, Council of Better Business Bureaus that the Vice Presi- can be granted only after a request in writing has been dent and his family would ask that their names and submitted to and approved by the Counsel to the Pres likenesses not be used for advertising commercial enter- ident prises. The Vice President has adopied exactly the same The policy applies with equal force to the use of the policy on use of his or his family name or likeness as name or likeness of the President, or of the First Lady. maintained by the President. for any promotion or similar publicity purposes. The on- ly instances where permission has been granted have Office of the Counsel been in connection with fund-raising campaigns spon- to the President sored by the Federal Government, or conducted under Following is a statement on references to the White government auspices, such as those of the American Na. House in advertising provided by the Office of the Coun- tional Red Cross. Even to such organizations, no overall sel to the President November 1984. permission is granted. Each individual case must be brought to the attention of the White House for ap- REFERENCES TO THE WHITE HOUSE proval and such exceptional cases could be considered IN ADVERTISING only on their individual merits. Exception may also be made with respect to adver- Neither the name nor the photograph or likeness of tisements promoting books or articles about the Prest the White House should be used in advertising in any dent authored by him or radio-TV programs featuring way that would suggest an endorsement or approval. If him, but only if such advertisements are submitted to asked, the Counsel to the President would decline to the Counsel to the President for approval in advance. give authorization for such use. For additional guidance, contact the Office of the Counsel to the President, the White House, Washing. ton, D.C. 20500; telephone (202) 456-1414. November 1984 Do's and Don't la Advertising Copy Copyright 1984, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (Most recent update: Feb/Mar-1993 Knee Supports IIII H.12 H-10 H-13 H-14 Elbow & Wrist Supports H-16 H-19 H-20 II-15 Ankle, Thigh & Back Supports o II-21 H-17 H-18 H-22 & H-23 Keep Your Customer's Health Care Cost Down With TI e New Hillary Health Care Line Our new line of the 14 most frequently prescribed rubber and elastic support products offers American materials and quality workmanship at affordable prices. To learn more about Hillary Health Carc Products, or to order direct call 1-800-527-5273, Ext. 217 K HC Hillary Health Care 400 Union Bower Court Suite 410 Irving. Texas 75061 1-800-527-5273 Ext. 222 FAX: 1-800-356-7169 The Hillary Health Care Line is made by Sports Supports, Inc., The Choice of Physicians, Therapists, Trainers and Athletes. Visit us at NHHCE - Bouth #2356 More information? Circle 149 on reply card. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 8, 1993 Chief Executive officer Hillary Health Care 400 Union Bower Court Suite 410 Irving, TX 75061 VIA FACSIMILE and U.S. MAIL RE: Unauthorized Use of the First Lady's Name and Image for Commercial Advertieing Dear sir or Madam: The attached advertisement was sent to our office in a complaint about the unauthorized use of the First Lady's name and image to promote - commercial product or service. This advertisement violates a long-standing White House policy endorsement or approval of a product or service, regardless of against use of the President or First Lady' name to suggest an its merits. Your edvertising creates the false and misleading products. Moreover, the advertising erroneously suggests that impression that the First Lady andorses your health care she has a financial interest in your line of products. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the White House policy as well as guidelines developed by the Council of Better Business Bursaum. We therefore demand that you immediately casse and desist engaging in this false and misleading advertiaing. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. sincerely, mawkuo Marvin Krislov special Counsel to the President Attachment TRANSMISSION REPORT THIS DOCUMENT (REDUCED SAMPLE ABOVE) WAS SENT ** COUNT ** # 4 *** SEND *** NO REMOTE STATION I.D. START TIME DURATION #PAGES COMMENT 2145540357 12- 8-93 18:08 2'49" 4 TOTAL 0:02'49" 4 XEROX TELECOPIER 7020 The Washington Post 1150 15th STREET NW WASHINGTON D.C. 20071 (202) 334-6000 MARY ANN WERNER ASSISTANT COUNSEL (202)334-6575 September 27, 1993 Francis Thomas Sobol, Esq. Special Counsel to the President Office of Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20006 Re: Advertisement by Iomega Corporation Dear Mr. Sobol: This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 22, 1993. By the time we received your letter, we had taken steps to have the advertisement changed. A copy of the new ad, which ran in today's Post, is enclosed. Sincerely, Many AnnWerner Mary Ann Werner Presenting the most talked-about cut in Washington since THE PRESIDENT'S trim on the tarmac. All Bernoulli® products up to 50% OFF Let's cut to That means you can take advantage the chase: of the unmatched security, rugged- Iomega ness-and now cost-effcctiveness-of has just Bernoulli drives BERNOULLI trimmed that can be used - the price of Bernoulli® drives, some by with PCs, Macs 150 as much as 50 percent. and workstations. It's a new look at Iomega. And it's So call Iomega permanent. at 1-800-937-5192 for full details. Product Old SRP New SRP Or see a GSA reseller listed below WASHNGTON BUSINESS/September 27. 1993 150MB Insider Drive and Disk $1099 $599 for specific government pricing. 150MB Transportable Drive and Disk $1225 $699 90MB Insider Drive and Disk $ 799 $499 And see why Bernoulli is a cut-above 90MB Transportable Drive and Disk $ 949 $599 the rest. Single 150MB Disk (in 5-Pack) $ 159 $109 Single 105MB Disk $ 169 $ 99 Single 90MB Disk (in 5-Pack) $ N/A $ 99 Single 65MB Disk $ 129 $ 59 iOMEGA® Single 35MB Disk $ 79 $ 39 lomega Authorized GSA Resellers: GTSI. Chantily, VA (703) 631-3333 Falcon MicroSystems Landover, MD (301) 341 0100 Bolidan Assoc. Garthersburg, MD (301) 2965: Computerm McLean. VA (703) 2340: 800 Software, Rockville, MD (800) 888-4486: Advanced Computer Concepts. Artington. VA (703) 525-4200 Comp USA McLean VA 793 2357. WASH.P wed. 9/22/93 Presenting two of Washington's most fashionable cuts. All Bernoull' products up to HRC 50% OFF Let's cut to That means you can take advantage the chase: of the unmatched security. rugged- lomega ness-and now cost-effectiveness-of has just Bernoulli drives trimmed that can be used the price of Bernoulli® drives. some by with PCs. Macs 150 R as much as 50 percent. and workstations. It's a new look at lomega. And it's So call lomega permanent. at 1-800-937-5192 for full details. Product Old SRP New SRP Or See a CSA reseller listed below 150MB Insider Drive and Disk $1099 $599 for specific government pricing. 150MB Transportable Drive and Disk $1225 $699 90MB Insider Drive and Disk $ 799 $499 And see why Bernoulli is a cut above 90MB Transportable Drive and Disk $ 949 $599 the rest. Single 150MB Disk (in 5.Pack) $ 159 $109 Single 105MB Disk $ 169 $ 99 Single 90MB Disk (in 5-Pack) $ N/A $ 99 Single 65MB Disk $ 129 $ 59 Single 35MB Disk $ 79 $ 39 iOMEGA® - Authorized GSA Reselves CTS Charges VA1703 631 1333 Falcon Microflysters Landover, MD 301) 0100 Bohdan - Garthersburg MD 101 258 2965 Mclean 2340 600 Software MD 1800) Computer Concept, wgr : 703. 525-4200 Comp USA McLAin 703) 761 2357 01993 tomage Corp The longs and 3 of tomage Corp ORIGINAL ADVT. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 29, 1993 MEMORANDUM FOR MAGGIE WILLIAMS CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY FROM: Frank Sobol Counsel's Office Arank SUBJECT: Small victories I wanted to share the attached with you; maybe our message is getting out. Whenever I do an "unauthorized use" letter for advertisements in the newspaper, I copy the letter to the newspaper as well as to the miscreant. I've dealt with the Post on four previous occasions without a response. The attached is a pleasant change of practice! cc: Bill Kennedy Cheryl Mills Steve Neuwirth THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 8, 1993 Dan Cerundolo, President MED 396 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, MA 02189 RE: Unauthorized Use of the First Lady's Name and Image for Commercial Advertising Dear Mr. Cerundolo: This letter acknowledges your facsimile to the First Lady dated November 22, 1993, containing an advertisement for "Hillary Health Care Line." We appreciate receiving this information. The Office of Counsel to the President has notified the advertisers that they appear to be in violation of long-standing White House policy prohibiting use of the President or First Lady's name to imply endorsement or approval of a particular commercial product or service. Thank you very much for your interest. Sincerely, Marvin Krislov Special Counsel to the President 11-22-93 11:29 MEDICAL EQUIP 628 P01 MED Medical Equipment & Devices, Inc. 396 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, Massachusetts 02189 (617)337-3070 Massachusetts (800) 448-1030 Other New England FAX TRANSMITTAL COVERSHEET TO: OFFICE OF MS. HILLARY CLINTON FROM: DAN CERUNDOLO, PRESIDENT, M.E.D. 11.22.93 DATE: TOTAL PAGES INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 OUR FAX NUMBER: (617) 337-9709 PLEASE NOTIFY DAN - IF THERE ARE ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OUR OFFICE NUMBER IS (617) 337-3070 ATTACHED IS A FULL PAGE AD THAT APPEARED in A MEDICAL JOURNAL. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THAT MRS. CLINTON HAS TAKEN A VESTED INTEREST IN A MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY. I BELIEVE AN EXPLANATION IS IN ORDER. 11-22-93 11:29 MEDICAL EQUIP 628 P02 Knee Supports IIII H-12 H-10 H-13 H-14 Elbow & Wrist Supports H.16 H-19 H-20 II-15 Ankle, Thigh & Back Supports II-21 H-17 H-18 H-22 & H-23 Keep Your Customer's Health Care Cost Down With The New Hillary Health Care Line Our new line of the 14 most frequently prescribed rubber and elastic support products offers American materials and quality workmanship at affordable prices. To learn more about Hillary Health Care Products, or to order direct call 1-800-527-5273, Ext. 217. K HC Hillary Health Care 400 Union Bower Court Suite 410 Irving. Texas 75061 1-800-527-5273 Ext. 222 FAX: 1-800-356-7169 The Hillary Health Care Line is made by Sports Supports, Inc., The Choice of Physicians, Therapists, Trainers and Athletes. Visit us at NHHCE - Booth #2356 More information? Circle 149 on reply card THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 7, 1993 DRAFT Chief Executive Officer Hillary Health Care 400 Union Bower Court Suite 410 Irving, TX 75061 VIA FACSIMILE RE: Unauthorized Use of the First Lady's Name and Image for Commercial Advertising Dear Sir or Madam: The attached advertisement was sent to our office in a complaint about the unauthorized use of the First Lady's name and image to promote a commercial product or service. This advertisement violates a long-standing White House policy against use of the President or First Lady's name to suggest an endorsement or approval of a product or service, regardless of its merits. Your advertising creates the false and misleading impression that the First Lady endorses your health care products. Moreover, the advertising erroneously suggests that she may have a financial interest in your line of products. Given the First Lady's role in promoting the Presidential initiative on health care reform, this inaccurate advertising and promotion is especially significant. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the White House policy as well as guidelines developed by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. We therefore demand that you immediately cease and desist engaging in this false and misleading advertising. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Main Krisla Marvin Krislov Special Counsel to the President THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 7, 1993 Dan Cerundolo, President DRAFT MED 396 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, MA 02189 RE: Unauthorized Use of the First Lady's Name and Image for Commercial Advertising Dear Mr. Cerundolo: This letter acknowledges your facsimile to the First Lady dated November 22, 1993, containing an advertisement for "Hillary Health Care Line." We appreciate receiving this information. Please rest assured that the First Lady does not have any financial interest in or connection with these particular products. Additionally, the Office of Counsel to the President has notified the advertisers that they appear to be in violation of long-standing White House policy prohibiting use of the President or First Lady's name to imply endorsement or approval of a particular commercial product or service. Thank you very much for your interest. Sincerely, Man Kuolor Marvin Krislov Special Counsel to the President 11-22-93 11:29 MEDICAL EQUIP 628 P01 MED Medical Equipment & Devices, Inc. Stary 396 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, Massachusetts 02189 (617)337-3070 Massachusetts (800) 448-1030 Other New England FAX TRANSMITTAL COVERSHEET TO: OFFICE OF MS. HILLARY CUNTON FROM: DAN CERUNDOLD, PRESIDENT, M.E.D. DATE: 11.22.93 TOTAL PAGES INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 OUR FAX NUMBER: (617) 337-9709 - PLEASE NOTIFY DAN IF THERE ARE ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OUR OFFICE NUMBER IS (617) 337-3070 ATTACHED IS A FULL PAGE AD THAT APPEARED in A MEDICAL JOURNAL. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THAT MRS. CLINTON HAS THREN A VESTED INTEREST IN A MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY. I BELIEVE AN EXPLANATION IS IN ORDER. Marrin pls address ASAP 22-93 11:29 MEDICAL EQUIP 628 P02 Knee Supports II 11 H-12 H-10 H-13 H-14 Elbow & Wrist Supports H-16 H-19 H-20 II-15 Ankle, Thigh & Back Supports II-21 H-17 H-18 H-22 & H-23 Keep Your Customer's Health Care Cost Down With The New Hillary Health Care Line Our new line of the 14 most frequently prescribed rubber and elastic support products offers American materials and quality workmanship at affordable prices. To learn more about Hillary Health Care Products, or to order direct call 1-800-527-5273, Ext. 217. HC HC Hillary Health Care 400 Union Bower Court Suite 410 Irving. Texas 75061 1-800-527-5273 Ext. 222 FAX: 1-800-356-7169 The Hillary Health Care Line is made by Sports Supports, Inc., The Choice of Physicians, Therapists, Trainers and Athletes. Visit us at NHHCE - Booth #2356 file: legal pinims Evil - For your file. THE WHITE HOUSE H WASHINGTON September 29, 1993 MEMORANDUM FOR MAGGIE WILLIAMS CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY FROM: Counsel's Frank Sobol Office Arank SUBJECT: Small victories I wanted to share the attached with you; maybe our message is getting out. Whenever I do an "unauthorized use" letter for advertisements in the newspaper, I copy the letter to the newspaper as well as to the miscreant. I've dealt with the Post on four previous occasions without a response. The attached is a pleasant change of practice! cc: Bill Kennedy Cheryl Mills Steve Neuwirth The Washington Post 1150'15" STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20071 (202) 334-6000 MARY ANN WERNER ASSISTANT COUNSEL (202) 334-6575 September 27, 1993 Francis Thomas Sobol, Esq. Special Counsel to the President Office of Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20006 Re: Advertisement by Iomega Corporation Dear Mr. Sobol: This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 22, 1993. By the time we received your letter, we had taken steps to have the advertisement changed. A copy of the new ad, which ran in today's Post, is enclosed. Sincerely, MaryannWerner Mary Ann Werner Presenting the most talked-about cut in Washington since THE PRESIDENT'S trim on the tarmac. All Bernoulli® products up to 50% OFF Let's cut to That means you can take advantage the chase: of the unmatched security, rugged- Iomega ness-and now cost-effcctiveness-of has just Bernoulli drives BERNOULLI - trimmed that can be used the price of Bernoulli® drives, some by with PCs, Macs as much as 50 percent. and workstations. It's a new look at Iomega. And it's So call Iomega permanent. at 1-800-937-5192 for full details. Product Old SRP New SRP Or sce a CSA reseller listed below WASHNGTON BUSINESS/September 27. 1993 150MB Insider Drive and Disk $1099 $599 for specific government pricing. 150MB Transportable Drive and Disk $1225 $699 90MB Insider Drive and Disk $ 799 $499 And sce why Bernoulli is a cut-above 90MB Transportable Drive and Disk $ 949 $599 the rest. Single 150MB Disk (in 5-Pack) $ 159 $109 Single 105MB Disk $ 169 $ 99 Single 90MB Disk (in 5-Pack) $ N/A $ 99 Single 65MB Disk $ 129 $ 59 iOMEGA® Single 35MB Disk $ 79 $ 39 lomega Authorized GSA Resellers: GTSI. Chantelly, VA (703) 631-3333: Falcon MicroSystems. Landover, MD (301) 41-0100 Bohdan Assoc. Gardersburg MD (301) 258 2965: Compucom McLean, (703) 761 2340: 800 Software, Rockwille MD (800) 868-4486: Advanced Computer Concepts. Artington. VA 1703. 5254200 Comp USA. McLean, VA 703. 2357. WASH wed. 9/247 Presenting two of Washington's most fashionable cuts. All Bernoull' products up to HRC 50% Leis cut to That means you can take advantage the chase: of the unmatched security. nigged- lonega ness-and now cost-effectiveness-of has just Bernoulli drives trimmed that can be used the price of Bernoulli® drives. some by with PCs. Macs 150 R us much as 50 percent. and workstations. It's a new look at lomega. And it's So call lomega permanent. at 1-800-937-5192 for full details. Product ou SRP Hrw SRP Or see a CSA reseller listed below 150MB Insider Drive and Disk $1099 $599 for specific government pricing. 150MB Transportable Drive and Disk $1225 $699 90MB Insider Drive and Disk $ 799 $499 And see why Bernoulli is a cut above 90MB Transportable Drive and Disk $ 949 $599 the rest. Single 150MB Disk (in 5-Pack) $ 159 $109 Single 105MB Drsk $ 169 $ 99 Single 90MB Disk (in 5-Pack) s N/A $ 99 Single 65MB Disk $ 129 $ 59 Single 35MB Disk iOMEGA $ 79 s 39 Authorized CSA - cry Dursh 703 631 1333 falcon Landows, MD 3410100 Bohdan Gathersturg MD 301 2965 2340 800 MD 800) NS448 Computer Concept. VA 525-4200 Comp USA McLAIN 761 2357 01993 - Com Corp ORIGINAL ADVT. file: legal openione 9/28/93 Joanne--Here is some language for your letter. cc: E. Lieberman Trank You asked about the possibility of using Mrs. Clinton's comments in advertising your product. While this is certainly a creative idea, it is not possible because of the White House's long- standing policy of avoiding all commercial involvements for the President and the First Lady. This policy prohibits the use of the images, words, or activities of the President or the First Lady in commercial enterprises. Specifically, use of the First Lady's words, name, image, or activities will not be permitted by the White House where such use states or implies her endorsement or other linkage between her and a commercial product or service, regardless of its merits. I have enclosed with this letter a copy of this policy and an historical summary of the policy publicized by the Council of Better Business Bureaus for at least the last two decades. Thanks you, etc., etc. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 24, 1993 TO: Frank Sobel, Office of the Counsel to the President MR FROM: Joanne Manning Anderson, Office of the First Lady, Room 18 Attached is a letter received by the First Lady which accompanied a gift and requests an endorsement. If you could send I me a copy of the language appropriate for turning down the request for endorsement I'll combine it with a thank-you and send it all up to the gift unit and thelm out. THEN Thank you. If you have questions, jukst call me at x2941. Mc. Plhenny Company ESTABLISHED 1868 Avery Island, Louisiana 70513/ Telephone 318-365-8173 MANUFACTURERS OF September 15, 1993 TABASCO BRAND PRODUCTS Hilary Clinton Office of the First Lady O.E.O.B. Room 100 Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mrs. Clinton: On behalf of the McIlhenny family, I would first like to thank you for the loyalty you have shown our product, TABASCO® brand pepper sauce, over the years. Please accept this TABASCO® gift box as a symbol of our appreciation. Secondly, I'd like to ask if you would be willing to share your thoughts about our product in some advertising we are considering. All we would need of your time would be a quote (via fax) about your favorite use of TABASCO® sauce and of course, your permission to air/publish this quote. In return, we would like to donate $1,000 in your name to your favorite charity and send you a case of TABASCO sauce with our compliments. We would be most honored if you were able to participate in this endeavor. It would certainly put the finishing touch on our 125th Anniversary celebration. Mrs. Clinton, thank you for your time and consideration. We will be following up soon with the details. I hope you enjoy the enclosed gift. And if you're ever in the area, I'd love for you and your family to be our guest on Avery Island. Best Personal Regards, NF Paul C.P. McIlhenny Vice President & Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM FOR WHITE HOUSE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH STAFF FROM: Francis Thomas Sobol Special Counsel To The President SUBJECT: Policy Guidance on Non-White House Uses of the President's and First Lady's Likeness, Words, or Activities as well as Images of the White House and the Presidential Seal Background The President receives many requests from individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and others to use his name, likeness (pictures or video tape), activities, or words to promote a variety of endeavors. Businesses, individuals, and communities often propose to use pictures or references to the President's visits or words to promote their products, services, or potential. Various companies desire to use a likeness of the President, the First Family, the White House or the Presidential Seal to capture the attention of the public for their advertising and in the process create a linkage (intentionally or otherwise) between their products or services and the President. White House Policy Against Commercial Entanglements for the President The White House's long-standing policy is to refuse permission to use the name, likeness, words, or activities of the President, his family, or the White House itself, in advertising or commercial promotions in any way that suggests a connection between the President, his family, or the White House, and the advertising or promotion, notwithstanding the merits or reasons that accompany the request. The Vice President also subscribes to this policy and its implementing procedures. Exceptions to the Policy The reproduction of the likeness, words, or activities of the President, his family, the White House, or the Presidential Seal in educational materials or presentations may be allowed by the White House on a case by case basis. The test for approval is whether the use avoids creating an impression of a Presidential endorsement or approval of a commercial product, service, or enterprise. In addition, permission may be granted to use the President's likeness or that of the White House in fund raising activities conducted under Government auspices or involving a worthwhile charitable or philanthropic endeavor after a case by case review of the merits of the request. Procedure for Policy Enforcement Prior written approval must be obtained from the Counsel to the President for all non-White House uses of the likeness, name, words, or activities of the President, his family, or the White House itself. The same policy applies to proposed uses of the Presidential Seal; however, uses of the Seal are also governed by Federal law as codified at 18 U.S.C. $ 713. Violations of these policies will lead to appropriate legal action by the Office of the Counsel to the President. All requests should be in writing and sent to the Office of the Counsel to the President, the White House, Washington, DC 20500. April 13, 1993 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Historical summary of White House policy concerning the use of the President's name or likeness based on the Council of Better Business Bureaus' "Do's and Don'ts in Advertising Copy," General Section 2, November, 1984. USE OF THE NAME OR LIKENESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Use of the President's Name This procedure must also be followed in connection with or Likeness similar advertisements proposing to make use of the 236 President Reagan is adhering to a long-standing poli- name or likeness of the First Lady. (See also 2-394 and cy of refusing permission to use the name or likeness of 16-415.) the President of the United States, or of the First Lady, For additional guidance, contact the Office of the in advertising or commercial promotion in any way that Counsel to the President, the White House, Washing. suggests a connection between the President or First ton, D.C. 20500; telephone (202) 456-1414. Lady and such advertising or promotion, notwithstand- ing the merits or reasons that accompany the request. Use of the Presidential Seal The reproduction of the President's or First Lady's It is not permissible to use the Seal of the President of 236a name or likeness for sale as such, or inclusion in an edu- the United States in advertising copy. The Presidential cational game, book, collection of portraits and/or Seal may be used only as authorized by Federal statute biographies shall not be considered advertising or pro- or by the Counsel to the President. 18 U.S.C. 1 713 and motion if there is no indication or suggestion of endorse- Executive Order No. 11649 (1972). ment or approval by the President or First Lady of a commercial product, service or enterprise. Use of the Vice President's Name The Counsel to the President has advised the Council or Likeness of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (CBBB) that exceptions Counsel to Vice President Bush has informed the 236b to this rule, which has been adhered to by all Presidents, Council of Better Business Bureaus that the Vice Presi- can be granted only after a request in writing has been dent and his family would ask that their names and submitted to and approved by the Counsel to the Pres- likenesses not be used for advertising commercial enter. ident prises. The Vice President has adopted exactly the same The policy applies with equal force to the use of the policy on use of his or his family name or likeness as name or likeness of the President, or of the First Lady. maintained by the President. for any promotion or similar publicity purposes. The on- ly instances where permission has been granted have Office of the Counsel been in connection with fund-raising campaigns spon- to the President sored by the Federal Government, or conducted under Following is a statement on references to the White government auspices, such as those of the American Na- House in advertising provided by the Office of the Coun- tional Red Cross. Even to such organizations, no overall sel to the President November 1984. permission is granted. Each individual case must be brought to the attention of the White House for ap. REFERENCES TO THE WHITE HOUSE proval and such exceptional cases could be considered IN ADVERTISING only on their individual merits. Exception may also be made with respect to adver- Neither the name nor the photograph or likeness of tisements promoting books or articles about the Presi- the White House should be used in advertising in any dent authored by him or radio-TV programs featuring way that would suggest an endorsement or approval. If him, but only if such advertisements are submitted to asked, the Counsel to the President would decline to the Counsel to the President for approval in advance. give authorization for such use. For additional guidance, contact the Office of the Counsel to the President, the White House, Washing. ton, D.C. 20500; telephone (202) 456-1414. November 1984 Do's and Don'ts in Advertising Copy Copyright 1984, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (Most recent update: Feb/Mar-1993 Ever- THE WHITE HOUSE FYI WASHINGTON F. September 22, 1993 Mr. Fred Wenninger Chief Executive Officer Iomega Corporation 1821 W. 4000 S. Roy, Utah 84067-3130 Facsimile: 801-778-3190 RE: Unauthorized Use of the First Lady's Picture for Commercial Advertising Dear Mr. Wenninger: The attached advertisement for Iomega Corporation was sent to the Counsel to the President in a complaint about the use of the First Lady's picture to promote your company's products. Bernard W. Nussbaum, Counsel to the President, asked me to review with you the White House's long-standing policy that prohibits the use of the image, words, or activities of the First Lady in commercial advertising. Specifically, the First Lady's name, image, or words are not permitted to be used to state or imply her endorsement or other linkage between her and a commercial product or service, regardless of its merits. I have enclosed with this letter a summary of the policy for your information and a summary of the Council of Better Business Bureaus' "Do's and Don'ts in Advertising Copy," which has provided similar advice to advertising copy writers for more than a decade. The purpose of this letter is to request that Iomega Corporation cease and desist all unauthorized uses of the First Lady's picture, name, or words in the advertising of its products. I expect that your organization will honor this policy without requiring the White House to take further action. However, if it becomes necessary, the Office of the Counsel to the President will seek to enforce the policy through all appropriate means. -2- Many times in cases such as this, the unauthorized use stems from a general lack of knowledge of White House policy in this area. I assume this was just an honest mistake by Iomega Corporation in its attempt to get its message out in a creative way. 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USE OF THE NAME OR LIKENESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Use of the President's Name This procedure must also be followed in connection with or Likeness similar advertisements proposing to make use of the 236 President Reagan is adhering to a long-standing poli- name or likeness of the First Lady. (See also 2-394 and cy of refusing permission to use the name or likeness of 16-415.) the President of the United States, or of the First Lady, For additional guidance, contact the Office of the in advertising or commercial promotion in any way that Counsel to the President, the White House, Washing. suggests a connection between the President or First ton, D.C. 20500; telephone (202) 456-1414. Lady and such advertising or promotion, notwithstand. ing the merits or reasons that accompany the request. Use of the Presidential Seal The reproduction of the President's or First Lady's It is not permissible to use the Seal of the President of 236a name or likeness for sale as such, or inclusion in an edu- the United States in advertising copy. The Presidential cational game, book, collection of portraits and/or Seal may be used only as authorized by Federal statute biographies shall not be considered advertising or pro- or by the Counsel to the President. 18 U.S.C. 713 and motion if there is no indication or suggestion of endorse- Executive Order No. 11649 (1972). ment or approval by the President or First Lady of a commercial product, service or enterprise. Use of the Vice President's Name The Counsel to the President has advised the Council or Likeness of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (CBBB) that exceptions Counsel 10 Vice President Bush has informed the 236b to this rule, which has been adhered to by all Presidents, Council of Better Business Bureaus that the Vice Presi- can be granted only after a request in writing has been dent and his family would ask that their names and submitted to and approved by the Counsel to the Pres- likenesses not be used for advertising commercial enter- ident prises. The Vice President has adopted exactly the same The policy applies with equal force to the use of the policy on use of his or his family name or likeness as name or likeness of the President, or of the First Lady, maintained by the President for any promotion or similar publicity purposes. The on- ly instances where permission has been granted have Office of the Counsel been in connection with fund-raising campaigns spon- to the President sored by the Federal Government, or conducted under Following is a statement on references to the White government auspices, such as those of the American Na. House in advertising provided by the Office of the Coun- tional Red Cross. Even to such organizations, no overall sel to the President November 1984. permission is granted. Each individual case must be brought to the attention of the White House for ap- REFERENCES TO THE WHITE HOUSE proval and such exceptional cases could be considered IN ADVERTISING only on their individual merits. Exception may also be made with respect to adver- Neither the name nor the photograph or likeness of tisements promoting books or articles about the Presi- the White House should be used in advertising in any dent authored by him or radio-TV programs featuring way that would suggest an endorsement or approval. If him, but only if such advertisements are submitted to asked, the Counsel to the President would decline to the Counsel to the President for approval in advance. give authorization for such use. For additional guidance, contact the Office of the Counsel to the President, the White House, Washing. ton, D.C. 20500; telephone (202) 456-1414. November 1984 Do's and Don't in Advertising Copy Copyright 1984, Council of Better Business Bureaue, Inc. (Most recent update: Feb/Mar-1993 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM FOR WHITE HOUSE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH STAFF FROM: Francis Thomas Sobol Special Counsel To The President SUBJECT: Policy Guidance on Non-White House Uses of the President's and First Lady's Likeness, Words, or Activities as well as Images of the White House and the Presidential Seal Background The President receives many requests from individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and others to use his name, likeness (pictures or video tape), activities, or words to promote a variety of endeavors. Businesses, individuals, and communities often propose to use pictures or references to the President's visits or words to promote their products, services, or potential. Various companies desire to use a likeness of the President, the First Family, the White House or the Presidential Seal to capture the attention of the public for their advertising and in the process create a linkage (intentionally or otherwise) between their products or services and the President. White House Policy Against Commercial Entanglements for the President The White House's long-standing policy is to refuse permission to use the name, likeness, words, or activities of the President, his family, or the White House itself, in advertising or commercial promotions in any way that suggests a connection between the President, his family, or the White House, and the advertising or promotion, notwithstanding the merits or reasons that accompany the request. The Vice President also subscribes to this policy and its implementing procedures. Exceptions to the Policy The reproduction of the likeness, words, or activities of the President, his family, the White House, or the Presidential Seal in educational materials or presentations may be allowed by the White House on a case by case basis. The test for approval is whether the use avoids creating an impression of a Presidential endorsement or approval of a commercial product, service, or enterprise. In addition, permission may be granted to use the President's likeness or that of the White House in fund raising activities conducted under Government auspices or involving a worthwhile charitable or philanthropic endeavor after a case by case review of the merits of the request. Procedure for Policy Enforcement Prior written approval must be obtained from the Counsel to the President for all non-White House uses of the likeness, name, words, or activities of the President, his family, or the White House itself. The same policy applies to proposed uses of the Presidential Seal; however, uses of the Seal are also governed by Federal law as codified at 18 U.S.C. 4 713. Violations of these policies will lead to appropriate legal action by the Office of the Counsel to the President. All requests should be in writing and sent to the Office of the Counsel to the President, the White House, Washington, DC 20500. April 13, 1993 THE WHITE HOUSE fill WASHINGTON legal September 20, 1993 - MEMORANDUM FOR JANET SHIMBERG OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY'S CORRESPONDENCE FROM: CHERYL MILLS 5m ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Proposed Hillary Rodham Pin by Open Communications This memorandum responds to your memorandum of September 10, 1993. In your memorandum, you requested Counsel's recommendation as to whether the White House should permit the creation of a Hillary Rodham Clinton pin as a fundraiser for Open Communications' youth programs. We have received a number of requests for guidance on matters such as these. As a legal matter, the First Lady is permitted to lend her name or likeness to any cause, organization or event. However, as a policy matter, we are opposed to the use of the First Lady's name and likeness in this way, without regard to the worthiness of the cause. I have attached a memorandum from Frank Sobol in our office that outlines some of the practical reasons behind our policy advice. I hope it will be helpful in illuminating some of the issues we seek to avoid by adhering to this policy. Please contact me if I can be of further assistance. CC: Maggie Williams Evelyn Lieberman Capricia Marshall THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 15, 1993 MEMORANDUM FOR CHERYL D. MILLS ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: Frank Sobol Counsel's Office JK SUBJECT: HRC Pin for Commercial Sale The White House policy has been to avoid all commercial ventures, regardless of merit, for the First Family. This general policy has been guided by at least two concerns: (1) the administrative burden caused by trying to satisfy all the requests for First Family support of worthy projects along with the PR problems caused by rejected requests and (2) the potential that the endorsed activity could subsequently get into things that embarrass the First Family or the Administration. An example of #1: The Childwatch Foundation used a complimentary letter from Vice President Bush in one of its fund raising campaigns. Then the National Safe Kids Campaign protested this "endorsement" to the White House. Childwatch was told to stop because it did not have prior written approval for use of the President Bush's name. The reason for the stop order isn't germane here. More importantly , this example demonstrates one of the pitfalls of getting involved in fund raising--other charities will expect the same consideration and will be prepared to take issue with the WH when it appears to favor someone else. This almost forces us to agree to help all bona fide requests because it is almost impossible to differentiate one charity from another. An example of #2: Barbara Bush was the honorary chair of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. She was asked to endorse an Alliance book that would use the profits for the homeless. Counsel's Office recommended that she not agree to endorse the book because it was possible the Alliance and the Administration might have different policy objectives in the future and this could cause the WH problems. With regard to current proposal, the HRC endorsement and pin could wind up in the same dilemma--the marketing group could get into projects or activities that conflict with HRC's and the WH's views. Yet they would have her endorsement and her "product." In addition, once the precedent is established that the First Family will become a fund raiser for charities, we'll have to establish rules and procedures for treating all requests equally. More approvals will be expected or there will be hell to pay. So on the basis of prior WH policy on such matters, I do not recommend that HRC get involved in this activity. Its potential for helping kids is speculative at best; even long established charities have a hard time getting a large percentage of their donations to the needy. Its potential for administrative and public relations problems for the First Family are sizeable. Change of Topics The question of First Family charitable support comes up frequently and gets treated on a case-by-case basis in light of my tight reading of existing policy. It might be worth the time for you and HRC staff to sit down and re-consider the policy. Does the First Family want to use its position to support worthwhile causes? If it does, what range of activities might be administratively manageable and "fair" in a public relations sense? Its possible that such a review will merely confirm the value of the current policy. But at least if the new Administration discusses it, everyone may feel more comfortable with its implementation. If you have any other perspectives you'd like me to explore, let me know. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 10, 1993 TO: CHERYL MILLS FROM: JANET SHIMBERG ss OFFICE OF FIRST LADY'S CORRESPONDENCE Evelyn Leiberman asked that we forward this to you for your recommendation. Please let me know if you think we can do anything to assist them. If you have any questions you can contact me at extension 2941. Thank you very much. 08/20/1993 10:47 77777SHELLEY H ERVIN 714 285 9779 P.02 >Open< Communications August 5, 1993 wants this to take place First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton around holiday The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue seasion Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Hillary: After reading the May 25th Los Angeles Times Magazine cover story - "Hillary on the Hot Seat" - I came up with an idea which promises to rekindle the spirit of American volunteerism and financially strengthen our youth programs. It's all about using your golden angel's wings pin as a symbol for protecting our nation's promise - it's youth. A Los Angeles based accessory designer/manufacturer - Steel Threads - and I would like to reproduce your pin, market it and donate all of the profits to the future of our nation - it's children. I've spoken to a program consultant for the Points of Light Foundation here in Orange County, Wendy Lecot, and she thinks such a project has tremendous potential. Some of the marketing strategies we've discussed include: Enclose with the pin a printed message from the First Lady and other well-known children's advocates/protectors who wear the pin; Promote the pin as "inspired by a pin worn by Hillary Rodham Clinton;" Target the American business community, asking for their commitment to protect, nurture and provide hope to the next generation work force; Tie-in an uplifting social message such as "Protect America's Kids." If you would be willing to lend your name and support to such an effort, please send your written approval, along with a photo of the pin and any other information you think would be important to the success of this project. 3187 Redhill Avenue, Suite 210 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714.285.9635/FAX 714 285 9779 08/20/1993 10:48 77777SHELLEY H ERVIN 714 285 9779 P.03 First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton August 5, 1993 Pg. 2 The marketing and advertising would be done by my company, Open Communications, which specializes in socially responsible marketing and advertising strategies. (See enclosed articles.) If successful, the pin would be the first in a line of socially conscious jewelry. My partner and I look forward to hearing from you soon, and continue to be two of the millions of American women who gain inspiration and strength every day from your shining example of pure motives in action. Sincerely, 8th Shelley H. Ervin Partner encls.