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THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower spent a quiet
day at the Farm with Major and Mrs. John
Eisenhower and children.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1959
9:40 am
The President met with the following members
of the U. S. Flag Commission:
Major General Andrew T. McNamara
Chief Quartermaster
Brig. General Roy T. Evans
Deputy to General McNamara
Colonel John T. Martz, Jr.
Lt. Colonel J. F. Cook, Jr.
Hon. Robert Merriam
(The above departed the Farm at 11:05 am)
1:55 - 2:40 pm
The President, Major John Eisenhower, and David
shot skeet.
2:40 - 3:27 pm
Hunted for rabbits.
3:30 - 3:55 pm
The President stopped off at the residence of
Major John Eisenhower.
3:58 pm
The President returned to his residence.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:20 am
The President departed the Farm via U. S.
Army helicopter for flight to Washington, D. C.
He was accompanied by
Major John Eisenhower
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Ann Whitman
WASHINGTON, D. C.
8:58 am
Landed on the White House Grounds.
9:00 - 9:03 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:05 - 9:34 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:15 - 9:48 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:48 - 10:13 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
10:30 - 10:40 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. James Hagerty
10:40 - 11:54 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. Robert Merriam (until 11:44 am)
11:12 - 11:54 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:59 - 12:08 pm
The President signed the Proclamation formally
admitting Alaska into the Union as the 49th State
and the Executive Order designating a new design
for the U. S. Flag. The following attended the
ceremony:
The Vice President
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Hon. Fred Seaton
(list continued)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1959
Page 2
11:59 - 12:08 pm
The following attended the ceremony when the President
signed the Proclamation formally admitting Alaska into
the Union as the 49th State, and the Executive Order
designating a new design for the U. S. Flag (list continued
from previous page):
Hon. Robert Atwood, Anchorage Alaska
Hon. E. L. Bartlett, Senator-elect
Hon. Ernest Guening, Senator-elect
Hon. Waino Hendrickson (has been acting Governor)
Hon. Ralph J. Rivers, Congressman-elect
Hon. Michael A. Stepovich (former Governor)
Hon. David Finley, Chairman, Commission of Fine Arts
Major General A. T. McNamara
Quartermaster General of the Army
Brig. General R. P. Evans, Jr.
Deputy to the Quartermaster General
Colonel John Martz, Jr.
Chief of Research and Engineering
Office of the Quartermaster General
Lt. Colonel James S. Cook, Jr.
Chief of Heraldic Branch
Office of the Quartermaster General
Members of the White House Staff
12:11 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion,
1:00 pm
(Senator Richard Russell had lunch with the President)
OFF THE RECORD
2:48 pm
The President departed the White House Grounds
via helicopter for flight to the Gettysburg Farm.
He was accompanied by:
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Captain Evan P. Aurand
GETTYSBURG, PA.
3:27 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1959
Page 3
3:43 - 3:53 pm
The President practiced golf.
4:08 pm
The President motored to the Skeet Range where
he met Major John Eisenhower and David Eisenhower.
They shot skeet until 5:00 pm.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
10:33 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied
by David Eisenhower, departed the Farm and motored
to the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church.
10:38 am
Arrived at the Church. Chief Usher Allen S. Stauffer
escorted them to the Presidential pew.
Reverend Robert A. MacAskill conducted the Service.
11:46 am
Departed the Church and returned to the Farm.
11:53 am
Arrived at the Farm.
2:50 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
the Gettysburg Farm and motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
4:38 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1959
8:13 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Dr. Milton Eisenhower and Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:13 - 8:24 am
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
8:24 - 8:34 am
Hon. James Killian, Jr.
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:34 - 8:37 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:58 - 9:00 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
9:00 - 11:35 am
BI-PARTISAN LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator J. William Fulbright (Foreign Relations)
Senator Theodore F. Green (Foreign Relations
Senator Carl Hayden (Appropriations and Rules)
Senator Thomas C. Hennings, Jr. (Rules)
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson (Majority Leader)
Senator Michael J. Mansfield (Foreign Relations & Rules)
Senator Richard B. Russell (Armed Services)
Senator Styles Bridges (Appropriations & Armed Services)
Senator Everett M. Dirksen (Appropriations)
Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper (Foreign Relations)
Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Appropriations & Armed
Services)
Senator Alexander Wiley (Foreign Relations)
Congressman Carl Albert (Majority Whip)
Congressman Clarence Cannon (Appropriations)
Congressman John W. McCormack (Majority Floor Leader)
Congressman Thomas E. Morgan (Foreign Affairs)
Congressman Sam Rayburn (Speaker of the House)
Congressman Carl Vinson (Armed Services)
Congressman Leo E. Allen (Rules)
Congressman Leslie C. Arends (Minority Whip)
Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton (Foreign Affairs)
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield (Foreigh Affairs)
Congressman Charles A. Halleck (House Leader)
Congressman Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (Minority Floor
Leader)
Congressman John Taber (Appropriations)
(continued)
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1959
Page 2
9:00 - 11:35 am
BI-PARTISAN LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
(List continued):
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. William Mac omber
Mr. Philander P. Claxton (to bring charts)
Mr. Jack Bell
"
Mr. Dempster McIntosh
"
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Donald Quarles
Hon. John N. Erwin, II
Hon. William Holaday
Hon. Nathan Twining
Hon. Clarence J. Hauck, Jr.
Mr. Max Lehrer (to bring charts)
Hon. Leonard Saccio
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Maurice Stans
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Arthur Minnich
11:35 - 11:41 am
Hon. Neil McElroy
11:43 - 11:45 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:45 - 12:05 pm
(Senator George Malone) OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Edward McCabe)
12:05 - 12:25 pm
Dr. James B. Fisk
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:28 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1959
Page 3
2:23 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:35 - 3:25 pm
(Hon. Arthur Larson) OFF THE RECORD
3:30 - 4:06 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Malcolm Moos
3:58 - 3:59 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:07 - 4:23 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:59 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
5:00 pm
(OFF THE RECORD Meeting in the President's Library):
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
(Hon. Meade Alcorn)
(Hon. Leonard Hall)
(Mrs. Clare Williams)
(Mrs. Peter Gibson)
(Mr. John Ashbrook)
(Mr. Spencer Olin)
(Mr. Justin Dart)
(Mr. Daniel Gainey)
(Mr. Charles Percy)
(Mr. Joseph Bachelder)
(Mr. Claude Robinson)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
(Hon. David Kendall)
(Hon. Fred Scribner)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1959
7:30 am
(Mr. Charles Percy)
OFF THE RECORD
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:32 am
The President arrived in the office (accompanied by
Mr. Charles Percy)
8:32 - 8:34 am
(Mr. Charles Percy)
OFF THE RECORD
8:35 - 9:19 am
(Hon. Arthur Flemming)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
9:20 - 9:25 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:30 -9:45 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:45 - 9:48 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:00 - 11:27 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:27 - 11:47 am
Hon. Frank Pace
11:47 - 11:58 am
(Mr. Robert Biggers)
OFF THE RECORD
11:58 - 12:15 pm
Mr. Spyros P. Skouras
12:09 - 12:15 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:18 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:17 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:18 - 2:25 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:25 - 2:35 pm
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
2:36 - 2:39 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:04 - 3:05 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:05 - 3:10 pm
Major John Eisenhower
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1959
Page 2
3:10 - 5:55 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
3:43 - 3:44 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
4:15 - 5:50 pm
Mr. Charles Percy
4:10 - 4:20 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
5:35 - 6:00 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
6:00 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1959
7:51 am
The President, accompanied by Hon. Wilton B.
Persons and Hon. James Hagerty, departed the
White House and motored to the National
Presbyterian Church.
7:56 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church.
8:00 - 8:40 am
The President attended the Service of Intercession
and Holy Communion on the occasion of the convening
of the Congress.
Upon entering the Church, the President was greeted
by Chief Usher Alfred Barnett who escorted him to his
pew.
Following the Services the following escorted the
President to the main entrance of the Church:
Reverend Theophilus M. Taylor
Reverend Eugene Carson Blake
Reverend Frederick Brown Harris
Reverend Harold C. Koch
Reverend Edward L. R. Elson
8:45 am
The President, Hon. Wilton B. Persons, and
Hon. James Hagerty departed the National Presbyterian
Church and motored to the White House.
8:48 am
Arrived at the White House.
8:48 - 8:58 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
8:58 - 9:16 am
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
9:17 - 9:27 am
Hon. G. Lewis Jones
U. S. Ambassador to Tunisia
(Has been in Washington on consultation)
9:27 - 10:03 am
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1959
Page 2
10:03 - 10:23 am
Hon. James P. Mitchell
(Saw the President re Federal Civilian Employee
Awards)
10:27 - 10:48 am
(Hon. James Durfee)
OFF THE RECORD
(Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board)
(Hon. David Kendall)
10:48 - 11:11 am
Hon. George Allen
Hon. Eric Johnston
Hon. James Hagerty
(Saw the President re Moscow Fair)
11:11 - 11:17 am
Hon. George Allen
(Periodic appointment)
11:28 - 11:45 am
Reverend Dr. Theophilus M. Taylor
Moderator, General Assembly, United Presbyterian
Church in the USA
Reverend Dr. Eugene C. Blake
Stated Clerk, General Assembly
Reverend Dr. W. Paul Ludwig
Moderator, Presbyter of Washington City
Reverend Dr. Arthur M. Romig
General Presbyter, Presbytery of Washington City
Reverend Dr. Edward L. R. Elson
Pastor, National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D. C.
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:45 - 12:05 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
12:05 - 12:24 pm
General John Bragdon
12:25 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:10 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:15 - 2:34 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1959
Page 3
2:34 - 3:12 pm
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
3:12 - 3:14 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
5:00 - 5:01 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:00 - 5:05 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:03 - 5:06 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
5:26 - 5:43 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:53 - 5:55 pm
Major John Eisenhower
6:02 - 6:05 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Major John Eisenhower
6:05 - 6:25 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
6:25 - 6:33 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
6:33 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1959
8:07 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Ambassador John Hay Whitney.
8:07 - 8:15 am
Ambassador John Hay Whitney
8:15 - 8:32 am
Hon. Robert C. Hill
U. S. Ambassador to Mexico
Hon. Roy Rubottom
Major John Eisenhower
8:32 - 8:33 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:33 - 9:13 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:13 - 9:15 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:32 - 10:20 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
9:47 - 10:27 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:27 - 10:29 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:45 - 11:55 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
12:00 - 1:45 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
12:20 - 12:35 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:45 - 1:10 pm
Major John Eisenhower
1:47 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
2:00 pm
(LUNCH)
3:30 - 3:35 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
(Saw the President in the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1959
7:56 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:25 - 8:27 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:31 - 8:43 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
8:43 - 8:59 am
(Mr. Thomas McCabe)
OFF THE RECORD
(Chester, Pennsylvania)
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
9:00 - 9:09 am
The President greeted members of the Canadian
Parliament, who were accompanied by representatives
of the U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and
House Foreign Affairs Committee:
Canadian Parliamentarians - from the Senate
The Hon. Mark Drouin
Speaker of the Senate, Progressive Conservative
The Hon. William R. Brunt
Hanover Ontario, Progressive Conservative
The Hon. Sydney John Smith
Kamloops, B. C., Liberal
From the House of Commons
The Hon. Roland Michener
Speaker of the House of Commons
Progressive Conservative
The Hon. Lionel Chevrier
Member for Laurier, Liberal
Hazen Argue
Member for Assiniboia
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
William L. Houck
Member for Niagara Falls, Liberal
Erik Neilsen
Member for Yukon, Progressive Conservative
Richard D. Thrasher
Member for Essex, South, Progressive
Conservative
(Some of the above's wives also attended)
(continued)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1959
Page 2
9:00 - 9:09 am
Canadian Parliamentarians and representatives
of the U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and
House Foreign Affairs Committee (continued):
U. S. Senators
Senator Theodore F. Green, Rhode Island
Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Alexander Wiley, Wisconsin
Ranking Republican Member, Foreign Relations Committee
Senator George D. Aiken, Vermont
Republican Member, Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Homer E. Capehart, Indiana
Republican Member, Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Michael J. Mansfield, Montana
Democrat Member, Foreign Relations Committee
U. S. House of Representatives
Congressman Thomas E. Morgan, Pennsylvania
Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield, Illinois
Ranking Republican Member, Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Frank M. Coffin, Maine
Democrat Member, Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Walter H. Judd, Minnesota
Republican Member, Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Chester E. Merrow, New Hampshire,
Republican Member, Foreign Affairs Committee
In addition:
Mr. George C. Denney, Jr.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Frank Schupt
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Mr. Woodbury Willoughby
Director, Office of British Commonwealth
and Northern European Affairs, Department of
State
Mr. A. E. Ritchie, Canadian Embassy
9:09 - 9:30 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
9:50 - 9:56 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1959
Page 3
11:10 am
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
12:03 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the House Wing of the
U. S. Capitol.
12:10 pm
Arrived at the Capitol. The President and Mrs.
Eisenhower were greeted by
Mr. J. George Stewart
Architect of the Capitol
Mr. Gus Cook
Associate Architect of the Capitol
Upon entering the building, Mrs. Eisenhower
was escorted to the Executive Gallery, while
the President was escorted to the Speaker's Office.
In the Speaker's Office were members of the
Cabinet, and three Senators and three Representatives,
12:29 pm
The President departed the Speaker's Office and
was escorted to the Speaker's Rostrum in the
House Chamber.
The Speaker of the House introduced the President.
12:32 - 1:18 pm
The President delivered his State of the Union
Message.
1:20 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Capitol and motored to the White House.
1:27 pm
Arrived at the White House.
1:30 pm
(LUNCH)
3:05 pm
The President returned to the office.
3:07 - 3:10 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:12 - 3:26 pm
Major John S. D. Eisenhower
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1959
Page 4
3:27 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
the White House and motored to Camp David.
Mr. James Rowley accompanied them.
Dr. Walter Tkach and Sgt. Moaney rode in
another car.
CAMP DAVID, MD.
5:03 pm
Arrived at Camp David.
Mr. and Mrs. George Allen were guests at
Camp David.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1959
GAMP DAVID, MD.
9:45 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departedd
Camp David and motored to the President's
Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Dr. Tkach accompanied.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
10:15 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm where they
looked over the cattle.
11:03 pm
Departed the President's Farm and stopped by
Mr. George Allen's farm for five minutes.
11:15 am
Departed Gettysburg and motored back to
Camp David, Md.
GAMP DAVID, MD.
11:45 am
Arrived at Camp David.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
No activity recorded for the morning.
2:58 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
Camp David and motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
4:37 pm
Arrived at the White House,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1959
8:17 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:23 - 8:25 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:29 - 8:30 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:52 - 9:00 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:00 - - 9:50 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Christian Herter
General Nathan Twining
Hon. Gordon Gray
Mr. Philip Farley
Major General Herbert B. Loper
Mr. John Erwin
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
(Hon. John McCone) OFF THE RECORD
9:50 - 10:05 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Neil McElroy
General Nathan Twining
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Lt. General G. H. Davidson (joined at 10:00 am)
10:05 - 10:09 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
10:09 - 10:30 am
Lt. General G. H. Davidson
Mr. Boone Grose
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(Picture taken)
10:30 - 10:35 am
Lt. General G. H. Davidson
10:35 - 11:15 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky
11:18 - 11:54 am
(Mr. Henry Luce)
OFF THE RECORD
(Dr. Edward L. R. Elson)
11:55 am
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1959
Page 2
12:58 pm
The President and General John S. Bragdon
departed the White House and motored to the
Army Navy Club.
1:03 pm
Arrived at the Army Navy Club. Here they
attended a West Point Class of 1915 Luncheon,
which was held on the 6th floor of the Club.
Upon arriving, the President was greeted by
General Frederic W. Boye, the class president.
The following attended the Luncheon:
Brig. General Frederic W. Boye
Major General John S. Bragdon
Brig. General John F. Conklin
Brig. General John F. David
Colonel E. DeTreville Ellis
Major General Vernon Evans
Colonel Douglas R. Gillette
Mr. Sidney G. Graves
Major General Edwin B. Lyon
Major General Paul J. Mueller
Major General George J. Richards
Lt. General Joseph M. Swing
Brig. General Edward C. Wallington
Colonel Raymond Marsh
Brig. General Hume Peabody
2:55 pm
The President and General Bragdon departed the
Luncheon at the Army Navy Club and motored to
the White House.
2:57 pm
Arrived at the White House.
General Bragdon entered the office with the
President.
3:03 - 3:15 pm
Hon. David Kendall
3:35 - 3:40 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
3:45 - 4:05 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1959
Page 3
4:01 - 4:07 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:25 - 4:36 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens (out 4:31 pm)
Major John Eisenhower
4:47 - 4:55 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:25 - 5:39 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:40 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the movie projection room.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1959
7:55 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:08 - 8:14 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:25 - 8:32 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
8:32 - 10:30 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Leverett Salstonstall
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman John Taber
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. Elmer B. Staats
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Robert B. Merriam
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Roemer McPhee
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Arthur Minnich
10:30 - 10:42 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1959
Page 2
11:00 - 11:24 am
General Nathan Twining
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(Periodic appointment for Gen. Twining)
11:24 - 11:30 am
Congressman Charles Halleck
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:30 - 11:33 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:35 - 11:55 am
The Board of Directors of The American Farm
Bureau Federation called on the President:
Charles B. Shuman, President
Walter L. Randolph
Roger Fleming
Mrs. Haven Smith
Herbert W. Voorhees
Lorenzo D. Lambson
Stacey Cole
Charles Marshall
W. I. Boone
Walter Wightman
George Doup
E. Howard Hill
L. B. Martin
Reuben V. Anderson
W. B. McAlister
A. V. Smoot
Boswell Stevens
B. B. St. Clair
Lewis Munn
E. H. Finlayson
T. J. Hitch
Allen Lauterbach
Stanley Burris
John C. Lynn
Woodrow Luttrell, Member of Information Division
Leonard Warner, Member of Information Division
Hon. Jack Anderson and Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
accompanied the above.
11:55 - 12:05 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1959
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12:05 - 12:15 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
12:15 - 12:25 pm
Colonel William W. Thomas
12:25 - 12:45 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:47 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion,
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:25 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:55 - 3:28 pm
Practiced golf on the South Grounds,
3:30 pm
Returned to the office.
3:31 - 3:40 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:42 - 4:05 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
4:10 - 4:45 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
4:14 - 4:18 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
6:05 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:28 - 8:30 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:31 - 8:36 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:36 - 8:43 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:45 - 8:48 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:09 - 9:24 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:24 - 9:42 am
(General Edwin Clark)
OFF THE RECORD
9:42 - 10:00 am
Mr. Stanley C. Hope
President, National Association of Manufacturers
New York City
Mr. Charles R. Sligh, Jr.
Executive Vice President, National Association
of Manufacturers (former President)
Mr. Stephen Dunn
Vice President, National Association of Manufacturers
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:00 - 10:25 am
The Rt. Hon. Ernest Marples, M. P.
Postmaster General of Great Britain
H. E. Sir Harold Caccia, Ambassador from Great Britain
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
(Picture was taken)
10:24 - 11:05 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Livingston Merchant (until 10:26 am)
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
11:05 - 11:10 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:15 am
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1959
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12:05 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to the National Press Club. He was
accompanied by
Mr. Jack Horner
President of the National Press Club (Outgoing)
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
12:06 pm
Arrived at the National Press Club. The President
was greeted by
Mr. William Lawrence, Incoming President NPC
Mr. Cecil Holland
The President proceeded to the East Lounge on the
13th Floor of the National Press Building. Here a
reception was in progress and about 40 guests were
present.
12:30 pm
The President and Mr. Jack Horner went to the
Main Ballroom for Luncheon.
12:30 - 1:00 pm
LUNCHEON at the National Press Club.
1:00 pm
Mr. Jack Horner introduced the President, after
introducing General Persons, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Hagerty,
and Mr. Harlow.
1:05 - 1:50 pm
Question and answer period. Mr. Jack Horner read
questions to the President and the President answered.
This was on live television.
Following the question and answer period, Mr. Jack
Horner presented the President with a membership
card in the National Press Club.
2:0 1pm
The President and his party departed the National
Press Club and returned to the White House.
2:02 pm
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Hon. Wilton B. Persons, Hon. Thomas E. Stephens,
and Hon. James Hagerty.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1959
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2:27 - 3:00 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:05 - 3:09 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:09 - 4:14 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:15 pm
Returned to the office.
4:25 - 4:26 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
4:45 - 5:20 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:28 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
8:14 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to the Statler Hotel. He was accompanied
by
General John S. Bragdon
Hon. James Hagerty
8:16 pm
Arrived at the Statler Hotel where he was greeted by
Mr. Herbert Blunck
General Manager of the Statler Hotel
Mr. William D. Carlebach
President of the Association of State Planning
and Development Agencies
Colonel John Meek
Following the exchange of greetings and picture-taking,
the President was escorted to the Federal Room where
he dropped in on the Tenth Annual Dinner Conference of
the Association of State Planning and Development Agencies.
8:20 - 8:30 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT.
8:35 pm
The President departed the Statler Hotel and motored
to the White House.
8:37 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1959
7:52 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:43 - 8:44 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:45 - 8:55 am
Hon. Albert Cole
Hon. David Kendall
9:00 - 11:15 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (393rd)
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. James H. Smith, Jr.
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
The following met with the President in his office
after National Security Council Meeting:
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. John Foster Dulles)
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(Hon. Maurice Stans)
(Hon. Christian A. Herter)
(General Nathan F. Twining)
(Hon. Allen W. Dulles)
(General Charles P. Cabell)
(continued)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1959
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Off the Record appointment in the President's
office following National Security Council Meeting:
(List continued from previous page):
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
(Lt. General John Samford)
(Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.)
(Richard M. Bissell)
(Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.)
(General Graves B. Erskine)
(Hon. John N. Irwin, II)
(Hon. J. Patrick Coyne)
11:15 - 12:10 pm
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:10 - 12:30 pm
(Hon. Walter Judd)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. Harry Bullis)
(Mr. Peavey Heffelfinger)
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
12:30 - 12:34 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:34 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
The following had lunch with the President:
(Mr. Hadley Cantril)
OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
2:24 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:25 - 2:26 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:26 - 2:30 pm
Hon. David Kendall
3:00 - 3:46 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:47 pm
Returned to the office.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1959
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3:47 - 3:48 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
3:48 - 4:09 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
4:09 - 4:35 pm
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
4:35 - 5:00 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:00 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
5:01 pm
(General Walter Bedell Smith)
OFF THE RECORD
(Saw the President in the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1959
8:25 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:27 - 9:00 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:00 - 10:59 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Hon. Howard Pyle
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Elliott Richardson
10:59 - 11:01 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1959
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11:05 - 11:29 am
The following from Variety Clubs International
called on the President and presented him a gold
membership card:
Mr. George Eby
International Chief Barker, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr. John H. Harris
Theater Owner and Producer and Founder
of Variety Clubs International, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr. Perry Como
Representing TV
Miss Kim Novak
Representing Motion Pictures
Mr. Nate Golden
International Heart Chairman, Washington, D. C.
(Charitable Projects)
Mr. Raymond Bell, Columbia Pictures
(Pictures were taken)
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens and Hon. James Hagerty
accompanied the group.
11:27 - 12:15 pm
Hon. John McCone, Chairman,
Atomic Energy Commission
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:15 - 12:31 pm
Hon. John McCone
(Demonstrated to the
Colonel G. M. Anderson
President the "Snap 3
Atomic Energy Commission
eletrical power device)
Colonel Jack Armstrong
Atomic Energy Commission
Major General Donald J. Keirn
Atomic Energy Commission
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:31 - 12:38 pm
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Roger Jones
12:38 pm
The President departed the office and we nt
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:30 pm
The President returned to the office.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1959
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2:34 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:55 - 3:50 pm
General Howard McC. Snyder
3:50 - 3:55 pm
Hon. Walter C. Ploeser
U. S. Ambassador to Paraguay
3:55 - 4:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:45 - 4:47 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
5:00 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
5:00 pm
The following Legislative Leaders met with
the President in the Mansion:
(Senator Everett Dirksen)
OFF THE RECORD
(Senator Thomas H. Kuchel)
(Senator Styles Bridges)
(Senator Leverett Saltonstall)
(Congressman Charles Halleck)
(Congressman Leslie Arends)
(Congressman John W. Byrnes)
(Congressman Charles B. Hoeven)
(Congressman Leo Allen)
Also:
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Hon. Edward McCabe)
(Hon. Jack Anderson)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office,
accompanied by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:02 - 8:26 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:10 - 8:25 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:27 - 8:59 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Hon. Llewellyn Thompson, Jr.
Ambassador to the USSR
Hon. James Hagerty (until 8:32)
8:59 - 10:45 am
Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan
of USSR
H. E. Mikhail A. Menshikov
Ambassador of the USSR
Mr. Oleg Troyanovski
Interpreter
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Hon. Llewellyn Thompson
10:48 - 10:50 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:55 - 12:07 pm
(Mr. Charles Percy)
OFF THE RECORD
(Chicago, Illinois)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
12:07 - 12:11 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:24 - 12:25 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:25 - 12:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:45 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 1959
8:50 am
The President and David Eisenhower departed
the White House and motored to the National
Presbyterian Church.
8:57 am
Arrived at the Church where they attended the
9.00 A. M. Services.
10:00 am
Services completed, the President and David
Eisenhower went to their car, escorted by
Reverend Albert G. Butzer
Guest speaker
Reverend Edward L. R. Elson
10:50 am
Departed the Church and motored to the White
House.
10:08 am
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1959
7:50 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:15 - 8:37 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
8:55 - 9:00 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:00 - 9:16 am
(Hon. Gordon Gray) OFF THE RECORD
9:34 - 9:43 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
(Periodic appointment)
Major John Eisenhower
9:54 - 10:30 am
Hon. William P. Rogers
10:30 - 10:55 am
Mr. Walter W. Goeppinger
President, National Corn Growers Association
(Saw the President re Agricultural problems)
Hon. Don Paarlberg
10:55 - 11:05 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:45 - 11:56 am
The President went to the Broadcast Room to make
a statement on the budget sent to Congress today.
11:57 am
To the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:40 pm
The President returned to the office.
1:40 - 2:05 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
2:28 - 2:40 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
2:47 - 3:00 pm
Mr. Edgar Eisenhower
Mr. Earl Eisenhower
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
3:00 - 3:50 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1959
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3:50 - 4:00 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:34 - 4:37 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:47 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
7:30 pm
(Family Dinner at the White House in honor
of Edgar Eisenhower's birthday):
(President and Mrs. Eisenhower) OFF THE RECORD
(Major and Mrs. John Eisenhower)
(Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Eisenhower)
(Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eisenhower)
(Dr. Milton Eisenhower)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
7:30 am
Senator Everett Dirksen
Congressman Charles Halleck
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:27 am
The President arrived at the office.
8:30 - 10:59 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Thomas J. Kuchel
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Andrew J. Schoeppel
Senator Wallace F. Bennett
Senator Barry Goldwater
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Carrol D. Kearns
Congressman Gordon L. McDonough
Congressman John B. Bennett
Hon. Albert Cole
Hon. Norman Mason
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Elliott Richardson
Hon. Roger Jones
General Elwood R. Quesada
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Edward McCabe
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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10:30 - 10:31 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:30 - 10:32 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:32 - 10:37 am
The President presented Medals to recipients of the
President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian
Service, at the White House:
Recipients
James V. Bennett
Director, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
Robert D. Murphy
Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
Doyle L. Northrup (Unable to attend)
Technical Director, Special Weapons Squadron,
Department of the Air Force
Hazel K. Steibeling
Director, Institute of Home Economics, Agricultural
Research Service, Department of Agriculture
Wernher von Braun
Director, Development Operations Division,
Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Department of Army
Members of the Awards Board
Hon. James P. Mitchell, Secretary of Labor, Chairman
Dr. Alan T. Waterman, Director, National Science
Foundation
Hon. Louis J. Hector, Member Civil Aeronautics Board
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh, Director, Office of Civilian &
Defense Mobilization
Hon. Lawrence E. Walsh, Deputy Attorney General
Hon. Harris Ellsworth, Chairman, Civil Service Commission
Other Guests
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. Herbert York
Hon. Wilbur M. Brucker
Hon. Malcol m MacIntyre
(continued)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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10:32 - 10:37 am
Presentation of President's Award for
Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (continued):
Guests
Mrs. James V. Bennett
Mrs. Brenda Bell
Mrs. Ann Humbert
Mrs. Edward Mund Bennett
Mrs. Robert D. Murphy
Ambassador Sevilla-Sacasa of Nicaragua
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Loy W. Henderson
Mrs. Doyle L. Northrup (accepted Medal for her husband)
Mrs. Charles Crosby
Brig. General J. F. Rodenhauser
Mrs. Wernher von Braum
Dr. Constantine D. Generales and Mrs. Generales
Dr. Byron T. Shaw
Dr. Walter B. Freed
Mrs. William Fast
Mrs. Salle Hennigan
Dr. Esther L. Batchelder
Mr. Edward Dunton
Lt. Col. James Cook, Jr.
Mr. Hanry J. Holtzclaw
Hon. Fred Reinhardt
Major Charles Francis
Lt. Col. Paul Scheppener
Lt. C. Frederick Kleis
Lt. General C. B. Magruder
10:37 - 10:59 am
The President rejoined Legislative Leaders Meeting.
11:00 - 11:45 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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11:47 am
The President, accompanied by Hon. John Foster
Dulles, Hon. James Hagerty, and Colonel Robert
L. Schulz departed the White House and motored
to MATS Terminal to welcome His Excellency
Senor Dr. Arturo Frondizi, President of the
Argentine Nation.
11:57 am
Arrived at MATS Terminal and proceeded to
the west end of Hanger No. 10, where the welcoming
ceremonies were held due to rain.
Presidential honors were rendered.
Secretary Dulles escorted the President to the
official reception committee. Mr. Clement Conger,
Assistant Chief of Protocol and Mr. Robert Corrigan,
Deputy Chief of Protocol introduced the members of
the reception committee to the President:
Mrs. John Foster Dulles
General Thomas D. White
Chief of Staff, U. S. A. F., and Mrs. White
H. E. Senor Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa
Ambassador of Nicaragua, Dena of the
Diplomatic Corps, and Senora de Sevilla-Sacasa
H. E. Senor Dr. Cesar Barros Hurtado
Ambassador of the Argentine Republic
Hon. Willard L. Beaulac
Ambassador of the U. S. to the Argentine
Republic and Mrs. Beaulac
H. E. Senor Dr. Gonzalo Escudero
Chairman, Council of the Organization of
American States and Senora de Escudero
H. E. Dr. Jose A. Mora
Secretary General, Organization of American
States and Senora de Mora
Hon. Roy R. Rubottom, Jr.
Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American
Affairs and Mrs. Rubottom
Hon. and Mrs. Robert E. McLaughlin
President, Board of Commissioners of the
District of Columbia
Hon. David B. Karrick, and Mrs. Karrick
(continued)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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Reception Committee at MATS Terminal (continued):
Senora de Orfila
Mr. Maurice M. Bernbaum
Director, Office of South American Affairs,
Department of State
Major General Louis Hightower
U. S. Aide to President Frondizi
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morris
Chairman, Citizens Committee of District of
Columbia
12:00 Noon
H. E. Senor Dr. Arturo Frondizi, President of
the Argentine Nation and Senora de Frondizi arrived
aboard the Columbine. Hon. Wiley Buchanan, Chief
of Protocol, presented the above to the President.
Others members of the Argentine party aboard the
Columbine:
H. E. Senor Dr. Carlos A. Florit
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship
H. E. Senor Dr. Emilio Donato del Carril
Minister of Economy
Senor Dr. Bernardo Houssay, Physician
Hon. Senor Dr. Alfredo Garcia
Senate Majority Leader of the Argentine Republic
Hon. Senor Dr. Hector Gomez Machado
Chamber of Deputies of the Argentine Republic
Brig. General Manual Jose Olascoaga
Chief, Military Household of the Presidency
The Hon. Senor Dardo Cuneo
Press Secretary of the Presidency
Senor Arturo Acevedo, Industrialist
Hon. Senor Alejandro Orfila
Minister Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the
Argentine Republic
Dr. Jacobo Gringauz, Physician
Americans aboard the Columbine:
Hon. Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr., and Mrs. Buchanan
Mr. Joseph W. Reap
Press Officer, Department of State
Mr. George V. Vlk
Security Officer, Department of State
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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12:25 pm
The President and H. E. Senor Dr. Arturo Frondizi
departed MATS Terminal in motorcade and motored
to the President's Guest House.
1:00 pm
Arrived at the President's Guest House. Photographs
were taken at the entrance.
1:02 pm
The President departed the Guest House and motored
to the White House.
1:03 pm
Arrived at the White House.
1:10 pm
(LUNCH)
3:00 pm
The President returned to the office.
3:00 3:05 pm
Mr. Earl Eisenhower
3:05 3:07 pm
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
3:07 3:10 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:11 3:18 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
3:18 3:40 pm
Hon, James R. Killian, Jr.
4:17 4:32 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
4:32 5:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
5:48 pm
The President departed the office and returned to
the Mansion.
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a Dinner
in honor of the President and Senora de Frondizi:
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower
H. E. The President of the Argentine Nation
and Senora de Frondizi
H. E. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship
of the Argentine Republic, Dr. Carlos A. Florit
H. E. The Ambassador of the Argentine Republic
Dr. Barros Hurtado
(continued)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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8:00 pm
DINNER, given by the President and Mrs. Eisenhower
in honor of President and Senora de Frondizi (continued):
Senator Alfredo Garcia
Head of majority bloc, Argentine Senate
Congressman Gomez Machado
Head of majority bloc, Argentine Chamber of
Deputies
Brig. General Manuel Olascoaga
Chief of the President's Military Household
Dr. Bernardo Houssay
Physician (physiologist and Nobel prize winner,
1948)
Senor Arturo Acevedo
President, Acindar Steel Company
(industrialist engineer)
Senor Dardo Cuneo
Presidential Press Secretary
Hon. and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Mrs. William A. Thomas
Hon. and Mrs. John Foster Dulles
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Summerfield
Senator and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson
Senator and Mrs. Everett McKinley Dirksen
Congressman and Mrs. Charles A. Halleck
Hon. and Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon
General and Mrs. Nathan F. Twining
Hon. and Mrs. James H. Smith, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Willard L. Beaulac
Hon. and Mrs. Roy R. Rubottom
General and Mrs. Lemuel C. Shepherd
Hon. and Mrs. Per Jacobsson
Hon. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss
Hon. and Mrs. Samuel C. Waugh
Maj. General and Mrs. Louis Hightower
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Armstrong
Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard K. Firestone
Mr. G. Keith Funston
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hope
(continued)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1959
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8:00 pm
DINNER, given by the President and Mrs. Eisenhower
in honor of President and Senora de Frondizi (continued):
Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kleberg
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Knox
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marx
Mrs. Robert R. McCormick
Mrs. Maxwell Murray
Mrs. Jesse W. Nicholson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Percy
Dr. and Mrs. Isidor S. Ravdin
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Rowley
Mrs. William F. Russell
Mrs. Horace B. Smith
Mrs. Harold M. Stephens
Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Juan T. Trippe
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Wallace
Hon. and Mrs. Charles F. Willis, Jr.
10:00 pm
Following the Dinner, a musicale was given to
which additional guests were invited.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1959
8:25 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:31 - 8:33 am
Hon. David Kendall
9:29 - 9:31 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:38 - 9:55 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
9:55 - 10:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Major John Eisenhower
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:02 - 11:05 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:06 - 11:32 am
(General J. M. Swing)
OFF THE RECORD
(Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization
Service)
11:35 - 11:55 am
The following group from the President's Committee
for Traffic Safety called on the President:
Mr. Harlow Curtice
Former President, General Motors, Flint, Mich.
(Retiring Chairman)
Mr. William Randolph Hearst, Jr.
President, Hearst Consolidated Publication, N. Y.
(Incoming Chairman)
Mr. P. L. Siemiller
General Vice President, International Association
of Machinists, AFL-CIO, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Charles F. McCahill
Executive Vice President, Cleveland News and
Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1959
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11:35 - 11:55 am
Members of the President's Committee for
Traffic Safety (continued):
Mr. T. S. Petersen
President Standard Oil of California
San Francisco, California
Mrs. Raymond Sayre
Ackworth, Ohio
(Past President, Associated Country Women
of the World -- which is connected with
American Farm Bureau Federation)
Mr. Robert Snodgrass
Atlas Auto Finance Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Governor Cecil Underwood of West Virginia
Representing Governor LeRoy Collins of Florida
Mr. Roger Fleming, for Charles Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Hon. Howard Pyle accompanied the group
12:10 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:00 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:02 - 2:13 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:13 - 2:17 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
2:17 - 2:36 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
2:30 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:40 - 3:10 pm
Brig. General Frederick W. Boye, USA (Ret.)
Warrenton, Virginia
(Personal Friend)
General John S. Bragdon
3:11 - 3:41 pm
(Mrs. Ogden Reid, New York, N. Y.) OFF THE RECORD
3:41 - 3:47 pm
Colonel William Draper
3:58 - 4:00 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1959
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3:59 - 4:05 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:05 - 4:44 pm
The President went to the South Grounds to
practice golf.
4:45 pm
Returned to the office,
4:45 - 5:00 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:00 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1959
8:05 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:11 - 8:14 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:23 - 8:30 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:30 - 8:55 am
(Mr. Harold Boeschenstein)
OFF THE RECORD
(Toledo, Ohio)
(Mr. Stephen Bechtel)
(San Francisco, California)
(Major John Eisenhower)
8:56 - 9:00 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
9:00 - 9:30 am
Special Meeting of National Security Council
in the Cabinet Room:
The President
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. Christian A. Herter
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
General Charles P. Cabell
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Cord Meyer
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. J. Patrick Coyne
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
9:30 - 10:40 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The President
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
(continued)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1959
Page 2
9:30 - 10:40 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL (continued)
Hon. Fred C. Scribner
Hon. Roger Jones
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. James H. Smith, Jr.
Hon. Clarence B. Randall
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl GG. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
11:25 - 11:30 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Roy Rubottom
11:31 - 11:35 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:45 - 11:52 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:54 am
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:45 pm
The President returned to the office.
1:48 - 1:57 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
1:57 - 2:30 pm
(Mr. Clifford Roberts) OFF THE RECORD
2:38 - 3:08 pm
(Hon. Charles E. Wilson) OFF THE RECORD
3:08 - 3:31 pm
(Mr. John M. Budinger, New York) OFF THE RECORD
3:31 - 4:23 pm
(Hon. Clifford Roberts) OFF THE RECORD
4:23 - 4:28 pm
Hon. Gabriel Hauge
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1959
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4:28 - 4:47 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Bryce Harlow
5:10 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
7:43 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the Argentine Embsssy
to attend Dinner in their honor given by the President
of the Argentine Nation, H. E. Senor Dr. Arturo Frondizi
and Senora Frondizi.
7:50 pm
Arrived at the Argentine Embassy and were greeted
by
Ambassador Cesar Barros-Hurtado
who escorted them into the lobby where they
were greeted by President and Senora Frondizi.
Proceeded to the drawing room where they mingled with
guests who were attending the reception before dinner.
8:30 pm
State Dinner in honor of the President and Mrs.
Eisenhower given by President and Mrs. Arturo
Frondizi. The following attended:
Hon. and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon
Chief Justice and Mrs. Earl Warren
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Senor Dr. Don Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa and
Senora de Sevilla Sacasa
Hon. and Mrs. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Senator Theodore Green
Congressman and Mrs. Thomas Morgan
Hon. and Mrs. Christian Herter
Hon. and Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon
Ambassador to the Argentine Republic and Mrs. Beaula
The President of the Council of the O.A.S. and
Mrs. Escudero
Hon. and Mrs. Roy R. Rubottom
Hon. and Mrs. Wiley Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. Per Jacobson
(continued)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1959
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8:30 pm
State Dinner in honor of President and Mrs.
Eisenhower, given by President and Mrs. Arturo
Frondizi (continued):
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Black
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Waugh
Dr. Carlos A. Florit, Argentine Foreign Minister
The Argentine Minister of Economic Affairs,
Dr. de Carril
The Ambassador of the Argentine Republic,
Dr. Barros Hurtado
Dr. Bernardo Houssay
Senator Alfredo Garcia
Representative Hector Gomez Machado
General Manuel Glascoago
Mr. Dardo Sunee
Mr. Arturo Acevedo
Rear Admiral Robbie, Naval Attache to the
Argentine Embassy
Colonel McLoughlin, Air Attache to the
Argentine Embassy
General Bonnecarrere, Military Attache to the
Argentine Embassy
General Toranso-Montere, Argentine Delegate to
the Inter-American Defense Board
Ambassador Mario Amadeo, Argentine Delegate
to the United Nations
10:16 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Argentine Embassy and motored to the White House.
10:21 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:03 - 8:08 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:17 - 8:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:25 - 8:30 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:30 - 8:47 am
Hon. Walter C. Dowling
U. S. Ambassador to the Republic
of Korea
Hon. Walter Robertson
9:00 - 10:10 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Edson O. Sessions
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
General John Bragdon
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Bradley Patterson
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Arthur Kimball
Hon. Franklin G. Floete
Hon. John Patterson
Hon. George Allen
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1959
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10:10 - 10:20 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:23 - 10:40 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:45 - 10:59 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:59 - 10:60 am
Hon. William J. Hopkins
10:59 - 11:13 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:13 - 11:25 am
Mr. Ralph Cake
11:25 - 11:26 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:27 - 11:29 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:40 am
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
LUNCHEON at the White House for the Advisory
Committee for the U. S. Exhibition, Moscow:
The President
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. James C. Hagerty
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Clarence Randall
Hon. Clarence Francis
Hon. Andrew H. Berding
Hon. William S. B. Lacy
Mr. Walter S. Shafer
Hon. Abbott Washburn
Hon. Harold C. McClellan
General Manager, U. S. Government Exhibition
to be held in Sokolniki Park, Moscow
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Frank Altschul
Mr. Arnold O. Beckman
Mr. Curtis G. Benjamin
Dr. Lloyd Berkner
(continued)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1959
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1:00 pm
LUNCHEON at the White House for the Advisory
Committee for the U. S. Exhibition, Moscow:
(continued):
Hon. Detlev W. Bronk
Mr. D. Tennant Bryan
Dr. Hadley Cantril
Mr. Bruce Catton
Mr. Philip Cortney
Professor Lamar Dodd
Mr. Robert Dowling
Mr. Roger Fleming
Dr. Henry T. Heald
Mr. George W. Healy, Jr.
Mr. Kenneth Holland
Mr. William F. Hufstader
Mr. Sol Hurok
Mr. C. L. Jacobson
Hon. George F. Kennan
Mr. G. S. Kennedy
Mr. C. Russell Mahaney
Mr. Leo Martinuzzi
Mr. Louis Marx
Mr. Charles G. Mortimer
Mr. George Nelson
Mr. Morehead Patterson
Mr. Ralph Reed
Mr. Theodore Repplier
Mr. Dean Rusk
Dr. Howard A. Rusk
Mr. Edwin F. Russell
General David Sarnoff
Mr. Lansing P. Shield
Mr. Spyros Skouras
Dr. Frank Stanton
Miss Anna Lord Strauss
Mr. Frank Vitale
Mr. Charles M. White
Mr. Norman K. Winston
2:47 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:54 - 2:57 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
2:54 3:00 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
2:56 - 3:07 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1959
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3:10 - 3:15 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:17 pm
The President, accompanied by General Howard
McC. Snyder and Mr. James Rowley, departed
the White House for motor trip to Camp David, Md.
At Woodley Road and Connecticut Avenue, they
stopped by for Mr. George Allen.
5:00 pm
Arrived at Camp David, Maryland.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
9:47 am
The President, Mr. George Allen, and
General Howard McC. Snyder departed
Camp David and motored to the President's
Farm in Gettysburg, Pa.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
10:20 am
Arrived at the Farm.
11:45 am
Departed the President's Farm and motored
to Mr. George Allen's farm.
12:00 Noon
Departed Mr. Allen's farm and motored to
Camp David, Maryland.
CAMP DAVID, MD.
12:32 pm
Arrived at Camp David, Md.
2:05 pm
Mr. William Robinson and General Alfred Gruenther
arrived at Camp David.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
2:06 pm
The President, accompanied by General
Alfred Gruenther and Mr. William Robinson
departed Camp David and motored to Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
3:48 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1959
8:17 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:26 - 8:28 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:27 - 8:47 am
Mr. Paul McCracken, of Council of Economic Advisers
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
8:48 -
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
9:00 - 9:02 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:02 - 9:26 am
Hon. Robert Cutler
9:29 - 9:38 am
H. E. Dr. Mohieddin Fekini
Newly appointed Ambassador of Libya
Hon. Robert Corrigan
10:00 - 10:15 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:15 - 10:47 am
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Secretary of Commerce
10:48 - 10:56 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:56 - 11:05 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:05 - 11:20 am
Mr. Maurice Sexton of New Zealand
President of Junior Chamber International
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Mr. Charles A. Venuto
National Director, Virginia Junior Chamber of
Commerce
Mr. Rhae Adams
Virginia State President
Mr. Daniel Quick
International Director of the Virginia organization
11:28 - 11:42 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Major John Eisenhower
(Re St. Lawrence Seaway)
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1959
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11:42 - 11:43 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:10 - 12:14 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:16 pm
The President went to the Broadcast Room
to do Red Cross Message and a "Tribute to
Leonard Bernstein" (at request of Spyros
Skouras).
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:24 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:24 - 2:29 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
2:29 - 3:16 pm
Hon. John Foster Dulles
3:17 - 3:51 pm
(Hon. Earl E. T. Smith)
OFF THE RECORD
(Former U. S. Ambassador to Cuba)
3:51 - 4:02 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
4:02 - 4:10 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
5:29 - 5:31 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:46 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower will give a
dinner for the Vice President and members of
the Cabinet. The following attended:
Hon. and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. and Mrs. John Foster Dulles
Hon. and Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. Neil McElroy
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. and Mrs. Fred Seaton
Hon. and Mrs. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
(continued)
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1959
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8:00 am
Dinner at the White House in honor of the
Vice President (list continued):
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Flemming
Hon. and Mrs. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. and Mrs. John A. McCone
Hon. and Mrs. Maurice H. Stans
Hon. and Mrs. Leo A. Hoegh
Senator Richard B. Russell
Senator Harry Flood Byrd
Senator and Mrs. Styles Brudges
Senator and Mrs. Lister Hill
Senator Warren G. Magnuson
Senator and Mrs. Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Senator and Mrs. Leverett Saltonstall
Senator and Mrs. John J. Williams
Senator and Mrs. Clinton P. Anderson
Senator and Mrs. Everett McK. Dirksen
Senator and Mrs. Thomas C. Hennings, Jr.
Senator and Mrs. Barry Goldwater
Senator and Mrs. Thomas H. Kuchel
Senator and Mrs. Mike Mansfield
Senator and Mrs. Carl T. Curtis
Congressman and Mrs. Emanuel Cellar
Congressman and Mrs. Harold D. Cooley
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield
Congressman and Mrs. John L. McMillan
Congressman and Mrs. Clarence E. Kilburn
Congressman and Mrs. Herbert C. Bonner
Congressman and Mrs. James C. Auchincloss
Congressman and Mrs. Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman and Mrs. Omar Burlson
Congressman and Mrs. William M. McCulloch
Congressman and Mrs. Thor C. Tollefson
Congressman and Mrs. Paul F. Schenck
Miss Alice Lon
Mr. and Mrs. David Marx
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Welk
10:00 pm
A musicale to which additional guests were invited, followed
the dinner. The program was given by Lawrence Welk and
his entertainers.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1959
7:30 am
(Senator Styles Bridges)
OFF THE RECORD
(Congressman John Byrnes)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:28 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:30 - 11:09 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Thomas J. Kuchel
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Homer Capehart
Senator Barry Goldwater
Senator George B. Aiken
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Carrol D. Kearns
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. James T. O'Connell
Hon. Stuart Rothman
Hon. John J. Gilhooley
Hon. Frederick H. Mueller
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1959
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11:09 - 11:25 am
The Secretary General of SEATO, Pote Sarasin
Hon. Walter S. Robertson
11:27 - 11:58 am
Mayor W. F. Nicholson
Denver, Colorado
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:58 - 12:10 pm
H. E. Senor Don Antonio Carillo Flores
Ambassador of Mexico
(To present credentials)
Hon. Robert Corrigan
12:10 - 12:15 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
Major John Eisenhower
12:24 - 12:26 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:26 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion,
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:13 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:13 - 3:13 pm
(General Kenneth Royall) OFF THE RECORD
3:13 - 3:14 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:14 - 3:37 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
3:30 - 3:35 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:37 - 4:08 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
4:08 - 4:13 pm
Hon. David Kendall
6:03 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1959
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8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a
Dinner in honor of the Speaker of the House.
The following attended:
Hon. Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House
Mrs. Edward Bartley
Senator James E. Murray
Senator Allen J. Ellender
Senator Theodore Francis Green
Senator and Mrs. Alexander Wiley
S enator George D. Aiken
Senator and Mrs. James O. Eastland
Senator and Mrs. John L. McClellan
Senator and Mrs. Homer E. Capehart
Senator and Mrs. Olin D. Johnston
Senator and Mrs. Karl E. Mundt
Senator and Mrs. Henry C. Dworshak
Senator and Mrs. Frank Carlson
Senator and Mrs. Francis Case
Senator and Mrs. J. Glenn Beall
Senator and Mrs. Alan Bible
Rep. Carl Vinson
Rep. and Mrs. Clarence Cannon
Rep. and Mrs. John Taber
Rep. and Mrs. Howard W. Smith
Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers
Rep. Leo E. Allen
Rep. Francis E. Walter
Rep. and Mrs. Leslie C. Arends
Rep. and Mrs. Graham A. Barden
Rep. and Mrs. Charles A. Halleck
Rep. and Mrs. Edward H. Rees
Rep. Carl T. Durham
Rep. and Mrs. Wilbur D. Mills
Rep. and Mrs. Oren Harris
Rep. and Mrs. John W. Byrnes
Rep. and Mrs. Olin E. Teague
Rep. and Mrs. Carl Albert
Rep. and Mrs. John B. Bennett
Rep. and Mrs. Carroll D. Kearns
Rep. and Mrs. James E. Van Zandt
Rep. and Mrs. Wayne N. Aspinall
Rep. John P. Saylor
(continued)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1959
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8:00 pm
Dinner for the Speaker of the House (continued):
Hon. Bertha S. Adkins
Hon. and Mrs. Bryce Harlow
Hon. and Mrs. Jack z. Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. Edward A. McCabe
Hon. and Mrs. Ormonde A. Kieb
Mrs. Robert Low Bacon
Mrs. Julie B. Kirlin
Mrs. Gladys T. Montgomery
Mrs. Everett S. Hughes
10:00 pm
Following the Dinner, a musicale was given to which
additional guests were invited. The program was
Memories in Music by the Singing Strings, Joyce
Carr, Rudy Hansen, and the Justin Lawrie Singers.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1959
7:55 am
The President arrived at the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:10 - 8:15 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:42 - 9:01 am
(Senator Wallace Bennett, Utah)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. David Kendall)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
9:02 - 9:19 am
The President received the American Mother
of the Year, Mrs. David R. Coker, Hartsville,
South Carolina. The following accompanied
Mrs. Coker:
Major General Harry M. Roper
(Brother)
Miss Ione Coker
(Granddaughter)
Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale
First Vice President, American Mothers
Committee, Inc.
Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond
Senator and Mrs. Olin D. Johnston
Hon. Edward McCabe
(Pictures taken)
9:32 - 9:35 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:35 - 9:54 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:54 - 10:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Wheaton
Hon. David Kendall
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. James R. Killian
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1959
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11:02 - 11:10 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:10 - 11:50 am
Mr. Milton Katz
Harvard University
11:50 - 12:17 pm
Mr. Preston J. Moore
National Commander, American Legion
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Mr. M. A. Rennie
Special Assistant to the Commander
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Mr. William F. Hauck
Director, Washington Office, American Legion
Hon. Earle Chesney
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:17 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:28 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
2:45 - 3:31 pm
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Hon. Wilton B. Persons (until 3:18 pm)
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:31 - 3:40 pm
Major John Eisenhower
3:48 - - 4:25 pm
Hon. C. D. Jackson
4:45 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
5:00 pm
Meeting in the Mansion - OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
(Senator Lyndon Johnson)
(Speaker Sam Rayburn)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1959
7:30 am
The following Senators had breakfast with the
President in the Mansion:
Senator George D. Aiken, Vermont
Senator J. Glenn Beall, Maryland
Senator Homer E. Capehart, Indiana
Senator Francis Case, South Dakota
Senator Carl T. Curtis, Nebraska
Senator Everett Dirksen, Illinois
Senator Henry Dworshak, Idaho
Senator Bourke Hickenlooper, Iowa
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, California
Senator Karl E. Mundt, South Dakota
Senator Alexander Wiley, Wisconsin
Senator John J. Williams, Delaware
From the White House Staff:
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
8:58 am
The President arrived in the office.
9:00 - 10:17 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (395th)
The President
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Hon. Maurice A. Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Admiral Arleigh Burke
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1959
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10:17 - 10:34 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles
10:35 - 11:07 am
Hon. John McCone
The following joined this appointment
Off the Record:
(Mr. Harold Price)
(Director, Division of Licensing &
Regulation)
(Dr. Clifford K. Beck)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. Dwight Ink)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
11:07 - 11:25 am
Mr. Sam Shaikewitz
National Commander, Jewish War Veterans
St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. Bernard Weitzer
National Legislative Director, JWV
Hon. Earle Chesney
11:25 - 11:35 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:30 - 11:58 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:00 Noon
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:45 pm
The President returned to the office.
1:52 - 2:05 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
2:06 - 2:10 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
2:11 - 2:17 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:17 - 2:30 pm
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Julian Baird)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1959
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2:30 - 3:29 pm
(Hon. John Foster Dulles)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(General Nathan Twining)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Hon. Robert Murphy)
(Hon. Livingston Merchant)
(Hon. Christian Herter)
(Hon. Donald Quarles)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
(Met with the President re Berlin)
3:29 - 3:30 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:40 - 3:49 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Major John Eisenhower
4:28 - 4:43 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
4:34 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow joined Dr. Moos
4:30 - 4:43 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:56 - 5:01 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:15 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
5:30 pm
(General J. M. Swing) OFF THE RECORD
(Met with the President in the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1959
7:30 - 8:30 am
The following Congressman had breakfast with
the President:
Congressman Leo E. Allen, Illinois
Congressman Leslie C. Arends, Illinois
Congressman James C. Auchincloss, New Jersey
Congressman John B. Bennett, Michigan
Congressman John W. Byrnes, Wisconsin
Congressman Thomas B. Curtis, Missouri
Congressman Charles A. Halleck, Indiana
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven, Iowa
Congressman Clare E. Hoffman, Michigan
Congressman Carroll D. Kearns, Pennsylvania
Congressman Clarence E. Kilburn, New York
Congressman William M. McCulloch, Ohio
Congressman Edith Nourse Rogers, Massachusetts
Congressman Paul F. Schenck, Ohio
Congressman John Taber, New York
Congressman Thor C. Tollefson, Washington
Congressman James E. Van Zandt, Pennsylvania
From the White House:
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
8:45 am
The President arrived in the office.
9:00 - 9:03 am
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
9:03 - 9:55 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. Donald Quarles
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Elmer Bennett
Hon. True Morse
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
(continued)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1959
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9:03 - 9:55 am
CABINET MEETING (continued)
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. James R. Killian
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Hon. John McCone
Hon. Norman Mason
Hon. Sumner Whittier
Mr. Loftus Becker
Hon. George Allen
General Nathan Twining
Hon. Murray Snyder
Captain Gray, USN (Item 5)
Sgt. Freitas (Item 5)
Mr. Irvin (Item 5)
Mr. DeRusso (Item 5)
Mr. Oliver Gale
10:00 - 10:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:45 - 11:10 am
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. David Kendall)
(Mr. Harold King, Jr.)
(Re Federal Reserve personnel matter)
11:13 - 11:17 am
Hon. Bryce Harlow
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1959
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11:17 - 11:41 am
The following group from the U. S. Chamber of
Commerce called on the President:
Mr. William A. McDonnell, President
St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. Clarke Bassett, Vice President
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. W. B. Camp, Vice President
Bakersfield, California
Mr. Archie K. Davis, Vice President
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Mr. Roy C. Ingersoll, Vice President
Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Arthur H. Motley, Vice President
New York, N. Y.
Mr. Raymond H. Nichols, Vice President
Vernon, Texas
Mr. Arch M. Booth, Executive Vice President
Washington, D. C.
Hon. Bryce Harlow accompanied the group
(Pictures taken)
11:46 - 11:52 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:53 - 11:55 am
Mr. Kenneth Holland
President, Institute of International Education
11:55 am
The President and Mr. Kenneth Holland departed
the White House and motored to the Mayflower Hotel
to drop in on the meeting of the Third National
Conference on Exchange of Persons.
11:58 am
Arrived at the Mayflower. The President and
Mr. Holland were greeted by
Mr. Donald J. Shank
Executive Vice President of the Conference
on Exchange of Persons
Mr. C. J. Mack
Manager of the Mayflower Hotel
(Pictures were taken)
The President entered the Grand Ballroom.
12:00 Noon - 12:10 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1959
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12:14 pm
Following the President's address, Mrs. George
D. Woods, Trustee of the Institute of International
Education, introduced the President to
Miss Lucinda Greig, Van Buren, Arkansas
Fulbright Fellow to New Zealand, 1959 - 1960
Mr. Harry Aung, Burma
UNESCO Fellow, 1958 - 1959
12:15 pm
The President, accompanied by Mr. Wayne Hawks,
departed the Mayflower Hotel and motored to the
White House.
12:19 pm
Arrived at the White House. The President stopped
by his office before going on to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:00 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:06 - 2:36 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:36 - 2:55 pm
Hon. Maurice Stans
2:56 - 3:39 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
3:39 - 3:45 pm
Hon. William P. Rogers
3:49 - 3:58 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:58 - 4:03 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:03 - 4:48 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Lawn.
4:50 pm
Returned to the office.
4:53 - 4:57 pm
Hon. David Kendall
4:57 - 5:03 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
5;07 pm
The President departed the office and went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1959
9:54 am
The President arrived in the office.
10:00 - 10:02 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:06 - 10:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
10:25 - 10:36 am
Mr. Dick Flohr
10:46 - 11:05 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:05 - 11:15 am
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
11:45 - 12:16 pm
The President practiced golf on the
South Grounds.
12:17 pm
Returned to the office.
12:27 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1959
10:52 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the National
Presbyterian Church.
10:56 am
Arrived at the Church where they attended the
11:00 am Services.
Following the Services, Dr. Edward L. R. Elson
escorted the President and Mrs. Eisenhower to
their car.
12:14 pm
Departed the National Presbyterian Church and
motored to the White House.
12:18 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1959
7:55 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:45 - 9:00 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:55 - 9:05 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:00 - 9:05 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:05 - 9:25 am
The following met with the President regarding
the Moscow Fair:
Hon. George Allen
Hon. Abbott Washburn
Hon. Harold C. McClellan
General Manager, U. S. Government
Exhibition to be held in Sokolniki Park, Moscow
9:26 - 9:30 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
10:20 - 10:41 am
Mr. John W. Mahan
Commander-in-Chief, Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the U. S., from Helena, Montana
Mr. Omar B. Ketchum
Director, Washington Office, VFW
Mr. Robert A. Durkee
Chairman, National Legislative Committee
Mr. Bernard W. Kearney
Chairman, National Security Committee
Mr. John Smith
Director, Public Relations
Mr. Wilson McCarthy
Assistant Director, Public Relations, VFW
Hon. Earle Chesney accompanied
(Picture taken)
10:41 - 10:50 am
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1959
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10:51 - 11:00 am
The President presented the "Heart-of-the-Year"
Award to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. The
following attended the ceremony:
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson
Dr. J. Willis Hurst
Professor of Medicine, Emory University
School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
(Personal Physician)
Mr. Bruce Barton
Chairman of the Board, American Heart
Association, Inc., New York, N. Y.
Mr. Charles Perry McCormick
Chairman National Heart Fund Campaign,
Baltimore, Maryland
Mr. William W. Moore, Jr.
Mr. Frederick Arkus
National Heart Association National Office
Mr. Paul Welch
Secretary to Mr. McCormick
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Bryce Harlow
(Pictures taken)
11:00 - 11:18 am
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson
11:18 - 11:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:25 - 12:09 pm
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:15 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:55 pm
Returned to the office.
2:14 - 2:18 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:19 - 2:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:23 - 2:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:30 - 2:54 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1959
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2:55 - 4:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
3:04 - 3:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(Joined Major Eisenhower)
3:30 - 4:25 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
(Joined Major Eisenhower)
4:05 - 4;07 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(Joined Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Stephens, and
Major Eisenhower)
4:25 - 4:27 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:27 - 4:41 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
4:42 - 5:32 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:33 - 5:34 pm
Hon. David Kendall
5:35 - 5:45 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:50 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1959
7:30 am
The President had a breakfast for the
New Republican Congressmen:
Hon. William T. Cahill, New Jersey
Hon. Silvo O. Conte, Massachusetts
Hon. Edward J. Derwinski, Illinois
Hon. Samuel L. Devine, Ohio
Hon. Seymour Halpern, New York
Hon. Elmer J. Hoffman, Illinois
Hon. Hastings Keith, Massachusetts
Hon. Odin Langen, Minnesota
Hon. Delbert L. Latta, Ohio
Hon. John V. Lindsay, New York
Hon. Catherine May, Washington
Hon. William H. Millikin, Jr., Pennsylvania
Hon. Ancher Nelsen, Minnesota
Hon. Alexander Pirnie, New York
Hon. Don L. Short, North Dakota
Hon. Edna Oakes Simpson, Illinois
Hon. George M. Wallhauser, New Jersey
Hon. Jessica McC. Weis, New York
Also:
Hon. Charles A. Halleck, Indiana
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
8:45 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:55 - 8:58 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:00 - 11:38 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator Alexander Wiley
(continued)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1959
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9:00 - 11:38 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING (conti nued):
Senator Francis Case
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman John P. Saylor
Congressman James C. Auchincloss
Congressman William M. McCulloch
Congressman Carroll D. Kearns
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Lawrence J. Walsh
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Elliott Richardson
Hon, Roger Jones
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Norman Mason
General Elwood R. Quesada
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Arthur Minnich
11:43 - 11:50 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:50 - 12:02 pm
Hon. Eric Johnston
(Presented a transistor clock radio to the President)
12:12 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1959
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2:10 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:10 - 2:12 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
2:26 - 3:18 pm
Hon. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Livingston Merchant
2:48 - 2:51 pm
Mr. Jerry Green
(Joined Secretary's Dulles' appointment)
2:55 - 3:18 pm
Hon. Douglas Dillon
(Joined Secretary Dulles)
3:18 - 3:30 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:30 - 3:54 pm
Sir William Elliott
3:55 - 4:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:30 - 4:35 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
4:31 - 4:54 pm
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:56 - 5:03 pm
Hon. David Kendall
5:06 - 5:14 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:24 - 5:26 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:27 pm
The President went to the Mansion.
5:30 pm
OFF THE RECORD MEETING IN THE LIBRARY
IN THE MANSION:
The President
Senator Everett Dirksen, Illinois
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, California
Senator Styles Bridges, New Hampshire
Senator Leverett Saltonstall, Massachusetts
Congressman Charles Halleck, Indiana
Congressman Leslie Arends, Illinois
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven, Iowa
Congressman John W. Byrnes, Wisconsin
(continued)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1959
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5:30 pm
OFF THE RECORD MEETING IN THE LIBRARY
IN THE MANSION (continued):
Congressman Leo Allen, Illinois
Senator Alexander Wiley, Wisconsin
Congressman William McCulloch, Ohio
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office,
accompanied by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:01 - 8:06 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:24 - 8:28 am
Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor
President and Editor, National Geographic Society
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:28 - 8:40 am
The President presented the National Geographic
Society's Hubbard Medal to the following:
Sir Vivian Fuchs
Rear Admiral George Dufek
(Admiral Dufek was not present -- is still
engaged in Antarctic mission. Admiral
Burke accepted Medal for him)
The following attended the ceremony:
Lady Fuchs
Hon. and Mrs. Thomas Gates
Admiral and Mrs. Arleigh A. Burke
H. E. Sir Harold Caccia
Dr. and Mrs. Melville Bell Grosvenor
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas McKnew
National Geographic Society
Dr. Lyman J. Briggs, National Geographic Society
Admiral L. O. Colbert, National Geographic Society
Dr. Hugh L. Dryden
Dr. Robert V. Fleming
Mr. Benjamin McKelway
Dr. Conrad L. Wirth
Mr. Lloyd B. Wilson
Mr. Melvin M. Payne
Mr. Franc Shor
Mr. Gilbert Melville Grosvenor
Rear Admiral C. C. Kirkpatrick
Mr. D'Arcy Edmondson, Counsellor, Information
British Embassy
Rear Admiral David M. Tyree
Captain J. Marcus Hermanson
Dr. James E. Mooney
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1959
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8:42 - 8:55 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:17 - 9:26 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:19 - 9:58 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
10:00 - 10:30 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
10:32 am
The President returned to the office.
10:35 - 10:36 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:50 - 10:55 am
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:55 - 11:00 am
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:00 - 11:50 am
(Senator Lyndon B. Johnson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
(Hon. William P. Rogers)
(Hon. Arthur Flemming)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
11:50 - 11:55 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:56 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to MATS Terminal for flight to
Thomasville, Georgia.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1959
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12:20 pm
The President was airborne for Thomasville,
Georgia, aboard the Columbine. He was
accompanied by
Mr. Barry Leithead
Hon. James Hagerty
General Howard McC. Snyder
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Miss Betty Allen
Captain Olive Marsh
Mr. James Rowley
Sgt. John Moaney
Secret Service Agents
4:20 pm
Arrived at Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Georgia.
4:30 pm
The President, accompanied by Mr. George Humphrey
and Mr. James Rowley, departed Moody Air Force
Base and motored to Milestone Plantation, Thomasville,
Georgia.
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
6:00 pm
Arrived at Milestone Plantation.
6:20 pm
The President departed his cottage and went to
the dining room.
10:40 pm
Departed the dining room and returned to his cottage.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1959
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
9:03 - 1:00 pm
The President, Mr. George Humphrey,
Mr. Barry Leithead, and Mr. William Robinson
hunted for quail. (The President got 4 quail,
lost two).
2:45 - 6:45 pm
The President and the above again hunted for
quail. (The President got 8 quail).
6:46 - 6:50 pm
The President had a short conference with
Mr. Robert Woodruff and Hon. James Hagerty.
7:03 pm
The President walked to the dining room for
dinner and an evening of card playing.
11:03 pm
Returned to his cottage.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1959
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
9:09 am
The President, accompanied by General Howard
Snyder, Mr. Barry Leithead, Mr. William Robinson,
and Mr. George Humphrey departed the plantation
and motored to the Whitney plantation (Greenwood).
9:30 am
Arrived at the Whitney Plantation (Greenwood).
9:40 - 3:00 pm
The President and the above hunted for quail.
(The President got 10 quail).
6:10 pm
The President departed his cottage and went to
the dining room for dinner and cards.
11:14 pm
Returned to his cottage.
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1959
8:40 - 3:55 pm
The President hunted for quail with the following
Mr. George Humphrey
Mr. Barry Leithead
Mr. William Robinson
General Howard McC. Snyder
on the Firman plantation. (The President got 4 quail)
4:02 pm
Departed the Firman plantation and motored to
Milestone Plantation.
4:15 pm
Arrived at Milestone Plantation.
6:12 pm
The President departed his cottage and went to
the dining room for dinner and cards.
12:24 am Feb. 8th
Returned to his cottage.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1959
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
9:20 am
The President walked from his cottage to the
dining room.
11:40 am
Returned to the cottage.
11:45 - 12:43 pm
The President looked over the new stable and
horses, and the dog kennels.
3:08 pm
The President departed Milestone plantation and
motored to Spence Air Force Base, Moultrie, Georgia.
He was accompanied by
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Barry Leithead
General Howard McC. Snyder
Chief U. E. Baughman
4:10 pm
Arrived at Spence Air Force Base, Moultrie, Georgia.
4:27 pm
The President and his party were airborne for flight
to Washington, D. C., aboard the Columbine.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
6:45 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal, Washington, D. C.
6:50 pm
The President, accompanied by Hon. C. Douglas
Dillon, departed MATS Terminal and motored to
the White House.
7:00 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1959
8:12 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:50 - 9:11 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
9:12 - 9:55 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:55 - 10:03 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:03 - 10:16 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
10:20 - 10:30 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
10:30 - 11:09 am
General Nathan Twining
Major John Eisenhower
11:09 - 11:30 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:32 - 11:45 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Captain Evan P. Aurand
(Re St. Lawrence Seaway)
11:47 - 12:15 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
12:15 - 12:27 pm
Hon. William P. Rogers, Jr.
12:28 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:15 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:18 - 2:20 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
2:28 - 2:32 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:29 - 2:41 pm
Major John Eisenhower
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1959
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2:41 - 3:06 pm
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
3:06 - 3:10 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
3:12 - 3:16 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:20 - 3:25 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:24 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1959
8:22 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:33 - 8:35 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:35 - 8:58 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:00 - 9:02 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:02 - 9:26 am
Senator John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
Senator Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:26 - 9:27 am
Hon. David Kendall
9:30 - 9:37 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:35 - 9:40 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:00 - 10:28 am
Pre-Press Conference Briefing
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:02 - 11:06 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:06 - 11:08 am
Hon. George V. Allen
Director, United States Information Agency
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1959
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11:08 - 11:15 am
The President dropped by to say hello to the
following group of plastics industry officials
who were meeting in the Conference Room
to discuss American National Exhibition in
Moscow:
Hon. George V. Allen
Director, U. S. I. A.
Mr. B. E. Bensinger
President, Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Chicago, Illinois
Mr. J. Marshall Briley
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation, New York
Mr. William D. Cavanaugh
American Cyanamid Company, New York, N. Y.
Mr. Albert G. H. Dietz
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mr. Herbert A. Dow
Director, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich.
Mr. Wayne Elwood
President, International Division, Food and
Chemical Corporation, New York, N. Y.
Mr. Joseph Foster
Foster Grant Company, Leominister, Mass.
Mr. E. W. Gamble
Vice President, Monsanto Chemical Company
Springfield, Massachusetts
Mr. Phillip George
George Nelson and Company, New York, N. Y.
Mr. Joseph P. Grace, Jr.
W. R. Grace and Company, New York, N. Y.
Mr. F. Otto Haas, Jr.
Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Hon. Harold C. McClellan
General Manager, American National Exhibition
in Moscow
Dr. Wilbur Malcolm
American Cyanamid Company, New York, N. Y.
Mr. H. T. Marks
Ferro Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio
Mr. Glen B. Miller
Allied Chemical Corporation, New York, N. Y.
(continued)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1959
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11:08 - 11:15 am
Plastics industry officials -- list continued:
Mr. D. J. O'Conor, Jr.
President and General Manager, Formica Corp.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. W. L. O'Donovan
Vice President, Celanese Corporation, New York
Mr. Arthur E. Pew, Jr.
Sun Oil Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Henry H. Reichhold
Reichhold Chemicals, Inc., White Plains, N. Y.
Mr. W. H. Salzenberg
General Manager, Plastics Department
Dupont Company, Wilmington, Delaware
Mr. E. J. Thomas
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron, Ohio
Mr. J. H. Thomas
Vice President, Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.
New York, N. Y.
Mr. James E. Trainer
Executive Vice President, Firestone Tire and
Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio
Mr. George R. Vila
Vice President, U. S. Rubber Company, New York
Hon. Abbott Washburn
Deputy Director, U. S. I. A.
11:47 - 12:10 pm
H. E. Dr. Bruno Pittermann
Vice Chancellor of Austria
H. E. Dr. Wilfried Platzer
Ambassador of Austria
Hon. Foy D. Kohler
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Mrs. Nora Lejins
State Department Interpreter
12:10 - 12:32 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:35 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1959
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2:13 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:13 - 2:15 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:25 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
2:56 - 3:46 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:47 - 4:49 pm
(Dr. James R. Killian, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Dr. Edwin H. Land)
(Dr. Edward Mills Purcell)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
4:50 - 4:58 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:10 - 5:12 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:18 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1959
7:52 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:18 - 8:26 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:24 - 8:25 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:32 - 8:33 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
8:43 - 8:44 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:45 - 9:11 am
Hon. Willy Brandt
Governing Mayor of Berlin
H. E. Wilhelm G. Grewe
Ambassador of Germany
(Picture taken)
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
9:15 - 9:24 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
9:26 - 10:07 am
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Maurice Stans
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:20 - 11:00 am
Hon. Charles E. Bohlen
U. S. Ambassador to the Philippines
11:02 - 11:17 am
(Colonel and Mrs. Logan Serles) OFF THE RECORD
(USA, Ret.)
11:17 - 11:32 am
The President received the following group in
connection with Boy Scout Week (February 7 - 13):
Scouts and Explorers
Edward P. Brynn, Montpelier, Vermont
Mark Bunyan, Santa Rosa, California
Don A. LaBar, Billins, Montana
James G. Little, Jr., Lake Jackson, Texas
Edward Lyon, Olean, New York
James P. Morrison, Toledo, Ohio
Steven D. Peterson, Topeka, Kansas
Gordon Randolph, Jr., Colfax, Louisiana
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1959
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11:17 - 11:32 am
Scouts and Explorers (continued):
Barrett Smith, Lavonia, Georgia
Edwin J. Stastny, Jr., Malin, Oregon
Robert R. Warner, Jr., Wilmington, Delaware
David White, Fremont, Michigan
National Council Representatives - Boy Scouts of America
George E. Allen, Washington, D. C.
Kenneth K. Bechtel, President, National Council,
San Francisco, California
Harmar D. Denny, Washington, D. C.
Andrew Murphy, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Rebel L. Robertson, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Dr. Arthur A. Schuck, Chief Scout Executive,
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Also:
Mr. Shane McCarthy, Executive Director,
President's Council on Youth Fitness
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:32 - 11:34 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:34 - 11:36 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:36 - 12:22 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
12:22 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:50 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:10 pm
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed the
White House and motored to the National Guard Armory
to drop in on the 17th Annual Meeting of the National
Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
2:25 pm
Arrived at the National Guard Armory. The President
was greeted by
Mr. John George
President of the National Rural Electric
Cooperative A ssociation
Mr. Clyde T. Ellis
General Manager of REA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1959
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2:27 pm
The President was escorted to the Speaker's stand
by Mr. George and Mr. Ellis.
2:30 pm
Mr. John George introduced the President.
2:30 - 2:38 pm
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT.
2:40 pm
The President departed the Speaker's stand escorted by
Mr. Walter Harrison, President-elect of the National
Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
2:42 pm
The President and Mr. Hagerty departed the National
Guard Armory and motored to the White House.
2:59 pm
Arrived at the White House and entered the office.
3:00 - 3:15 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower
3:20 - 4:04 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:05 pm
Returned to the office.
4:07 - 4:13 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:25 - 4:45 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
4:55 - 5:05 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:27 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
6:40 pm
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed the
White House and motored to the Statler Hotel to attend
the National Lincoln Sesquicentennial Dinner.
6:43 pm
Arrived at the Statler Hotel where he was greeted by
Mr. Herbert Blunck, General Manager, Statler Hotel
Mr. Victor Birely, Chairman of the Lincoln Dinner
7:00 pm
National Lincoln Sesquicentennial Dinner.
9:45 - 9:55 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1959
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10:02 pm
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed
the Statler Hotel and motored to the White House.
10:06 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1959
7:50 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:27 - 8:33 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:33 - 8:46 am
Hon. William P. Rogers
8:46 - 9:00 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
9:00 - 10:40 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (396th)
The President
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:40 - 11:10 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1959
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11:30 - 11:42 am
The President received a group from St. Ann's
Infant Home, Catholic Institution in Washington
which serves children of all faiths and races,
The charter for the Home was signed by
Abraham Lincoln when he was President.
Sister Thecla, Head of the Home
Sister Beata
Children:
Jay Banta
Angela Coehins
John Goldsworthy
Leroy Jones
Sandra Leaman
Amy Smith
Doreen Thompson
Father John Murphy
Mr. Basil Littin
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:45 - 11:50 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
11:50 - 11:56 am
The President presented the Big Brother of the Year
Award to Secretary of Defense, Hon. Neil H. McElroy.
The following attended the ceremony:
Hon. and Mrs. Neil H. McElroy
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Berwind
President, Big Brothers of America
Mr. Goesta Wollin, Executive Director
Mr. Ephrain H. Royfe, Director of Programs
and Services
Mr. Edward Case, Publicity Director
Mr. Francis C. Brown
Hon. Tom C. Clark
Mr. Wills T. Engle
Mr. Oliver M. Gale
Professor and Mrs. Sheldon Glueck
Mr. Marshall C. Hunt
Mr. Gale F. Johnston
Mr. G. Ruhland Rembann
Mr. Milton Kronheim
Mr. Sol Satinsky
Mr. Charles B. Levinson
Mr. Milton Seaman
Mr. J. Bicknell Lockhart, Jr. Hon. Luther Youngdahl
Mr. Richard Loud
Mr. William G. Werner
Mr. John E. Mangrum
Mr. J. Austin White
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1959
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11:56 - 12:05 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
12:06 - 12:12 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:15 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:24 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:25 - 3:17 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:18 pm
Returned to the office.
3:24 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
4:24 pm
The President, accompanied by Hon. Robert B.
Anderson, departed the White House and motored
to the Lafayette Building.
4:26 pm
Arrived at the Lafayette Building and were greeted by
Mr. Samuel Waugh
President and Chairman of the Board
Export-Import Bank of Washington
The President and Secretary Anderson were
escorted to the 12th floor where other directors
of the Export-Import Bank were assembled to
greet the President:
Mr. Lynn Stambaugh
Mr. Hawthorne Arey
Mr. Vance Brand
Mr. George A. Blowers
The President, Secretary Anderson, Mr. Samuel Waugh
and the above mentioned directors then went to the
board room where board members and other guests
were assembled. The President briefly addressed
the group.
(The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the Import-
Export Bank).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1959
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4:38 pm
Following the President's remarks, Mr. Samuel Waugh
cut the first piece of of the large birthday cake and
offered it to the President. The President then
cut the second piece of cake and offered it to
Mrs. Josephine C. Futrelle, who is the oldest
employee of the Export-Import Bank, having been
with the Bank since 1933. Mrs. Futrelle then
cut pieces of cake for Secretary Anderson and
the board members.
4:49 pm
The President, Secretary Anderson, and Mr. Samuel
Waugh departed the Export-Import Bank and returned
to the White House.
4:51 pm
Arrived at the White House.
4:55 - 4:59 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:00 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1959
8:18 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:26 - 8:43 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:44 - 8:52 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:55 - 8:57 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:58 - 10:02 am
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. William McChesney Martin
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Don Paarlberg
(Saw the President re inflation and economic situation)
10:10 - 10:32 am
(Hon. Lawrence Walsh)
OFF THE RECORD
(Deputy Attorney General)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Joined at 10:27 am)
10:32 - 10:43 am
Major General E. N. Harmon, USA, Ret.
President, Norwich University, Northfield, Vt.
(Personal friend of the President's)
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:43 - 10:47 am
General Howard McC. Snyder
10:47 - 11:17 am
(Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.) OFF THE RECORD
11:17 - 11:23 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:23 - 11:43 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:43 - 12:05 pm
H. E. Senor Walter Muller
Newly appointed Ambassador of Chile
(To present credentials)
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
12:05 - 12:24 pm
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1959
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1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:13 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:20 - 2:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:40 pm
The President went to the South Grounds to
practice golf.
3:29 pm
Returned to the office.
3:52 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1959
8:50 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Major John Eisenhower.
8:53 - 9:30 am
Hon. Douglas Dillon
Major John Eisenhower
9:18 - 9:29 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
(Joined Secretary Dillon)
9:21 - 9:29 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(Joined Secretary Dillon and
General Persons)
9:30 - 9:41 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:05 am
The President, accompanied by General Howard
McC. Snyder, departed the White House and
motored to Walter Reed Army Hospital to visit
with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
10:32 am
Arrived at Walter Reed Army Hospital.
The President and General Snyder were greeted
by General Leonard Heaton who escorted them
to Ward 8 Dining Room where the President
was met by the following:
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Mr. Joseph Greene
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
The President conferred with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
Before departing the Hospital, the President made
a short visit to General Floyd Parks' room.
11:09 am
The President and Hon. Wilton B. Persons
departed Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the
White House.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1959
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11:27 am
The President and Hon. Wilton B. Persons
arrived at the White House and entered the
office.
12:24 pm
Departed the office and went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1959
8:54 am
The President, Major John Eisenhower and
David Eisenhower departed the White House
and motored to the National Presbyterian
Church.
8:59 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church,
They remained for the 9:00 am Services.
At the conclusion of the Services, Dr. Elson
escorted the President and his party to their
car.
9:58 am
Departed the National Presbyterian Church
and motored to the White House.
10:02 am
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1959
8:25 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:33 - 8:34 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:30 - 9:52 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:38 - 9:52 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:00 - 10:29 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
10:50 - 11:00 am
Hon. Philip W. Bonsal
Newly-appointed Ambassador to Cuba
11:00 - 11:30 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
11:30 - 11:31 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:31 - 11:52 am
Hon. Foster Furcolo
Governor of Massachusetts
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Robert Merriam
(Re educational accreditation)
11:52 - 12:13 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:17 - 12:19 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:27 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:19 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:25 - 2:33 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
2:27 - 2:33 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
2:34 - 3:40 pm
(Dr. James B. Conant)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1959
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3:40 - 3:45 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:00 - 4:50 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:55 - 5:05 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. Roemer McPhee
5:05 - 5:07 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
5:20 - 5:29 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:29 - 5:30 pm
Hon. Howard Pyle
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:31 pm
The President and Hon. Howard Pyle walked to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959
7:30 am
(Senator Leverett Saltonstall)
OFF THE RECORD
(Congressman Charles B. Hoeven)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:23 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:30 - 10:31 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo Allen
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Mr. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Mr. Arthur Minnich
10:31 - 10:41 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:53 - 11:05 am
Hon. Lawrence Walsh
Deputy Attorney General
11:05 - 11:08 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:08 - 11:44 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959
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11:45 - 11:53 am
The President received the following who are the
winners of this year's White House News Photographers'
Association Photo Contest:
Mr. Elwood Baker
Mr. Charles Corte
Mr. Jack Fletcher
Mr. Wallace McNamee
Mr. Francis Routt
Mr. Paul Schutzer
Mr. George Tames
Hon. James Hagerty accompanied
11:55 - 12:03 pm
The President greeted the following Eisenhower Exchange
Fellows:
Afghanistan
S. Ahmad Popal
President of Mines in the
(and wife)
Ministry of Mines and Industries
and head of the Afghan Geologi-
cal Survey. Field: oil and
petroleum industries.
Argentina
Carlos Gonzalez-Fernandez
(and wife)
General counsellor of the Inter-
Trade Unions Organization for
Laborers' Housing, Buenos
Aires. Field" economic and
social problems of labor.
Brazil
Julian M. Chacel
Head of the National Income
Unit of the Brazilian Institute
of Economics, Rio de Janeiro.
Field: economic research and
social accounting.
Denmark
John F. Lund
Managing Director, Lunds
Klaedefabrik, Ltd., Frederica.
Field: textile production,
Finland
Uolevi A. Luoto
Consultant on industrial problems
for Ekono, Helsinki. Field:
instrumentation and automatic
control.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959
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11:55 - 12:03 pm
Eisenhower Exhange Fellows (continued):
Germany
Eberhard F. Fricke
Administrator of St. Markus
Hospital, Frankfurt. Field:
hospital administration.
India
Pandurang N. Deobhakta
Deputy Development Officer
(Electrical), Government of
India, New Delhi. Field:
electronics.
Indonesia
Kwari Satjadibrata
Doctor of medicine and asst.
(and wife)
professor in the Medical School
of the University of Indonesia,
Djakarta. Field: pediatrics
and medical teaching.
Iran
Mostafa Mansouri
Economic adviser to the High
(and wife)
Economic Council, Prime
Minister's Office, Teheran.
Field: banking and investments.
Japan
Toshio Deguchi
Chief of the Labor Section of
(and wife)
the Labor Department,
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and
Engineering Comapny,
Hiroshima. Field: labor
administration,
Lebanon
Fuad Abi-Saleh
Chief, Warehouse Division of
the Lebanese Customs and Free
Zone, Beirut. Field: industry
and international trade.
Philippines
Ramon A. Hermano
Supervising scientist of the Nat.
(and wife)
Science Development Board,
Manila. Field: organization of
productivity research.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959
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11:55 - 12:03 pm
Eisenhower Exchange Fellows (continued):
Saudi Arabia
Soliman A. -Hegelan
Directorate of Mineral and
Petroleum Affairs.
Turkey
Esref Erkmen
Head of the power transmission
department of North-western
Anatolia Power Generation and
Transmission organization of
Etibank, Afyon. Field:
electrical supply systems.
Union of South Africa
Jan H. Moolman
Geographer, and Director of the
(and wife)
Natural Resources Development
Council, Pretoria. Field:
regional planning and economic
geography.
Uruguay
Alvaro A. Araujo
Doctor of medicine in the Family
Aid Clinic, Montevideo.
Field: obstetrics.
Yugoslavia
Franc Bucar
Secretary of Economic
Committee, National Assembly
of Slovenia, Ljubljana.
Field: national economy.
From the Board of Trustees of Eisenhower Exchange
Fellowships, Inc.:
Mr. Thomas B. McCabe, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Mr. Charles B. Harding, Chairman, Finance Committee
Mr. S. C. Allyn, Chairman, National Cash Register Co.
Mr. Walter H. Annenberg, Editor and Publisher, The
Philadelphia Inquirer
General Lucius Clay, Chairman, Continantal Can Co.
Mr. Clarence Francis, Retired Chrm., General Foods
Mr. Philip D. Reed, Chrm,, General Electric
Mr. Philip T. Sharples, Chrm., Sharples Corp.
Mr. Juan T. Trippe, President, Pan American World
Airways
Mr. Henry C. Suhrke, Asst, Director, E. E.F., Inc.
Mr. J. Hampton Barnes, Executive Director ", and
Mrs. Barnes
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959
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12:05 - 12:25 pm
Senator Gordon Allott, Colorado
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:25 - 12:30 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:35 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:02 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:03 - 2:07 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:08 - 2:22 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:15 - 2:23 pm
Hon. David Kendall
2:23 - 2:28 pm
Hon. Howard Pyle
2:25 - 2:27 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:25 - 2:28 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
2:29 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to Walter Reed Hospital, to visit
with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
2:46 pm
Arrived At Walter Reed Hospital and was
greeted by General Leonard Heaton, who
escorted the President to Secretary Dulles'
suite.
2:48 - 3:21 pm
The President visited with Secretary Dulles.
3:23 pm
The President and Mr. James Rowley departed
Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the White
House.
3:42 pm
Arrived at the White House,
3:48 - 3:50 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959
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4:00 - 4:40 pm
The President practiced golf on the
South Grounds.
4
4:45 - 5:10 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:35 - 5:42 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:40 - 5:43 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:50 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
8:23 pm
The President, accompanied by Major and Mrs.
John Eisenhower and Captain and Mrs. Evan P.
Aurand, departed the White House and motored
to Constitution Hall to attend concert by National
Symphony Orchestra.
8:25 pm
Arrived at Constitution Hall. The President was
greeted by Mr. Harold Maynard, Managing Director
of Constitution Hall who escorted the President and
his party to the President General's Reception
Room. Here the President was introduced to and
photographed with the following:
Mrs. Carson Frailey
Mrs. Ralph Black
Mrs. Louis Hood
Mr. Julius Baker
Mr. Robert Bloom
Miss Eileen Farrell
Mr. Norman Farrow
Mr. Bernard Greenhouse
Mr. Jan Peerce
Miss Carol Smith
Mr. Paul Ulanowski
Mr. Maurice Wick
8:35 - 10:40 pm
The President remained at Constitution Hall for the
evening concert.
10:45 pm
Departed Constitution Hall and motored to the
White House.
10:47 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1959
7:30 am
(Dr. Lawrence Kimpton)
OFF THE RECORD
(Chancellor of University of Chicago)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:27 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:27 - 8:37 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:28 - 8:33 am
Hon. David Kendall
Mr. Roemer McPhee
8:43 - 9:09 am
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
9:23 - 9:28 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:28 - 9:54 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Bryce Harlow
9:47 - 9:55 am
Hon. James Hagerty
(Joined above group)
9:55 - 10:28 am
Pre-Press Briefing
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Robert Merriam
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:04 - 11:09 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:09 - 11:13 am
Hon. Lawrence J. Walsh
Deputy Attorney General
11:15 - 12:03 pm
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Dr. Hugh Dryden
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Maurice Stans
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1959
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12:03 - 12:06 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Maurice Stans
12:06 - 12:09 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:09 - 12:11 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:12 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:45 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to MATS Terminal for take-off for
Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas.
2:13 pm
Airborne aboard the Columbine for Bergstrom
Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. The following
accompanied the President:
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Major John Eisenhower
General Howard McC. Snyder
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Roy Rubottom
H. E. Senor L. Flores, Ambassador from Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaplan
Senator Lyndon Johnson
Congressman Homer Thornberry
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
General William H. Draper
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Captain Olive Marsh
Sgt. John Moaney
The following flew to Texas by Press Plane:
Miss Mary Caffrey
Mr. Melville Osborne, State Department Mexican
Desk Officer
Lt. John Butts, U. S. Navy
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1959
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AUSTIN, TEXAS
BERGSTROM AIR FORCE BASE
6:50 pm
The President arrived at Bergstrom Air Force
Base, Austin, Texas, He was greeted by
Colonel and Mrs. Howard W. Moore
4130th Strategic Wing
Governor Price Daniel of Texas
Mayor Tom Miller of Austin, Texas
6:58 pm
Following greetings, the President, accompanied
by Colonel Moore and Governor Daniel motored to
his quarters at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
7:01 pm
Arrived at his quarters where he remained for the
balance of the night.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1959
AUSTIN, TEXAS
6:00 am
The President, accompanied by Colonel Howard
W. Moore, motored to the Columbine.
6:19 am
The President and his party were airborne
aboard the Columbine for Acapulco, Mexico.
The following accompanied the President:
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Major John Eisenhower
General Howard McC. Snyder
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Roy Rubottom
H. E. Senor L. Flores, Ambassador from Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaplan
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
General William H. Draper
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Captain Olive Marsh
Sgt. John Moaney
Miss Mary Caffrey
Mr. Melville Osborne
Lt. John Butts, U. S. Navy
Colonel William Draper, Pilot
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
10:00 am
The President and his party landed at Acapulco, Mexico,
The following greeted the President:
President Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Senor Manuel Tello, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Senor Licenciado Donato Miranda Fonseca
Secretary to the President
Senor Licenciado Antonio Carrilo Flores
Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
Senor General Raul Caballero Aburto
Governor of the State of Guerrero
Senor Embajador Vicente Sanchez Gavito
(continued)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1959
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ACAPULCO, MEXICO
10:00 am
The following greeted the President upon his
arrival (list continued from previous page):
Senor General Jose Gomez Huerta
Chief of the Presidential Staff
Senor Licenciado Federico A. Mariscal
Chief of Protocol
Senor Mario Romero Lopetegui
Mayor of Acapulco
Senor General Prazedis Cuiner Duran
Chief of the Military District
Senor Vicealmirante C. G. Gabriel Lagos Beltran,
Commander, 8th Naval District
Senor Justo Sierra
Coordinator of Information Services
Senor Licenciado Luis Farias
Chief of the Press Office of the Secretary of
Interior
Senor Arquitecto Alberto Leduc
President of the Board of Public Improvement
Following the exchange of greetings, the President
was presented the key to the city of Acapulco by
Mayor Mario Romero Lopetegui.
10:22 am
The President and his party departed the Acapulco
Airport and motored to the Hotel Pierre Marques.
10:50 am
Arrived at the Hotel Pierre Marques. The President
was greeted by Mr. Charles "Buck" Rogers, Manager
of the Hotel, who escorted the President to his suite.
11:25 am
The President and Colonel Vernon Walters walked
from the President's quarters to the swimming
pool and to the hotel gift shop.
11:45 am
Returned to the President's quarters.
11:51 am
The President departed the Hotel Pierre Marques and
motored to the Federal Palace. He was accompanied by:
Ambassador Robert Hill
Hon. Roy Rubottom
Colonel Vernon Walters
Hon. James Hagerty
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Major John Eisenhower
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1959
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ACAPULCO, MEXICO
12:20 pm
Arrived at the Federal Palace.
The President proceeded to President Lopez Mateos'
office.
The President and President Mateos went on the
balcony and greeted the people gathered in front
of the Palace.
12:28 pm
Departed the Federal Palace and motored to the
Hotel Club de Pesca,
12:38 pm
Arrived at the Hotel Club de Pesca. They were
greeted by
Senor Guillermo Moreno
General Manager of the Hotel Club de Pesca
The President and members of their parties
boarded small boats and went to the Presidential
Yacht, "Sotavento".
12:48 pm
Boarded the Presidential Yacht "Sotavento".
Luncheon was served aboard the Sotavento. The
following attended:
President Eisenhower and President Mateos
Ambassador Robert Hill
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Hon. Roy Rubottom
Hon. James Hagerty
Colonel Vernon Walters
Minister Manuel Tello
Secretary Licenciado Donato Miranda Fonseca
Ambassador Antonio Carrillo Flores
General Jose Gomez Huerta
1:10 - 4:47 pm
Gruised around Acapulco Harbor.
4:47 pm
Dropped anchor in front of the Hotel Club de Pesca
dock.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1959
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ACAPULCO, MEXICO
4:55 pm
Disembarked from the Sotavento and entered small
boats which took them back to the Hotel Club de Pesca.
5:07 pm
The President, accompanied by Hon. Robert Hill and
Colonel Vernon Walters, departed the Hotel Club Pesca
and motored to the Hotel Pierre Marques.
5:38 pm
Arrived at the Hotel Pierre Marques.
7:35 pm
The President and his party departed the Hotel
Pierre Marques and motored to the El Mirador
Hotel.
8:05 pm
Arrived at the Hotel El Mirador where the President
was greeted by President Lopez Mateos and Mr.
Teddy A. Stauffer, General Manager of El Mirador.
Dinner in honor of the President. The following
attended:
Minister Manuel Tello
Ambassador Robert Hill
Ambassador Carillo Flores
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Secretary Roy Rubottom
Sir Anthony Eden
Secretary Mirando Fonseca
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Governor Caballero Aburto
Hon. James Hagerty
Ambassador Sahnchez Gavito
General Howard McC. Snyder
General Gomez Huerta
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Coordinator Justo Sierra
Chief of Protocol Federico A. Mariscal
Mayor Romero Lopetegui
Colonel William Draper
General Cuiner Duran
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
Admiral Lagos Beltran
(continued)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1959
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8:15 pm
Dinner in honor of the President at the Hotel
El Mirador (list continued from previous page):
Chief of the Press Office, Licenciato Luis Farias
Mr. Melville Osborne
Senor Arquitecto Alberto Leduc
General William Draper
Entertainment by native folk dancing and high diving
from the cliffs of "La Quebrada".
9:50 pm
Dinner concluded, the President and his party departed
the Hotel El Mirador and motored to Hotel Pierre Marques.
10:20 pm
Arrived at Hotel Pierre Marques.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1959
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
12:45 pm
President Eisenhower and President Lopez Mateos
met in the President's Suite at the Hotel Pierre
Marques and walked to the press area, where they
remained only a short time.
1:00 pm
Returned to the Dining Room where luncheon was held.
The following were present:
The President
President Lopez Mateos
Ambassador Robert Hill
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Hon. Roy Rubottom
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
General William Draper
Colonel Vernon Walters
Minister Manuel Tello
Secretary Miranda Fonseca
Ambassador Carillo Flores
Ambassador Sanchez Gavito
General Gomez Huerta
Chief of Protocol Federico A. Mariscal
Coordinator Justo Sierra
Chief of Press Office Luis Farias
General Gurza Falfan
General Howard McC. Snyder
2:34 pm
The Presidents and their official parties left the
dining room and proceeded to the Presidential Suite.
Enroute they stopped to greet a group of Girl Scouts
from Acapulco, Mexico.
2:45 pm
The President entered his suite.
7:30 pm
The President, accompanied by Dr. Milton Eisenhower
and Major John Eisenhower departed the Hotel Pierre
Marques and motored to the Ski Club (Club de Esquies).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1959
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ACAPULCO, MEXICO
8:00 pm
Arrived at the Club de Esquies - Ski Club
The following attended the Dinner in honor
of the President:
President Lopez Mateos
Minister Manuel Tello
Ambassador Robert Hill
Ambassador Carillo Flores
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
Secretary Roy Rubottom
Sir Anthony Eden
Secretary Mirando Fonseca
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Governor Caballero Aburto
Hon. James Hagerty
Ambassador Sanchez Gavito
General Howard McC. Snyder
General Gomez Huerta
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Coordinator Justo Sierra
Chief of Protocol Federico A. Mariscal
Mayor Romero Lopetegui
Colonel William Draper
General Cuiner Duran
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
Admiral Lagos Beltran
Chief of the Press Office, Licenciato Luis Farias
Mr. Melville Osborne
Senor Arquitecto Alberto Leduc
General William Draper
Water skiing and fireworks comprised the entertainment
during the Dinner.
9:45 pm
The President, accompanied by Dr. Milton Eisenhower
and Major John Eisenhower, departed the Club de Esquies
and motored to the Hotel Pierre Marques.
10:20 pm
Arrived at the Hotel Pierre Marques.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1959
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ACAPULCO, MEXICO
11:20 pm
The President, President Lopez Mateos, and
Colonel Vernon Walters and other members of
his party departed the Hotel Pierre Marques and
motored to the Acapulco Airport.
11:43 pm
Arrived at the Acapulco Airport. The President
invited President Lopez Mateos and his secretary
to inspect the Columbine, which they did.
The two Presidents received Presidential honors,
they said goodbye.
12:04 am Feb. 21st
The Columbine was airborne for Washington, D. C.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1959
8:18 am
The President and his party landed at MATS
Terminal on return from Acapulco, Mexico.
8:32 am
Arrived at the White House.
9:10 am
The President arrived in the office.
10:05 - 10:13 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:30 - 10:35 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:43 - 10:45 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:07 - 11:10 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:10 am
The President departed the White House with
Mr. James Rowley and motored to Walter Reed
Hospital to visit with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
11:20 am
Arrived at Walter Reed where he was greeted by
Brig. General James Forsee
Colonel John Voegtly
11:22 - 11:55 am
The President visited with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
11:55 - 11:57 am
Visited with General Floyd Parks.
11:58 am
The President and Mr. James Rowley departed
Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the White
House.
12:15 pm
Arrived at the White House and entered the office.
12:25 - 12:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
1:13 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1959
8:45 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to Gettysburg Farm, Pennsylvania.
10:27 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm and went to the
residence of Major John Eisenhower.
10:50 am
The President, Major John Eisenhower, and
Susan Eisenhower made a tour of the stock barn,
the Hartley Farm, and the pig farm, returning
to the residence of Major John Eisenhower at 11:50 am.
The President had lunch with Major John Eisenhower
and his family.
3:40 pm
The President departed Gettysburg and motored
to the White House.
5:30 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1959
(HOLIDAY)
8:40 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:40 - 8:45 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:55 - 9:02 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:02 - 9:04 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:20 - 10:30 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:30 - 10:32 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:34 - 10:42 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:32 am
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Walter
Reed Hospital.
11:50 am
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital where they were
greeted by Major General Leonard D. Heaton.
11:52 - 12:17 pm
The President visited with Hon, John Foster Dulles.
Following the visit, Secretary Dulles walked to the
elevator with the President.
12:20 pm
Departed Walter Reed Hospital and motored to
the White House.
12:40 pm
Arrived at the White House.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:20 pm
The President returned to the office.
4:15 pm
Departed the office and went to the Mansion.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1959
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6:30 pm
The President gave a Stag Dinner for a group of
his classmates from the West Point Class of 1915:
Lt. General Henry S. Aurand
Colonel Hugh P. Avent
(OFF THE RECORD)
Brig. General Frederic W. Boye
General of the Army Omar N. Bradley
Major General Stewart Bragdon
Brig. General John F. Conklin
Brig. General John David
Captain Leonard Doughty, Jr.
Colonel E. DeTreville Ellis
Major General Vernon Evans
Brig. General A. Howard Gilkeson
Colonel Douglas H. Gillette
Mr. Sidney C. Graves
Colonel John Harris
Brig. General Walter W. Hess, Jr.
Major General Leland S. Hobbs
Colonel Carl Hocker
Colonel Jesse Beeson Hunt
Major Edward B. Hyde, Jr.
Lt. General Thomas B. Larkin
Mr. Eugene Leone
Major General Edwin Lyon
Colonel Raymond Marsh
Major Philip K. McNair
Lt. C lonel John K. Meneely
Brig. General Lehman W. Miller
Commander Edward Semple Moale
Major General Paul J. Mueller
Brig. General Hume Peabody
Major General George J. Richards
Colonel Edward G. Sherburne
Major Francis Michael Stanton
Lt. General Joseph M. Swing
Colonel Thomas F. Taylor
Major General William F. Tompkins
General James A. Van Fleet
Brig. General Edward C. Wallington
Major General Douglas Weart
Mr. E. Edward Wehman, Jr.
Major General Arthur A. White
Major General John B. Wogan
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1959
8: 10 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:15 - 8:32 am
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Bryce Harlow
(To report to the President on Committee on Oil Imports)
8:32 - 10:05 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressiman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Hon. Elmer Bennett
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John Patterson
Hon. Stuart Rothman, Department of Labor
Hon. James T. O'Connell
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Mr. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Arthur Minnich
10:55 - 11:10 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1959
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11:13 - 11:32 am
Hon. Henry A. Byroade
Ambassador-Designate to Afghanistan
(Called on the President before
departing for his new post)
11:40 - 11:43 am
Hon. Edward McCabe
11:45 - 12:08 pm
Mr. James M. Udall, Los Angeles
President, National Association of Real Estate Boards
Mr. Eugene P. Conser, Chicago, Illinois
Executive Vice President
Mr. John C. Williamson, Washington, D. C.
Director, Division of Governmental Affairs
Mr. Robert A. Holloway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Chairman, Washington Committee
Hon. Edward McCabe
12:08 - 12:29 pm
Dr. T. Keith Glennan (until 12:12 pm)
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:33 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:18 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:18 - 2:20 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:27 - 2:30 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
2:30 - 2:55 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Major John Eisenhower
2:55 - 3:08 pm
(Hon. Allen Dulles)
OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster) (until 3:03 pm)
3: 1 - 3:38 pm
Major John Eisenhower
3:58 - 4:26 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:28 pm
Returned to the office.
4:50 - 4:51 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1959
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5:25 - 5:30 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1959
8:05 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:17 - 8:20 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:45 - 9:02 am
The President received the following Legislators
from Cambodia:
Leader:
Mr. Chau Sen Cocsal
President and Deputy of the National Assembly
Members:
Mr. So Nem
Vice President of the National Assembly
Mr. Ong Sim
Deputy in the National Assembly
Mr. Hing-Kunthel
Deputy in the National Assembly
Mr. Tum Kim Heng
Deputy in the National Assembly
Mr. Eng-Tao Sar
Deputy in the National Assembly
Mr. Kim-San
Member of the Council of the Kingdon
H. E. Nong Kimny
Cambodian Ambassador to the United States
Hon. Wiley Buchanan accompanied
Mr. Charles Sedgwich, Interpreter
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:24 - 9:25 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:25 - 9:56 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
9:56 - 10:29 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. David Kendall
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
(Pre-Press Briefing)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1959
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10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:05 am
The President returned to the office.
11:10 - 11:22 am
The President received the following delegation
from North Dakota:
Governor John Davis
Hon. Norman Brunsdale
Senator Milton Young
Mr. Ray Holland
Mr. L. C. Mueller
Mr. A. M. Christianson
Mr. Russell Dushinsky
Mr. Milo Hoisveen
Mr. Herb Lyons
Mr. John Hjelle
Mr. John Crary
11:22 - 11:30 am
(Mr. Clarence Francis) OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
11:35 am
The President, accompanied by Hon. Thomas E. Stephens,
departed the White House and motored to the Sheraton-Park
Hotel.
11:44 am
Arrived at the Sheraton Park. The President was
greeted by
Mr. George Johnson
General Manager of Sheraton-Park Hotel
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Mr. James F. Stiles, Jr.
Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury
11:48 - 12:01 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT before the U. S.
Savings Bonds Conference,
12:02 pm
Departed the Sheraton Park Hotel and motored to the
White House.
12:11 pm
Arrived at the White House, accompanied by
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens and Hon. James Hagerty.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1959
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12:27 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:17pm
Returned to the office.
2:20 - 2:33 pm
Hon David Kendall
2:33 - 3:20 pm
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
3:20 - 3:27 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Don Paarlberg
3:27 - 3:43 pm
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:43 - 4:11 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:15 - 4:28 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:30 pm
Returned to the office.
4:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:33 pm
The President returned to the South Grounds,
accompanied by Major John Eisenhower.
5:00 pm
Returned to the office with Major John Eisenhower.
5:00 - 5:03 pm
Major John Eisenhower.
5:05 - 5:07 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:20 - 5:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:40 - 5:52 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:55 - 6:02 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1959
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6:02 - 6:04 pm
Major John Eisenhower
6:08 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the swimming pool.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1959
8:00 am
The President had breakfast with the following:
Senator Kenneth B. Keating
Senator Hugh Scott
Senator Winston L. Prouty
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
9:12 - 9:24 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:24 - 10:54 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (397th)
The President
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. John S. Patterson
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Elmer Bennett
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Alan H. Belmont
Hon. J. Walter Yeagley
Hon. Donald Quarles
Admiral Arleigh Burke
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Colonel Earl McFarland
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:54 - 11:19 am
Hon. Neil McElroy
11:19 - 11:30 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1959
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11:30 - 11:47 am
The following Congressional Delegation and
members of the Cumberland Gap National
Historical Park Dedication Committee called
on the President to extend an invitation to him
to attend the dedication of the Park (to be on
July 4, 1959):
Senator Harry Flood Byrd
Senator John Sherman Cooper
Senator Estes Kefauver
Senator Thruston B. Morton
Congressman W. Pat Jennings
Congressman B. Carroll Reece
Congressman Eugene Siler
Mr. Tom B. Fugate, Ewing, Virginia
Virginia Chairman, Cumberland Gap National
Historical Park Dedication Committee
Mr. Lawrence M. Russell, New Tazewell, Tennessee
Tenessee Chairman
Mr. Harry M. Hoe, Middlesboro, Kentucky
Kentucky Chairman
Mr. Maurice K. Henry, Middlesboro, Kentucky
President Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Mr. W. C. Broadwater, Middlesboro, Kentucky
Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Lee F. Campbell
Member of the Cumberland Gap National
Historical Park Dedication Committee
Hon. Lorne Kennedy
Assistant Secretary of Interior
Mr. Conrad Wirth
Mr. Lee White, of Senator Cooper's office
Judge J. A. Smith
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:50 - 12:10 pm
Senator Harry F. Byrd
12:10 - 12:12 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:12 - 12:17 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
12:17 - 12:25 pm
Dr. Albert Jacobs
President, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1959
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12:25 - 12:27 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:32 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:24 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:27 - 2:36 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:45 - 3:06 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
3:06 - 3:17 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:25 pm
The President went to the South Grounds to
practice golf.
4:15 pm
Returned to the office.
4:18 - 4:27 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:00 - 5:07 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
5:05 - 5:15 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:15 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
5:30 - 6:00 pm
OFF THE RECORD MEETING in the Mansion:
Senator Andrew F. Schoeppel, Kansas
Senator John Marshall Butler, Maryland
Senator Norris Cotton, New Hampshire
Senator Clifford Case, New Jersey
Senator Thruston B. Morton, Kentucky
Senator Hugh Scott, Pennsylvania
Congressman John B. Bennett, Michigan
Congressman William L. Springer, Illinois
Congressman Alvin R. Bush, Pennsylvania
Congressman Paul F. Schenck, Ohio
Congressman Steven B. Derounian, New York
(continued)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1959
Page 4
5:30 - 6:00 pm
OFF THE RECORD MEETING in the Mansion
(List continued from previous page):
Congressman J. Arthur Younger, California
Congressman John Byrnes, Wisconsin
Congressman William H. Avery, Kansas
Congressman Harold R. Collier, Illinois
Congressman Milton W. Glenn, New Jersey
Congressman Samuel L. Devine, Ohio
Congressman Ancher Nelsen, Minnesota
Congressman Keith Hastings, Massachusetts
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Jack Z. Anderson
General Elwood R. Quesada
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1959
8:00 am
(Mr. Marshall Field, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:45 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:48 - 8:55 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:00 - 10:46 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Edson O. Sessions
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. True D. Morse
Hon. James O'Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Karl G. Harr
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Allen Dulles
Mr. John Heidemann, CIA
Captain Evan P. Aurand, Item 4
Hon. Gordon Tiffany
Chairman Hannah of the Civil Rights Commission
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1959
Page 2
10:46 - 11:06 am
(Hon. Lewis L. Strauss) OFF THE RECORD
11:06 - 11:20 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:06 - 11:07 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:26 - 11:30 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:40 am
The President, accompanied by Hon. Wilton B. Persons
and Colonel Vernon Walters, departed the White House
and motored to the Simon Bolivar Plaza, 18th and
Virginia Avenue, N. W.
11:43 am
Arrived at the Simon Bolivar Plaza where he was
greeted by:
Hon. Fred Seaton
H. E. Senor Dr. Marcos Falcon-Briceno
Ambassador of Venezuela
Dr. Arturo Uslar Pietri
Representing the President of Venezuela
11:45 am
The President attended the Presentation of the
Simon Bolivar Statue to the Government of the
United States -- this presentation was sponsored
by the Department of the Interior in cooperation
with the Department of State and the Government
of Venezuela.
Hon. Fred Seaton introduced Rt. Rev. Angus Dun
who delivered the Invocation.
Presentation of the Simon Bolivar Statue by
H. E. Dr. Arturo Uslar Pietri.
Acceptance of the Simon Bolivar Statue by the
President.
Benediction by Monsignor William J. McDonald.
The following were present on the platform with
the President:
Mr. Felix de Weldon, Sculptor
Hon. and Mrs. Fred Seaton
Superintendent Thompson, U. S. Park Service
(continued)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1959
Page 3
The following were present on the platform with
the President (continued from previous page):
Mr. Conrad Wirth, Director U. S. Park Service
Hon. Christian Herter
Ambassador and Mrs. Falcon-Briceno
Rt. Rev. Monsignor William J. McDonald
The Rt. Rev. Angus Dun
H. E. Dr. and Mrs. Arturo Uslar Pietri
12:08 pm
The President departed the Simon Bolivar Plaza
and motored to the White House.
12:10 pm
Arrived at the White House.
12:13 pm
Arrived in the office.
12:17 pm
Departed the office and went to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:27 pm
Returned to the office.
2:27 - 2:42 pm
(Hon. Paul Hoffman)
2:45 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to Walter Reed Hospital to visit Hon. John Foster Dulles.
3:00 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital.
3:07 - 3:27 pm
Visited with Secretary Dulles,
3:30 pm
The President departed Walter Reed Hospital and
motored to the White House.
3:48 pm
Arrived at the White House.
3:50 - 3:54 pm
Hon. David Kendall
3:54 - 4:15 pm
Hon. Robert M. Merriam
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:15 - 4:44 pm
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Gerald Morgan
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1959
Page 4
4:44 - 4:45 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:15 - 5:23 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:23 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1959
8:40 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:48 - 9:12 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:13 - 9:27 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:17 - 9:18 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:27 - 9:28 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:38 - 9:41 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:43 - 10:13 am
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
9:47 - 9:54 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:50 - 11:24 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:25 am
The President went to the South Grounds
to practice golf.
12:27 pm
To the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1959
8:55 am
The President, accompanied by Mr. George Allen
and David Eisenhower, departed the White House
and motored to the National Presbyterian Church.
8:57 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church.
Attended the 9:00 A. M. Services.
Upon arrival, the President and his party were
greeted by Head Usher Alfred J. Barrett.
Upon completion of the Services, Reverend Elson
escorted them to their car.
9:58 am
Departed the National Presbyterian Church and
motored to the White House.
10:02 am
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1959
8:27 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:28 - 8:34 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:49 - 8:53 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:54 - 8:57 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:00 - 9:20 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:58 - 10:00 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:07 - 10:22 am
The President received the Winners of the 18th
Annual Science Talent Search:
Wilson Edwin Allen, Shelbyville, Ind.
Mary Terese Anglim, Chicago, Illinois
Nancy June Balmer, Great Falls, Mont.
Paul Gustav Bamberg, Jr., Middletown, R. I.
Kenneth Murray Berman, Laurelton, N. Y.
Susan Evelyn Burghorn, Lafayette, Ind.
Paul Hampton Corneil, Baytown, Texas
Eileen Carol Danies, New York, N. Y.
Marion Stanton Davis, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Miriam Dick, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Thomas Chadbourne Emmel, Los Angeles, Cal.
Ruth Rhoda Entine, Philadelphia, Pa.
Arnold Jay Fetell, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Edward Ganz, Bethesda, Md.
Stephen Jay Garland, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ronald Eugene Gates, Marshfield, Wis.
Todd Alan Gitlin, New York, N. Y.
Joseph Amadee Goguen, Jr., Pittsfield, Mass.
Jeffrey Alan Greenhouse, Hempstead, N. Y.
Frank Wayne Grimm, Catonsville, Md.
Denis Phil Henkel, Milwaukee, Wis.
Robert Bienville Higgins, Evanston, Illinois
David Russell Humphreys, Orangeburg, S. C.
David Maurice Jessup, Greeley, Colorado
Kenneth Eugene Kloss, Loudonville, Ohio
Sherie Lynne Leaver, Concord, California
(continued)
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1959
Page 2
10:07 - 10:22 am
Winners of the 18th Annual Science Talent
Search (continued):
Jonathan David Leavitt, Easton, Pa.
John Seymour Letcher, Jr., Lexington, Va.
Carl Lewis Lyngholm, San Diego, California
Peter Marks, Forest Hills, N. Y.
Leonard Daniel Massey, Jr., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Robert Norman McDonnell, Park Ridge, Illinois
Richard John O'Connell, Helena, Mont.
Harold Thomas Peterson, Jr., Valley Stream, N. Y.
Robert William Robinson, Natick, Mass.
Carl Hellmuth Schwalbe, Chillicothe, Ohio
Stevenson Helm Swigert, Evanston, Illinois
Joseph Peter Vajk, Princeton Junction, N. J.
William Charles Waterhouse, Denver, Colorado
Jeanne Alice Zika, Cleveland, Ohio
The following adults accompanied the Winners:
Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Science Service
Mrs. Leonard Carmichael, Science Service
Mr. Watson Davis, Science Service
Mr. Joseph H. Kraus, Science Service
Mr. Allen Long, Science Service
Mrs. Charlotte Mooers, Science Service
Mrs. Dorothy Schriver, Science Service
Miss Harriet Gormley, Westinghouse, N. Y.
Mr. Dale McFeatters, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. Dale McFeatters, Westinghouse, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr. William Parker, Westinghouse, New York
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:25 - 10:27 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:28 - 10:44 am
H. E. Arnold D. P. Heeney
Newly appointed Ambassador of Canada
(Came to present his credentials)
10:55 - 11:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1959
Page 3
11:31 - 11:48 am
Mr. C. Lease Bussard
Frederick, Maryland
Past President, Optimist International
Mr. J. Harold Wilkins , and Mrs. Wilkins
Memphis, Tennessee
Present President, Optimist International
Hon. Theodore McKeldin
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:48 - 12:06 pm
Dr. T. Keith Glennan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:10 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
The President gave a Stag Luncheon in honor of
Lord Edwin Plowden, Chairman of the Atomic
Energy Authority of Great Britain. The following
were present:
The President
Lord Edwin Plowden
H. E. Harold Caccia, The British Ambassador
Hon. Neil H. McElroy, Secretary of Defense
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss, Secretary of Commerce
Hon. Wilton B. Persons, The Assistant to the President
Hon. John A. McCone, Chairman, Atomic Energy
Commission
Hon. Christian A. Herter, Acting Secretary of State
Hon. Donald A. Quarles, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Hon. Livingston Merchant, Assistant Secretary of State
Hon. Willard F. Libby, Atomic Energy Commission
Hon. Harold S. Vance, Atomic Energy Commission
Hon. John S. Graham, Atomic Energy Commission
Hon. John F. Floberg, Atomic Energy Commission
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster, Staff Secretary
Major John S. D. Eisenhower, Assistant Staff Secretary
2:15 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:30 - 4:27 pm
National Aeronautics and Space Council Meeting - in the
Cabinet Room:
(List on next page)
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1959
Page 4
2:30 - 4:27 pm
National Aeronautics and Space Council Meeting
in the Cabinet Room:
Council Members or Alternates
The President
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Dr. Alan T. Waterman
Dr. Detlev W. Bronk
Mr. William A. M. Burden
Regularly Invited Participants
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Maurice H. Stans
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Others
Mr. William M. Holaday
Mr. Paul F. Foster
Mr. Roy W. Johnson
Dr. Hugh L. Dryden
Mr. Phillip J. Farley
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. John S. Patton (Item 2 only)
Mr. Francis B. Smith (Item 2 only)
Colonel Paul O. Nadler (Item 5 only)
Mr. Milton W. Rosen (Item 3 only)
Mr. Franklyn W. Phillips
4:27 - 4:50 pm
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
4:55 - 4:57 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
4:57 - 5:00 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:15 - 5:20 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:26 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
5:30 pm
General and Mrs. Cortlandt Van R. Schuyler
(Personal friends)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1959
7:57 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:00 - 8:05 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
8:03 - 8:10 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:15 - 10:05 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator John J. Williams
Senator Francis Case
Senator Homer Capehart
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Clarence E. Kilburn
Congressman James C. Auchincloss
Hon. Fred C. Scribner
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon, Elmer Staats
Hon. Frederick H. Mueller
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1959
Page 2
10:08 - 10:13 am
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Everett Dirksen
Hon. Edward J. McCabe
10:28 - 10:35 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
10:35 - 10:37 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:45 - 10:47 am
The President pressed a button in the White House
and started machinery in the newly-modernized
Washington, D. C. Post Office.
10:49 - 10:51 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:54 - 11:00 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:00 - 11:05 am
Hon. Edward McCabe
11:05 - 11:08 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:08 - 11:25 am
Mr. Bob Cox
President, U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Ben Swanson
Executive Vice President, U. S. Junior Chamber
of Commerce
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
(Invited the President to attend their Convention
in Buffalo on June 16th, 1959)
11:54 - 12:00 Noon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:00 - 12:25 pm
4-H Club Group called on the President in connection
with 4-H Club Week, February 28 - March 7th, 1959:
Members
Merry Jo Stewart, Ault, Colorado
Linda Lou Gould, Lafayette, Indiana
Marilynn Wood, Donna, Texas
John W. Carlin, Smolan, Kansas
Dwight Walker, Clayton, New Mexico
William Jones, Alexander, N. C.
(continued on next page)
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1959
Page 3
12:00 - 12:25 pm
4-H Club Group (continued):
4-H Alumni
Mrs. Beatrice Pfeffercorn, West Friendship, Md.
Earl J. Shiflet, Richmond, Virginia
State Extension Representatives
Roger E. Regnier, State 4-H Club Leader, Kansas
Audrey Sandstead, Assistant State 4-H Club Leader,
Colorado
National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work,
Chicago, Illinois
John Coverdale, President
Hi Iton Hotels, Inc., New York City
Conrad Hilton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Quain, Hilton Hotel,
Chicago
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
C. M. Ferguson, Administrator, Federal
Extension Service
John W. Banning, Associate Leader, 4-H Club
and YMW Programs, Federal Extension Service
Mrs. Frances Clingerman, Division of Information
Programs, Federal Extension Service
Edwin C. Hunton, Photographer, Office of Information
Hon. Lewis Rock, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens accompanied the group.
12:25 - 12:27 pm
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
12:27 - 12:29 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:29 - 12:35 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:36 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1959
Page 4
2:13 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:17 - 2:22 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:42 - 2:45 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
2:50 - 3:00 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:01 - 3:45 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:47 pm
Returned to the office.
3:50 - 3:51 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
5:30 pm
(Mr. Sigurd Larmon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. Philip Reed)
(Saw the President in the Mansion. )
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1959
7:57 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:02 - 8:11 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:30 - 8:54 am
(Mr. William D. Kerr, Chicago, Illinois) OFF RECORD
(President, Investment Bankers Association
of America)
8:54 - 9:05 am
Hon. Philip K Crowe
Newly appointed Ambassador to the Union of
South Africa
Called on the President before departing
for his post.
9:05 - 9:07 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
9:07 - 9:24 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:24 - 9:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Don Paarlberg
9:30 - 9:50 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
9:46 - 9:50 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:50 - 10:28 am
Pre-Press Briefing
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. David Kendall
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:03 - 11:10 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
11:10 - 11:17 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1959
Page 2
11:30 - 12:00 Noon
Crown Prince Constantine of Greece
Hon. Alexis Liatis, Ambassador of Greece
Major Joseph Lepczyk, Military Aide and
Escort to the Crown Prince
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
12:00 - 12:02 pm
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
12:02 - 12:15 pm
The President greeted the following of the
Board Members of the American Meat Institute:
George W. Stark
Chairman of the Board of Directors, and
President of Stark, Wetzel & Company, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Homer R. Davison
President of the American Meat Institute
W. A. Barnette, Sr., Greenwood Packing Plant
Greenwood, S. C.
Alan J. Braun, Braun Brothers Packing Company
Troy, Ohio
Theodore H. Broecker, The Klarer Company
Louisville, Kentucky
John J. Burns, Hunter Packing Company
East St. Louis, Illinois
John Cockrill, Wilson & Company, Inc., Chicago, I11.
W. A. Cook, The Wm. Schluderberg-T. J. Kurdle
Company, Baltimore, Md.
Oscar Emge, Emge Packing Company,, Inc.
Fort Branch, Indiana
John Faust, Heil Packing Company, St. Louis, Mo.
Earl M. Gibbs, Earl C. Gibbs, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
Robert F. Gray, George Hormel & Co., Austin, Minn.
Roscoe Haynie, Wilson & Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois
George L. Heil, Jr., Heil Packing Comapny,
St. Louis, Mo.
Wells Hunt, Hygrade Products Corp., Detroit, Mich.
Frank A. Hunter, Jr., Hunter Packing Company,
East St. Louis, Illinois
E. C. Jones, Jones Dairy Farm, Fort Atkinson, Wis.
John F. Krey, Krey Packing Company, St. Louis, Mo.
Leo B. Lavin, The Sugardale Provision Co.,
Canton, Ohio
Jess Lawson, The Cudahy Packing Company, Omaha,
Nebraska
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1959
Page 3
12:02 - 12:15 pm
Board Members of the American Meat Institute
(continued):
Herbert J. Madden, East Tennessee Packing Co.,
Knoxville, Tennessee
W. S. Marks, W. S. Marks, Woodland, California
Gottfried Mayer, Oscar Mayer & Co., Inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
Oscar G. Mayer, Oscar Mayer & Co., Inc., Chicago
W. W. McCallum, John Morrell & Company,
Ottumwa, Iowa
Lorenz Neuhoff, Jr., Valleydale Packers, Inc.,
Salem, Va.
Robert Peck, Tobin Packing Compan y, Inc.
Rochester, N. Y.
Howard H. Rath, The Rath Packing Company,
Waterloo, Iowa
R. W. Reneker, Swift & Company, Inc., Chicago, Ill.
T. E. Schluderberg, The Wm. Schluderberg-
T. J. Kurdle Co., Baltimore, Md.
Floyd A. Segel, Wisconsin Packing Co., Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
Sam Sigman, York Packing Company, Denver, Colo.
Earl Spiker, Swift & Company, Washington, D. C.
A. Dewey Bond, Director, Washington Office,
American Meat Institute
Aled P. Davies, Assistant to the President, American
Meat Institute, Chicago, Illinois
George M. Lewis, Vice President, American Meat
Institute, Chicago, Illinois
12:15 - 12:19 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:19 - 12:34 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:35 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:15 pm
Returned to the office.
2:17 - 2:30 pm
Hon. David Kendall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1959
Page 4
2:30 - 3:57 pm
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Dr. George Kistiakowsky)
(Dr. Brockway McMillan)
(Deputy Secretary of Defense, Quarles)
(Vice Admiral John H. Sides)
(General Nathan Twining)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons - joined at 3:23 pm)
3:57 - 4:00 pm
General Nathan Twining
4:07 - 4:53 pm
The President practiced golf on the South
Grounds,
4:55 pm
Returned to the office.
4:57 - 5:13 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:04 - 8:07 am
Hon. Jack Anderson
0:14 - 8:17 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:17 - 8:32 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
8:32 - 8:34 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:34 - 8:45 am
The President greeted the following representatives
of the Investment Bankers Association of America:
William D. Kerr, President, Investment
Bankers Association, Chicago, Illinois
William M. Adams
Vice President, Investment Bankers Association,
Detroit, Michigan
Albert T. Armitage
President and Director, Coffin & Burr Inc.,
Boston, Massachusetts, and Past President
American Investment Bankers Association
Curtis H. Bingham
President and Director, Bingham, Walter & Hurry,
Inc., Los Angeles, California
H. Lawrence Bogert, Jr.
Partner, Eastman Dillon, Union Securities &
Company, New York
Robert B. Blyth
Vice President, The National City Bank of Cleveland,
Ohio
T. Jerrold Bryce
Partner, Clark, Dodge & Co., N. Y.
Past President, Investment Bankers Association
Gordon L. Calvert
Municipal Director and Assistant General Counsel,
Investment Bankers Association, Washington, D. C.
Charles A. Capek
Vice President, Lee Higginson Corporation,
Chicago, Illinois
(continued)
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1959
Page 2
8:34 - 8:45 am
Investment Bankers Association of America (continued):
Robert E. Clark
Executive Vice President, Calvin Bullock, Ltd.
New York
Julien H. Collins
President, Julien Collins & Co., Chicago, Illinois
Past President, Investment Bankers Association
Warren H. Crowell
Partner, Crowell, Weedon & Company
Los Angeles, California
Vice President, Investment Bankers Association
Shelby Cullom Davis
Partner, Shelby Cullom Davis & Co., N. Y.
H. E. Dewar
Partner, Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast,
San Antonio
Past President, Investment Bankers Association
W. Yost Fulton
President, Fulton, Reid & Company, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio
Paul F. Genachte
Director, Atomic Energy Division
The Chase Manhattan Bank, New York
Walter M. Giblin
Partner, Hornblower & Weeks, New York
Murray Hanson
Managing Director and General Counsel
Investment Bankers Association, Washington, D. C.
David J. Harris
Partner, Bache & Comapny, Chicago, Illinois
Edward Hopkinson, Jr.
Partner, Drexel & Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Past President, Investment Bankers Association
William C. Jackson, Jr.
President, First Southwest Company, Dallas, Tex.
Past President, Investment Bankers Association
Thomas M. Johnson
President, The Johnson, Lane, Space Corp.
Savannah, Ga.
Ralph F. Leach
Treasurer, Guaranty Trust Company, New York
W. Carroll Mead
Partner, Mead, Miller & Co., Baltimore, Md.
Vice President, Investment Bankers Association
Emil J. Pattberg
First of Boston Corporation, Boston, Mass.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1959
Page 3
8:34 - 8:45 am
Investment Bankers Association of America (continued):
George A. Newton
Partner, G. H. Walker & Company
St. Louis, Missouri
Michael Pescatello
Vice President, The First National City Bank of
New York, N. Y.
Frank L. Reissner
President, Indianapolis Bond and Share Corp.
Indianapolis
Alfred J. Ross
Partner, Dick & Merle-Smith
New York
Walter A. Schmidt
Partner, Schmidt, Roberts & Parke
Philadelphia, Pa., Past President,
Investment Bankers Association
Robert O. Shepard
President, Prescott, Shepard & Co., Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio
Walter H. Steel
Partner, Drexel & Company, New York
Robert Stevenson, III
Secretary and Treasurer, Investment Bankers
Association, Washington, D. C.
Arthur L. Wadsworth
Vice President, Dillon, Read & Company, Inc.,
New York
Vice President, Investment Bankers Association
8:45 - 8:50 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:56 - 9:00 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:00 - 10:17 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (398th)
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Willard F. Libby
General Nathan Twining
Hon. Allen Dulles
(continued)
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1959
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9:00 - 10:17 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL (continued)
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Clarence Randall
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Hon. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, III
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:17 - 11:44
OFF THE RECORD Meeting in the President's Office
following National Security Council Meeting:
(The President)
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
(Hon. Christian A. Herter)
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(Hon. Leo A. Hoegh)
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
(General Nathan Twining)
(Hon. Allen Dulles)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. George V. Allen)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
(Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.)
(Hon. William P. Rogers)
(Hon. Livingston Merchant)
11:44 - 11:46 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
11:54 - 11:58 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James Hagerty
11:58 - 12:05 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
12:07 - 12:17 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:18 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion,
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1959
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1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:13 pm
The President returned to the office, accompanied
by Major John Eisenhower.
2:15 - 2:45 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:25 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
3:00 - 3:31 pm
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Douglas Dillon)
(Hon. Maurice Stans)
(Hon. Grayson Upton)
(Assistant Secretary of Treasury)
(Mr. George Willis, Treasury)
(Hon. Don Paarlberg)
3:31 - 3:35 pm
Hon. Maurice Stans
3:45 - 4:16 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:18 pm
Returned to the office,
4:20 - 4:25 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:50 - 5:00 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:02 - 5:07 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:10pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
5:15 pm
OFF THE RECORD Meeting in the Mansion:
(Senator Everett Dirksen)
(Senator Styles Bridges)
(Congressman Charles Halleck)
(Congressman John Taber)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Jack Anderson)
(Hon, Edward McCabe)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1959
8:17 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:17 - 8:23 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower
8:23 8:25 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:25 - - 8:35 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower (until 8:27 am)
8:43 - 8:47 am
Mr. Lewis H. Potter
General Chairman, National Capital Flower
and Garden Show
Mr. E. F. Harloff
Manager of National Capital Flower and Garden Show
Mrs. Christian Wohlgemuth
Chairman, National Capital Garden Club League
(The above group presented a gold pass to
the President for the Flower Show)
9:00 - 10:22 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James o"Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert K. Gray
(continued)
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1959
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9:00 - 10:22 am
CABINET MEETING (continued):
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon, Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Hon. Clarence Randall
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Willard S. Libby
Golonel Robert L. Schulz (for Items 2, 3)
Mr. Roy Price, OCDM
Hon. Frederick Mueller, (for Item 3)
10:22 - 10:25 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Neil McElroy
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:25 - 10:30 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:30 - 12:00 Noon
SPECIAL MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. Lyndon Johnson
Hon, Everett Dirksen
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Charles Halleck
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Major John Eisenhower
12:00 - 12:08 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:08 - 12:15 pm
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:15 - 12:30 pm
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1959
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12:30 - 12:31 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:31 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:08 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:08 - 2:10 pm
Major John Eisenhower
Miss Susan Eisenhower
2:10 - 2:12 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
2:40 - 2:44 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:45 - 3:36 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:38 pm
Returned to the office.
3:40 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to Walter Reed Hospital to visit with
Secretary Dulles.
3:57 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed. The President was
greeted by Major General Leonard Heaton, who
escorted the President to Secretary Dulles' room,
3:59 - 4:32 pm
The President visited with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
4:33 pm
Departed Walter Reed Hospital and motored to
the White House.
4:50 pm
Arrived at the White House.
5:00 pm
The President met with the following in the Mansion
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Senator J. W. Fulbright)
(Senator Richard Russell)
(Senator Leverett Saltonstall)
(Senator Alexander Wiley)
(Congressman Leslie Arends)
(Congressman A. S. J. Carnahan)
(continued)
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1959
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5:00 pm
OFF THE RECORD ineeting in the Mansion (continued):
(Congressman Robert Chiperfield)
(Congressman Robert Chiperfield)
(Congressman Carl Vinson)
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(Hon. Christian Herter)
(Hon. Allen Dulles)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Major John Eisenhower)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1959
8:47 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:48 - 8:50 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:00 - 9:13 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:13 - 9:30 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
9:30 - 10:02 am
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Gerald Morgan
10:02 - 10:07 am
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Gerald Morgan
10:07 - 10:08 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
10:08 - 11:10 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:10 - 10:33 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Robert Merriam
10:33 - 10:37 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
10:37 - 10:56 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:56 - 10:58 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:11 IN 11:14 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:14 - 12:00 Noon
Hon. Malcolm Moos
12:00 - 12:04 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:17 - 12:27 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:27 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 1959
8:52 am
The President and David Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the National Presbyterian
Church.
8:55 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church where
they remained for the 9:00 A. M. Services.
10:03 am
Departed the National Presbyterian Church and
motored to the residence of Deeter B. Flohr (Dick
Flohr), at 3703 Bangor Street, S. E.
10:22 am
Arrived at the residence of Dick Flohr.
10:45 am
Departed the Flohr residence and motored to the
White House.
11:04 am
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1959
8:03 am
The President arrived in the office, accomparied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:08 - 8:16 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:30 - 8:42 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
8:43 - 8:52 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:09 - 9:31 am
Congressman James C. Auchincloss
Hon. Jack Anderson
9:42 - 9:59
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
10:00 - 10:02 am
Hon. Roger W. Jones was sworn in as Member
of the Civil Service Commission. The following
attended ceremony in the Conference Room:
Mrs. Roger W. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. O. E. Kiessling
(Sister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Jones)
Commodore and Mrs. James H. Gilman
(Cousins of Mr. Jones)
Edward Kemp, former General Counsel, Bureau of the
Budget
Senator Prescott Bush
Senator Olin D. Johnston
Senator Frank Carlson
Congressman Tom Murray
Congressman Edward H. Rees
Mr. David Clarke
Mr. H. W. Brawley
Mr. Fred Belen
From Civil Service Commission
Barbara Gunderson
F. J. Lawton
Warren Irons
William C. Hull
Mary Angluin
(continued)
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1959
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10:00 - 10:02 am
The following attended the swearing-in ceremony
of Hon. Roger W. Jones as Member of the Civil
Service Commission (List continued from previous page):
From the Bureau of the Budget
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. R. W. E. Reid
Mr. Elmer Staats
Mr. Raoul Archambault
Mr. P. S. Hughes
Mr. W. F. Finan
Mr. R. T. Bowman
Mr. W. F. McCandless
Mr. W. D. Carey
Mr. Arthur Focke,
Mr. W. H. Ziehl
Miss Helen Cowan
Miss Virginia de Pury
Mr. Howard Stone
Mr. William J. Armstrong
Members of the White House Staff
10:08 - 10:29 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:29 - 10:31 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:31 - 10:52 am
General Nathan Twining
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
10:52 - 11:01 am
General Nathan Twining
Major John Eisenhower
11:15 - 11:21 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:22 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to Walter Reed Hospital to visit with Secretary Dulles.
11:37 am
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital. He was greeted
by Major General Leonard Heaton.
11:40 - 12:05 pm
The President visited with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1959
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12:10 pm
The President departed Walter Reed Army
Hospital and motored to the White House.
12:27 pm
Arrived at the White House.
12:27 - 12:28 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:28 - 12:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:31 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:20 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:25 - 2:30 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
2:30 - 3:13 pm
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
The following joined Secretary Quarles - Off the Record
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(Hon. Robert Murphy)
(General Nathan Twining)
(General Curtis LeMay)
(General Herbert Loper)
(Hon. Harold Vance)
(Colonel Jack R. Brown, Air Force)
(Lt. Colonel Benjamin A. Mead, Air Force)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
3:13 - 3:28 pm
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:28 - 3:30 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:35 - 3:48 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:53 - 4:53 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1959
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4:55 pm
Returned to the office.
4:58 - 5:00 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
5:10 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1959
7:30 am
(Congressman Leo Allen)
OFF THE RECORD
(Congressman Leslie Arends)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:25 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:26 - 8:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
8:30 - 10:42 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator John Williams
Senator Milton R. Young
Senator Karl Mundt
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman John B. Bennett
Congressman Richard Simpson
Congressman Clarence Brown
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. James O'Connell
Hon. Newell Brown
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Sam Hughes
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Earle Chesney
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon, Gerald Morgan
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1959
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10:47 - 10:50 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:50 - 11:00 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:45 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to MATS Terminal to welcome His Excelency Lt. Colonel
Jose Maria Lemus, President of the Republic of El
Salvador. He was accompanied by
Hon. James Hagerty
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
Captain Evan P. Aurand
11:56 am
Arrived at MATS Terminal, The President was
greeted by
Hon. and Mrs. Christian Herter
General and Mrs. Thomas White
The Columbine arrived with President Lemus and his
party. Hon. Wiley Buchanan made the introductions.
Following the introductions and Honor Guard ceremony,
welcoming speeches, and presentation of the keys of the
City, the President and H. E. Jose Maria Lemus, their
official parties joined the motorcade for trip back to
Blair House -- the President's Guest House.
12:57 pm
Arrived at the Blair House where the President and
President Lemus posed for photographs.
12:59 pm
The President departed the Guest House and motored
to the White House.
1:01 pm
Arrived at the White House and entered the Mansion.
1:15 pm
(LUNCH) (With Major General Henry B. Saylor)
OFF THE RECORD
3:00 pm
The President returned to the office.
3:01 - 3:18 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
3:19 - 3:26 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1959
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3:26 - 3:55 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:55 - 4:08 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:08 - 4:29 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:33 - 4:36 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:50 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
5:00 pm
The following met with the President in the Mansion:
(Congressman Charles Halleck) OFF THE RECORD
(Congressman John McCormack)
(Hon. Christian Herter)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a Dinner
in honor of H. E. The President of Elsalvador and
Mrs. Lemus:
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower
H. E. Jose Maria Lemus and Mrs. Lemus
H. E. The Minister of Foreign Relations and
Mrs. Ortiz Mancia
H. E. Dr. Alfonso Rochac, Minister of Economy
H. E. Roberto A. Parker, Minister of Public Works
H. E. The Ambassador of E1 Salvador and Mrs. Castro
H. E. Rafael Meza Ayau, President of the Salvadoran
Association of Manufacturers and former Minister
of Economy
Colonel Manuel de J. Cordova, Chief of Staff of the Army
Mr. Tomas Regalado, President of the Salvadoran
Coffee Company and of the Executive Committee
of the Port of Acajutla
Mr. Francisco De Sola, President of the Federation
of Farm Credit Banks
H. E. and Mrs. Miguel Rafael Urquai, Permanent
Representative of E1 Salvador to the United Nations
Hon. and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Hon. and Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Robert B. Anderson
(continued)
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1959
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8:00 pm
Dinner in honor of the President of El Salvador (continued):
Senator and Mrs. Styles Bridges
Senator and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson
Hon. and Mrs. Christian A. Herter
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman and Mrs. Leslie C. Arends
Hon. and Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. and Mrs. Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Hon. Thorsten V. Kalijarvi, Ambassador to E1
Salvador
Hon. and Mrs. Thomas C. Mann
Hon. and Mrs. Roy R. Rubottom, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Wiley Buchanan, Jr.
Hon, and Mrs. John F. Simmons
Hon. and Mrs. William D. Pawley
Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell
Hon. and Mrs. Samuel C. Waugh
Hon. and Mrs. Bertram D. Tallamy
Brig. General and Mrs. E. B. LeBailly
Major and Mrs. Gordon G. Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Budinger
Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Byars
Colonel and Mrs. William G. Draper
Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower
Mr. and Mrs. William F. C. Ewing
Mr. and Mrs. Maxime L. Hermanos
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard F. McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. George Meany
Mr. and Mrs. Austin O'Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Pittman
Mr. Paul Whiteman
10:00 pm
Following Dinner, a Musicale was given to which
additional guests were invited.
Mr. Paul Whiteman was Master of Ceremonies;
Miss Eleanor Steber sang songs by Victor Herbert;
Mr. Harold Eugene "Buddy Weed" music; songs by
Mr. Earl Wrightson.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1959
8:16 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:17 - 8:21 am
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. William J. Hopkins (until 8:18 am)
8:23 - 8:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:28 - 8:29 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:40 - 8:55 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:55 - 9:05 am
H. E. Dato' Nik Ahmed Kamil
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Federation of
Malaya
(Came in to present credentials)
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
9:05 - 9:07 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:45 - 9:53 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:55 - 10:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Robert Merriam
Major John Eisenhower
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
(Pre-Press Conference briefing)
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:02 - 11:08 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:20 - 12:13 pm
H. E. Jose Maria Lemus, President of El Salvador
H. E. Dr. Alfredo Ortiz Mancia, Minister of Foreign
Relations
H. E. Dr. Alfonso Rochac, Minister of Economy
H. E. Roberto A. Parker, Minister of Public Works
H. E. Dr. Hector David Castro, Ambassador to the U. S.
H. E. Dr. Jorge Sol Castellanos, Economic Advisor to the
Presidency and former Minister of Economy
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1959
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11:20 - 12:13 pm
President of El Salvador, etal (list continued):
The President
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Roy R. Rubottom, Jr.
Hon. Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr.
Hon. Thorsten V. Kalijarvi
U. S. Ambassador to El Salvador
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Colonel Vernon Walters
Major John Eisenhower
12:13 - 12:37 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons (until 12:17 pm)
Hon, Malcolm Moos
Major John Eisenhower (joined at 12:15 pm)
12:37 - 12:43 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:43 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:16 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:23 - 2:30 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:47 - 3:10 pm
Hon. James P. Mitchell
3:15 - 3:40 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
4:07 - 4:35 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:30 - 4:44 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:55 - 5:15 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
6:00 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:10 - 8:47 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
8:50 - 8:51 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:51 - 9:15 am
Hon. Donald Quarles
General Nathan Twining
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Rear Admiral Francis J. O'Beirne
Colonel G. W. Mason, USA
Captain F. H. Schneider, USN
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Colonel Littleton C. Selden
Major Eisenhower
QM 1c Durezzo
9:15 - 10:24 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The President
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. John S. Patterson
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. W. F. Libby
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Major John Eisenhower
10:26 - 10:28 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:28 - 10:30 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1959
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10:30 - 10:31 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:35 - 10:55 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:30 - 11:45 am
The President greeted the Officers of the United
Christian Youth Movement:
Youth Delegates
Mr. James Brasel
Mr. Maurice Cherry
Miss Peggy Deal
Miss Judy Ford
Miss Lela Anne Garner
Miss Fruzsina Harsanyi
Miss Margaret Haworth
Mr. Stuart Langton
Miss Kathy McElroy
Mr. Peter Melnik
Mr. James Miller
Mr. Leroy Mesbitt
Mr. Helmar Nielsen
Mr. Barry Olsson
Miss Alise Ogden
Mr. Philip Pavlik
Mr. Dennis Papazian
Mrs. Sandra Morris King Shaw
Mr. Darrell Taylor
Mr. Andrew T. Vance
Mr. Reginald Wagner
Mr. Jim L. Waits
Miss Dorothy Willis
Adult Participants
Mr. Charles Boyles
Rev. C. D. Coleman
Rev. Alan Egly
Miss Louise Hatch
Dr. Robert Kempes
Rev. Donald Newby
Rev. T. Royal Scott
Rev. Perry A. Smith
Rev. Charles Thomas
Rev. John S. Wood
Rev. Andrew J. Young
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1959
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11:45 - 11:48 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
12:00 - 12:03 pm
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:03 - 12:24 pm
The President greeted the following Republican Precinct
Workers at the White House:
Alabama
Mr. William L. Longshore, Jr.
Birminghham
Miss Mignon Comer Smith
Birmingham
Georgia
Mr. James M. Brophy, Rhine
Mr. J. M. Kent, St. Simon's Island
Indiana
Mr. Raymond Zirkle, Kokomo
Mrs. Zuma Marquis, Kokomo
Mr. Maurice Reed, Cannelton
Mrs. Adeline McFarling, Tell City
Maryland
Mrs. Dorothy B. Aubinoe, Bethesda
Mr. C. John Demedis, Baltimore
New Jersey
Mr. Marty Wilson, Atlantic City
North Carolina
Mr. Max E. Wilson, Asheville
Mr. William E. Morrow
Winston-Salem
Mr. H. E. Sherrill, Canton
Oklahoma
Mr. Henry Bellmon, Red Rock
Mrs. Henry Bellmon, Red Rock
South Dakota
Mr. R. A. Hurlbut, Miller
Mr. Roger Lohman, Parker
Texas
Mr. E. B. Carruthers, San Antonio
Mr. Dales Y. Foster, Dallas
Vermont
Mrs. Hazel Annis, Barton
Miss Mavis Winchester, Greensboro
Road
(continued)
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1959
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12:03 - 12:24 pm
Republican Precinct Workers (list continued):
Virginia
Mrs. Joseph A. Reid, Covington
Mr Bruce J. Brennan, Alexandria
Washington
Mrs. Mary Garrett, Wishram
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens accompanied.
12:27 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:15 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:20 - 2:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:39 - 2:47 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
2:47 - 2:55 pm
Hon, Thomas E. Stephens
2:55 - 3:20 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
3:20 - 3:30 pm
Commissioner David Karrick
Hon. David Kendall
3:30 - 4:25 pm
(Dr. Milton Eisenhower)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
(Hon. Arthur Flemming)
(Mr. Charles Percy)
(Dr. Gabriel Hauge)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
4:25 - 4:35 pm
(Mr. Charles Percy)
PFF THE RECORD
(Dr. Gabriel Hauge)
4:35 - 4:47 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:40 - 4:42 pm
Hon. David Kendall
4:53 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1959
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8:03 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied
by Lt. Colonel Vernon Walters, departed the White
House and motored to the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel
to attend a reception and dinner given in honor of
the President and Mrs. Eisenhower by H. E. Jose
Maria Lemus, President of the Republic of
El Salvador.
8:06 pm
Arrived at the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel where they
were greeted by Mr. Foster H. Gurney, General
Manager of the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel.
Upon entering the North Lobby, the President and
Mrs. Eisenhower were greeted by President and
Mrs. Lemus.
8:08 - 8:30 pm
Reception.
8:30 - 10:30 pm
Dinner.
10:30 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower were escorted
to the Lobby by President and Mrs. Lemus and
goodbyes were said,
10:32 pm
Departed the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel and motored
to the White House.
10:34 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1959
8:16 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:16 - 8:17 am
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Major John Eisenhower
8:17 - 8:19 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:20 - 8:36 am
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
8:23 - 8:30 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:30 - 8:36 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:37 - 8:43 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Edward McCabe (joined at 8:38 am)
8:45 - 8:55 am
H. E. Mohammed Ali
Ambassador of Pakistan
(Paid a courtesy call prior to his departure
from Washington to accept new post)
Hon. Clement Conger
8:55 - 8:58 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:00 - 10:35 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon, Neil McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. O'Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Meyer Kestnbaum
Hon. Robert Merriam
(continued)
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1959
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9:00 - 10:35 am
CABINET MEETING (continued)
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Mr. Raoul Archambault, Jr. (Item 1)
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Leland Howard (Item 2)
Mr. Huntington Sheldon (Item 4)
) Cabinet Meeting continued without President
until 11:19 am)
10:35 - 10:58 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
10:58 - 11:00 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Dr. Allen Wallis
Dean, School of Business, University of Chicago
11:10 - 11:12 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:12 - 11:20 am
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon, David Kendall)
(Mr. Robert N. Kreidler,
Technical Assistant on Dr. Killian's staff)
(The President signed Executive Order on
Federal Council for Science and Technology.
Abbie Rowe took picture.)
11:21 - 11:27 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
11:25 - 11:27 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:27 - 11:32 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:32 - 11:43 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:47 -
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
1:00 pm
The President gave a White House Luncheon for the
Members of the Republican Committee on Program
and Progress. See next page for list of those present.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1959
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1:00 pm
White House Luncheon for the Members of the
Republican Committee on Program and Progress:
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Senator Everett McK. Dirksen
Congressman Charles A. Halleck
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bertha S. Adkins
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. DavidKendall
Hon. Robert E. Merriam
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Mr. Benjamin S. Adamowski, Chicago, Illinois
Professor Paul D. Bagwell, Michigan State University,
East Lansing
Dr. Ronald Bridges, Sanford, Maine
Hon. Harry Darby, Kansas City, Kansas
Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky, Georgetown University,
Washington, D. C.
Mr. Charles E. Ducommun, Vernon, California
Mr. William W. Erwin, Bourbon, Indiana
Mr. Daniel C. Gainey, Owatonna, Minnesota
Mrs. Corinne B. Galvin, Ithaca, New York
Dr. Gabriel Hauge, New York City
Dr. Elmer Hess, Erie, Pennsylvania
Mr. Victor E. Hruska, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Dr. Albert C. Jacobs, Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Ike S. Kampmann, Jr., San Antonio, Texas
Mr. Sigurd S. Larmon, New York City
Miss Lois Jean Listebarger, Ames, Iowa
Hon. Lloyd A. Mashburn, Silver Spring, Maryland
Dr. Malcolm C. Moos, Administrative Assistant to
the President
Miss Hazel Palmer, Sedalia, Missouri
Mr. Charles H. Percy, Chicago, Illinois
Professor Robert E. Rathburn, University of Colorado,
Boulder, Colorado
Mr. Walter F. Renk, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Mr. William H. Rentschler, Lake Forest, Illinois
Mr. Glen Rhodes, Presho, South Dakota
Mr. Claude E. Robinson, Stockton, New Jersey
Hon. H. Chapman Rose, Cleveland, Ohio
Hon. Louis S. Rothschild, Kansas City, Mo., and
Washington, D. C.
(continued)
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1959
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1:00 pm
White House Luncheon for the Members of the Republican
Committee on Program and Progress (continued):
Mrs. Oliver R. Rowe, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mr. Stephen C. Shadegg, Phoenix, Arizona
Mr. George M. Shapiro, New York City
Mr. John Stender, Auburn, Washington
Mr. Robert A. Taft, Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Mrs. Webster B. Todd, Oldwick, New Jersey
Hon. John A. Volpe, Boston, Massachusetts
Mrs. Bertha E. Weiloff, Lewistown, Montana
Mrs. Frank E. Williams, Assistant Chairman,
Republican National Committee
Mr. Paul R. Williams, Los Angeles, California
Mr. Wendell Wyatt, Astoria, Oregon
Mrs. Mildred E. Younger, Los Angeles, California
2:25 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:28 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Walter
Reed Hospital to visit with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
2:44 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital and were met by
General Leonard Heaton who escorted them to
Secretary Dulles' suite.
2:45 - 3:13 pm
The President visited with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
3:14 - 3:15 pm
The President stopped by and greeted General George
C. Marshall,
3:20 pm
Departed Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the
White House.
3:36 pm
Arrived at the White House.
3:45 - 3:46 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Chief Irwin of the Pentagon
(Brought in some maps for Mondays
TV appearance)
3:47 - 4:23 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:25 pm
Returned to the office.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1959
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4:42 - 4:50 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
4:50 - 5:00 pm
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
5:00 - 5:10 pm
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Philip Areeda
5:10 - 5:18 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:35 - 5:37 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:40 - 5:43 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
THE PRESIDENT 'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1959
8:07 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:09 8:11 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:11 - 8:13 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:30 8:45 am
Hon. William F. Quinn
Governor of Hawaii
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. James Hagerty
(Picture taken)
9:05 - 9:10 am
(Hon. Malcolm Moos) OFF THE RECORD
9:10 9:43 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:43 11:08 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
11:24 11:45 am
Hon. Mark Hatfield
Governor of Oregon
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:45 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to Emmitsburg, Maryland,
to go to Saint Joseph College, for Mrs. Eisenhower
to receive a Doctor of Laws Degree. They were
accompanied by
Major John Eisenhower
Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Moore
General Howard McC. Snyder
Hon. James Hagerty
1:30 pm
Arrived at Saint Vincent de Paul Administration Building,
Saint Joseph College, Emmitsburg, Maryland. They
were greeted by
Sister Hilda Gleason
President of Saint Joseph College
Went to the dressing room on the South side of the lobby
where they were greeted by
Bishop John M. McNamara
Very Reverend Philip Dion
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1959
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EMMITSBURG, MD.
2:00 pm
Program began.
National Anthem
Invocation by Bishop McNamara
Conferring of the Degree of Doctor of Laws to
Mrs. Mamie Doud Eisenhower
Awarding of the Saint Louise De Marillac Medal
to Alice R. May
Address by the Very Reverend Sylvester A. Taggard, C. M.
Brief Remarks by the President
Benediction by Bishop McNamara
(The occasion of the above program was the formal opening
of the Sesquicentennial Year, by holding this Academic
Convocation, of Saint Joseph College).
3:21 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
Emmitsburg, Maryland and motored to the Antietam
National Battlefield Site at Sharpsburg, Maryland.
SHARPSBURG, MD.
4:23 pm
Arrived at Antietam National Battlefield Site.
The President and Major John Eisenhower toured
the site until 4:52 pm.
4:52 pm
Departed Sharpsburg, Maryland and motored to
Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
6:31 pm
Arrived at the White House,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOInTMENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 1959
No activity this date.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:13 - 8:22 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:58 - 9:11 am
H. E. Senor Ernesto Dihigo V. Lopez Trigo
Newly appointed Ambassador of Cuba
(Came in to present his credentials)
Hon. Clement Conger
9:30 - 10:20 am
(Mr. Lester Markel)
OFF THE RECORD
10:23 - 10:26
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
General Goodpaster, Major John Eisenhower and
Hon. Robert Merriam were in and out various
times during the morning.
1:10 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:15 pm
(LUNCH)
3:00 pm
Returned to the office.
3:18 - 4:10 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:11 pm
Returned to the Cabinet Room to work on his speech.
5:56 pm
Returned to the Mansion.
9:30 - 10:00 pm
The President made an address to the Nation via
Radio and Television on the Berlin Situation and
the General Security Position of the United States
and its Allies.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1959
8:30 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:48 - 8:58 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:53 - 9:00 am
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
9:00 - 9:32 am
The President met with the Committee to Study the
U. S. Military Assistance Program:
William H. Draper, Jr., Chairman
Dillon Anderson
Joseph M. Dodge
General Alfred M. Gruenther
Marx Leva
John J. McCloy
George C. McGhee
General Joseph T. McNarney,
Admiral Arthur Radford
James E. Webb
Colonel George A. Lincoln, Study Coordinator
Mr. C. Tyler Wood, Study Coordinator
Mr. Tracy Voorhees, Counsel for the Committee
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Robert Merriam
9:34 - 9:58 am
H. E. Mr. Amadou Ahidjo
Prime Minister of the State of Cameroun under
Trusteeship
H. E. Herve Alphand, Ambassador of France
Hon. Joseph C. Satterthwaite
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
Colonel Vernon Walters
Major John Eisenhower
(Picture taken)
9:58 - 11:13 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Hon. G. F. Reinhardt
Hon. Robert Murphy
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
(Briefing on Prime Minister MacMillan's visit)
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1959
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11:13 - 11:14 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:13 - 11:30 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:45 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to MATS Terminal to greet His Excellency Sean T.
O'Kelly, President of Ireland. He was accompanied
by
Hon. James Hagerty
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
11:55 am
Arrived at MATS Terminal. The President was
greeted by
Hon. Christian Herter and Mrs. Herter
General and Mrs. Nathan Twining
12:00 Noon
H. E. Sean T. O'Kelly, President of Ireland, arrived
aboard the Columbine accompanied by Mrs. O'Kelly ,
Hon. Wiley Buchanan, and members of President
O'Kelly's official party.
Introductions and greetings.
Honor Guard ceremony.
Welcoming speeches by the President and President o"Kelly.
12:20 pm
The President and President O'Kelly departed MATS
Terminal and motored to the President's Guest House.
12:51 pm
Arrived at the President's Guest House.
12:54 pm
The President departed the Guest House and motored to
the White House.
12:56 pm
Arrived at the White House.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:38 pm
The President returned to the office, accompanied
by Major John Eisenhower.
2:38 - 2:39 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1959
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2:45 - 2:53 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:53 - 3:40 pm
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
General Nathan Twining
Hon. Gordon Gray
(Hon. Donald Quarles) OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. John Irwin, Jr., Defense)
(Hon. Robert Murphy)
(Hon. Livingston Merchant)
(Hon. James Lay)
(Mr. Gerard Smith)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
3:40 - 3:47 pm
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Christian Herter
3:47 - 3:48 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:48 - 4:08 pm
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:08 - 4:13 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:13 - 4:15 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:28 - 5:00 pm
Mr. Emmet Hughes
5:00 -
Major John Eisenhower
5:30 pm
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon) OFF THE RECORD
(Saw the President in the Mansion)
6:55 pm
The President, accompanied by Hon. James Hagerty,
departed the White House and motored to the President's
Guest house where he picked up President Sean O'Kelly
of Ireland. (At this point Mr. Hagerty left the President's
car and changed to Secret Service car).
.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1959
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The President and President O'Kelly motored to
the Mayflower Hotel.
7:00 pm
Arrived at the Mayflower Hotel where they were
greeted by Mr. Neil Mack, General Manager of the Hotel.
Inside the Hotel, the two Presidents were introduced to
Mr. James Reilly, President of the Friendly Sons of
Saint Patrick. They then entered the Williamsburg Room.
In a brief ceremony, the President of Ireland was made
an honorary member of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
President O'Kelly made a few remarks, then the President
made a few remarks.
President Eisenhower and President O'Kelly were
escorted to the Grand Ballroom where they joined
the officials of the Ancient Order of Hibernians:
Mr. John Costello
Mr. Harry Ward
Mr. Gerald Mooeny
Sgt. T. Flaherty
The President was introduced and given an honorary
membership in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and
he replied with brief remarks.
President O'Kelly was also made an honorary member
and both Presidents received a silver tray.
7:22 pm
The President and President O'Kelly departed the
Mayflower Hotel and motored to the President's Guest
House where President O'Kelly alighted and the President
continued on to the White House.
7:26 pm
Arrived at the White House.
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a Dinner
in honor of H. E. The President of Ireland and
Mrs. O'Kelly. For list of guests, see following page.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1959
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8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a Dinner
at the White House in honor of President and Mrs.
O'Kelly:
H. E. The President of Ireland and Mrs. O'Kelly
H. E. Frank Aiken, Minister for External
Affairs of Ireland and Mrs. Aiken
H. E. The Ambassador of Ireland and Mrs.
John Joseph Hearne
Colonel Sean O'Sullivan, Aide-de-Camp to
President O'Kelly
Lt. Colonel Michael J. J. Hefferon, Aide-de-Camp
to President O'Kelly
Hon. Richard M. Nixon and Mrs. Nixon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy and Mrs. McElroy
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Senator and Mrs. Alexander Wiley
Senator and Mrs. J. William Fulbright
Senator and Mrs. Leverett Saltonstall
Senator and Mrs. Everett McK. Dirksen
Senator and Mrs. Thomas H. Kuchel
Hon. and Mrs. Christian Herter
Congressman and Mrs. Charles A. Halleck
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield
Congressman and Mrs. John W. Byrnes
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. and Mrs. Kevin McCann
Hon. and Mrs. Scott McLeod,
Ambassador to Ireland
Hon. and Mrs. Robert D. Murphy
Hon. and Mrs. Livingston Merchant
Hon. and Mrs. Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr.
The Most Rev. Patrick A. O'Boyle
Hon. and Mrs. William H. Taft, III
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Carmichael
Maj. General and Mrs. V. J. MacLaughlin, USA
Military Aide to the President of Ireland
Hon. and Mrs. Meade Alcorn
Mr. Arthur K. Atkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Black
Mr. and Mrs. George Champion
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Feltman
Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Gurley
(continued)
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1959
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8:00 pm
Dinner at the White House in honor of President and
Mrs. O'Kelly (continued):
Hon. Leonard Hall
Mrs. George C. Hannaway
Hon. Paul G. Hoffman
Mrs. Hallock B. Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Howard
Hon. Emmet J. Hughes
Brig. General John R. Kilpatrick
Mrs. Floyd E. McCaffree
Mr. and Mrs. John McShain
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Hon. George L. Murphy
Mrs. Vernon E. Prichard
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Roberts
Mrs. Mary G. Roebling
Hon. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Royall
Mr. and Mrs. Allan A. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Waring
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Warner
Mrs. Edmund S. Whitman
Mrs. Frank E. Williams
10:00 pm
Following the Dinner, a Musicale was given to which
additional guests were invited. The Program was
given by Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1959
8:25 am
The Preside nt arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:27 - 8:29 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:29 - 8:33 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:50 - 9:11 am
(Hon. Frank H. Higgins, Assistant Secretary of
the Army (Logistics),
OFF THE RECORD
(Came to say goodbye, is resigning his
post on March 31st)
9:13 - 9:18 am
H. E. Dr. Wilfried Platzer, Ambassador of Austria
(Presented to the President the tenth Anniversary
Volume on U. S. Economic Aid to Austria)
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
(Picture taken)
9:18 - 9:20 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:20 - 9:21 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:32 - 9:34 am
Dr. W. Allen Wallis was sworn in as Executive Vice
Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Price Stability
for Economic Growth. The Vice President, who is
Chairman of the Committee, will also be present.
(Picture taken)
9:34 - 10:05 am
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:16 - 10:25 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon, Roemer McPhee
(The President signed the Hawaii Statehood Bill
10:25 - 10:30 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Major John Eisenhower
10:30 - 11:00 am
(Senator Thurston Morton)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
11:00 - 11:15 am
Major John Eisenhower
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1959
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11:15 - 11:17 am
Mr. Clyde Wheeler was sworn in as Staff Assistant
to the President. The following attended the ceremony
in the Conference Room:
Mrs. Clyde A. Wheeler, Jr.
Mrs. Ruth Burton (Aunt)
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Congressman and Mrs. Page Belcher
Congressman Walter Mumma
Congressman Clifford McIntire
Congressman Keith Thomson
Congressman Jackson Betts
Congressman Wint Smith
Hon. Marvin McLain
Hon. Clarence Miller
Mr. Forest Beall
Mr. Martin B. Garber
Mr. Robert Harrison
Mr. Gerald Landis
Mr. James Hutchins
Mr. Walter Bunch
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kelly
Miss Mary Higgins
Mr. Byron Harter
Mr. Rollis Nelson
Mr. Edwin Nail
Mr. Edmund Pendleton
Mr. Stuart Harbour
Mr. Ab Hermann
Mr. Miller Shurtleff
Mr. Charles Ablard
Mr. Douglas McKeever
Mr. Lee Potter
Members of White House Staff
11:17 - 11:20 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:20 - 11:24 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:24 - 11:27 am
Major John Eisenhower
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1959
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11:27 - 12:08 pm
(Dr. Lawrence Kimpton, Chancellor,
OFF THE RECORD
University of Chicago)
(Hon. Frank Pace, General Dynamics)
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
12:08 - 12:32 pm
(Mrs. Claire Williams)
OFF THE RECORD
(Assistant Chairman, Republican National Committee)
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
12:32 - 12:40 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:48 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:45 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:46 - 2:48 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:50 - 3:16 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
3:16 - 3:36 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
3:59 - 5:18 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds,
5:20 pm
Returned to the office.
5:40 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1959
7:45 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:43 - 8:53 am
Mr. Roemer McPhee
8:45 - 9:02 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:02 - 9:07 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:07 - 10:09 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Robert Murphy
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Hon. G. Frederich Reinhardt
Hon. John Hay Whitney
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
(Briefing on MacMillan Visit)
10:23 - 10:45 am
H. E. Ricardo Arias
Ambassador of Panama
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
10:45 - 11:05 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:05 - 11:11 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:11 - 11:30 am
(Hon. Robert Anderson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Julian Baird)
11:32 am
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
12:25 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the Mayflower Hotel
to attend Luncheon in their honor by President
Sean O'Kelly.
12:30 pm
Arrived at the Mayflower Hotel where they were greeted
Ambassador and Mrs. JohnJ. Hearne and Mr. C. J. Mack,
Manager of the Mayflower Hotel.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1959
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The President and Mrs. Eisenhower were escorted
to the East Room where they joined President and
Mrs. Sean O'Kelly for a brief reception.
12:50 pm
Proceeded to the State Room for Luncheon,
1:00 - 2:15 pm
LUNCHEON in honor of the President and Mrs. Eisenhower
given by President and Mrs. O'Kelly.
2:16 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Mayflower Hotel and motored to the White House.
2:20 pm
Arrived at the White House.
2:25 - 2:31 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:32 - 2:36 pm
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Phil Areeda
Major John Eisenhower
2:35 - 2:36 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:36 - 2:39 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:43 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
2:54 - 3:54 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:00 - 4:10 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:05 - 4:17 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:13 - 4:30 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
4:36 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to Walter Reed Hospital to visit with Secretary Dulles.
4:55 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital and was met by Major
General Leonard Heaton who escorted the President to
Secretary Dulles' suite,
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1959
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4:58 - 5:32 pm
The President visited with Secretary Dulles.
5:34 pm
Departed Walter Reed Hospital and motored to
the White House.
5:53 pm
Arrived at the White House.
5:54 - 5:55 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:58 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1959
8:15 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:25 - 8:27 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:25 - 9:33 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
(The President made a recording to be used
at meeting of the President's Committee on
Government Employment Policy)
10:00 - 10:15 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:25 - 10:30 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:35 am
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
10:55 - 11:01 am
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd
11:02 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to Walter Reed Hospital to confer with
Hon. John Foster Dulles. He was accompanied by
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd
Captain Evan P. Aurand
11:14 am
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital. Group pictures
were taken of the President, Hon. John Foster Dulles,
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, and Foreign
Secretary Selwyn Lloyd.
11:17 - 12:18 pm
Conference with Hon. John Foster Dulles and above.
12:20 pm
The President departed Walter Reed with above group
and motored to Bethesda Naval Medical Center.
12:35 pm
Arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center for takeoff
for Camp David, Maryland.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1959
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12:38 pm
The President and his party were airborne for
Camp David, Maryland, via helicopter. The
following accompanied:
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd
Mr. Peter Hope, Press Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mr. William Harwood of Scotland Yard
Hon. James Hagerty
Mr. James Rowley
Captain Evan P. Aurand
CAMP DAVID, MD.
1:12 pm
Arrived at Camp David Heliport, then motored to
the lodgings. Hon. Christian Herter greeted them.
5:11 pm
The President and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
departed Camp David and motored to the Gettysburg
Farm.
(Mr. William Harwood of Scotland Yard and
Mr. Jack Lynch of the State Department were in
follow-up car.)
GETTYSBURG, PA.
5:46 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm and inspected
the farm and barns until 6:08 pm.
6:08 pm
Departed the Gettysburg Farm and motored to
Camp David, Md.
CAMP DAVID, MD.
6:43 pm
Arrived at Camp David, Md.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
The President and Prime Minister Macmillan
remained at Camp David during the day.
The following were also at Camp David:
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
General Nathan Twining
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Robert Murphy
Hon. G. Frederick Reinhardt
Hon. Philip Farley
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Sir Arthur Rumbold
Sir Patrick Dean
Hon. C. D. W. O'Neill
Sir Harold Caccia, British Ambassador
The following were at Camp David on Sunday,
March 22, 1959. (See next page for the President's
activities of this date).
Ambassador John Hay Whitney
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Hon. William Rountree
Hon. G. Frederick Reinhardt
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Sir Arthur Rumbold
Sir Patrick Dean
Sir Norman Brook
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
10:45 am
The President and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
departed Camp David and motored to Thurmont, Maryland,
to the Trinity United Churchof Christ.
10:58 am
Arrived at the Trinity United Church of Christ in
Thurmont, Maryland.
They were greeted by Mr. G. W. Wireman, Trustee
of the Church, who asked them to sign the Register,
then escorted them to their seats. (Mr. Wireman
had written to the President earlier and invited him
to attend services at this Church).
Reverend Samuel A. Moyer delivered the Sermon.
12:00 Noon
The President and Prime Minister Macmillan departed
the Trinity United Church of Christ and motored to
Floyd Akers' summer residence and drove around the
place.
12:35 pm
Arrived back at Camp David, Md.
3:42 pm
The President and Prime Minister Macmillan departed
Camp David and motored to Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
They stopped by the residence of Hon. John Foster
Dulles from 5:18 - 6:00 pm.
6:00 pm
Departed the residence of Hon. John Foster Dulles
and motored to the British Embassy where Prime
Minister Harold Macmillan said goodbye to the President,
The President and Mr. Hagerty then continued on to
the White House.
6:10 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:35 - 8:38 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:40 - 8:58 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
9:03 - 9:05 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:06 - 9:10 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:33 - 9:42 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:43 - 9:56 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:56 - 9:58 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:00 - 10:48 am
The President met with the Executive Committee
of The Governors' Conference re permanent
unemployment compensation law:
Governor LeRoy Collins, Florida
Governor William G. Stratton, Illinois
Governor James P. Coleman, Mississippi
Governor William F. Quinn, Hawaii
Governor Cecil H. Underwood, West Virginia
Governor John E. Davis, North Dakota
Governor George D. Clyde, Utah
Governor Steve McNichols, Colorado
Mr. Brevard Crihfield, Secretary of Governors'
Conference
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. James O'Connell
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Newell Brown
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mr. Wayne Warrington
10:48 - 11:05 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
Major John Eisenhower
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1959
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11:12 - 11:34 am
Hon. George V. Allen
11:47 - 12:00 Noon
H. E. Aziz Ahmed
Ambassador of Pakistan
(To present credentials)
Hon. Robert Corrigan, State Department
12:07 - 12:10 pm
Hon. David Kendall
12:25 - 12:28 pm
The Members of the Executive Committee of
The Governor's Conference had picture taken
with the President.
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:25 - 3:25 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:28 pm
Arrived in the office.
3:45 - 3:55 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
3:58 - 4:02 pm
The President and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
posed for pictures in the President's office.
4:03 - 4:28 pm
Hon. Harold Macmillan
Hon. Christian Herter
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Sir Harold Caccia
Hon. Frederic Reinhardt
Sir Norman Brook
Hon. John Hay Whitney
Sir Frederick Hoyar Millar
Hon. John Irwin
Sir Anthony Rumbold
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:51 - 4:57 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:10 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1959
7:58 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:15 - 8:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:30 - 10:50 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator John J. Williams
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman John Taber
Congressman Richard Simpson
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. William B. Macomber, Jr.
Hon. Neil Brown
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. John Patterson
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Wayne Warrington
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1959
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10:50 - 11:00 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:00 - 11:32 am
H. E. Hans Christian Hansen
Prime Minister of Denmark
H. E. Count Kield Gustav Knuth-Winterfeldt
Ambassador of Denmark
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
(Picture taken)
11:32 - 11:40 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
11:40 - 11:45 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower
11:45 - 11:55 am
Major John Eisenhower
12:00 - 12:08 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:09 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
The President gave a Stag Luncheon for His Majesty
Hussein I, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan:
His Majesty Hussein I
Prime Minister Samir Rifa'i of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan
Ambassador Midhet Juma of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan
H. E. Hazza' el-Majali, Court Minister
H. E. Bahjat Talhouni, Chief of the Royal Cabinet
H. E. Sam'an Daoud
Minister of Finance and Minister of National
Economy
H. E. Ekef el-Fayiz, Minister of Agriculture
H. E. Anastas Hanania, Vice President,
Jordan Development Board
H. E. Abdul Moneim el-Rifa'i
Director of National Guidance
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Hon. Christian Herter
(continued)
TUES DAY, MARCH 24, 1959
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1:00 pm
LUNCHEON for His Majesty Hussein I, King
of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (continued):
Congressman John W. McCormack
Congressman Charles A. Halleck
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon, Under Secretary of State
Hon. Donald A. Quarles, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Hon. Wilbur M. Brucker, Secretary of the Army
Hon. James H. Douglas, Secretary of the Air Force
Hon. Elmer F. Bennett, Under Secretary of Interior
General Nathan F. Twining, Chrm., Joint Chiefs of Staff
Hon. Allen W. Dulles, Director, CIA
Hon. George V. Allen, Director, USIA
Hon. William M. Rountree, Assistant Secretary of State
Hon. Charles K. Rice, Assistant Attorney General
Hon. Eugene J. Lyons, Assistant Postmaster General
Hon. Marvin L. McLain, Assistant Secretary of Agric.
Hon. George T. Moore, Asst. Secretary of Commerce
Hon. Stuart Rothman, Solicitor, Dept. of Labor
Hon. Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr.
Hon. Sheldon T. Mills, Ambassador-designate to
Jordan
Hon. George H. Roderick, Assistant Secretary of Army
Hon. Lyle S. Garlock, Assistant Secretary of Air Force
Mr. Kenneth S. Adams, Phillips Petroleum Co.,
Oklahoma
Mr. Marvin L. Arrowsmith, President, White House
Correspondents Association
Mr. Michael Baker, Jr., Pennsylvania
Mr. Lawrence J. Bernard, Washington, D. C.
Mr. Calvin Davis, Harza Engineering Company,
Chicago, Illinois
Reverend Dr. Edward L. R. Elson, Washington, D. C.
Hon. Robert V. Fleming, Riggs National Bank
Mr. Julian Goodman, President, Radio and Television
Association
Hon. Eric Johnston, Motion Picture Association
Mr. William H. Lawrence, President, National Press
Club
Mr. James H. Lemon, Washington, D. C.
Mr. John E. McClure, Washington, D. C.
Mr. Orvis Nelson, Transocean Airlines, California
Mr. John Noble, President, Tapline, N. Y. City
Mr. John E. Shea, Washington, D. C.
Mr. Ronald Weston, President, White House
Photographers Association
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1959
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2:30 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:45 - 3:01 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:02 pm
The President went to the Mansion.
3:10 - 3:47 pm
Practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:48 pm
The President returned to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1959
8:33 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:45 - 8:47 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
8:50 - 9:03 am
Hon. William C. Trimble
Newly appointed Ambassador to Cambodia
(Called on the President before departing
for his post at Phnom Penh)
9:18 - 9:26 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:34 - 10:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:03 - 11:05 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:15 - 12:13 pm
His Majesty Hussein I, King of Jordan
H. E. Mr. Samir Rifa'i, Prime Minister
H. E. Mr. Midhet Juma, Ambassador
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. William Rountree
Hon. Sheldon T. Mills
Hon. Wiley Buchanan (for introductions only)
Major John Eisenhower
12:13 pm - 12:24
Major John Eisenhower
12:27 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1959
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2:25 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:25 - 2:27 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:27 - 2:35 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
2:55 - 3:43 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:45 pm
Returned to the office.
3:48 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
5:00 pm
(Dr. Milton Eisenhower) OFF THE RECORD
(Saw the President in the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1959
8:22 am
The President arrived at the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:25 - 8:28 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:30 - 8:37 am
(Mr. Joseph N. Greene, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Special Assistant to the Secretary of State)
8:37 - 8:41 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:41 - 8:47 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:57 - 9:07 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:07 - 9:50 am
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Christian Herter)
(Meeting arranged by
(Hon. Donald A. Quarles)
Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Hon. John A. McCone)
(General Nathan Twining)
(Hon. Allen W. Dulles)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Hon. Livingston Merchant)
(Mr. Martin Hillenbrand)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
9:12 - 9:13 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:50 - 10:03 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
10:00 - 11:09 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The President
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon, Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Hon. Maurice H. Stans, Jr.
Hon. John A. McCone
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
(continued)
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1959
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10:00 - 11:09 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (continued):
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Mr. Howard Furnas, Department of State
11:10'- - 11:18 am
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:18 - 11:35 am
The President received the National Teacher of the Year,
Miss Edna Donley of Alva, Oklahoma. The following
accompanied:
Hon. Arthur S. Flemming
Dr. Lawrence Derthick
Dr. Oliver Hodge
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and President-elect of the
Council of Chief State School Officers
Hon. Arthur V. Langlie
President, McCall Corporation, New York
and former Governor of State of Washington
Mr. Herbert Mayes
Editor of McCall's Magazine
(Picture taken)
11:35 - 11:40 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:36 - 11:48 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:42 - 11:55 am
Major John Eisenhower
11:56 am
The President departed the office and went to the
Broadcast Room to do a Film on NATO Defense College.
12:00 Noon
To the Mansion.
12:20 pm
The President departed the White House via helicopter
and flew to the Gettysburg Farm, accompanied by:
Golonel Robert L. Schulz
Mrs. Ann Whitman
CWO William Elder
Colonel Walter Tkach (in second helicopter)
GETTYSBURG, PA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1959
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1:02 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm.
2:16 pm
The President departed the Farm and motored to the
Gettysburg Country Club:
2:25 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
2:40 - 4:40 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
General Arthur Nevins.
4:44 pm
Departed the Gettysburg Country Club and motored
to the Farm.
4:50 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
THE PRESIDENT's APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 11959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
9:12 - 10:37 am
The President and General Arthur Nevins
made an inspection of the barns and grounds.
10:15 am
Mrs. Everett Hughes entered the Farm.
11:44 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied
by Mrs. Everett Hughes, departed the Farm and
motored to the Methodist Church of Gettysburg,
where Community Good Friday Services were held.
11:54 am
Arrived at the Methodist Church. They were
greeted by Mr. Charles Coffman, Head Usher.
12:00 - 12:25 pm
Attended Good Friday Services.
Reverend William E. Fenstermaker, Pastor of the
Methodist Church, escorted the President and Mrs.
Eisenhower to their car.
12:29 pm
Departed the Church and motored to the Farm.
12:38 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
No further activity this date.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
9:46 am
Mrs. Walton Walker and Mrs. Harold Titus
entered the Farm to visit Mrs. Eisenhower.
2:30 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
the Farm and motored to the Gettysburg Country
Club.
2:38 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
2:58 - 4:17 pm
The President played 9 holes of golf with
Major John Eisenhower
General Arthur Nevins
4:22 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
the Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the Farm.
4:30 pm
Arrived at the Farm,
6:35 - 6:50 pm
The President watched David Eisenhower play
ball on the lawn.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1959
EASTER SUNDAY
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:27 - 9:40 am
The President and Chief West walked around
the grounds.
10:35 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied by
Mrs. Everett Hughes, departed the Farm and motored
to the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church. Major and
Mrs. John Eisenhower and children followed in another
car,
10:42 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Church - Presbyterian -
where they were greeted by Mr. Willard Sherman,
Host Usher, who escorted them to their seats.
10:45 - 11:38 am
Attended Easter Sunday Services, conducted by
Reverend Robert MacAskill.
Following the services, Reverend MacAskill escorted
the President and family to their cars.
Before departing the Church, the President accepted
a baby chick from Bobbie, aged 3, son of Mrs. Florence
Reif.
11:47 am
Departed the Church and motored to the Farm.
11:55 am
Arrived at the Farm.
12:22 pm
The President took pictures of his grandchildren on
the front lawn of the residence.
Major and Mrs. John Eisenhower and children had
lunch with the President and Mrs. Eisenhower,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
10:47 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
the Farm and motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
12:36 pm
Arrived at the White House.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:33 pm
The President arrived in the office.
2:36 - 2:39 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:40 - 3:13 pm
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
3:13 - 3:27 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
3:27 - 3:34 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
3:34 - 3:38 pm
Major John Eisenhower
3:39 - 3:48 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:48 - 3:55 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:00 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1959
7:52 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:14 - 8:29 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:29 - 8:35 am
Hon. David Kendall
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:35 - 8:44 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:44 - 9:30 am
(Hon. Christian Herter)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
9:30 - 9:45 am
(Hon. Christian Herter)
OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
9:48 - 10:30 am
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. David Kendall)
10:30 - 11:00 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:17 - 11:25 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:25 - 11:30 am
Major General Frank A. Tobey, Chief of Chaplains, Army
Rear Admiral George A. Rosso, Chief of Chaplains, Navy
Major General Terrence P. Finnegan, Chief of Chaplains,
Air Force
Lt. Commander Samuel Sobel, Chaplain, Navy
Commander Algernon M. Oliver, U. S. N.,
Secretary of Armed Forces Chaplains Board
Hon. Fred Fox
(Presented copy of new hymnal to the President)
11:30 - 11:48 am
(Mr. K. L. Wilson
OFF THE RECORD
President U. S. Olympic Committee)
(Mr. J. Lyman Bingham, New York
Executive Director, Olympic Committee)
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
(Saw the President re 1960 Olympics in Rome)
11:48 - 11:56 am
(Dr. Earl D. Emery, D.D.S.
OFF THE RECORD
of LaGrange, Illinois, and son Jim)
(Friend of Earl Eisenhower)
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1959
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12:02 - 12:04 pm
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
12:10 - 12:13 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
12:13 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:20 pm
The President returned to the office, accompanied
by Major John Eisenhower
2:25 - 2:27 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:35 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:47 - 3:27 pm
Hon. David K. Bruce
Ambassador to Germany
3:27 - 3:34 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Major John Eisenhower (joined at 3:30 pm)
3:34 - 4:41 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:43 pm
Returned to the office.
5:22 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1959
8:32 am
The President arrived in the office,
8:36 - 8:37 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:48 - 8:55
Hon. David Kendall
8:58 - 9:26 am
The President was presented Baseball Pass for 1959
by the following:
Mr. William Robertson
Washington American League Baseball Club
Mr. Joseph Cronin
President of the American League
Kevin Cronin (9)
Mr. Joseph McKenny
Public Relations, American League
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
(Picture taken)
9:26 - 9:54 am
(Hon. Meade Alcorn)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens, from 9:28 - 9:30 am)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
9:54 - 10:18 am
Hon. James P. Mitchell
10:23 - 10:24 am
(Hon. Meade Alcorn)
OFF THE RECORD
(For picture with the President,
taken by Abbie Rowe)
11:17 - 11:38 am
(General Edwin Clark)
OFF THE RECORD
11:38 - 12:06 pm
Dr. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:06 - 12:08 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:08 - 12:27 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:30 - 12:32 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
1:05 - 1:35 pm
(Dr. James L. Morrill) OFF THE RECORD
(University of Minnesota)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1959
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1:37 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:40 pm
(LUNCH)
5:00 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Buckner
(Guests of the President and Mrs. Eisenhower
in the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDA Y, APRIL 2, 1959
8:43 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:43 - 8:51 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:50 - 9:00 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:00 - 10:18 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The President
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. John S. Patterson
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Fred A. Seaton
Hon. Frederick H. Mueller
Hon. Alan T. Waterman
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Donald Quarles
Mr. Howard Furnas
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Clarence B. Randall
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:32 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz, departed the White House
and motored to the Departmental Auditorium. The
purpose of this visit was to attend the Opening Session
and Tenth Anniversary Ceremony of the NATO Spring
Ministerial Meeting.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1959
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10:36 am
Arrived at the Departmental Auditorium. They were
greeted by Hon. Wiley Buchanan, Chief of Protocol
of the State Department.
Mrs. Eisenhower was escorted to her seat by
Hon. Robert Corrigan.
The President went to Conference Room A where the
following were assembled:
Foreign Ministers and NATO Representatives:
Belgium - Pierre Wigny
Canada - George R. Pearkes
Denmark - M. A. Wassard
France - Maurice Couve de Murville
Germany - Heinrich von Brentano
Greece - Panayotis Canellopoulos
Iceland - Hans G. Andersen
Italy - Guiseppe Pella
Luxembourg - Eugene Schaus
Netherlands - Joseph M. A. H. Luns
D. U. Stikker
Norway - Halvard M. Lange
Portugal - Marcello Mathias
Turkey - Fatin Rustu Zorlu
United Kingdom - Selwyn Lloyd
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Paul-Henri Spaak, Secretary General of NATO
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Hon. Frederich Reinhardt, State Department Counselor
The President and the above then went to the stage.
10:40 am
Speeches by
Hon. Christian Herter
Foreign Minister Luns of the Netherlands who is
Honorary President of the Council
Secretary General Paul-Henri Spaak
11:19 - 11:33 am
The President addressed the Opening Session and Tenth
Anniversary Ceremony of the NATO Spring Ministerial
Meeting.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1959
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11:37 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz, departed the Departmental
Auditorium and motored to the White House.
11:40 am
Arrived at the White House.
1:00 pm
The President gave a Stag Luncheon at the White
House for the NATO Group:
H. E. Joseph M. A. H. Luns
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
H. E. Paul-Henri Spaak
Secretary General of NATO
H. E. Pierre Wigny
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
H. E. Jens Otto Kray
Foreign Minister of Denmark
H. E. Maurice Couve de Murville
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic
H. E. Henrich von Brentano
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal
Republic of Germany
H. E. Panagiotis Canellopoulos
Deputy Prime Minister of Greece
H. E. Giuseppe Pella
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic
H. E. Eugene Schaus
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg
H. E. Halvard M. Lange
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway
H. E. Dr. Marcello Matthias
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
H. E. Fatin Rustu Zorlu
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
The Rt. Hon. Selwyn Lloyd
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of
Great Britain
The Hon, George R. Pearkes
Minister of National Defense of Canada
H. E. The Ambassador of Belgium
Baron Silvercruys
H. E. The Ambassador of Portugal
Mr. Luis Esteves Fernandes
(continued)
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1959
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1;00 pm
Luncheon for NATO Group (continued):
H. E. The Ambassador of the Netherlands
Dr. J. H. van Roijen
H. E. The Ambassador of Italy
Mr. Manlio Brosio
H. E. The Ambassador of Iceland
Mr. Thor Thors
H. E. The Ambassador of the French Republic
Mr. Herve Alphand
H. E. The British Ambassador
Sir Harold Caccia
H. E. The Ambassador of the Turkish Republic
Mr. Ali A. H. Urguplu
H. E. The German Ambassador
Mr. Welhelm G. Grewe
H. E. The Ambassador of Norway
Mr. Paul Koht
H. E. The Ambassador of Greece
Mr. Alexis S. Liatis
H. E. The Ambassador of Luxembourg
Mr. Georges Heisbourg
H. E. The Ambassador of Denmark
Count Kield Gustav Knuth-Winterfeldt
H. E. The Ambassador of Canada
Mr. Arnold D. P. Heeney
H. E. Hans G. Andersen
Permanent Representative of Iceland to NATO
H. E. Andre de Staercke
Permanent Representative of Belgium to NATO
H. E. Jens M. Boyesen
Permanent Representative of Norway to NATO
H. E. M. A. Wassard
Permanent Representative of Denmark to NATO
H. E. Michel Melas
Permanent Representative of Greece to NATO
H. E. Sir Frank Roberts
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom
to NATO
H. E. Selim Sarper
Permanent Representative of the Turkist Republic
to NATO
The Hon. W. Randolph Burgess
Permanent Representative of the United States to
NATO
(continued)
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1959
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1:00 pm
Luncheon for NATO Group (continued):
H. E. Antonio de Faria
Permanent Representative of Portugal to NATO
H. E. Umberto Grazzi
Permanent Representative to NATO from Italy
H. E. D. U. Stikker
Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to
NATO
H. E. Jules Leger
Permanent Representative of Canada to NATO
H. E. Paul Reuter
Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to
NATO
H. E. Pierre de Leusse
Permanent Representative of the French Republic
to NATO
H. E. Gebhardt von Walther
Permanent Representative of Germany to NATO
H. E. Alberico Casardi
Deputy Secretary General of NATO
General Benjamin R. P. F. Hasselman
Chairman, Military Committee of NATO
General Max Gelee
NATO Standing Group
Admiral Sir Michael M. Denny
NATO Standing Group
Admiral Walter F. Boone
NATO Standing Group
Admiral Jerauld Wright
Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic
Sir Evelyn Shuckburgh
Assistant Secretary General of NATO for Political
Affairs
Mr. E. H. Meili
Assistant Secretary General of NATO for
Production and Logistics
The Lord Coleridge
Executive Secretary of NATO
Major General Theodore W. Parker
NATO Standing Group
Dr. Norman F. Ramsey
NATO Science Adviser
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
(continued)
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1959
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1:00 pm
Luncheon for NATO Group (continued):
Hon. Everett McK. Dirksen
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Herbert F. York
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Robert D. Murphy
Hon. Loy W. Henderson
Hon. G. Frederick Reinhardt
Hon. Livingston T. Merchant
Hon. Francis O. Wilcox
Hon. T. Grayson Upton
Hon. John N. Irwin II
Hon. Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John S. D. Eisenhower
2:35 pm
The President posed for pictures on front portico
of the White House with the NATO Group.
2:43 pm
Returned to the office.
2:44 - 2:45 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:45 - 3:45 pm
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. John A. McCone)
(Dr. Alan T. Waterman)
(Dr. Herbert F. York)
(Hon. Elmer Staats)
(Dr. E. R. Piore)
(Dr. Edwin M. McMillan) (Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Mr. David z. Beckler)
(Brig. General A. J. Goodpaster)
3:45 - 3:47 pm
(Hon. John A. McCone)
OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
3:47 - 3:49 pm
(Hon. John A. McCone)
OFF THE RECORD
3:50 - 3:53 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:53 - 4:06 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1959
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4:06 - 4:12 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:15 - 5:22 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
5:25 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1959
8:17 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:17 - 8:34 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:34 - 8:40 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:36 - 8:37 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:40 - 8:44 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:44 - 9:00 am
(Hon. Dillon Anderson)
OFF THE RECORD
9:00 - 9:43 am
(Hon. Allen Dulles)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Neil McElroy)
(General Nathan Twining)
(Hon. Donald A. Quarles)
(Hon. Robert Murphy)
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
(Mr. Richard Bissell)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
9:30 - 9:55 am
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Wilbur A. Dexheimer
Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
9:55 - 10:02 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:02 - 10:34 am
(Mr. Walter Ruschmeyer) OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. Frank Donohue)
(Colonel Robert L. Schulz)
10:35 - 10:55 am
The President received the following representatives
of the National Association of Evangelicals:
Herbert S. Mekeel, President
Schenectady, New York
George L. Ford, Executive Director
Wheaton, Illinois
Clyde W. Taylor, Secretary of Public Affairs
Washington, D. C.
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens accompanied
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1959
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10:55 am
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion, accompanied by Hon. Wilton B. Persons.
11:00 - 11:17 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower received a
group from National Cherry Blossom Festival
who presented a cherry tree to them:
Mr. Herbert Blunck
Chairman, National Cherry Blossom Festival
Mr. Harry Merrick
Chairman, Greater National Capital Committee
Mr. Bryson Rash
Mr. James Ford
Mr. Evend Scoyen
Acting Director, National Park Service
11:30 am
The President departed the White House via helicopter
and flew to his Gettysburg Farm. He was accompanied by
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Mr. Wayne Hawks
Mr. James Rowley
In second helicopter were
General Howard McC. Snyder
Miss Mary Caffrey
Captain Olive Marsh
Secret Service Agents
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens went to Gettysburg by car.
12:07 pm
The President arrived at the Farm.
2:24 - 3:30 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen inspected the
fitting barn and Mr. Allen's farm.
8:13 pm
Mr. William Robinson entered the Farm.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
9:51 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
the Farm and motored to Gettysburg College.
10:00 am
Arrived at Gettysburg College. They were
greeted by General W. S. Paul, President of
Gettysburg College, who escorted them to the
platform.
Program of the 127th Anniversary and celebration
of Founder's Day at Gettysburg College:
Invocation by Edwerth E. Korte, Chaplain of
Gettysburg College.
Address by General Willard S. Paul, President of
Gettysburg College.
Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees were conferred upon
Hon. Fred Seaton, Secretary of the Interior
Judge W. Clarence Sheely
President of County Courts, Adams County, Pa.
10:30 - 10:58 am
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT
11:08 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
Gettysburg College and motored to the Farm.
11:18 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm.
The following were guests at the Farm during the
afternoon:
Mr. George Allen
Mr. William Robinson
General and Mrs. Arthur Nevins
Mrs. Everett Hughes
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:40 - 9:15 am
The President walked around the farm.
9:55 - 10:45 am
The President and Mr. George Allen motored to
the Hartley Farm, Major John Eisenhower's
residence, and the Duck Pond.
11:02 - 5:43 pm
General and Mrs. Arthur Nevins were guests
at the Farm.
5:55 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Farm and motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
7:48 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1959
8:00 am
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Dr. Herbert F. York)
(Had breakfast with the President)
9:00 am
The President arrived in the office.
9:00 - 9:30 am
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr., until 9:17 am)
9:30 - 10:00 am
(General Lauris Norstad)
OFF THE RECORD
10:00 - 10:07 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:14 - 10:16 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:16 - 10:26 am
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
10:26 - 10:27 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:27 - 10:35 am
Hon. Walter Robertson
10:35 - 10:55 am
(U Law Yone, Special Emissary of the
OFF THE RECORD
Prime Minister of Burma)
(Hon. Walter Robertson)
10:55 - 11:02 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Mr. Jerry Wadsworth
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:02 - 11:47 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:47 - 11:48 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:48 - 12:18 pm
Dr. Malcolm Moos
12:16 - 12:18 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:18 - 12:19 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:24 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1959
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1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:13 pm
The President returned to the office,
2:27 - 2:30 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Robert Merriam
2:40 - 2:42 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
2:43 - 3:08 pm
(Hon. Arthur Summerfield)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
3:08 - 3:48 pm
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
OFF THE RECORD
3:50 pm
The President went to the South Grounds to
practice golf.
5:00 pm
Returned to the office.
5:02 - 5:17 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:17 pm
Mr. George Allen
5:29 pm
The President departed the office and returned
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1959
7:55 A.M.
The President arrived at the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
8:02 - 8:50
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:50 - 9:03
Hon. David Kendall
9:06 - 9:18
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:18 - 9:30
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:30 - 9:55
(Hon. Neil McElroy)
(Mr. Richard Bissell) OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
9:55 - 10:18
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:18 - 10:27
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:30
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to MATS Terminal to
fly to Augusta, Georgia
10:47
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed MATS
Terminal aboard the COLUMBINE enroute to Bush
Field, Augusta, Georgia.
AUGUSTA, GA.
12:43 P.M.
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived at
Bush Field in Augusta and motored to the Augusta
National Golf Club, arriving there at 1:12 p.m.
1:35 - 2:04
The President practiced golf on the practice green.
2:05 - 5:31
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Byron Nelson
5:45
The President returned to his cottage.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
6:35 - 6:55 P.M.
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower toured the
10th, 14th and 15th and 16th holes at the Augusta
National Golf Club via golf cart
6:55 - 7:58
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower were at the
Jones Cottage where they visited with:
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodruff
Mrs. Clarence Schoo
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:45 A.M.
The President walked to his office.
9:10
The President departed his office and walked to
the Pro Shop.
9:25
The President returned to his cottage.
9:47 - 10:22
The President went to "Par 3" Course, teeing off
at 9:49 and playing 9 holes of golf alone.
10:22
The President was joined by Mr. Clifford Roberts
at the 9th hole and they looked over the course
together.
10:40
The President and Mr. Roberts went by golf cart
to the Club House.
10:50
The President went to his office.
11:00
The President returned to his cottage.
1:15 P.M.
The President left his cottage and went to Bobby Jones'
cottage.
1:30
The President went to the practice green and practiced
golf.
1:50 - 5:08
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Robert Woodruff
Mr. Ellis Slater
Mr. Clarence Schoo
5:15 - 5:45
The President practiced golf.
5:46
The President returned to his cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:04 A.M.
The President walked to his office.
8:45
The President returned to his cottage.
8:50 - 9:23
The President practiced golf on the practice tee.
9:24 - 12:30 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Richard Garlington
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Barry Leithead
12:32 P.M.
The President went to his cottage.
2:35
The President went to his office.
3:55
The President returned to his cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:07 A.M.
The President departed his cottage via Golf Cart
and motored to his office.
8:30
The President left his office and went to the
practice green.
8:49 - 12:02 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Robert Woodruff
Mr. Ellis Slater
Mr. William Robinson
12:06
The President returned to his cottage.
12:23
The President departed his cottage via golf cart
and motored to his office.
12:29 - 1:10
The President met with the following members
of the Republican Nominating Committee in his
office:
Mr. Ray C. Bliss of Ohio
Mr. G. Harold Alexander of Florida
Mrs. C. Wayland Brooks of Illinois
Mr. Richard F. Cooper of New Hampshire
Mr. Ted Dalton of Virginia
Mr. Harry Darby of Kansas
Mrs. Rae C. Hooker of Michigan
Mr. Wellington D. Franklin of Montana
Mrs. Webster Todd of New Jersey
Mrs. Neal Tourtellotte of Washington State
(Hon. James C. Hagerty present for this appointment)
1:10
The President, Mr. Hagerty and the above-named
group departed the President's office and walked to
his cottage.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
2:31 - 2:35 P.M.
Stills and newsreel photos were taken of
the President and Mrs. Eisenhower and
members of the Republican Nonimating
Committee at the Club.
2:40
The Committee departed the Club and the
President and the First Lady went to the
cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:20 - 8:52 A.M.
The President was in the office.
9:25 - 12:35 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Albert Bradley
Mr. W. Alton Jones
Mr. Sig Larmon
2:23 - 3:48 P.M.
The President worked in his office.
6:40 - 7:25 P.M.
The President met with:
Hon. Allen Dulles
Mr. Jerry Greene of State Department
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:45 - 9:58 A.M.
The President was in the office.
10:00 - 10:05
President walked to the 1st tee and spoke with:
Mr. Albert Bradley
Mr. Sig Larmon
10:06
Returned to the cottage.
11:07
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
Augusta National Golf Club to motor to the
Reid Memorial Church for Sunday services.
11:12
Arrived at Reid Memorial Church
11:15 - 12:15 P.M.
The President and Mrs. Eisenhowerattended
services. Rev. Charles H. Gibboney delivered
the sermon.
12:16
President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed Reid
Memorial Church to motor to Augusta National
Golf Club.
12:23
Arrived at the Club.
2:40 - 3:40
The President played 9 holes of golf (in the rain)
with:
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. W. Alton Jones
Mr. Billie Jo Patton
(Mr. Albert Bradley accompanied them around
the course).
3:43
President returned to the cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
9:08 A.M.
The President, accompanied by Mr. Albert
Bradley and Mr. William Robinson, departed
the Augusta National Golf Club to motor to
Bush Field.
9:30
Arrived at Bush Field.
9:35
President airborne for Washington, D.C.,
accompanied by:
Mr. Albert Bradley
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Sig Larmon
Hon. James C. Hagerty
General Howard Snyder
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Captain Olive Marsh
Sgt. John Moaney
Mr. James Rowley
WASHINGTON, D. C.
11:17
The President and party arrived at MATS Terminal,
and the President departed immediately for Walter
Reed Hospital by car, accompanied by Hon. Wilton
B. Persons and Hon. James C. Hagerty
11:46
President arrived at Walter Reed and was met
by Major General Leonard Heaton.
(The President visited with Secretary Dulles --
Hon. Allen Dulles and Mr. Jerry Greene were
also present)
12:31 P.M.
President and his party left Walter Reed Hospital.
12:50
President arrived at the White House, and went
directly to his office.
12:52 - 12:57
Major John Eisenhower
12:54 - 12:56
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:57
President went to the Mansion.
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1959
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2:26 P.M.
The President returned to the office.
2:28 - 2:31
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:32 - 2:35
Mr. William J. Hopkins
2:32 - 2:47
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert E. Merriam
2:48 - 3:05
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. David Kendall
3:05 - 3:17
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
3:18 - 3:24
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:25
The President and Hon. James C. Hagerty
departed the White House to motor to the
District of Columbia Red Cross Building
3:29
Arrived at the Red Cross Building.
President was greeted by
Mr. James Lambie
Special Assistant in the White House Office
Hon. Gordon Gray
3:30 - 3:40
The President addressed the 15th Annual Washington
Conference of the Advertising Council, Inc. (he was
introduced by Mr. Gray).
3:41
The President and Mr. Hagerty departed the
Red Cross Building to motor tto the White House.
3:45
The President arrived back in his office.
3:45 - 4:45
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:47 - 3:48
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:02 - 4:25
(Hon. Christian Herter) OFF THE RECORD
4:45 - 4:55
Major John Eisenhower
5:07
The President went to the Mansion
MORE
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1959
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7:25 P.M.
The President departed the White House to
motor to the Mayflower Hotel, accompanied by
Mr. Aksel Nielsen
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James C. Hagerty
The President said goodbye to Mr. Nielsen and
continued on to the Statler Hotel.
7:32
The President arrived at the Statler Hotel and
was greeted by
Senator Thruston Morton, newly-elected
Chairman of the Republican National Committee
Mrs. Clare Williams,
Assistant Chairman, Republican National Committee
Hon. Meade Alcorn
Proceeded to the Continental Room to attend dinner
given by Republican Women's National Conference
Invocation delivered by Dr. Edward L. R. Elson
7:45
Dinner began. Following is a list of those at the
Head Table:
The President
Hon. Meade Alcorn, Retiring Chairman, Republican
National Committee
Hon. Thruston Morton
Mrs. Clare B. Williams
Hon. and Mrs. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. and Mrs. Fred Seaton
Hon. and Mrs. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Joseph W. Martin, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Wilton B. Persons
Senator and Mrs. Everett M. Dirksen
Senator and Mrs. Barry M. Goldwater
Cong. and Mrs. Charles A. Halleck
Cong. and Mrs. Richard A. Simpson
Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton
Congresswoman Marguerite Stitt Church
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1959
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Continuation of list of those at the Head Table at the Dinner of the Republican
Women's National Conference:
Congresswoman Florence P. Dwyer
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers
Congresswoman Edna Simpson
Congresswoman Catherine May
Congresswoman Jessica McCullough Weis
Miss Bertha S. Adkins
Rev. and Mrs. Edward L. R. Elson
Mrs. Meade Alcorn
Mrs. Thruston B. Morton
Mrs. Peter Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Following the dinner, Mrs. Clare Williams introduced
Hon. Meade Alcorn who spoke briefly and then introduced
Hon. Thruston Morton, newly-elected Chairman of the
Republican National Committee, who made a few remarks.
Then, Mrs. Williams introduced the President.
9:45 - 10:00
ADDRESS by the President to the Seventh Annual
Republican Women's National Conference.
10:03
The President and Hon. James C. Hagerty departed
the Statler to motor to the White House.
10:06
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1959
7:25 A.M.
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
7:50 - 8:00
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:00 - 9:35
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
The Vice President
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Andrew Schoeppel
Cong. Charles Halleck
Cong. Leslie Arends
Cong. Charles B. Hoeven
Cong. John W. Brynes
Cong. Leo Allen
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Frederick H. Mueller
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Gerald D. Morgan
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. James C. Hagerty
Hon. Robert E. Merriam
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Roehmer McPhee
Mr. Sam Hughes of Budget Bureau
9:35 - 9:40
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald D. Morgan
Hon. Robert E. Merriam (out at 9:37)
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1959
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9:40 - 9:42 A.M.
Hon. David Kendall
9:50 - 10:02
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:04 - 10:17
Major John Eisenhower
10:25
The President and Hon. James C. Hagerty departed
the White House and motored to the Constitution Avenue
entrance to the Senator Robert A. Taft Memorial on
the Capitol grounds to attend its dedication.
10:28
Arrived at the Taft Memorial, where the President
was greeted by
Judge I. Jack Martin
Cong. Carroll Reece
Cong. Clarence J. Brown
Invocation was given by the Reverend Frederick Brown
Harris, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Remarks made by Cong. Reece on the meaning of the
Memorial and he then introduced the Trustees of The
Robert A. Taft Memorial Foundation.
Remarks were then made by Cong. Brown, Chairman
of the Physical Memorial Subcommittee, Senator
Styles Bridges, Senator Harry Flood Byrd, William
Howard Taft III and the Hon. Herbert Hoover, as
Chairman of the Robert A. Taft Memorial Foundation.
This was followed by REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
who presented the Memorial to the custody of The
Congress.
Acceptance was made by Hon. Richard M. Nixon for
the U.S. Senate and Hon. Sam Rayburn for the U.S.
House of Representatives.
11:37
The President and Mr. Hagerty departed the Memorial
to motor back to the White House.
11:40
The President arrived back in his office.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1959
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11:43 - 11:54
The President received the following of The
Council of Bishops of The Methodist Church:
Bishop James C. Baker (Retired)
San Marino, California
Bishop J. W. E. Brown
Atlanta, Georgia
Bishop Charles W. Brashares
Chicago, Illinois
Bishop M. W. Clair
St. Louis, Missouri
Bishop D. Stanley Coors
St. Paul, Minnesota
Bishop Fred P. Corson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bishop Ralph S. Cushman (Retired)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Bishop Dans Dawson
Topeka, Kansas
Bishop F. Gerald Ensley
Des Moines, Iowa
Bishop Eugene M. Frank
St. Louis, Missouri
Bishop Marvin A. Franklin
Jackson, Mississippi
Bishop Paul N. Garber
Richmond, Virginia
Bishop W. E. Hanmaker (Retired)
Washington, D. C.
Bishop Nolan B. Harmon
Charlotte, North Carolina
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1959
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(Continuation of list of those of The Council of the Bishops of the Methodist
Church received by the President):
Bishop Bachman G. Hodge
Bishop Glenn R. Phillips
Birmingham, Alabama
Denver, Colorado
Bishop Robert E. Jones (Retired)
Bishop J. Waskom Pickett (Ret.)
Waveland, Mississippi
Boston, Massachusetts
Bishop Gerald Kennedy
Bishop Clare Purcell (Ret.)
Los Angeles, California
Birmingham, Alabama
Bishop Willis J. King
Bishop Richard C. Raines
New Orleans, Louisiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bishop W. Earl Ledden
Bishop Marshall R. Reed
Syracuse, New York
Detroit, Michigan
Bishop John Wesley Lord
Bishop Alexander P. Shaw (Ret.)
Boston, Massachusetts
Los Angeles, California
Bishop Edgar A. Love
Bishop Roy H. Short
Baltimore, Maryland
Nashville, Tennessee
Bishop J. Ralph Magee (Retired)
Bishop A. Frank Smith
Evanston, Illinois
Houston, Texas
Bishop Paul E. Martin
Bishop W. Angie Smith
Little Rock, Arkansas
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Bishop William C. Martin
Bishop James H. Straughn (Ret.)
Dallas, Texas
Baltimore, Maryland
Bishop Arthur J. Moore
Bishop J. A. Subhan
Atlanta, Georgia
Hyderabad, India
Bishop Frederick B. Newell
Bishop Donald H. Tippett
New York, New York
San Francisco, California
Bishop H. Clifford Northcott
Bishop Edwin E. Voight
Madison, Wisconsin
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam
Bishop Raymond J. Wade (Ret.)
Washington, D. C.
St. Petersburg, Florida
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1959
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(Continuation of the list of those of The Council of Bishops of The Methodist
Church received by the President):
Bishop H. Bascom Watts
Lincoln, Nebraska
Bishop Herbert Welch (Retired)
New York, New York
Bishop Hazen G. Werner
Columbus, Ohio
Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11:55
The President went to the Mansion.
12:12 P.M.
The President departed from South Grounds of the
White House via helicopter for Bolling Air Force Base.
12:20
The President departed Bolling Air Force Base aboard
the COLUMBINE enroute to Bush Field, Augusta,
Georgia, accompanied by:
Hon. James C. Hagerty
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. Dick Flohr
Sgt. John Moaney
AUGUSTA, GA.
2:00
The President arrived at Bush Field, Augusta, Georgia
and departed immediately via helicopter to fly to
the Augusta National Golf Club
2:14
The President arrived at his cottage at the Club.
2:24 - 5:15
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. Julian Roberts
Mr. Jerome Franklin
5:16
The President returned to his cottage
7:17 - 9:30
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower had dinner at the
Club Dining Room.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:15 - 8:55 A.M.
The President was in his office.
9:23
The President, accompanied by Hon. James C.
Hagerty, departed the Augusta National Golf Club
to motor to the Richmond Hotel in Augusta.
9:35 - 9:43
The President met with press correspondents
and announced the resignation of the Hon. John
Foster Dulles as Secretary of State.
9:54
President returned to his cottage at the Augusta
National Golf Club.
10:05 - 11:05
The President practiced golf on the practice tee.
11:10
The President returned to his cottage.
1:20 - 1:35 P.M.
The President again practiced on the practice tee.
1:35 - 4:38
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. William Robinson
Club Pro Gene Stout
4:38 - 4:55
President practiced golf
4:55 - 5:08
The President was in his office
5:10
The President returned to his cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
7:45 A.M.
The President, accompanied by Hon. James C.
Hagerty, Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
and Hon. Gordon Gray, departed his cottage to
walk to his office.
9:10 - 12:05 P. M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gordon Gray
12:05 - 12:23
The President was in his office
12:23
The President walked from his office to the practice
green with General Goodpaster and Mr. Gray who
boarded a waiting helicopter, enroute to Washington.
12:25
The President returned to his cottage.
3:00 - 6:17
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. Ellis Slater
Club Pro Gene Stout
6:20 - 6:28
The President was in his office.
6:29
The President arrived at his cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:25 - 10:00 A.M.
The President was in his office.
10:00 - 11:25
The President practiced golf.
2:15 - 5:26 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. Lester Stockard
5:30 - 5:50
The President practiced golf
5:52
The President went to his cottage
8:00
General Alfred M. Gruenther arrived at the Club
to visit the President.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
7:45 A.M.
The President and Major John Eisenhower
departed the cottage and walked to the
President's office.
9:04
Acting Secretary of State Christian Herter
arrived by helicopter at the Augusta National
Golf Club and met with the President.
9:40
The President met briefly with the press in
Doctor Snyder's office, and then returned to
his office, appointing Mr. Herter as the new
Secretary of State.
10:07
The President and Major Eisenhower departed
the President's office and walked to the cottage.
10:16
The President saw Mr. Herter off as he
departed from the Augusta National Golf Club
via helicopter.
10:17 - 10:23
The President practiced golf on the practice tee.
10:24 - 1:25 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Frank Willard
7:43 P.M.
Mr. George Allen entered the Augusta National
Golf Club to visit the President.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
9:57 A.M.
The President said goodbye to General Alfred
M. Gruenther who had been his guest.
9:58 - 10:35
The President and Mr. George Allen went to the
Pro Shop.
10:47 - 11:05
The President practiced golf on the practice tee.
II:06 - 2:12 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. George Allen
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. John O. Chiles
2:29
The President returned to his cottage.
4:15 - 10:30 P.M.
The President played bridge with:
Mr. George Allen
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Clifford Roberts
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:21 - 9:00 A.M.
The President was in his office.
9:20 - 12:37 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. George Allen
Mr. John O. Chiles
12:37 - 1:08
The President practiced golf on the practice tee.
1:09
The President went to his cottage.
(No further activity this date)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1959
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
8:07 - 8:35 A.M.
The President was in his office.
8:55 - 12:14 P.M.
The President played 18 holes of golf with:
Mr. George Allen
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Clifford Roberts
12:20
The President returned to his cottage.
2:06
The President, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Roberts, departed the Augusta National
Golf Club to motor to Bush Field in Augusta.
(At the Main Gate of the Club, the President's
car stopped and he thanked the Georgia State
Troopers for their assistance during his visit --
photographs were taken)
2:30
The President arrived at Bush Field.
2:35
The President departed Bush Field aboard the
COLUMBINE enroute to Washington, accompanied
by:
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Roberts
Mr. George Allen
Hon. James C. Hagerty
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Miss Betty Allen
Sgt. John Moaney
General Alfred Gruenther
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. George Allen
Mr. Jerry Behn
Mr. William Robinson
4:20
The President arrived at MATS TERMINAL,
Washington.
4:23
The President, accompanied by Mr. George Allen,
arrived at the White House and they inspected the
Golf Green on South Grounds before President entered
his office.
4:35
The President arrived in his office.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1959
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4:35 - 4:43 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. William J. Hopkins
4:45 - 5:05 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Robert Merriam
Major John Eisenhower (from 4:50 - 4:51 pm)
5:05 - 5:20 pm
Mr. George Allen
5:25 - 5:43 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:55 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1959
7:30 am
(Senator Everett Dirksen)
OFF THE RECORD
(Congressman Charles Halleck)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:31 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:32 - 10:06 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator Everett Dirksen
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Hon. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Donald Quarles
Hon. Jack Irwin
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. Sam Hughes
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Thomas McCabe
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Arthur Minnich
10:12 - 10:13 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:30 - 10:35 am
Hon. Bryce Harlow
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1959
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10:35 - 10:40 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:42 - 10:47 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:47 - 10:52 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:00 - 11:18 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:21 - 11:32 am
The following representatives of Florida Presbyterian
College presented a scroll to the President as the
first Charter Alumnus of the College:
Dr. William H. Kadel
President, Florida Presbyterian College
St. Petersburg, Florida
Mr. Philip J. Lee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
College
Mr. Lynn B. Clarke
In Charge, Honorary Alumni Program
Congressman William C. Cramer
Hon. Jack Anderson accompanied
11:32 - 11:45 am
Dr. Vittorino Veronese
Director General of UNESCO
Mr. Andrew Berding
Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
Major John Eisenhower
11:45 - 12:11 pm
(Mr. Charles Case, Abilene, Kansas) OFF THE RECORD
12:12 - 12:15 pm
Hon. and Mrs. Christian Herter
Mrs. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:15 - 12:20 pm
Hon. Christian Herter was sworn in as Sec retary of
State. The following attended the ceremony in the
Cabinet Room:
Mrs. Christian Herter
Mrs. Adele Seronde (daughter)
Mr. and Mrs. Miles Herter (son and daughter-in-law)
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Herter, Jr.
(son and daughter-in-law)
Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Herter (son & daughter-in-law}
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1959
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12:15 - 12:20 pm
Swearing-in ceremony of Hon. Christian Herter
(List continued):
Mrs. John Foster Dulles
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Watts
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Members of the Cabinet
Hon. Allen Dulles
General Nathan Twining
Hon. John McCone
Hon. Thruston Morton
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator John W. Fulbright
Senator Lyndon Johnson
Senator John Kennedy
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Alexander Wiley
Congressman Robert Chiperfield
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Thomas Morgan
Speaker Sam Rayburn
Hon. and Mrs. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert Murphy
Hon. Loy Henderson
Mr. Harry Stimpson
Mrs. Marian Stilson
Mr. Max Krebs
Miss Gladys Schukraft
Mrs. Mary Frances Keyhoe
Mr. John White
Mr. Francis Tully
12:20 - 12:35 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:37 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:15 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:16 - 2:27 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1959
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2:30 - 2:50 pm
The following group from The American Battle
Monuments Commission met with the President:
Admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid
Vice Chairman
Hon. Leslie C. Biffle
Hon. Charles E. Potter
Major General Thomas North
Secretary
Major John Eisenhower accompanied
2:51 - 4:20 pm
(Hon. Arthur Burns)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
4:20 - 4:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:25 - 4:30 pm
Mr. Roemer McPhee
4:30 - 5:23 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
5:25 pm
Returned to the office.
5:52 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1959
7:45 am
(Dr. Milton Eisenhower)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Arthur Flemming)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:35 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:58 - 9:02 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
9:03 - 10:00 am
SPECIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon, William P. Rogers
Hon. George V. Allen
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Captain Williams
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Hon. Robert Amory
Admiral Charles O. Triebel
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Major John Eisenhower
10:00 - 10:27 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. John S. Patterson
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Saxton Bradford
(continued)
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1959
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10:00 - 10:27 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING (continued):
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon, James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Robert Amory
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:27 - 10:37 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:37 - 11:01 am
General William Draper
General Alfred Gruenther
Hon. John McCloy
Hon. Tracy Voorhees
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:05 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to Walter Reed Hospital, accompanied by
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. James Hagerty
11:20 am
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital where they
were greeted by General Leonard Heaton.
11:22 - 11:28 am
Hon. John Foster Dulles was sworn in as
Special Consultant to the President. The following
were present for the ceremony:
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. and Mrs. John Foster Dulles
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Joseph N. Greene, Jr.
Hon. James Hagerty
Mr. Frank Sanderson, who administered the
Oath of Office
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1959
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11:30 am
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed
Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the Sheraton
Carlton Hotel.
11:53 am
Arrived at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel where they
were greeted by
Mr. Foster Gurney
General Manager of the Hotel
Mr. Stanley Hope
President of the National Association of
Manufacturers
(Pictures were taken)
The President was escorted to the Speaker's
platform in the Carlton Room.
Mr. Milton C. Lightner, Board Chairman of the
National Association of Manufacturers, introduced
the President.
11:55 - 12:00 Noon
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT before the meeting
of the Board of Directors of the National Association
of Manufacturers.
12:02 pm
The President departed the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel
and motored to the White House.
12:07 pm
Arrived at the White House.
12:07 - 12:16 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:17 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:25 pm
Returned to the office.
2:25 - 2:48 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:50 pm
The President and Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
departed the White House and motored to the
Sheraton Park Hotel.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1959
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3:00 pm
The President arrived at the Sheraton Park Hotel
and was greeted by
Mr. George Johnson
General Manager of the Hotel
Mr. Edmond Gescard d'Estaing
President of the International Chamber
of Commerce
Mr. Philip Cortney
President of the International Chamber
of Commerce
Mr. Philip Reed
Chairman of the Finance Committee,
General Electric Company
Mr. Sigurd Larmon
Chairman of Young and Rubican
Mr. Thomas J. Watson, Jr.
President of International Business Machines
Following introductions and pictures, the President
was escorted to the speaker's stand.
3:03 - 3:10 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT before the 17th Congress
of the International Chamber of Commerce.
3:12 pm
The President departed the Sheraton Park Hotel and
motored to the White House, accompanied by Hon.
Thomas E. Stephens.
3:20 pm
Arrived at the White House.
3:20 - 3:28 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Livingston Merchant
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:30 - 4:38 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
4:38 - 4:55 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:55 - 5:00 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1959
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5:00 - 5:05 pm
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:05 - 5:18 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:18 - 5:26 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Major John Eisenhower
6:02 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1959
8:00 am
Hon. Paul Henri Spaak
Secretary General of NATO
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Livingston Merchant
(Had breakfast with the President
8:50 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by the above breakfast guests.
8:50 - 9:00 am
Hon. Paul Henri Spaak
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Livingston Merchant
8:55 - 8:58 am
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Director of Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
9:00 - 11:11 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Lawrence J. Walsh
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Meyer Kestnbaum
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
(continued)
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1959
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9:00 - 11:11 am
CABINET MEETING (continued):
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Sumner Whittier
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. John Patterson
Hon. Elwood Quesada
Hon. Allen Wallis
Dr. Ralph Reid
Hon. Franklin Floete
11:11 - 11:30 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:30 - 11:57 am
The President met with the following to discuss
the textile situation in New England:
Governor Christopher Del Sesto
Rhode Island
Governor Foster Furcolo
Massachusetts
Governor Wesley Powell
New Hampshire
Dr. Seymour Harris
Chairman, New England Governor's Committee
on Textiles, and Chairman, Department of
Economics, Harvard University
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Elmer Staats
Mr. Douglas Price
11:57 - 11:58 am
The President shook hands with the following who had
accompanied the above Governors to the White House:
Mr. Charles F. Mahoney
Assistant to Governor Furcolo
Mr. Fred L. Hansen
Chief, 2nd Division, Rhode Island Development
Council
Mr. Maurice J. Murphy
Assistant to Governor Powell
Mr. Francis McSwiney, Adjutant General of New Hamp.
Mr. Elwood S. McKinney
Mr. John J. Devlin
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1959
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11:58 - 12:13 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
12:13 - 12:17 pm
Mr. Thomas E. Stephens, the Artist
Mr. Abbie Rowe
12:18 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
)LUNCH)
2:07 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:08 - 2:10 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:26 - 2:29 pm
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
2:30 - 3:48 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Julian Baird
Hon. William McChesney Martin
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Don Paarlberg
(Periodic discussion re economic situation)
3:48 - 3:50 pm
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
4:00 - 4:53 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:55 pm
Returned to the office.
4:57 - 5:00 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:00 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1959
8:14 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:24 - 8:50 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:28 - 8:43 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:51 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to Burning Tree Country Club.
9:15 am
Arrived at Burning Tree Country. Colonel Walter
Tkach joined the President.
9:35 - 12:34 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Colonel Thomas Belshe
Major General Howell Marion Estes, Jr.
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force
Mr. M. E. Parkinson
12:55 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
Burning Tree Country Club and motored to the
White House.
1:23 pm
Arrived at the White House. The President went
to the office.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1959
8:51 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to the National Presbyterian Church.
8:56 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church
where he was greeted by Head Usher Alfred J.
Barrett.
Attended Services from 9:00 - 9:56 am.
Dr. Edward L. R. Elson escorted the President
to his car following Services.
9:59 am
The President departed the Church and motored
to the White House.
10:03 am
Arrived at the White House.
10:31 am
The President, Dr. Walter Tkach, and Sgt. John
Moaney departed the White House and motored to
the Gettysburg Farm.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
12:23 pm
Arrived at Gettysburg Farm.
The President, Mr. George Allen, Colonel Walter
Tkach, and General Arthur Nevins had lunch at the
Farm.
Following lunch, the President and above inspected
the fitting barn and skeet range.
3:23 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Farm and motored to the White House. (Others
returned in separate car).
5:15 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1959
8:16 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
9:17 - 9:28 am
His Excellency Telli Boubacar Diallo
Newly appointed Ambassador of Republic of Guinea
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
Mr. Charles Sedgwick, Interpreter
(The Ambassador came to present his credentials)
9:29 - 10:01 am
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
(Re liberalization of import restriction on
Canadian oil)
10:01 - 10:08 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
10:08 - 10:13 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:16 - 10:43 am
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:10 am
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed
the White House and motored to Constitution Hall.
11:14 am
Arrived at Constitution Hall and was greeted by
Mr. William A. McDonnell
President of U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Arch N. Booth
Executive Vice President, U. S. Chamber of
Commerce
Mr. Ernest Canham
Editor of Christian Science Monitor
Mr. Harold L. Maynard
Managing Director of Constitution Hall
11:20 am
Mr. William A. McDonnell and Mr. Arch N. Booth
escorted the President to the stage. Mr. McDonnell
introduced the President.
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1959
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11:25 - 11:33 am
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT before the 47th
Annual Meeting of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce.
11:37 am
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed
Constitution Hall and motored to the White House.
11:42 am
Arrived at the White House and entered the office.
11:46 - 12:00 Noon
Major General Melvin J. Maas, USMCR (Ret.)
Chairman, President's Committee on Employment
of the Physically Handicapped
12:01 - 12:10 pm
Hon. David Kendall
Mr. Roemer McPhee
12:10 - 12:27 pm
Dr. T. Keith Glennan
National Aeronautics and Space Administrator
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Mr. Franklyn W. Phillips
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:27 - 12:33 pm
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:35 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:10 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:30 - 3:42 pm
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE COUNCIL
MEETING:
Council Members or Alternates
The President
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Robert Murphy
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. John A. McCone
Dr. Alan T. Waterman
Dr. Detlev W. Bronk
Mr. William A. M. Burden
Mr. William M. Holaday
(continued)
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1959
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2:30 - 3:42 pm
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE COUNCIL
MEETING (continued):
Regularly Invited Participants
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Others
Dr. Hugh L. Dryden
Mr. Roy W. Johnson
Mr. Philip J. Farley
Mr. Francis O. Wilcox
Mr. Loftus Becker
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. Edgar M. Cortright (Tem 1 only)
Dr. Homer E. Newell (Tem 5 only)
Mr. Franklyn W. Phillips
Mr. Leonard C. Meeker, Assistant Legal Advisor
for State Department (For Item 3 only)
3:48 - 4:05 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:06 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Walter
Reed Hospital.
4:25 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital. Major General
Leonard Heaton met the President and General Snyder
and escorted them to Hon. John Foster Dulles.
4:27 - 4:51 pm
The President visited with Hon. John Foster Dulles
at Walter Reed Hospital.
4:53 pm
Departed Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the
White House.
5:17 pm
Arrived at the White House, and entered the Mansion.
5:20 - 5:44 pm
Practiced golf on the South Grounds.
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1959
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5:45 pm
Returned to the office.
5:45 - 5:55 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
6:03 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1959
7:30 am
(Senator Styles Bridges)
OFF THE RECORD
(Congressman John Byrnes)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:20 am
The President arrived in the office.
8:30 - 11:13 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator George D. Aiken
Senator Barry Goldwater
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Carroll Kearnes
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. True D. Morse
Hon. Clarence Miller
Hon. Marvin McLain
Hon. Ervin L. Peterson
Hon. Martin Sorkin
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Roemer McPhee
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1959
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11:20 - 11:35 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:35 - 11:57 am
Archbishop Iakovos, New York
Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of
North and South America
Mr. Thomas Pappas (went in for introductions only)
Mr. Spyros Skouras
11
Following Archbishop Iakovos' appointment with
the President, the following who had accompanied
him to the White House met the President in his office:
Reverend John Zanetos
Dean of the Cathedral, Boston, Massachusetts
The Very Reverend Aemilianos
St. Sophia Church, Washington, D. C.
Reverend John Tavlarides
St. Sophia Church, Washington, D. C.
Reverend James Kalaris
St. Constantine and Helen Church, Washington, D. (
Professor Constantine Bonis
Dean of Theology, Athens University
Mr. Arthur Dore
Director, Office of Information of the Greek
Archdiocese
Hon Thomas Pappas, Boston, Massachusetts
Mr. Spyros Skouras, New York
Mr. Charles Maliotis, Boston, Mass.
Mr. Eugene Rossides, Treasury
Miss Ellen McDonald, Secretary to Mr. Skouras
11:57 - 12:00 Noon
Hon. Thomas Pappas
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:00 - 12:03 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:10 - 12:13 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Gerald Morgan
12:18 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1959
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2:18 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:18 - 2:48 pm
Hon. C. D. Jackson
2:50 - 2:55 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:00 - 4:13 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
4:35 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:28 - 8:42 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:00 - 9:12 am
Dr. Edgar B. Brossard
Chairman, U. S. Tariff Commission
(Called on the President before his
retirement as Chairman on April 30th)
Hon. David Kendall
9:12 - 9:16 am
Hon. David Kendall
9:18 - 9:23 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
9:23 - 9:26 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:48 - 9:52 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Major John Eisenhower
9:52 - 10:28 am
Hon, James Hagerty
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
10:30 - 11:01 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:01 - 11:03 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:08 - 11:13 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:16 - 11:30 am
(Hon. Samuel C. Waugh)
OFF THE RECORD
(President and Chairman,
Export-Import Bank of Washington)
11:30 - 11:50 am
(Hon. William P. Rogers, Jr.) OFF THE RECORD
11:50 - 11:55 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1959
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11:55 - 11:57 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:57 - 11:59 am
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:57 - 12:05 pm
(Mr. Rene Jeanneret, Geneva, Switzerland) OFF RECORD
(Colonel Robert L. Schulz)
12:05 - 12:10 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:10 - 12:12 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:13 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:15 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to Burning Tree Country Club.
1:38 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree Country Club.
1:49 - 3:54 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Colonel Thomas Belshe.
4:15 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed Burning Tree and motored to the
White House.
4:45 pm
Arrived at the White House, and went to the office,
4:48 - 5:00 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
5:00 pm
The President departed the Office
and went to the Mansion.
5:04 pm
Returned to the Office.
6:08 pm
Departed the Office and went to the Mansion,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1959
7:42 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
7:50 - 8:32 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:05 - 8:30 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:49 - 8:59 am
(Mr. Carl E. Haymond)
OFF THE RECORD
(David Haymond, 10-year old
grandson)
(Mr. Haymond is a friend of Mr. Edgar
Eisenhower. He is from Los Angeles, Cal.)
(Hon. Thomas E. Stephens)
8:59 - 9:03 am
Hon. Robert Gray
9:00 - 10:58 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL - OFF THE RECORD
(First part in Conference Room)
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Maurice Stans
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
General John E. Hull
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Donald Quarles
Rear Admiral C. E. Weakley
Rear Admiral Roscoe E. Schuirmann
Captain O. M. Butler
Mr. J. Patrick Coyne
Major John Eisenhower
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
(2nd part - in the Cabinet Room)
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
(continued)
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1959
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9:00 - 10:58 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL - 2nd Part (continued):
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Hon. Clarence B. Randall
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. Howard Furnas
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Mr. Marion W. Boggs
10:58 - 11:16 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
11:16 - 11:32 am
Defense Presentation:
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon, William P. Rogers, Jr.
General Nathan F. Twining
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Robert Dechert
Colonel George E. Glober
Colonel Howard E. Michelet
Mr. David Kendall
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
11:32 - 11:54 am
Mr. Irving S. Olds, Chairman of the Trustees of
Cooper Union
Mr. Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., Trustee
(Came to invite the President to Centennial
Celebration of the Cooper Union, New York --
preferably to event scheduled for February 27, 1960)
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1959
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11:54 - 12:01 pm
Hon. William P. Rogers, Jr.
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. James Hagerty joined at 12:00 Noon
12:01 - 12:04 pm
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. James Hagerty
12:04 - 12:07 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:07 - 12:17 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:30 - 3:18 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:20 pm
Returned to the office.
3:20 - 3:22 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
3:32 - 3:55 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
3:55 - 3:57 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
4:00 pm
The President went to the Rose Garden.
4:05 pm
To the Mansion.
4:10 pm
The President dropped by the reception Mrs. Eisenhower
gave for the children of former Presidents. The following
were present:
Mr. and Mrs. John Harlan Amen
Mrs. Margaret Patterson Bartlett
Brig. General and Mrs. Thomas J. Betts
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tatem Brigham
Madame Cantacuzene
Mrs. Harry Freeman Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Folsom Cleveland
Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge
Misses Cynthia and Lydia Coolidge
Mrs. Joseph Parkes Crockett
(continued)
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1959
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4:10 pm
Reception for the children of former Presidents:
(Continued):
Major and Mrs. John Eisenhower
Mrs. Abram Garfield
Dr. and Mrs. Stanton Garfield
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence G. Hoes
Mr. and Mrs. Webb Cook Hayes, III
Miss Margaret McMillen Jones
Mrs. Brian Keeling
Mrs. Angus Slater Lamond
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
Mrs. Frederick J. Manning
Mrs. Eleanor Wilson McAdoo
Mrs. Wayne D. Muller
Hon. and Mrs. James Roosevelt
Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Constant Southworth
Mrs. Rudolph Stanley-Brown
Miss Joanne Sturm
Mr. Lyon G. Tyler, Jr.
Judge and Mrs. George Thomas Washington
Mrs. Harrison Williams
Mrs. Harold F. Walsh of Women's National Press
Club
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1959
7:54 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:05 - 8:11 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:11 - 8:14 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:16 - 8:17 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:18 - 8:34 am
(Mr. Maurice Chevalier)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Herve Alphand)
8:34 - 8:54 am
(Hon. Arthur Summerfield)
OFF THE RECORD
8:54 - 9:03 am
(Hon. Ezra Taft Benson)
OFF THE RECORD
9:00 - 10:30 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Elmer Bennett, Under Secretary of the Interior
Hon. Frederick A. Mueller
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. O'Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
(continued)
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1959
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9:00 - 10:30 am
CABINET MEETING (continued)
Hon. Franklin Floete
Mr. Thomas Graves, Bureau of the Budget
Mr. Douglas Prince (Item 3)
Hon. Norman Mason (Item 4)
Captain Evan P. Aurand (Item 4)
10:30 - 10:37 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:38 - 10:42 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:47 - 11:50 am
Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce
Appointed Ambassador to Brazil
(Submitted her resignation to the President)
Hon. James Hagerty joined at 11:17 am
11:58 am
The President and Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
departed the White House and motored to the
Mayflower Hotel for "drop in" at the Luncheon
being held by the American Veterans of World
War II (AMVETS).
12:00 Noon
Arrived at the Mayflower Hotel. The President was
greeted by
Mr. Neal Mack
General Manager of the Mayflower Hotel
Dr. Winston E. Burdine
National Commander of AMVETS
Mr. Paul Eugene Howard
National Executive Director of AMVETS
The above escorted the President to the Cabinet Room of
the Mayflower Hotel where he met the members of the
AMVET Reception Committee. Photographs were taken.
The President was then escorted to the Grand Ballroom.
Congressman William H. Ayres of Ohio was Toastmaster,
Rabbi Sidney Mosman, National Chaplain of AMVETS
gave the Invocation.
Tape recording by Mark Evans (CBS Radio and TV)
reciting a tribute to the American Flag, entitled
"The Flag Speaks".
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1959
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12:17 pm
Dr. Winston E. Burdine presented the AMVETS
Peace Award to the President.
12:20 - 12:28 pm
ACCEPTANCE REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT.
12:32 pm
The President and Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
departed the Mayflower Hotel and motored to
the White House.
12:35 pm
Arrived at the White House.
12:40 - 12:43 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:45 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:52 pm
The President departed the White House grounds
via helicopter for flight to Gettysburg Farm. He
was accompanied by
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Miss Susan Eisenhower
Sgt. John Moaney
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. Dick Flohr
GETTYSBURG, PA.
2:35 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm.
2:50 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the Farm and motored to Mr. Floyd Akers'
residence in Thurmont, Maryland.
THURMONT, MD.
3:20 pm
Arrived at Thurmont, Maryland.
3:20 - 5:33 pm
The President fished.
5:33 pm
Departed Thurmont, Maryland, and motored to
the Gettysburg Farm.
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1959
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GETTYSBURG, PA.
6:05 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm from trip to
Thurmont, Md.
7:12 - 7:32 pm
The President and Susan Eisenhower walked to
the barn area, then back to the residence.
8:15 - 8:35 pm
The President and Susan Eisenhower walked to
the main gate, then back to the residence.
THE PRESIDENT's APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
9:30 am
The President, General Arthur Nevins, and
Susan Eisenhower departed the Farm and
motored to the Newman Farm, then to Major
Eisenhower's residence.
9:48 am
Returned to the main residence.
10:25 - 11:48 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower
(Secretary Herter had just returned from the
Western Foreign Ministers Meeting in Paris, and
reported to the President on the results of this meeting.
Following the conference with the President, pictures
were taken).
11:50 am
The President, accompanied by Allison and Tim Smith,
children of Reporter Merriam Smith, departed the
residence and motored to the main gate of the Farm.
11:58 am
The President returned to the residence alone.
1:40 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Farm and motored to the Gettysburg Country Club.
1:47 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
1:57 - 4:24 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
General Arthur Nevins
(Before teeing off, the President was introduced to
William Skonsky, Golf Pro, Berwick, Pennsylvania
Golf Club.)
4:27 pm
Departed the Gettysburg Country Club and motored
to the Farm.
4:38 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1959
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7:30 pm
The following had dinner with the President and
Mrs. Eisenhower:
General and Mrs. Arthur Nevins
Mr. and Mrs. George Allen
General and Mrs. Howard McC. Snyder
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:20 am
The President departed the Farm and motored to
the Gettysburg United Presbyterian Church.
8:26 am
Arrived at the Church where the President was
joined by General Arthur Nevins. Usher Daniel
J. Wolff escorted them to the Presidential Pew.
8:30 - 9:20 am
Church Services. The sermon was preached by
Rev. Robert A. MacAskill.
9:21 am
Reverend MacAskill escorted the President to
his car.
9:22 am
Departed the United Presbyterian Church and
motored to the Farm.
9:29 am
Arrived at the Farm.
10:01 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departed
the Farm and motored to Bendersville, Pa., to
view the apple blossoms.
11:12 am
Returned to the Farm.
11:12 am
The President, Mr. George Allen, and General
Arthur Nevins motored to the fitting barn and
inspected the cattle.
12:04 pm
Returned to the residence.
12:05 pm
The President, General Howard McC. Snyder, and
David Eisenhower departed the residence and motored
to the Skeet Range, where the President and David
did some shooting.
4:03 pm
Returned to the residence.
4:24 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Gettysburg Farm and motored to the White House.
WASHINgton, D. C.
6:17 pm
Arrived at the White House,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959
8:29 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:31 - 8:38 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:46 - 8:55 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
9:00 - 9:03 am
Hon, Don Paarlberg
9:10 - 9:13 am
Hon. David Kendall
9:25 - 10:13 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:13 - 10:15 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:30 - 10:32 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:34 - 10:36 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:40 - 11:13 am
Hon. Karl Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:13 - 11:17 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:30 - 11:38 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:40 - 11:46 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:46 - 12:20 pm
Hon. Christian Herter
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:27 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to Burning Tree Country Club.
1:50 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
2:04 - 4:17 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Colonel Thomas Belshe,
MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959
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4:59 pm
The President accompanied by Colonel Walter
Tkach departed Burning Tree Golf Club and
motored to the White House.
5:27 pm
Arrived at the White House, and returned to the
office.
5:32 - 5:43 pm
Hon. David Kendall
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:45 - 5:47 pm
Hon. David Kendall.
6:00 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to MATS Terminal to greet Sir Winston Churchill.
6:14 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
The President spoke briefly to Lord Hood of
the British Embassy.
6:15 pm
The President greeted Sir Winston Churchill as he
descended from the Columbine. The President and
Sir Winston Churchill walked to the speaker's
platform where Sir Winston Churchill made a short
speech.
6:19 pm
The President and Sir Winston Churchill departed
MATS Terminal and motored to the White House.
6:30 pm
Arrived at the White House.
(Sir Winston Churchill is to be the guest of the
President and Mrs. Eisenhower until 12:30 pm
on Thursday, May 7, when he departs for the
British Embassy).
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1959
8:32 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:32 - 8:35 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:37 - 9:26 am
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Mr. Philip Farley
Hon. Karl Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:34 - 9:53 am
Hon. Joseph Martin
Hon. Homer Gruenther
9:53 - 9:57 am
(Hon. Arthur Flemming) OFF THE RECORD
9:55 - 10:30 am
Pre-Press Briefing
Hon, James Hagerty
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
10:30 - 11:03 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:06 - 11:08 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:08 - 11:12 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:12 - 11:28 am
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:28 - 11:30 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:38 - 11:58 am
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.) OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Malcolm Moos)
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1959
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11:58 - 12:07 pm
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.) OFF THE RECORD
12:07 - 12:18 pm
The President received the Goodwill Worker of 1959:
Mr. William Junker
Dallas, Texas
The following accompanied:
Mrs. Junker (Mother)
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson, San Diego, Cal,
President of the Goodwill Industries of America
Congressman Bruce Alger, Texas
Congressman Bob Wilson, California
Mr. Percy J. Trevethan
Executive Vice President, Goodwill Industries
of America
(Picture taken)
12:18 - 12:21
Hon. David Kendall
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:21 - 12:25 pm
Congressman and Mrs. Ancher Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Kurth
Hon. Bryce Harlow
12:25 - 12:29 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:29 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
3:08 pm
The President and Sir Winston Churchill departed
the White House and motored to the National Arboretum,
Maryland Avenue and M Street, N. E.
3:25 pm
Arrived at the National Arboretum, where they viewed
the Azalea Gardens.
3:35 pm
Departed the National Arboretum and motored to
Walter Reed Hospital.
4:00 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital where they were
greeted by General Leonard Heaton. Photographs were
taken.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1959
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4:02 - 4:21 pm
The President and Sir Winston Churchill
visited with
Hon. John Foster Dulles
General George C. Marshall
(Pictures were taken at conclusion of visit with
Secretary Dulles)
4:21 pm
The President and Sir Winston Churchill departed
Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the White House.
4:41 pm
Arrived at the White House.
4:43 pm
The President returned to the office.
4:48 - 5:05 pm
Colonel William G. Draper
4:55 - 5:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:25 - 5:29 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:35 - 6:35 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
7:30 pm
The President gave a Stag Dinner in honor of
Sir Winston Churchill. The following were present:
The President
The Right Honorable Sir Winston Churchill
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Sir Harold Anthony Caccia
Hon. Robert D. Murphy
Admiral Harold R. Stark, USN, Ret.
General Carl Spaatz, USAF, Ret.
General Jacob L. Devers, USA, Ret.
General Mark W. Clark, USA, Ret.
General Thomas T. Handy, USA, Ret.
Admiral Alan G. Kirk, USN, Ret.
General Walter Bedell Smith, USA, Ret.
General Alfred M. Gruenther, USA, Ret.
General Leonard T. Gerow, USA, Ret.
Lt. General Ira C. Eaker, USAF, Ret.
Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower
(The above group was referred to as "Wartime Associates")
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959
8:13 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:14 - 8:16 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:17 - 8:21 am
Hon, James Hagerty
8:21 - 8:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:30 - 10:32 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Clifford P. Case
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator George D. Aiken
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Clarence E. Kilburn
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John B. Bennett
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman James C. Auchincloss
Congressman John Taber
Congressman Melvin R. Laird
Congressman Gerald R. Ford
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Mr. Elting Arnold
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Marvin L. McLain
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Philip S. Hughes
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Jack z. Anderson
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Arthur Minnich
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959
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10:35 - 10:55 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Senator Everett Dirksen
Congressman Charles Halleck
Hon. Bryce Harlow
10:57 - 11:00 am
Hon. Don Paarlberg
11:00 - 11:15 am
The following participants in the Food for Peace Conference
called on the President and presented a joint communique
setting forth the results of the Conference:
Argentina
Rafael Garcia-Mata, Under Secretary of
Agriculture
Australia
Sir John Crawford, Secretary, Department
of Trade
Canada
Gordon Churchill, Minister of Trade and
Commerce
Douglas Harkness, Minister of Agriculture
France
Herve Alphand, Ambassador to the U. S.
FAO-UN
B. R. Sen, Director General
U. S. A.
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson, Secretary of
Agriculture
Hon. Douglas Dillon, Under Secretary of
State
Hon. Laurence B. Robbins, Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury
(Picture taken)
11:15 - 11:47 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky
Member Science Advisory Committee
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:55 am
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959
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2:15 pm
The President and Sir Winston Churchill departed
the South Grounds of the White House via helicopter
and flew to the Gettysburg Farm. Also aboard were
Hon. James Hagerty
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. Jerry Behn
Sgt. Edmund Murray, Scotland Yard
Mr. Anthony Montague-Browne
Secretary of Sir Winston Churchill
GETTYSBURG, PA.
2:55 pm
The President and Sir Winston Churchill arrived
at the Gettysburg Farm. They entered the golf
cart and rode to the cow barn and to the fitting barn
to inspect the cattle.
Rode back to the residence in the Crosley Surrey and
proceeded back to the residence, where they remained
until 4:00 pm.
4:03 pm
Departed the Farm in the Marine helicopter and made
a circle of the Gettysburg Battlefield.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
4:47 pm
Arrived at the White House, and went to the
office.
4:54 - 4:56 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:56 - 5:00 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:08 - 5:10 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
5:28 - 5:30 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
5:38 - 6:10 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959
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7: 30 pm
The President gave a Stag Dinner in honor of
Sir Winston Churchill. The following were present:
The President
The Right Honorabl e Sir Winston Churchill
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Sir Harold Caccia
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Arthur S. Flemming
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. John A. McCone
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson
Senator Everett M. Dirksen
Congressman Charles A. Halleck
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
General Thomas D. White
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Elwood R. Quesada
Hon. Gordon Gray
General Lyman L. Lemnitzer
General Randolph McC. Pate
General J. Lawton Collins
Lt. General Harold R. Bull
Hon. Lewis W. Douglas
Hon. Walter S. Gifford
Hon. Winthrop W. Aldrich
Hon. Leonard Carmichael
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. George E. Allen
Hon. Bernard M. Baruch
Mr. A. A. D. Montague Browne
Mr. Harry C. Butcher
Hon. James F. Byrnes
Colonel Frank Clarke, Canadian Army, Ret.
Lt. General James H. Doolittle
Major John S. D. Eisenhower
Mr. Joyce C. Hall
Mr. Eric H. Heckett
Mr. Charles S. Jones
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959
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7:30 pm
Stag Dinner in honor of Sir Winston Churchill (continued):
Mr. W. Alton Jones
Mr. Sigurd S. Larmon
Mr. Ernest Rose Lee
Mr. Barry Leithead
Hon. Robert A. Lovett
Mr. Frank McCarthy
Mr. Clifford Roberts
Mr. William E. Robinson
Mr. Ellis D. Slater
Mr. Robert W. Woodruff
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1959
7:45 am
(Hon. Walter Williams) OFF THE RECORD
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:40 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Hon. Walter Williams.
8:43 - 8:57 am
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:58 - 9:00 am
(Hon. William P. Rogers)
OFF THE RECORD
9:00 - 9:02 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
9:02 - 10:55 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Donald A. Quarles
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McGone
Hon. J. Walter Yeagley
Hon. J. Edgar Hoover
Hon. John D. Jernegan, U. S. Ambassador to Iraq
General Curtis E. LeMay
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Clarence B. Randall
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. J. Patrick Coyne
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Hon. John N. Irwin, II
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1959
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10:55 - 11:08 am
(Mrs. Marian Huff)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mrs. R. L. Bowman)
11:08 - 11:09 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:09 - 11:25 am
Hon. Christian Herter
11:25 - 11:43 am
(Hon. Winthrop Aldrich)
OFF THE RECORD
11:43 - 12:05 pm
(Dr. Edward L. R. Elson)
OFF THE RECORD
12:05 - 12:23 pm
Hon. Bernard Baruch
12:23 - 12:27 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:27 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
12:35 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower went to
the North Portico to say goodbye to Sir Winston
Churchill who was leaving the White Hous e to go
to the British Embassy.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
3:30 pm
The President returned to the office.
3:32 - 3:43 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:43 - 3:50 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
3:50 - 4:00 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:05 - 4:11 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:16 - 4:43 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
4:45 pm
Returned to the office.
4:55 - 4:59 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
5:03 - 5:05 pm
Mr. Robert Woodruff
5:05 pm
The President and Mr. Woodruff walked to the Mansion.
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1959
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8:00 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
the White House and motored to the British Embassy
to attend dinner given by Sir Winston Churchill in
honoro of the President.
8:10 pm
Arrived at the British Embassy where they were
greeted by Sir Harold Caccia, the British Ambassador.
The President and Major John Eisenhower were
escorted to the Ballroom where Sir Winston Churchill
and other guests were assembled. Here they met
informally for about 15 minutes.
Pictures were taken of The President, Sir Winston
Churchill, Ambassador Harold Caccia, Hon. Sam
Rayburn and Major John Eisenhower.
8:30 pm
Dinner in honor of the President, given by Sir
Winston Churchill. (This was a Stag Dinner)
10:15 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
the British Embassy and motored to the White House.
10:23 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1959
8:10 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:15 - 8:28 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:21 - 8:30 am
Mr. Roemer McPhee
8:22 - 8:25 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:34 - 8:50 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:50 - 8:57 am
The President presented the Young American Medal
for Bravery to Mr. William Joseph Steury. The
following were present:
William Joseph Steury, Medal Winner
Bluffton, Indiana (Now a student at the University
of New Mexico, Albuquerque)
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Steury, parents
Bluffton, Indiana
Robin Wayne Steury, brother
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. J. Edgar Hoover
Mr. Luther Huston, Executive Secretary,
Young American Medals Committee
Congressman Ross Adair
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:58 - 9:05 am
Hon, Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower
9:05 - 9:13 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:13 - 9:40 am
Hon. Christian A. Herter
(Called on the President before departing for the
Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Geneva)
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Wilton B. Persons joined from 9:18 - 9:23 am
9:40 - 9:42 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:45 - 10:23 am
(Hon, Raymond J. Saulnier)
OFF THE RECORD
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1959
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10:30 - 10:32 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
10:35 am
The President went to the Mansion.
10:50 am
Returned to the office.
10:55 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to Woodley Road and Connecticut Avenue to pick up
Mr. George Allen. They motored to Walter Reed
Hospital.
11:24 am
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital where General James
H. Forsee greeted the President and escorted him to
Hon. John Foster Dulles.
11:26 - 11:36 am
The President visited with Hon. John Foster Dulles.
The President and Brig. General James H. Forsee
walked to the x-ray department where the President
had a chest x-ray.
11:42 am
The President, General Howard McC. Snyder, and
Mr. GeorgeAllen departed Walter Reed Hospital and
motored to Camp David, Maryland,
CAMP DAVID, MD.
1:10 pm
Arrived at Camp David.
2:51 pm
The President, General Snyder, and Mr. Allen departed
Camp David and motored to the Gettysburg Country Club.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
3:34 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:40 - 5:46 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with Mr. George Allen.
General Snyder walked around the course with them.
5:50 pm
Departed Gettysburg Country Club and motored to Floyd
Akers' residence in Thurmont, Maryland.
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1959
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THURMONT, MD.
6:30 pm
Arrived at Floyd Akers' residence where the
President fished until 7:02 pm.
7:04 pm
Departed Floyd Akers' residence and motored to
Camp David, Maryland.
CAMP DAVID, MD.
7:22 pm
Arrived at Camp David,
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
7:57 am
The President, General Howard McC. Snyder, and
Mr. George Allen departed Camp David, Md., and
motored to Gettysburg, Country Club.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:35 am
Arrived at Gettysburg Country Club.
8:44 - 11:07 am
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
General Arthur Nevins
11:11 am
Departed Gettysburg Country Club and motored to
the President's Farm.
11:20 am
Arrived at the Farm and inspected the building project
and garden area.
11:45 am
Departed the Gettysburg Farm and motored to Camp David.
CAMP DAVID, MD.
12:19 pm
Arrived at Camp David, Maryland.
12:20 pm
The President and Lt. Commander Weyrauch departed
Aspen Cottage and motored to Laurel Cottage where
they made a brief inspection.
12:23 pm
Returned to Aspen Cottage.
6:21 pm
General Alfred Gruenther andMr. William Robinson
arrived at Camp David.
7:35 pm
The President fried steaks outside his cottage for his
guests.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 1959
CAMP DAVID, MD.
8:00 am
The President practiced golf on the putting green.
8:35 am
Returned to his cottage.
4:50 pm
The President and Mr. William Robinson departed
Camp David, Maryland, and motored to the White
House.
6:34 pm
Arrived at the White House.
(Mr. George Allen and General Alfred Gruenther
returned to Washington in another car.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MAY 11, 1959
8:23 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:25 - 8:47 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:50 - 8:57 am
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
9:00 - 9:17 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:17 - 9:19 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:23 - 9:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:27 - 9:28 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:28 - 9:32 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:30 - 10:37 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
10:37 - 10:50 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
10:50 - 11:30 am
(Sir John W. Wheeler-Bennett)
OFF THE RECORD
(Garsington Manor, Oxfordshire, England)
11:30 - 11:37 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:47 am
The President, accompanied by Colonel William Draper,
departed the White House and motored to MATS Terminal.
11:57 am
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
12:0 Noon
His Majesty King Baudouin of the Belgiums arrived at
MATS Terminal and was greeted by the President. The
following arrived on the plane with the King:
Hon. Wiley T. Buchanan
H. E. Baron Silvercruys, Ambassador from Belgium
Introductions, greetings, and welcoming speeches, and
Honor Guard ceremony.
12:21 pm
The President and King Baudouin departed MATS Terminal
and motored to the President's Guest House.
MONDAY, MAY 11, 1959
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12:53 pm
The President and King Baudouin arrived at the
President's Guest House.
12:55 pm
The President arrived at the White House.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:35 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:50 - 2:59 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:15 - 3:30 pm
(Mr. Fred Gurley)
OFF THE RECORD
3:30 - 3:31 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:31 - 4:18 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
4:18 - 4:20 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:28 - 4:32 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
4:40 - 5:33 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
5:35 pm
Returned to the office.
5:35 - 5:38 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:40 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a Dinner in
honor of His Majesty Baudouin 1, King of the Belgiums:
King Baudouin
H. E. Pierre Wigny, Minister of Foreign Affairs
H. E. The Belgium Ambassador and Baroness Silvercruys
Count Gobert d'Aspremont Lynden, Grand Marshal of
the Court
Count Gatien du Parc, Court Chamberlain
Mr. and Mrs. Jean de Bassompierre, Counselor of
Embassy
Lt. Colonel Aviation Albert Debeche, Aide-de-Camp
Major Albert Blondiau, Aide-de-Camp
MONDAY, MAY 11, 1959
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8:00 pm
Dinner for His Majesty King Baudouin (list continued):
Hon. and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Herbert Hoover
Hon. and Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge
Hon. and Mrs. Neil H. McElroy
Senator and Mrs. Everett Dirksen
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Senator and Mrs. Thruston B. Morton
Hon. and Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon
Congressman and Mrs. Charles A. Halleck
Hon. and Mrs. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. J. Clifford Folger
Hon. and Mrs. Robert D. Murphy
Hon. and Mrs. John W. Hanes, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr.
General and Mrs. Alfred M. Gruenther
The Most Reverend Philip M. Hannan
Hon. and Mrs. Earl E. T. Smith
Brig. General and Mrs. John M. Schweizer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Blyth
Hon. and Mrs. Percival F. Brundage
Hon. and Mrs. Howard S. Cullman
Mrs. Preston Davie
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. duPont
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fleisher
Mr. and Mrs. Melville B. Grosvenor
Hon. and Mrs. Leonard W. Hall
Hon. and Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Hunt
Mrs. E. Townsend Irvin
Hon. and Mrs. Eric Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Garfield I. Kass
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lavan
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. May
Mr. and Mrs. George Meany
Hon. and Mrs. Frank Pace, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence S. Rockefeller
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Stone
Mr. Boris Timchenko
Mr. and Mrs. W. Hallam Tuck
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Watson, Jr.
Following the Dinner, a piano recital was given by the famed
Leon Fleisher, winner of the Queen Elizabeth of Belgium
Concours prize in 1952.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1959
8:07 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:15 - 8:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:30 - 10:35 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Thurston B. Morton
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Carroll D. Kearns
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Elliott Richardson
Hon. Frederick B. Mueller
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Stuart Rothman
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. James Hagerty
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Arthur Minnich
10:37 - 11:07 am
(Rev. John P. Markoe, S. J.) OFF THE RECORD
(Omaha, Nebraska) (Personal Friend)
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1959
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11:07 - 12:24 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
11:14 - 11:16 am
Hon. James Hagerty
12:24 - 12:35 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon, James Hagerty
12:36 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
12:45 pm
(LUNCH)
1:23 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:30 - 2:33 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:11 pm
The President, accompanied by Colonel Robert L. Schulz,
Colonel William Draper, and Captain Evan P. Aurand
departed the White House and motored to Arlington
National Cemetery to attend the funeral of Hon. Donald A.
Quarles.
3:19 pm
Arrived at Arlington National Cemetery.
3:25 - 3:45 pm
Funeral Services for Hon. Donald A. Quarles.
(Following the Services, the President extended his
condolenses to Mrs. Quarles and members of the
immediate family).
3:50 pm
Departed Arlington National Cemetery and motored
to the White House.
3:59 pm
Arrived at the White House and entered the office.
4:04 - 4:19 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:13 - 4:50 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:50 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
8:17 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:18 - 8:20 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Roemer McPhee
8:20 - 8:30 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:30 - 9:45 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon, C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Elmer F. Bennett
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
General Thomas D. White
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
General C. P. Cabell
Dr. Herbert York
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Howard Furnas
Hon. Marion W. Boggs
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
9:45 - 9:55 am
Hon. Neil McElroy
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:56 - 10:05 am
Mr. Roemer McPhee
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
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10:12 - 10:23 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:23 - 10:26 am
Hon, James Hagerty
10:26 - 10:58 am
Pre-Press Briefing
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Bryce Harlow
11:00 - 11:30 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:35 - 11:46 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:46 - 11:49 am
Hon, Leo Hoegh
11:49 - 11:59 am
The President greeted the following Civil Defense
Directors in the Rose Garden:
National Civil Defense Advisory Council (Presidential
Appointees):
Hon. J. Caleb Boggs, Governor of Delaware
Hon. Okey L. Patterson, Former Governor of West Va,
Hon. John B. Hynes, Mayor of Boston, Mass.
Hon, Clifford E. Rishell, Mayor of Oakland, Cal.
Hon. P. Kenneth Peterson, Mayor of Minneapolis, Minn.
Major General Otto L. Nelson, Jr., Vice President,
New York Life Insurance Company, N. Y. City
Mr. George J. Richardson, Special Assistant to the
President, AFL-CIo, Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Hiram Cole Houghton, Red Oak, Iowa
Mrs. Charles P. Howard, Boston, Mass.
State, Commonwealth and Territorial Civil Defense Directors
Major General Ralph J. Olson, President, National
Association of State and Territorial Civil Defense
Directors
Lt. General Clarence R. Huebner, Past President,
National Association of State and Territorial Civil
Defense Directors
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
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11:49 - 11:59 am
Civil Defense Directors (list continued):
Lt. General Henry L. Larsen, Past President,
National Association of State and Territorial Civil
Defense Directors - Director of Civil Defense, Colo.
Colonel Arthur M. Sheets, Past President, National
Association of State and Territorial Civil Defense
Directors - Director, Oregon Civil Defense Agency
Alabama
Mr. Joe S. Foster, Jr.
Mr. Bobbie J. Blalock
Arizona
Mrs. Creola P. Walker
Arkansas
Mr. Owen Payne, Jr.
California
Mr. Harold G. Robinson
Delaware
Mr. Robert N. Downes
Mr. Frank H. Buck
District of Columbia
Colonel John E. Fondahl
Florida
Colonel Hiram W. Tarkington
Hawaii
Major Gene al F. W. Makinney
Idaho
Colonel James S. Keel, Jr.
Illinois
Major General Robert M. Woodward
Iowa
Mr. E. M. Riordan
Kansas
Major General Joe Nickell
Kentucky
Major General Jesse Scott Lindsay
Louisiana
Major John H. Boh
Maine
Colonel Walter H. Kennett
Maryland
Mr. Sherley Ewing
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
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11:49 - 11:59 am
Civil Defense Directors (list continued):
Massachusetts
Colonel John J. Devlin
Thomas A. Donnelly
Minnesota
Colonel Hubert A. Schon
Mississippi
Mr. Hendrix A. Dawson
Montana
Mr. Hugh K. Potter
Nebraska
Major General Guy N. Henninger
Nevada
Mr. Albert D. McCuistion
New Hampshire
Rear Admiral C. A. Brinkmann
New Jersey
Mr. J. Morgan Van Hise
New York
Mr. J. P. Hennessey
North Dakota
Colonel Noel F. Tharalson
Ohio
Mr. Thane Durey
Pennsylvania
Dr. Richard Gerstell
Rhode Island
Major General John M. McGreevy
South Carolina
Mr. Charles Boyd Culbertson
South Dakota
Brig. General Homer E. Jensen
Tennessee
Colonel Robert L. Fox
Texas
Mr. James H. Garner
Utah
Mr. Leonard A. Higgins
Vermont
Mr. William H. Baumann
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
Page 5
11:49 - 11:59 am
Civil Defense Directors (list continued):
Virginia
Mr. Douglas L. Moore, Jr.
Washington
Mr. Charles C. Ralls
West Virginia
Colonel Edgar McKee Sites
William Hogan
Elizabeth F. Massing
Wyoming
Colonel E. L. Rogers
Puerto Rico
Mr. Agustin Mercado-Reveron
Regional Directors, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Region I
Mr. Albert D. O'Connor, Harvard, Mass.
Region II
Mr. John L. Sullivan, Olney, Md.
Region III
Judge Thomas H. Goodman, Thomasville, Ga.
Region IV
Major General Paul K. MacDonald,
Battle Creek, Michigan
Region V
Mr. Welcome W. Wilson,
Denton, Texas
Region VI
Mr. Albert C. Tilley, Denver, Colorado
Region VII
Mr. Evar P. Peterson, Santa Rosa, Cal.
Region VIII
Mr. Philip D. Batson, Everett, Wash.
Staff, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Governor Leo A. Hoegh, Director
Mr. Hubert R. Gallagher, Director of Special Liaison
Mr. T. J. Harte, Security and Inspection
Mr. John J. Williams, Assistant to the Director, Special
Liaison
Others
Mr. Walter P. Halstead, President, United States Civil
Defense Council
Colonel M. P. Cawdron, Canadian Executive Secretary,
Joint United States/Canada Civil Defense Committee
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
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11:59 - 12:10 pm
Colonel Arthur Sheets
Director, Oregon Civil Defense Agency
12:10 - 12:12 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
12:12 - 12:35 pm
(Mr. Joe Lindholm, Audubon, Iowa)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. Holger Lindholm, father)
(Steve Lindholm, 14)
(Craig Lindholm, 12)
12:35 - 12:41 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
12:46 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:18 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:20 - 2:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:25 - 2:26 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:05 - 3:35 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
3:30 - 3:31 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:48 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Walter
Reed Hospital.
4:07 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital where they were met
by General James H. Forsee who escorted the President
to Secretary Dulles' suite.
Following the President's visit with Secretary Dulles, he
spoke briefly with Mrs. Nathan Twining.
4:28 pm
The President and General Snyder departed Walter Reed
and motored to the White House,
4:47 pm
Arrived at the White House.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959
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4:50 pm
The President returned to the office.
4:50 - 4:51 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
5:00 - 5:12 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Roemer McPhee
5:12 - 6:02 pm
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
OFF THE RECORD
6:03 - 6:14 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
6:15 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
8:01 pm
The President and Mrs. John Eisenhower departed
the White House and motored to the Belgium Embassy
to attend Dinner given by King Baudouin in honor of
the President.
8:11 pm
Arrived at the Belgium Embassy. Photographs were
taken of the President, King Baudouin, and Mrs. John
Eisenhower.
8:20 - 10:15 pm
DINNER in honor of the President, given by King Baudouin:
The President
Mrs. John Eisenhower
Hon. Sam Rayburn
Hon. and Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. and Mrs. Neil McElroy
Hon. and Mrs. Wiley T. Buchanan
Hon. and Mrs. Clifford Folger
Miss Virginia Warren
Colonel and Mrs. I. W. Littell
Hon. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss
Miss Patricia McMahon
His Majesty King Baudouin
H. E. Pierre Wigny, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Count Gobert d'Asprement Lynden
The Grand Marchall of the Court
The Belgium Ambassador and Baroness Silver cruys
Count Du Parc, Court Chamberlain
Mr. and Mrs. De Bassompierre, Counselor of Embassy
Colonel Debeche, Aide-de-Camp
Major Blondiau, Aide-de-Camp
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MAY 14 - THURSDAY - 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:00 - 8:02 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:10 - 8:24 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:15 - 8:24 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:24 - 8:34 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:27 - 8:34 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:40 - 8:43 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:50 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to MATS Terminal.
9:10 am
Departed from MATS Terminal aboard the Columbine
for flight to Newark, New Jersey. The following
were aboard with the President:
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Ann Whitman
General Howard McC. Snyder
Miss Mary Caffrey
Captain Olive Marsh
Dr. Malcolm Moos
Dr. James R. Killian, Jr.
Senator Clifford P. Case
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. Dan Mahoney
Hon. Norman P. Mason, Federal Housing
Mr. Walter S. Rosenberry, Federal Housing
Sgt. John Moaney
Mr. L. W. Burton, Director of Washington Airport
10:00 am
Arrived at Newark, N. J., Airport and was greeted by
Governor Robert B. Meyner
Mr. Wescott Toole, Newark Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Joseph Job, U. S. Marshal, Newark, N. J.
Hon. Leo P. Carlin, Mayor of Newark, N. J.
Hon. Bernard M. Shanley
Mr. William Barba
Hon. Clarence Francis
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THEPERFORMING ARTS
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
PLATFORM GUESTS
John D. Rockefeller, III
Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New York City
Lt. Governor Malcolm Wilson
Commissioner Robert Moses
Hon, Clarence Francis
Mr. Hulan Jack, President, Borough of Manhattan
Mr. James Felt, Chairman, New York City Planning Commission
Hon. Norman P. Mason, HHFA
Mr. Walter S. Fried, HHFA
Commissioner Richard C. Patterson, Jr., New York City
Mr. Charles M. Spofford, Davis, Polk, Wardwell, Sunderland, Kiendl
Mr. Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., President, Steuben Glass
Mr. Devereux C. Josephs, Chairman of the Board, New York Life
Robert E. Blum, Vice President, Abraham & Straus
Anthony A. Bliss, President, Metropolitan Opera
Lauder Greenway, Chairman of the Board, Metropolitan Opera
David M. Keiser, President, Philharmonic
James P. Warburg, Chairman, Julliard Music Foundation
Wallace K. Harrison, Architect, 630 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. City
Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., Fordham University
Lawrence Gerosa, New York City Comptroller
NEW YORK, N. Y.
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1959
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10:05 am
The President and Hon. Clarance Francis departed
the Newark Airport and motored to the Lincoln Center
groundbreaking site in New York City.
NEW YORK, N. Y.
10:46 am
Arrived at the Lincoln Center ground-breaking site
where the President was greeted by
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd.
10:52 - 11:54 am
The President participated in the ground-breaking
ceremonies of the Lincoln Center for the Performing
Arts. This event commences the construction of a
culture center for the City of New York. The site of
the ground-breaking will initiate the construction of
the Philharmonic Hall. Five other buildings will be
built later: new Metropolitan Opera House, a theatre
for the dance, a repertory theatre, new facilities for
the Juilliard School, and a library museum.
Mayor Robert B. Wagner is introduced.
Lt. Governor Malcolm Wilson is introduced.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd introduces the President.
The President breaks ground for the Lincoln Center
for the Performing Arts.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the President,
Mr. Clarence Francis, and Hon. James Hagerty
went to the platform and thanked
Mr. Leonard Bernstein
Miss Rise Stevens
Mr. Leonard Warren
11:54 am
The President and Mayor Robert Wagner departed
Lincoln Center and motored to the U. S. World Trade
Fair at the New York Coliseum.
11:58 am
Arrived at the U. S. World Trade Fair at the New York
Coliseum.
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1959
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NEW YORK, N. Y.
11:58 am
Upon arriving at the U. S. World Trade Fair at the
New York Coliseum, the President was greeted by
Mr. Charles Snitbow
President of the U. S. World Trade Fair
Mr. Arthur Smadbeck
President of the Coliseum Exhibits
Mr. z. B. Hyde
General Manager of the New York Coliseum
The Third Annual U. S. World Trade Fair has 63
countries participating, with more than 3,000 exhibits
covering the four floors of the Coliseum. The President
visited on the second floor, which consists of 26 National
pavilions, and was presented gifts by the Ambassadors
or Foreign Ministers of the countries who had exhibits
on this floor.
12:58 pm
The President departed the Coliseum, accompanied by
Major John Eisenhower, and motored to the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel.
1:05 pm
Arrived at the Waldorf Hotel where he was greeted by
Mr. Joseph Binns
Executive Vice President of the Hotel
Mr. Wallace Lee, Manager of the Hotel
Mr. Dell 'Agnese, Tower Manager of the Hotel
The above escorted the President to his suite, and
the following entered the suite with him:
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James Hagerty
General Howard McC. Snyder
Chief U. E. Baughman
Police Commissioner Stephen Kennedy
1:10 - 1:40 pm
Mr. Herman Tritz
Mr. Emanuel Goldman
1:10 - 6:30 pm
Mr. Thomas E. Stephens, the artist, was in the
President's suite.
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1959
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NEW YORK, N. Y.
The following saw the President during the afternoon
in his suite at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel:
3:19 - 3:32 pm
Mr. Maxwell Hahn
3:40 - 4:30 pm
Mr. David McDonald
President, United Steelworkers of America
3:50 - 4:10 pm
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
3:51 - 4:40 pm
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Kalmanson
Johannesburg, Africa
4:11 - 4:57 pm
Sir Leslie Nicholls
4:20 - 4:56 pm
Mr. Leon Michael
4:25 - 5:23 pm
Dr. Milton Katz
Harvard University
4:35 - 5:55 pm
Dr. Barnaby Keeney
President, Brown University
Hon. Winthrop Aldrich
4:55 - 5:37 pm
Police Commissioner Stephen Kennedy
Deputy Commissioner Aldrich
Commissioner Walter Arn
(Had picture taken with the President presenting
a donation for the Police Athletic League)
4:58 - 6:22 pm
Mr. Sigurd Larmon
4:58 - 6:25 pm
Mr. William Robinson
5:01 - 6:22 pm
Mr. Barry Leithead
5:22 - 6:46 pm
Hon. Gabriel Hauge
5:27 - 6:22 pm
Mr. George Allen
5:28 - 6:46 pm
Mr. Clifford Roberts
5:50 - 6:30 pm
Mr. David Marx
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1959
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NEW YORK, N. Y.
7:00 pm
The President departed his suite at the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel and went to the Jansen Room to
attend a reception. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Dr. Detlev W. Bronk
National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Paul E. Klopsteg
American Association for the Advancement of
Science
Dr. Warren Weaver
Rockefeller Foundation
Mr. Willcox Adsit
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Gabriel Hauge
Hon. James Hagerty
Mr. Clifford Roberts
7:00 - 7:25 pm
The President attended a special pre-dinner reception
in the Jansen Suite.
7:25 pm
The President went to the Starlight Roof to attend the
Science Symposium Dinner sponsored by the National
Academy of Sciences, the American Association for
the Advancement of Science, and the Alfred P. Sloan
Foundation.
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Science Symposium Dinner.
9:30 - 9:55 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT, which was broadcast
by all radio networks, and picked up by "canned"
television by CBS.
The President departed the Starlight Room upon
completion of his Address and went to his car,
escorted by
Mr. Wallace Lee
Mr. Dell 'Agnese
Mr. Willcox Adsit
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1959
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NEW YORK, N. Y.
10:03 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and motored to LaGuardia
Airport, Marine Terminal.
10:28 pm
Arrived at LaGuardia Airport, Marine Terminal.
10:40 pm
Airborne for Washington, D. C., aboard the Columbine.
The following accompanied the President:
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. George Allen
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Mr. James Hagerty
Miss Mary Caffrey
Dr. Howard Sn yder
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Dr. Malcolm Moos
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Captain Olive Marsh
Hon. Norman Mason
Mr. Walter S. Rosenberry, Jr.
Dr. Lee Dubridge
Mr. James Rowley and Secret Service Agents
11:45 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
11:48 pm
The President, Major John Eisenhower, and
Mr. George Allen departed MATS Terminal and
motored to the White House.
11:57 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1959
7:55 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:00 - 8:13 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:15 a 8:25 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:25 - 8:27 am
Mr. Roemer McPhee
8:27 - 8:30 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:30 - 8:50 am
(Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.) OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster - 8:35 - 8:37 am)
8:50 - 8:55 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster (8:50 - 8:51 am)
8:55 - 8:58 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
9:00 - 10:23 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Edson O. Sessions
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. O'Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mr. Arthur Minnich
(continued)
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1959
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9:00 - 10:23 am
CABINET MEETING (continued)
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Bradley Patterson
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Hon. Alan T. Waterman
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Dr. Lee DuBridge
Mr. Bob Briber
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Mr. Francis Miller
Mr. Charles Lloyd
10:25 - 10:35 am
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
10:35 - 11:07 am
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
(Hon. Robert Murphy)
(Hon. Allen Dulles)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(General Maxwell Taylor)
11:35 - 11:46 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
11:46 - 11:47 am
Hon. Jack Anderson
11:47 - 11:55 am
The following group called on the President to present
signed petitions in support of his program to balance
the budget and stabilize the dollar:
Representing "Alerted Americans":
Mrs. Philip L. Corson, Pl ymouth Meeting, Pa.
Mr. Walter Knerr, Norristown, Pa.
Mr. William M. Taylor, Norristown, Pa.
Also present:
Congressman Walt Horan, Washington
Congressman John A. LaFore, Jr., Pa.
Congressman Catherine May, Washington
Congressman Thomas M. Pelly, Washington
Congressman Jack Westland, Washington
Hon. Jack Anderson
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1959
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12:00 - 12:24 pm
H. E. Abba Eban
Ambassador of Israel
(Farewell call upon resigning his post in Washington)
Hon. Robert Corrigan
12:24 - 12:31 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:30 - 12:31 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:40 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:06 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to 16th and K where he picked up
Mr. George Allen, and the two motored to
Burning Tree Country Club.
2:44 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
3:00 - 5:29 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
Colonel Thomas Belshe
(Dr. Snyder accompanied them around the course)
5:50 pm
Departed Burning Tree Country Club and motored to
the White House with Mr. George Allen.
6:14 pm
Arrived at the White House.
6:15 pm
(Hon. James P. Mitchell)
(Saw the President in the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT 'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1959
7:40 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to MATS Terminal. He was accompanied by
Barbara Ann Eisenhower
David Eisenhower
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
Mr. James Rowley
7:50 am
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
7:57 am
The President was airborne for Colorado Springs,
Colorado, with the following:
Major and Mrs. John Eisenhower and their
four children
Hon. James Hagerty
General Howard McC. Snyder
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Miss Mary Caffrey
Captain Olive Marsh
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.
11:05 am
The President and his party arrived at Peterson Field,
Colorado, and were greeted by:
Major General James E. Briggs
Superintendent of the Air Force Academy
Lt. Colonel James Hunter
Assistant Chief of Staff
Major G. P. Culver
Director of Plans and Programs
Colonel James Stewart
Deputy Commander of the 4600th Air Base Wing
Following introductions, the President and Major
General James E. Briggs motored from Peterson Field
to the Air Force Academy. In addition to those already
in the President's party, the following were also in the
motorcade:
Hon. James H. Douglas, Secretary of the Air Force
General Thomas D. White
Brig. General Henry R. Sullivan
Lt. Colonel James D. Hunter
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1959
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.
U. S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY
11:40 am
The President and General Briggs entered the
Air Force Academy Grounds, and proceeded to
the Cadet Dining Hall, after riding around the
grounds and viewing the various buildings.
12:39 pm
Arrived at the Cadet Dining Hall. The President
greeted the Cadets who were dining. He was located
up one floor on the balcony which overlooks the dining
area. The following were assembled in the lounge
area near the balcony:
Brig. General Henry R. Sullivan
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel Robert F. McDermott
Dean of Faculty
Colonel Delmar J. Rogers
Chief of Staff
Colonel George B. Simler
Director of Athletics
Colonel Jasper A. Westbrook
Commander, 7625th Support Group
Major C. H. Hall
Duty Officer, Commander of Cadets
Cadet Wing Staff
Cadet/Colonel Herbert A. Adamson, Wing Comm.
Cadet/Lt. Colonel Leonard J. Mahoney
Wing Operations Officer
Cadet/Major James W. Conally, Wing Adjutant
Cadet/Major Gerald J. Garvey, Wing Supply Officer
Cadet/Colonel Herbert A. Adamson called the cadets to
attention. He then made a presentation speech, and
presented to the President a diploma, making him a
member of the first graduating class of the Academy.
The President briefly addressed the Cadets.
12:55 pm
The President and Major General James E. Briggs
departed the Cadet Dining Hall and proceeded to the
President's car,
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1959
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
The President departed the Air Force Academy and
motored to Peterson Field.
1:33 pm
Arrived at Peterson Field.
1:35 pm
The President and his party were airborne for
Denver, Colorado.
DENVER, COLORADO
1:50 pm
The President landed at Lowry Air Force Base
and was met by Mrs. Eisenhower and Mrs. Gordon
Moore.
1:58 pm
Departed Lowry Air Force Base and motored to the
Brown Palace Hotel.
2:18 pm
Arrived at the Brown Palace Hotel. The President
and Mrs. Eisenhower were met by Mr. Charles O'Toole
who escorted them to the Presidential Suite on the
8th floor.
4:45 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, Major and Mrs.
John S. D. Eisenhower and their four children, departed
the Brown Palace Hotel and motored to the Doud residence
at 750 Lafayette Street to visit with Mrs. Eisenhower's
mother.
6:18 pm
The President, Major John Eisenhower, Mrs. John
Eisenhower, David, Barbara Ann, Susan, and Mary
Jean Eisenhower departed the Doud residence and
returned to the Brown Palace Hotel. Mrs. Eisenhower
stayed on with Mrs. Doud until later, 7:30 pm.
6:25 pm
Arrived at the Brown Palace Hotel.
(Mrs. Eisenhower returned to the Hotel at 7:40 pm).
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1959
DENVER, COLORADO
8:15 am
The President and Major John Eisenhower and
Mr. Aksel Nielsen departed the Brown Palace Hotel and
toured the Broomfield Heights, Columbine Country Club,
and the Greenwood Lake Areas.
10:12 am
Arrived back at the Doud residence.
10:45 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, Major and Mrs.
John Eisenhower and family departed the Doud residence
and motored to Lowry Air Force Base.
10:55 am
Arrived at Lowry Air Force Base, The following were
on hand to greet the President:
Governor and Mrs. Stephen L. R. McNichols
Mr. Aksel Nielsen
Mayor and Mrs. Will F. Nicholson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles O'Toole
General and Mrs. E. P. Mussett
11:55 am
The President and his party departed Lowry Air Force
Base aboard the Columbine and flew to Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
7:07 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal, Washington, D. C.
7:08 pm
Departed MATS Terminal and motored to the
White House.
7:18 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MAY 18, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Golonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:17 - 8:28 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:30 - 8:47 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:07 - 9:25 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
9:26 - 9:40 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
9:40 - 9:45 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:46 - 10:00 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:11 - 10:18 am
The President presented the International Solomon
R. Guggenheim Award to Mr. Joan Miro, Spanish
Artist. The following attended the ceremony:
Mr. Joan Miro and wife
Mr. Harry F. Guggenheim
President, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Mr. James Johnson Sweeney
Director, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
H. E. Jose M. de Areilza, Count de Motrico
The Spanish Ambassador
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:18 - 10:35 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:38 - 10:43 am
Hon. Don Paarlberg
10:43 - 10:56 am
H. E. Antonio Carrillo Flores, The Mexican Ambassador
Hon. Roy Rubottom, Assistant Secretary of State
10:57 - 11:13 am
(Hon. Lewis L. Strauss)
OFF THE RECORD
11:30 - 11:48 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:48 - 11:54 am
Judge Juvenal Marchisio, Brooklyn, New York
Mr. Joseph Jordan, Yonkers, New York
Rev. Caesar Donanzan
Mr. Ross J. DiLorenzo
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
(Saw the President prior to his receiving the delegates
attending the American Committee on Italian Migration
Symposium)
MONDAY, MAY 18, 1959
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11:54 - 12:05 pm
The President greeted the delegates attending the
American Committee on Italian Migration Symposium
held in Washington, There were 195 in the group.
12:05 - 12:10 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
12:10 - 12:12 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:12 - 12:13 pm
The President was introduced to Mr. Jack Anderson's
daughter and family:
Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo L. Epps
Jack, Jeff, and Jan Epps
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson were also present
12:13 pm
The President went to the Mansion.
12:14 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Walter
Reed Hospital.
12:32 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed Hospital where they were met
by Brig. General James H. Forsee, who escorted the
President and General Snyder to the suite of Hon. John
Foster Dulles,
Following his visit with Hon. John Foster Dulles, the
President visited
General Nathan Twining
General George C. Marshall
Mrs. Wilton B. Persons
12:50 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder departed
Walter Reed Hospital and motored to the White House.
1:08 pm
Arrived at the White House,
1:15 pm
(LUNCH)
2:40 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:43 - 2:45 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
3:13 - 3:15 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
MONDAY, MAY 18, 1959
Page 3
3:20 pm
The President went to the South Grounds to
practice golf.
3:47 pm
Returned to the office.
3:59 pm
Departed the office and went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:05 am - 8:15
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Bryce Harlow (joined at 8:06 am)
8:17 - 8:19 am
Mr. Roemer McPhee
8:22 - 8:35 am
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Thomas S. Gates (joined at 8:30 am)
8:30 - 10:35 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett M. Dirksen
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel
Senator George D. Aiken
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo E. Allen
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman John Taber
Congressman Gerald R. Ford, Jr.
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. James H. Douglas
Mr. George Vaughn
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Dr. Marvin McLain
Mr. Martin Sorkin
Hon. James Mitchell
Hon, Jack Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon, Homer Gruenther
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Norman Mason
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1959
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10:35 - 10:43 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:43 - 10:44 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:45 - 11:02 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:55 - 11:02 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:04 - 11:54 am
The President met with the following members of his
Science Advisory Committee, OFF THE RECORD:
(Dr. James R. Killian, Jr.)
(Dr. Robert F. Bacher)
(Dr. William O. Baker)
(Dr. Hans A. Bethe)
(Dr. Detlev W. Bronk)
(Dr. Britton Chance)
(Dr. James B. Fisk)
(Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky)
(Dr. Edwin H. Land)
(Dr. Edward M. Purcell)
(Dr. Emanuel R. Piore)
(Dr. I. I. Rabi)
(Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg)
(Dr. Cyril S. Smith)
(Dr. Paul A. Weiss)
(Dr. Jerome B. Wiesner)
(Dr. Hugh L. Dryden)
(Dr. Albert G. Hill)
(Dr. Herbert Scoville, Jr.)
(Dr. Alan T. Waterman)
(Dr. Herbert York)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
11:56 - 12:05 pm
The President presented scholastic achievement awards
to four representative blind students, during the first
annual Education for the Blind Week, sponsored by Recording
for the Blind, Inc:
Richard Olsen Cowan (and Mrs. Cowan)
getting master's degree from Stanford University
James R. Slagle (and Mrs. Slagle)
getting doctor's degree from MIT
Mrs. Bianca Covelli Stewart (and husband)
graduating from Queens College, Flushing, N. Y.
Robert J. Winn, Jr. (and his father)
graduating from North Texas State College, Denton
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1959
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11:56 - 12:05 pm
The following accompanied the blind students
(continued from previous page):
From Recording for the Blind, Inc.
Mrs. Frederick B. Payne, President
Mrs. Ronald H. Macdonald, Jr.,
Honorary Chairman and Founder
Mrs. Heywood Gilpatric
Member of the Board and former President
Mrs. Ian MacDonald, Member of the Board
Mr. Burnham Carter, National Director
12:06 - 12:10 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:13 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:33 pm
The President returned to the office.
1:33 - 1:35 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
1:35 - 1:47 pm
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Roemer McPhee
(Met with the President re Railroad Retirement)
1:48 pm
The President returned to the Mansion and went to
the dentist.
3:04 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed the
White House and motored to Burning Tree Country Club.
3:32 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
3:49 - 5:32 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with Colonel Thomas
Belshe.
(At the entrance of Burning Tree, Major Eisenhower
delivered a message to the President).
6:02 pm
The President departed Burning Tree Country Club
and motored to the White House.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1959
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6:32 pm
Arrived at the White House.
7:30 pm
STAG DINNER - OFF THE RECORD
(The President)
(Hon. Wilbur Brucker)
(Hon. George E. Allen)
(Mr. Carl V. Anderson)
(President, An-Son Petroleum So., Oklahoma City)
(Mr. Virgil Browne)
(Coca Cola Company, Oklahoma City)
(Mr. Walker Buckner)
(Mr. Donald C. Dayton)
(President, The Dayton Co., Minneapolis)
(Dr. Edward L. R. Elson)
(Mr. Benjamin F. Fairless)
(Mr. Joseph B. Hall)
(President, The Kroger Company, Cincinnati)
(Mr. W. Alton Jones)
(Mr. Henry R. Luce)
(Mr. William T. Payne)
(President, Big Chief Drilling Co., Oklahoma City)
(Mr. Henning W. Prentis, Jr)
(President, Armstrong Cork Company)
(Mr. Robert W. Woodruff)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1959
7:57 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:15 - 8:25 am
Mr. Roemer McPhee
8:26 - 8:34 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:59 - 9:25 am
(Hon. H. Alexander Smith)
OFF THE RECORD
(Major John Eisenhower)
9:30 - 9:55 am
(Judge Orie L. Phillips)
OFF THE RECORD
9:55 - 9:59 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower
9:59 - 10:09 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:09 - 10:16 am
H. E. Dr. Miloslav Rusek
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Czechoslovak
Republic - to present his credentials to the President
Hon. Robert Corrigan
10:16 - 10:32 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:40 - 10:42 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:42 - 11:00 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
11:00 - 11:22 am
Hon. William P. Rogers
11:25 - 11:35 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
11:35 - 11:37 am
Hon. William P. Rogers
11:37 - 11:53 am
The President greeted the members of the Board of
Governors and Officers of the American Bar Association:
Mr. E. Dixie Beggs, Florida
Mr. Robert K. Bell, New Jersey
Mr. Richard H. Bowerman, Connecticut
Mr. Harold H. Bredell, Indiana
(continued)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1959
Page 2
11:37 - 11:53 am
The President greeted the members of the Board of
Governors and Officers of the American Bar Association
(List continued from page 1)
Mr. Joseph D. Calhoun, Pennsylvania
Mr. Willoughby A. Colby, New Hampshire
Mr. Glenn M. Coulter, Michigan
Mr. Walter E. Craig, Arizona
Mr. George S. Geffs, Wisconsin
Mr. Tappan Gregory, Illinois
Mr. Donald D. Harris, Minnesota
Mr. Egbert Heywood, North Carolina
Mr. John N. Hynzman, Chicago
Mr. Ross L. Malone, New Mexico - President
Mr. Douglas McKay, South Carolina
Mr. John D. Randall, Iowa
Mr. Charles S. Rhyne, D. C.
Mr. Franklin Riter, Utah
Mr. Whitney North Seymour, New York
Mr. Sylvester C. Smith, Jr., New Jersey
Mr. Benjamin Wham, Illinois
Mr. Joseph D. Stecher, Executive Director
Hon. William P. Rogers
11:53 - 12:27 pm
Major John Eisenhower
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:08 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:20 - 2:45 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:25 - 3:30 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
3:50 - 5:05 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
5:07 pm
Returned to the office.
5:08 - 5:15 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Malcom Moos
5:15 - 5:17 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:25 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1959
7:45 am
(Hon. Richard M. Nixon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:20 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Hon. Richard M. Nixon.
8:20 - 9:00 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
9:00 - 10:29 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Hon, Leo A. Hoegh
Hon, Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Clarence Randall
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon, Thomas C. Mann
General Maxwell D. Taylor
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. Howard Furnas
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:29 - 10:39 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:40 - 10:50 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:52 - 10:54 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1959
Page 2
11:08 - 11:10 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:10 - 11:35 am
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Julian Baird
Mr. Robert Mayo
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:35 - 11:49 am
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
11:49 - 12:06 pm
The following representatives of the National League
of Insured Savings Associations called on the President:
James E. Bent, President of the League
President, Hartford Federal Savings Association
Hartford, Connecticut
F. Marion Donahoe, Vice President of the League
President, Citizens Federal Savings and Loan
Association, San Francisco, California
Lacey Boggess, Member, Executive Committee of the
League
President, Mutual Savings and Loan Association,
Ft. Worth, Texas
Kenneth G. Heisler, Managing Director of the League,
Washington, D. C.
Senator Prescott Bush, Connecticut
12:06 - 12:30 pm
Hon. Herbert Brownell, Jr.
12:30 - 12:32 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Bryce Harlow
12:32 - 12:33 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
12:33 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:50 pm
The President returned to the office.
1:50 - 1:57 pm
Major John Eisenhower
1:57 - 1:58 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1959
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1:58 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed
the White House and motored to Burning Tree
Country Club.
2:21 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree Country.
2:42 - 5:10 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
Major John Eisenhower joined them on the 17th tee and
played 9 holes with them.
5:38 pm
The President, Mr. George Allen and Colonel Walter
Tkach departed Burning Tree and motored to the White
House.
6:02 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1959
7:45 am
H. E. Dag Hammarskjold
Secretary General of the United Nations
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:48 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
H. E. Dag Hammarskjold
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
(The above remained with the President until 8:55 am)
8:55 - 9:00 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:00 -10:30 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Edson O. Sessions
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Hon. Ture D. Morse
Hon. James P. O'Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Karl G. Harrs, Jr.
Hon. James Hagerty (item 2 only)
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Donald Paarlberg
(continued)
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1959
Page 2
9:00 - 10:30 am
CABINET MEETING (continued):
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Hon. Clarence Randall
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Norman Mason
Hon. George V. Allen
Mr. Harold McClellan (Moscow Fair)
Hon. Abbott Washburn
Mr. George Roderick
Mr. Merrill Whitman
Hon. Edward Mills
Hon. Franklin Floete
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Elwood Quesada
10:30 - 11:06 am
H. E. Antoine Pinay
French Minister of Finance
H. E. Herve Alphand
Ambassador of France
Hon. Robert Murphy
Deputy Under Secretary of State
Mr. Raymond Arasse, Staff Assistant to Mr. Pinay
11:06 - 11:07 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. Roemer McPhee
11:10 am
The President departed the White House via helicopter
for flight to St. John's College, Annapolis, Md., to
participate in the Dedication of the Francis Scott Key
Memorial Hall and the Mellon Hall. The following
accompanied him:
Hon. James Hagerty
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. William Knighton, of Baltimore Sun
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
11:32 am
Arrived at St. John's College Athletic Field
and was greeted by:
Dr. Richard D. Weigle, President of St. John's
Mr. Richard Cleveland, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Hon. J. Millard Tawes, Governor of Maryland
Hon. Theodore McKeldin, Former Governor
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1959
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11:34 am
Dr. Richard D. Weigle escorted the President from
the Athletic Field to the office of the College President,
located in McDowell Hall.
11:36 am
The President greeted approximately 100 people
assembled in the office of the College President.
11:45 am
The President and Dr. Weigle proceeded to the auditorium
and onto the stage.
12:00 Noon
Invocation by the Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell
Bishop of Maryland
12:05 pm
The National Anthem
12:10 pm
Welcome by the Chairman of the Board of Visitors and
Governors.
12:15 pm
Reading by the President of the College, Dr. Richard Weigle.
12:25 pm
Honorary Fellowships conferred upon Mark Van Doren
of New York City, and Paul Mellon of Upperville, Virginia.
12:30 - 12:45 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT
12:46 pm
The President departed St. John's College via
helicopter and flew to his farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
The following accompanied him:
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. James Rowley
Secret Service Agents
GETTYSBURG, PA.
1:40 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm.
The following arrived in another helicopter:
Colonel Walter Tkach
Mr. Ray Scherer of NBC
Secret Service Agents
3:02 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the Farm
and motored to the Gettysburg Country Club.
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1959
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GETTYSBURG, PA.
3:10 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:22 - 5:24 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
5:30 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the Farm.
5:38 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
(Mrs. Eisenhower and Susan Eisenhower arrived at
the Farm from Washington, at 3:18 pm)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
7:34 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departed
the Farm and motored to the Gettysburg Country
Club.
7:40 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
7:52 - 10:23 am
The President and Mr. George Allen played 18 holes
of golf.
10:27 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the Farm.
10:35 am
Arrived at the Farm.
10:45 am
The President, Mr. George Allen, Major John Eisenhower
and Susan Eisenhower departed the residence and motored
to the Cattle Barn and then to Mr. Allen's farm.
11:20 am
Returned to the residence.
12:27 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Titus entered the Farm.
2:30 - 3:05 pm
The President, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Titus, and
General Arthur Nevins walked around the Farm.
3:20 pm
The President, Mr. Harold Titus, and General Arthur
Nevins motored to the fitting barn where they met
Mr. Robert Harley, the herdsman, and toured the barn.
3:38 pm
Went to the Newman farm.
4:08 pm
Arrived at the Skeet Range.
4:10 pm
Arrived back at the residence.
4:25 - 4:35 pm
The President and Mr. Harold Titus walked around.
the grounds.
4:42 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Titus departed the Farm.
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1959
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GETTYSBURG, PA.
7:10 pm
The President began preparing food at the barbecue
pit, but discontinued due to rain, and returned to the
residence.
General and Mrs. Arthur Nevins were guests at the
Farm until 9:20 pm.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:40 am
The President and Chief West walked around the
residence.
2:03 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Farm and motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
3:53 pm
Arrived at the White House.
4:55 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the residence of the late
John Foster Dulles,
5:06 - 5:26 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower paid their respects
to Mrs. Dulles.
5:26 pm
Departed the Dulles residence and motored through
Ft. Myer and Hains Point.
6:08 pm
Returned to the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, MAY 25, 1959
8:00 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:04 - 8:08 am
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:18 - 8:21 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:12 - 9:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:31 - 9:43 am
Hon, Jack Anderson
9:35 - 9:47 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:47 - 10:45 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:38 - 10:46 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:48 - 10:51 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:51 - 11:03 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:55 - 11:12 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
11:12 - 11:54 am
Hon. Thurston B. Morton
Hon. David Kendall
12:00 Noon
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:55 pm
The President returned to the office, accompanied by
Major John Eisenhower
2:00 - 2:10 pm
Hon, Thomas E. Stephens
2:28 - 2:37 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:37 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:00 - 3:23 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
3:25 - 3:29 pm
Returned to the office.
3:29 - 3:58 pm
Back to the South Grounds.
MONDAY, MAY 25, 1959
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3:59 pm
The President returned to the office.
4:05 - 4:43 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
4:55 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1959
7:50 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
7:50 - 8:05 am
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:05 - 8:23 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:17 - 8:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:28 - 8:30 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:30 - 9:55 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Thruston Morton
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Styles Bri dges
Senator John J. Williams
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Leo A. Allen
Congressman Richard M. Simpson
Hon. James P. O'Connel
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Elmer Staats
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1959
Page 2
9:55 - 9:57 am
Senator Everett Dirksen
Congressman Charles Halleck
(Had picture taken with the President for
Time Magazine)
9:57 - 9:58 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
10:05 - 10:13 am
Hon. David Kendall
10:13 - 10:14 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:30 - 10:42 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:43 - 10:44 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:44 - 10:50 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:55 - 11:14 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:04 - 11:25 am
Senator Gordon Allott, Colorado
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:25 - 11:33 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:33 - 11:35 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
11:35 - 11:48 am
The President greeted a group of Sloan Fellows
participating in the Executive Development Programs
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of
Industrial Management:
Mr. George W. Allen
Mr. Douglas A. Anderson
Mr. Earl L. Bockstruck
Mr. Lewis M. Browning
Mr. Daniel F. Cameron
Mr. Edward H. Carman, III
Mr. Joseph H. Choate
Commander Thomas J. Christman, USN
Mr. William S. Crowley
Mr. John I. Cumberland, Jr.
Mr. Lincon A. Divoll
Mr. John P. Eberhard
(continued)
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1959
Page 3
11:35 - 11:48 am
Sloan Fellows (continued from previous page):
Mr. John H. Eide
Mr. Robert C. Ernest
Mr. James LeG. Everett, III
Mr. Carl R. Gloskey
Mr. Jan O. Guthe
Mr. H. Follett Hodgkins, Jr.
Mr. Robert B. Johnson
Mr. Charles J. Karrer
Mr. Eugene R. Karrer
Mr. Charles W. King
Mr. Edward R. Kinsely
Mr. Ramchand T. Kirpalani
Mr. Walter C. Kottemann
Mr. Robert L. Land
Mr. Ralph C. Lenz, Jr.
Mr. Edward C. Nezbeda
Mr. Josef Primas
Mr. Francis L. Rees
Mr. Franklin J. Ross
Mr. William E. Rudloff
Mr. Alan W. Sampson
Mr. Arthur V. Sommer
Mr. Roger G. Sweet
Mr. Franklin Walter
Mr. Raymond F. Winch
Mr. John W. Wynne
Mr. Thomas M. O'Farrell
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
(No picture taken)
11:48 - 11:52 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
11:52 - 12:07 pm
The President met with the following to discuss the
new Navy Department Building - OFF THE RECORD:
(Hon. Thomas S. Gates)
(Mr. John Clear)
(Hon. Charles Finucane)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Brig. Gen. A. J. Goodpaster)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Leo Hoegh)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
(Hon. Franklin G. Floete )
(Hon. Elmer Staats)
(Colonel P. V. Kieffer)
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1959
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12:07 - 12:18 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:23 - 12:29 pm
The President went to the Broadcast Room to
make a "personal recording".
12:30 pm
Arrived in the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:20 pm
The President went to the dentist.
3:17 pm
Returned to the office.
3:25 - 3:48 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
4:00 - 5:08 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
5:10 pm
Returned to the office.
5:15 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1959
8:06 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:10 - 8:18 am
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:25 - 8:34 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:30 - 9:10 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:10 - 9:24 am
(Hon. Don Paarlberg)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Jack Anderson)
9:24 - 9:26 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
9:29 - 10:05 am
H. E. Robert Menzies
Prime Minister of Australia
H. E. Howard Beale
Ambassador of Australia
Hon. Walter Robertson
Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs
Mr. John B. Mein
Director, Office of South west Pacific Affairs
(Picture taken)
10:05 - 10:49 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:49 - 10:59 am
Hon. Amory Houghton
U. S. Ambassador to France
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:59 - 11:41 am
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of Germany
Foreign Minister Von Brentano (H. E. Henrich), of Germany
H. E. Dr. Wilhelm Grewe
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
Mr. Hans Weber, interpreter
(The above met the President, then all except
Chancellor Adenauer and interpreter Weber withdrew).
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1959
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11:41 - 11:55 am
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of Germany
H. E. Henrich Brentano, Foreign Minister of Germany
H. E. Dr. Wilhelm Grewe, Ambassador of Germany
Hon, Christian Herter
Mr. Hans Weber, interpreter
(Picture taken)
11:55 - 11:59 am
Hon. Christian Herter
12:00 Noon
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:40 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the White
House and motored to the Washington National Cathedral
to attend the funeral of Hon. John Foster Dulles. They
were accompanied -- in another car -- by Major and
Mrs. John Eisenhower, Colonel Robert L. Schulz,
Captain Evan P. Aurand, and Colonel William Draper.
1:51 pm
Arrived at the Washington National Cathedral and were
escorted to their seats on the North side of the Nave,
first row.
2:00 - 2:25 pm
Funeral Services for Hon. John Foster Dulles.
2:50 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Washington National Cathedral in the funeral procession
immediately behind members of Secretary Dulles's
family and proceeded to Arlington National Cemetary.
4:04 pm
Arrived at Arlington National Cemetery.
4:10 - 4:30 pm
Graveside Committal Services for Hon. John Foster Dulles,
Following the Services, the President and Mrs. Eisenhower
were escorted by Mr. John C. Metzler, Superintendent of
Arlington National Cemetery, to Mrs. Dulles to extend
condolences.
4:31 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed Arlington
National Cemetery and motored to the White House.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1959
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4:40 pm
Arrived at the White House.
4:45 pm
The President went to the dentist office in the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1959
8:11 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:30 - 8:47 am
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James Hagerty (until 8:41 am)
8:47 9:00 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. John McCone
Admiral Paul Foster, Atomic Energy Commission
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(Picture taken)
9:00 - 10:25 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The President
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Fred Scribner, Jr.
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon, Lewis L. Strauss
General Maxwell Taylor
Allen W. Dulles (Hon.)
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Howard Furnas
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. W. Randolph Burgess, U. S. Ambassador to NATO
Hon. John N. Irwin, II, Assistant Secretary of Defense
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
10:27 10:30 am
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. Livingston Merchant
10:30 - 11:03 am
Hon. Christian Herter
H. E. Andrei A. Gromyko, Minister of Foreign Affairs, USSR
The Rt. Hon. Selwyn Lloyd, British Secretary of State
H. E. Maurice Couve de Murville, French Foreign Minister
(Picture taken)
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1959
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11:03 - 11:05 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:07 - 11:19 am
Hon. Christian Herter
11:19 - 11:34 am
The following Cadets and Midshipmen called on the
President to present their respective 1959 Yearbooks,
the Howitzer and The Lucky Bag:
From the Military Academy
Cadet Peter M. Dawkins
First Captain and Class President
Royal Oak, Michigan
Cadet Gerald P. Stadler
Editor, 1959 Howitzer
Flint, Michigan
From the Naval Academy
Midshipman David D. Sullivan
Editor, 1959 Lucky Bag
Newport, Rhode Island
Midshipman Gerald L. Peterson
Business Manager, 1959 Lucky Bag
Midshipman Richard L. Engel
Photography Editor, 1959 Lucky Bag
Coronado, California
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
Captain Evan P. Aurand
(Picture taken)
11:34 - 11:36 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:37 am
The President departed the office and went to the Mansion.
12:30 pm
The President gave a Luncheon for the following Ministers
of Foreign Affairs who were in the United States attending
the funeral of Hon. John Foster Dulles:
H. E. Dr. Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of Germany
H. E. Leopold Figl, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Austria
H. E. Pierre Wigny, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Belgium
H. E. Victor Andrade, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Bolivia
Porfirio
Foreign Minister of Dominican Republic, /Herrera
Foreign Minister of France, H. E. Couve de Murville
(continued)
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1959
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12:30 pm
Luncheon for Foreign Ministers (continued):
H. E. Dr. Heinrich von Brentano
Foreign Minister of Germany
The Rt. Hon. Selwyn Lloyd
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain
H. E. Guiseppe Pella
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Fujiyama
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Korea, Cho Chang Hwan
H. E. Joseph Luns
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Zorlu
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, Gromyko
H. E. Richard Henries, Speaker of the House of Liberia
H. E. The Minister of Finance of Canada, Donald Fleming
H. E. The Minister of Finance of Chile, Roberto Vergara
H. E. Jean Monnet of France, representing European
Communities
H. E. Paul Henri Spaak, Secretary General of NATO
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert D. Murphy
Interpreters
Mr. Heinz Webber
Mr. Nobuyuki Nakashina
2:05 pm
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to Burning Tree Country Club.
2:30 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
2:51 - 5:58 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Major John Eisenhower
Mr. George Allen
Colonel Thomas Belshe
6:00 pm
The President, Major John Eisenhower, and Mr. George
Allen departed Burning Tree and motored to the White House.
6:50 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1959
7:55 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:16 - 8:38 am
Hon, Wilton B. Persons
8:39 - 9:00 am
(Major General James B. Cress)
OFF THE RECORD
(Of West Point Class of 1914)
9:00 - 9:26 am
Hon. George Allen
Director, USIA
(Periodic appointment)
9:23 - 9:26 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:26 - 10:07 am
(Hon. Gerald Morgan)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Leo E. Hoegh)
(Hon. Don Paarlberg)
(Mr. Philip Areeda)
10:07 - 10:38 am
Mr. Herschel D. Newsom
Master, National Grange, Washington, D. C.
Mr. Joseph Parker
Legislative Counsel, National Grange, Washington, D. C.
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Donald Paarlberg
10:38 - 10:40 am
Hon. Don Paarlberg
10:40 - 10:58 am
(Dr. Raymond B. Allen)
OFF THE RECORD
(Chancellor, University of Galifornia, Los Angeles, Gal,)
11:00 - 12:13 pm
(Dr. Arthur Burns)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon, Frank Pace)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons - joined at 11:06 am)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
12:13 - 12:15pm
Hon. David Kendall
Major John Eisenhower
12:24 - 12:25 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:25 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1959
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1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:29 pm
The President departed the White House and
motored to Griffith Stadium to attend the Baseball
Game between the Washington Senators and the
Boston Red Sox. The following accompanied the
President:
Mr. George Allen
General Howard McC. Snyder
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Fred Morrow
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
1:40 pm
Arrived at Griffith Stadium where the President was
greeted by Mr. Calvin Griffith, President of the
Washington Senators Baseball Club. Mr. Griffith
escorted the President and his party to Box 16.
After the President was seated in his box, he was
introduced to
Mr. Cookie Lavagetto
Manager of the Washington Senators
Mr. "Killer" Harmon Killebrew
Home-run hitter of the Washington Senators
The President autographed several baseballs, and
received an autographed baseball for David Eisenhower
from Mr. Killebrew.
2:00 - 4:51 pm
The President watched the Baseball Game.
4:54 pm
Mr. Calvin Griffith escorted the President to his
car.
4:55 pm
Departed Griffith Stadium.
5:03 pm
Arrived at the White House, and entered his office.
5:03 - 5:30 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1959
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5:35 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1959
MEMORIAL DAY
7:43 am
The President and Mr. William Robinson
and Mr. Ellis Slater departed the White House
and motored to Burning Tree Country Club.
They stopped at Woodley Road to pick up
Mr. George Allen.
8:09 am
Arrived at Burning Tree Country Club.
8:30 - 11:41 am
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. William Robinson
Mr. Ellis Slater
Mr. George Allen
(Dr. Snyder walked around the course with the
foursome)
12:04 pm
Departed Burning Tree and motored to the
White House.
12:25 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 1959
8:51 am
The President departed the White House and
motored to the National Presbyterian Church.
8:56 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church.
9:00 - 10:00 am
The President attended Services.
Following Services, Dr. Edward Elson escorted
the President to his car.
10:02 am
The President departed the National Presbyterian
Church and motored to the White House.
10:06 qm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1959
8:50 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Mr. William Robinson and Mr. Ellis Slater.
9:38 - 9:57 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:57 - 10:00 am
Hon. James Hagerty
10:00 - 10:18 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
10:24 - 10:30 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:24 - 10:28 am
Hon. Bryce Harlow
10:30 - 10:58 am
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
National Aeronautics and Space Administrator
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:58 - 11:11 am
H. E. Visutr Arthayukti
Newly appointed Ambassador of Thailand
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
(The Ambassador came to present his credentials)
11:11 - 11:43 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:43 - 11:47 am
Judge Thomas Yager
Los Angeles Superior Court
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:50 - 11:59 am
Hon. James Hagerty
12:00 - 12:07 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:15 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:20 - 2:30 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
2:30 - 2:47
Hon. David Kendall
2:59 - 3:25 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1959
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3:00 - 3:20 pm
Hon. Don Paarlberg
3:20 - 3:25 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:27 - 4:14 pm
The President practiced golf on the
South Grounds.
4:15 pm
Returned to the office.
4:25 pm
The President departed the office and
went to the Mansion.
6:00 pm
OFF THE RECORD Meeting in the Mansion:
(Senator Lyndon B. Johnson)
(Senator Everett M. Dirksen)
(Speaker Sam Rayburn)
(Congressman Charles Halleck)
(Hon. Robert B. Anderson)
(Senator Harry F. Byrd)
(Senator John J. Williams)
(Congressman Wilbur D. Mills)
(Congressman Richard M. Simpson)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1959
8:13 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:14 - 8:23 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:25 - 8:26 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:26 - 8:27 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:29 - 8:30 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
8:30 - 9:52 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Thurston Morton
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman John Taber
Congressman Gerald Ford
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. W. J. McNeil
Mr. Wilson White, Justice
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. James R. Killian
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Roemer McPhee
Hon, Homer Gruenther
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Arthur Minnich
9:52 - 10:18 am
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
JUNE 2, 1959
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10:33 - 10:45 am
Dr. J. A. Kessler
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. James Hagerty
10:45 - 11:00 am
Dr. James R. Killian, Jr.
11:00 - 11:03 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:18 - 11:30 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Malcolm Moos
11:30 - 11:46 am
H. E. Baron Robert Silvercruys
Ambassador of Belgium
(Came to pay a farewell call on the
President upon his retirement from
diplomatic service)
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
11:48 am
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion where he and Mrs. Eisenhower visited
with Mr. Danny Thomas.
11:50 - 1:00 pm
Mr. Danny Thomas
President, American Lebanese Syrian
Associated Charities (and Television Star)
(Mr. Thomas returned to Mr. Stephens' office
at 1:07 pm and then went to the Lobby to see
the press).
1:05 pm
(LUNCH)
1:43 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:08 - 2:27 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
2:55 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1959
8:07 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:44 - 8:45 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:45 - 9:00 am
Miss Bertha Adkins
Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
9:00 - 9:10 am
Hon. Ellis O. Briggs
Newly-appointed Ambassador to Greece
(Called on the President before departing
for his new post in Athens)
9:30 - 10:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. James Hagerty
Major John Eisenhower (joined at 9:55)
The following joined at 9:58 am:
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon, Bryce Harlow
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Mr. Roemer McPhee
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:03 - 11:06 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:08 - 11:55 am
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
OFF THE RECORD
(Dr. Jerome B. Wiesner)
11:57 - 12:00 Noon
Hon. James Hagerty
12:10 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:34 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
the White House and motored to Burning Tree
Country Club.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1959
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2:00 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree Country Club,
2:14 - 5:08 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Colonel Thomas Belshe
General Tom Musgrave
Mr. John Shay
5:41 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach
departed Burning Tree Country Club and
motored to the White House.
6:05 pm
Arrived at the White House and went to the office.
6:05 - 6:07 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
6:15 pm
Departed the office and went to the Mansion.
THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS MAGAZINE EDITORS WILL CALL ON THE
PRESIDENT AT THE WHITE HOUSE AT 11:30 A. M., ON THURSDAY,
JUNE 4, 1959
Dean Ammer
Purchasing
Mrs. Stella Anderson
Applied Publication American Chemical Society
George Baker
Chilton Publications
H. Balfour
Mechanical Engineering
W. A. Barbour
Product Design and Development
E. C. Beaudet
The Iron Age
Vance Bell
Steel
John Botzum
Steel
William Bradbury
Mechanization
Library
Tom Campbell
The Iron Age
Colin Carmichael
Machine Design
H. Thurston Clarke
Packaging Parade
H. R. Clauser
Materials In Design Engineering
Jack Colgan
Commercial Car Journal
R. A. Collinge
Mechannual
Floyd Craig
Machine Design
James N. Crowe
Chemical and Engineering News
William G. Dooly
The Constructor
Chester R. Earle
Power Engineering
Paul Farrell
Purchasing
Mahlon Fisher
The Constructioneer
Donald R. Foxvog
The Constructor
James H. Ferguson
Qualified Contractor
Jack A. Ghene
Volume Feeding Management
Robert Gibbs
Analytical Chemistry
Scranton Gillette
Water and Sewage Works
Robert F. Gould
Chemical and Engineering News
Robert Gray
Fueloil and Oil Heat
A. W. Greene
Distribution Age
John W. Greve
The Tool Engineer
Thomas Hanson
Plant Engineer
Robert N. Hader
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Carl Harrington
Mill and Factory
C. E. Herington
Metal Treating
H. R. Herington
Metal Treating
Robert Homer
Automotive Industries
Mrs. Marjorie Hyslop
Metal Progress
Norman Jacobson
Electric Light and Power
Russell Jaenke
Penton Publications
J. J. Jaklitsch
Mechanical Engineering
Arthur Joyce
Bakers Weekly
- 2 -
William C. Kellogg
Machine Design
Robert Kenyon
Chemical and Engineering News
Frank X. Kiefer
Department Store Economist
M. A. Kobel
Life Association News
George B. Krantz
Chemical and Engineering News
J. H. Kofrom
Chilton Publications
J. H. Kuney
Applied Publications American Chemical Society
Marshall C. Lewis
Marsteller, Rickard, Gebhardt & Reed
John F. McCarthy
The Optical Journal
Wayne McCurdy
Utilization
E. W. Maoy
Sugar
Ronald F. Meadows
Marsteller, Rickard, Ebhardt and Reed
Richard H. Morris
Plant Engineering
Alan Olson
Fast Food
Bernard Osbahr
Electronic Industries
6. and Elsenhower Library
T. S. Paaby
The Iron Age
E. W. Pennington
Tooling and Production
Victor Petchul
Appliance Manufacturer
William A. Phair
Hardware Age
C. B. Rowson
Commercial Car Journal
Neil Regeimbal
Chilton Publications
George Samerjan
Edigraph Corporation
Will H. Shearon, Jr.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry
Joseph Sheehan
Bakers Weekly
R. L. Stedfeld
Machine Design
Dr. Kurt Stehling
Vanguard Rocket Propulsion
Ray Stroupe
Chilton Publications
Irwin H. Such
Steel
George Sullivan
The Iron Age
Cecil Taylor
Appliance Manufacturer
Frank F. Tighe
Motor Age
James S. Welch
Ceramic Bulletin
Charles Wick
Machinery
Donald Wiseman
Water Well Journal
Paul Wooten
Chilton Publications
Osburn Zuber
The Constructor
SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIST OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE
EDITORS CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT AT 11:30 A. M.
ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1959:
George Hays
Penton Publications
Robert McCaw
Power Engineering
Frank Steinbach
Foundry
is POINT Library SEAL
Harry Casterlin
Aircraft and Missiles
Edw. Grazda
Electronic Design
Leon DeVos
Tool Engineer
Palmer Langdon
Metal Finishing
John Reilly
Boot and Shoe Recorder
Michael Spranck
Construction Equipment
Donald Ruther
Modern Packaging
Mr. Hartley
Auto Industries
Miss Harris
Qualified Constractors
Wallace Fingell
Criswold Publications
Robert Harper
National Business Publications
John Craddock
Mechanization, Inc.
Frank Crump
Modern Materials
James Dixon
Hardware Age
Mrs. Haggott
Chilton Publications
Mr. Barclay
Aircraft Missiles
SUPPLEMENT TO LIST OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE
EDITORS WHO WILL CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
AT 11:30 A. M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1959:
Michael Babala
Tool Engineer
James Wilcox
Technical Publishing Company
William Martin
American Aviation
Joseph Jacobs
Applied Publications, ACS
Melvin Buckner
Applied Publications,
Phyllis Panich
Applied Publications
Norman Och
Waverly Press
in Library The
James Lintine
Art Forum
Joe Schaivo
Haywood Publishing Company
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1959
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11:47 - 11:51 am
Hon. David Kendall
11:52 - 12:05 pm
Hon, Malcolm Moos
11:52 - 12:11 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:11 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:15 pm
(LUNCH)
OFF THE RECORD
(Major General Sir Francis de Guingand
had lunch with the President. Sir Francis
was Field Marshal Montgomery's Chief
of Staff during World War II)
2:31 pm
The President returned to the office
(accompanied by Sir Francis)
2:35 - 2:42 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons (to meet Sir Francis)
2:43 - 2:59 pm
Hon. James Hagerty (until 2:51 pm)
Major John Eisenhower
3:02 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Walter
Reed Hospital.
3:18 pm
Arrived at Walter Reed. They were met by
Brig. General James H. Forsee
Brig. General Francis Pruitt
who escorted the President and General Snyder
to Ward 8.
The President visited with
General Nathan Twining
Mr. Douglas McKay
3:37 pm
The President and General Snyder departed
Walter Reed and motored to the White House.
3:55 pm
Arrived at the White House. The President went
to his office.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1959
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4:00 - 5:00 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
5:03 pm
Returned to the office.
5:18 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1959
7:55 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Colonel Robert L. Schulz.
8:07 - 8:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:30 - 8:40 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:39 - 8:47 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:47 - 9:00 am
Dr. Milton Eisenhower
9:00 ⑉ 9:55 am
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Elmer Bennett
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. True D. Morse
Hon. James P. O'Connell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. Elmer Staats
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Mr. Bradley Patterson
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. Tom Beale, Department of State
9:55 - 10:12 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Maurice Stans
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1959
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10:00 - 10:33 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Major John Eisenhower
10:34 - 10:41 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:40 - 10:44 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:50 - 10:56 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:57 - 11:00 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:00 - 11:67am
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:20 - 11:28 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
11:31 - 12:15 pm
His Excellency Ludwig Erhard
Minister of Economics of the Federal Republic
of Germany
Hon. Franz Krapf, Charge d'Affaires ad interim
Miss Grosse-Schware, interpreter
Hon. Robert Murphy
Major John Eisenhower
12:15 - 12:23 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:23 - 12:30 pm
Hon. Gerald Morgan
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:50 pm
The President departed the White House Grounds via
helicopter for flight to the Gettysburg Farm. He was
accompanied by
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. James Rowley
Sgt. John Moaney
In Chase helicopter:
General Howard McC. Snyder
Captain Olive Marsh
Secret Service Agents
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1959
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GETTYSBURG, PA.
2:32 pm
The President arrived at the Gettysburg Farm
via helicopter.
2:53 pm
The President departed the Farm and motored
to the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:00 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:45 - 5:40 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
General Arthur Nevins
5:42 pm
Departed the Gettysburg Country Club and
motored to the Farm.
5:50 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:34 am
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the Farm and motored to the Gettysburg
Country Club.
8:42 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
8:52 - 10:55 am
The President played 18 holes of golf with
General Arthur Nevins
10:59 am
The President and General Snyder departed the
Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the Farm.
11:08 am
Arrived at the Farm.
11:14 am
The President and General Arthur Nevins departed
the Farm and motored to the Brannum Farm.
11:17 am
Arrived at the Brannum Farm where they were
joined by Mr. Robert Hartley. They toured the
fitting barn.
11:50 am
The President and General Nevins departed the
Brannon Farm and returned to the President's Farm.
11:53 am
Arrived at the Farm.
4:55 pm
Motored to the Skeet range.
5:07 pm
Returned to the residence.
6:00 - 8:20 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a picnic
supper for White House Mansion employees and
for the Secret Service personnel.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:21 am
The President departed the Farm and motored
to the United Presbyterian Church,
8:27 am
Arrived at the Church.
8: 30 - 9:20 am
The President attended Services. Reverend
Robert A. MacAskill delivered the sermon.
9:23 am
Reverend MacAskill escorted the President to
his car.
9:25 am
The President departed the Church and motored
to the Farm.
9:36 am
Arrived at the Farm.
2:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and motored to
Purcellville, Virginia, They went via Harpers
Ferry and Charlestown, West Virginia,
PURCELLVILLE, VA.
4:04 pm
Arrived at Holiday Hill Farm, owned by
Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Moore.
5:07 pm
Departed the Moore residence and motored to
Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
6:35 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1959
7:52 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:17 - 8:37 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
8:27 - 9:05 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:05 - 9:14 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:14 - 9:20 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:20 - 9:32 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:32 - 9:34 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Major John Eisenhower
9:34 - 9:53 am
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
9:53 - 10:13 am
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Allen Dulles)
(Hon. Thomas Gates)
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.)
(Hon. John McCone)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Hon. Philip Farley)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
(Major John Eisenhower)
10:17 - 10:20 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:23 - 10:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:35 - 11:00 am
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. Don Paarlberg
11:00 - 11:30 am
Major General John S. Bragdon
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1959
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11:31 - 11:35 am
Swearing-In Ceremony for
Hon. Thomas S. Gates as
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Hon. William B. Franke as
Secretary of the Navy
The following attended ceremony in Conference Room:
Secretary Gates' Guests:
Mrs. Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Mrs. Thomas S. Gates, Sr. (Stepmother)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ponce (daughter)
Rumson, New Jersey
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Norris (daughter)
Mt. Kisco, New York
Miss Kathe Gates (daughter)
Middleburg, Virginia
Mrs. Donald A. Quarles
Mr. and Mrs. H. Gates Lloyd and daughter
Secretary Franke's Guests:
Mrs. William B. Franke
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fowler
(daughter and son-in-law)
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ulinski
(daughter and son-in-law)
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kouns
(daughter and son-in-law)
Hon. Fred A. Bantz, Under Secretary of the Navy
Hon. Richard Jackson, Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Hon. Cecil Milne, Assistant Secretary of the Navy
11:35 - 11:36 am
The following met the President in his office:
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
Hon. Fred A. Bantz
Hon. Cecil Milne
11:36 - 11:54 am
Major General John S. Bragdon
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
(Resumed 11:00 am meeting which was interrupted
for the swearing-in ceremony)
11:55 - 12:07 pm
Hon. Gordon Gray
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1959
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12:07 - 12:23 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
12:23 - 12:25 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:24 - 12:30 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:30 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:00 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:25 - 2:28 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:54 - 2:55 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
2:55 - 3:08 pm
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Edward McCabe
3:08 - 4:00 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
4:00 - 4:03 pm
Hon, Thomas E. Stephens
4:31 - 5:25 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:27 - 6:00 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
6:02 pm
Went to the Mansion.
7:35 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the Sheraton Park Hotel
to attend a Testimonial Dinner honoring Republicans
in Congress.
7:45 pm
Arrived at the Sheraton Park Hotel and were greeted by
Hon. Joseph Martin
Hon. Timothy Sheehan, former Congressman from
Illinois
Mr. George Johnson
General Manager of the Sheraton Park Hotel
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1959
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7:46 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower were escorted
to the Garden Foyer where the head table guests were
gathered and refreshments were served.
7:55 pm
Departed the Garden Foyer and motored to
Exhibition Hall where they proceeded to the head
table.
(Another group attending this dinner was set up in
the Sheraton Hall)
There were 140 tables with 1, 100 guests assembled
in Exhibition Hall. The following were seated at
the head table:
Senator Barry Goldwater
Senator and Mrs. Everett Dirksen
Congressman Joseph Martin, Jr.
Miss Jerrie Kent, Co-Chairman of National
Young Republicans
Mrs. Clara B. Williams, Assistant Chairman of
Republican National Committee
Hon. and Mrs. Timothy P. Sheehan
Mr. Lewis T. Breuninger
Reverend and Mrs. Bernard Braskamp
DINNER honoring the Republicans in Congress.
Following dinner, short addresses were made by
Senator Barry Goldwater
Senator Everett Dirksen
Congressman Joseph Martin
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower then departed
Exhibition Hall and motored to the entrance of
Sheraton Hall where the other group was assembled.
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower were escorted to
the head table. (The Vice President had been at this
table, but changed with the President, going to
Exhibition Hall when the President came to Sheraton
Hall).
In Sheraton Hall there were 178 tables and 1, 700 guests.
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1959
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The following were seated at the head table in
Sheraton Hall:
Congressman and Mrs. Richard Simpson
Congressman and Mrs. Charles Halleck
Senator and Mrs. Thruston Morton
Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Harris
Mr. John Ashbrook
Chairman, National Federation of Young
Republicans
Mrs. Catherine Gibson
President, National Federation of Republican
Women
Former Senator and Mrs. John Bricker
Mr. John Wayne (Actor and MC)
Senators Goldwater and Dirksen made brief addresses.
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT, which was carried by
public address system to those attending the dinner
in Exhibition Hall.
10:30 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
Sheraton Park Hotel and motored to the White House.
10:40 am
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
8:07 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:07 - 8:10 am
Hon. Robert Gray
8:13 - 8:16 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
8:15 - 8:27 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon, Bryce Harlow
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Jack Anderson
8:30 - 10:43 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon (in part)
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator George D. Aiken
Senator Thruston Morton
Senator John J. Williams
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman William H. Ayres
Congressman Page Belcher
Congressman Richard Simpson
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Dr. Marvin McLain
Mr. Martin Sorkin
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Elmer Staats
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Julian Baird
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Sumner Whittier
Hon, Don Paarlberg
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Jack Anderson
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
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10:50 - 10:52 am
Dean George M. Johnson was sworn in as
Commissioner of the Civil Rights Commission.
The following attended the ceremony in the
Conference Room:
Dr. John Hannah
Hon. Gordon Tiffany
Mr. Henry Shine
Mrs. Carol Arth
Golonel A. H. Rosenfeld, Jr.
Mr. Eugene R. Jackson
Dr. and Mrs. Harry L. Kingman
Mr. Val Washington
11:00 - 11:25 am
Hon. John A. McCone
Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:25 - 11:37 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:40 am
The President departed the White House and motored
to the Statler Hotel, accompanied by Hon. James Hagerty.
11:45 am
Arrived at the Statler Hotel. The President was greeted by
Dr. John Hannah
President of Michigan State University and
Chairman of the Commission on CivillRights
Dean Robert G. Storey
Vice Chairman, Commission on Civil Rights
Mr. Herbert Blunck
General Manager of the Statler Hotel
11:46 am
The President was escorted to the Continental Room
where he greeted the following head table guests:
Members of the Commission on Civil Rights
Hon. John S. Battle
Hon. Doyle E. Carlton
Dean George M. Johnson
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon M. Tiffany
11:53 - 11:58 am
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT before the delegates
of the Civil Rights State Advisory Committee,
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
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12:00 Noon
The President, escorted by Dr. John Hannah, Dean Storey
and Mr. Herbert Blunck departed the Continental Room and
went to his car,
12:04 pm
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed the
Statler Hote 1 and motored to the White House.
12:08 pm
Arrived at the White House.
12:10 - 12:15 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:16 pm
The President departed the office and went to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:55 pm
Returned to the office.
1:57 - 2:00 pm
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Mr. Noble Upperman, Mailman of Silver Spring, Md.
Mr. Bert Barnes
Mr. L. Rohe Walter
Delivered to the President the first letter
sent by missile mail.
2:00 - 2:30 pm
(General Lauris Norstad)
OFF THE RECORD
(Supreme Commander, Allied Powers Europe)
(Major John Eisenhower)
2:33 - 2:58 pm
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:58 - 3:00 pm
Major John Eisenhower
3:00 - 4:04 pm
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Admiral Arleigh A. Burke
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
General Thomas D. White
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. William Holaday
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Mr. Alvin G. Waggoner (for few
General L. L. Lemnitzer
Mr. John W. Klotz (minutes)
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
TUESDAY, June 9, 1959
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4:04 - 4:18 pm
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
General L. L. Lemnitzer
Admiral Arleigh A. Burke
General Thomas D. White
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:18 - 4:23 pm
Hon. Neil McElroy
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
4:28 - 4:30 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:31 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion,
4:35 pm
The President departed the White House Grounds
via helicopter and went to MATS Terminal. Aboard
the helicopter were:
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Bernard M. Shanley
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Mr. James Rowley
4:49 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
4:58 pm
The President departed MATS Terminal aboard
the Columbine for Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The following accompanied him:
Senator Clifford Case of New Jersey
Hon, Bernard M. Shanley
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. James Hagerty
Mrs. Ann Whitman
General Howard McC. Snyder
Dr. Malcolm Moos
Miss Mary Caffrey
Captain Olive Marsh
Mr. James Rowley
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
5:40 pm
The President arrived at National Aviation Facilities
Experimental Center, Pomona Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
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5:40 pm
The following greeted the President when he arrived
at Pomona Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Dr. Gunnar Gunderson
President, American Medical Association
Dr. Louis M. Orr
President-elect, American Medical Association
Dr. Leonard W. Larson
Chairman, Board of Trustees, American Medical
Association
Colonel William Cowart
Director, N. A. F. E. C.
State Senator Frank S. Farley
Mayor Joseph Altman
Mr. Meredith B. Kerstetter, City Commissioner
Mr. Richard S. Jackson, City Commissioner
Mayor Joseph Altman presented the Key to Atlantic City
to the President, and a certificate of honorary membership
in the Atlantic City Beach Patrol.
5:47 pm
The President and his party departed Pomona Air Field
and motored to the Hotel Traymore.
6:18 pm
Arrived at the Hotel Traymore. Here the President was met
by
Albert S. Tisch, Chairman of the Board, Tisch Hotels
Preston Tisch, President of Tisch Hotels
George Haas, Vice President of the Hotel Traymore
James Heimbaugh, Vice President, Tisch Hotels
The above escorted the President to his suite.
7:10 pm
The President departed his suite and walked to Dr. Louis Orr's
suite, The following accompanied him there:
Dr. Elmer Hess
Dr. Leonard Larsen
Dr. Louis Orr
Dr. Leonard Heaton
7:10 - 7:14 pm
The President Met those who were attending a reception in
Dr. Orr's suite. List is given on the following page.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
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7:10 - 7:14 pm
Reception List:
Dr. and Mrs. Louis M. Orr
Miss Doris Orr
Mr. Louis M. Orr, Jr.
Miss Ann Hower
Miss Catherine Whooten
Miss Kathryn Sims
Dr. and Mrs. Gunnar Gunderson
Dr. and Mrs. Askey
Dr. and Mrs. Price
Rebecca Price
Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Hussey
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Larson
Dr. and Mrs. Cleon Nafe
Dr. and Mrs. Lynwood Ball
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Underwood
Dr. and Mrs. James Appel
Dr. R. B. Robins
Dr. George Fister
Dr. Raymond McKeown
Dr. Norman Welch
Dr. Blasingame
Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Howard
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Heaton
Dr. Elmer Hess and daughter
Dr. and Mrs. David B. Allman
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Jack
David Jack
Dr. and Mrs. Custin R. Tisch
Dr. M. E. DeKakey
Mr. and Mrs. James Heimbaugh
Mr. Craddock
7:14 pm
The President returned to his suite.
8:19 pm
The President and Dr. Louis Orr departed the Traymore
Hotel and motored to Convention Hall.
8:21 pm
Arrived at Convention Hall. Here the President was greeted by
Dr. Gunnar Gunderson
Dr. Leonard Larson
who escorted the President to the Reception Room where
he met those assembled there. (List on following page)
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
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ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
8:21 pm
The President met the following in the Reception Room
of Convention Hall:
Mr. Norman Budde
Press Officer, American Medical Association
Mr. Budde presented the American Medical Association
Science Award Winners - National Science Fair - to the
President:
Edith K. Schule
Memphis, Tennessee
Martin J. Murphy, Jr.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
(Mrs. L. C. Salter, chaperon)
8:30 pm
The President took his place on the stage.
Program of the American Medical Association Annual
Convention:
Star Spangled Banner
8:33 - 8:35 pm
Invocation by Rev. Arthur McKay Ackerson
Musical Selections
8:39 - 8:40 pm
Dr. Leonard W. Larson presented the Past President's
Medal to Dr. Gunnar Gunderson
8:40 - 8:42 pm
Farewell address by Dr. Gunnar Gunderson
8:42 pm
The Incoming President of the American Medical Association,
Dr. Louis M. Orr, was installed by Dr. Leonard W. Larson.
Presentation of Distinguished Service Award
9:08 - 9:30 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT BEFORE THE AMERICAN
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION.
9:31 pm
Drs. Orr, Gunderson, and Mr. Leo Brown escorted the
President to his car,
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1959
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ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
9:33 pm
The President departed Convention Hall and motored to
Pomona Airport.
9:57 pm
Arrived at Pomona Airport.
10:03 pm
The President and his party were airborne for Washington,
D. C. (Senator Case did not return to Washington with the
President).
WASHINGTON, D. C.
10:43 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
10:47 pm
Departed MATS Terminal and motored to the White House.
10:56 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1959
8:40 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:43 - 9:03 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:03 - 9:04 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:04 - 9:09 am
Hon. David Kendall
9:09 - 9:18 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:22 - 9:42 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:33 - 9:45 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:50 - 10:18 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
10:07 - 10:18 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:10 - 10:19 am
Hon. James Hagerty
11:00 - 11:05 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:05 - 11:18 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:18 - 12:02 pm
The three European Community Presidents called on the
President:
Walter Hallstein (German)
President of the Commission of the European
Economic Community (Common Market)
Etienne Hirsch (French)
President of the Commission of the European
Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM)
Paul Finet (Belgium)
President of the High Authority of the
European Coal and Steel Community
Also:
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Walton Butterworth, U. S. Representative to
the European Communities
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
(The three European Community Presidents presented
an antique map of Europe to the President)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1959
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12:02 - 12:06 pm
Hon. David Kendall
12:03 - 12:20 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:20 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:05 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:10 - 2:23 pm
(Barber)
2:24 - 2:34 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:30 - 2:37 pm
Hon. Bryce Harlow
2:43 - 2:50 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:11 - 3:12 pm
Hon, Wilton B. Persons
3:12 - 3:25 pm
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
3:27 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to Burning Teee Country Club.
3:51 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree
4:09 - 6:18 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. John Shea
Mr. John McClure
(Colonel Walter Tkach walked around the course with them)
6:40 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
Burning Tree and motored to the White House.
7:05 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1959
7:45 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:25 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied
by Hon. Richard M. Nixon.
8:25 - 8:55 am
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
9:10 - 9:13 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:15 - 9:25 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:25 - 9:58 am
(Congressman Stuyvesant Wainwright) OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
9:58 - 10:05 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:05 - 10:30 am
Hon. Arthur Flemming
10:30 - 10:47 am
H. E. Ali Haider Sulaiman
Newly appointed Ambassador of Iraq
(To present credentials to the President)
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
10:47 - 10:49 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:50 - 11:12 am
Major John Eisenhower
10:54 - 11:05 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:18 am
The President departed the office and went to
the broadcast room to do a 4th of July recording
for use of the Armed Forces and Voice of America.
11:28 am
Departed the Broadcast Room and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:57 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:29 - 2:31 pm
Hon. Jack Anderson
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1959
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2:33 - 2:38 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
2:40 - 2:44 pm
Mr. Roemer McPhee
3:23 - 3:30 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
3:42 - 3:53 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
3:55 pm
The President departed the office and went
to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1959
7:45 am
(Mr. Frank Donohue)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. Walter Ruschmeyer)
(Colonel Robert L. Schulz)
(Had breakfast with the President)
(Mr. Donohue and Mr. Ruschmeyer are
with the Tax Firm of Haskins and Sells)
8:47 am
The President arrived in the office,
8:47 - 8:48 am
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
8:55 - 8:57 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:57 - 9:20 am
Hon. Nelson Rockefeller
Governor of New York
9:27 - 9:41 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:41 - 9:46 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:46 - 9:49 am
Hon, C. Douglas Dillon was sworn in as Under
Secretary of State. The following attended the ceremony:
Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Ambassador Dempster McIntosh
Mr. Samuel C. Waugh
Mr. Gordon Gray
Mr. Maurice Stans
Mr. Robert Murphy
Mr. Loy Henderson
Mr. John Raymond
Mr. Elbert Mathews
Mr. P. Claxton
Mr. J. Penfield
Mr. R. Rubottom
Mr. F. Kohler
M. W. Robertson
Mr. W. Rountree
Mr. W. Walmsley
Mr. W. T. M. Beale
(continued)
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1959
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9:46 - 9:49 am
The following attended the swearing-in ceremony
of Hon. C. Douglas Dillon (continued):
Mr. E. Kretzmann
Senator H. Alexander Smith
Mr. P. Farley
Mr. H. Cumming
Mr. J. Hanes
Mr. J. Bell
Mr. J. Wilson
Mr. W. Macomber
Mr. W. Buchanan
Mr. R. Brewster
Mr. T. L. Elliot
Mr. J. A. Calhoun
Mr. T. McElhiney
Mr. John Leddy
Mr. G. Martin
Mr. J. Riddleberger
Mr. L. Saccio
Mr. Robert Terrill
Mr. Dixon Donnelley
Mrs. Dorothy de Borchgrave
Mrs. Ida Cunningham
Mrs. Janet Stamps
Miss Eva Hallam
Miss Rita Giddo
Miss Lethean Rowe
9:49 - 9:55 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Hon. James Hagerty (until 9:51 am)
Hon. Wilton B. Persons (until 9:52 am)
9:58 - 10:05 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
10:05 - 10:13 am
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Leo Hoegh)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Don Paarlberg)
(Mr. Phil Areeda)
10:13 - 10:26 am
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1959
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10:27 - 11:00 am
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Arthur Flemming)
(Hon. Arthur Kimball)
(Hon. Maurice Stans)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
11:00 - 11:14 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
11:14 - 11:19 am
Hon. Malcolm Moos
11:19 - 11:25 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:26 - 11:28 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:38 am
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed the
White House and motored to Arlington Towers,
Arlington, Virginia, to attend the Graduation
Exercises of the Senior Officers' Course at the
Foreign Service Institute.
11:44 am
Arrived at the Foreign Service Institute, Arlington
Towers, Arlington, Virginia. The President was
greeted by Harold B. Hoskins, Director of the Foreign
Service Institute. He was then escorted to the platform.
12:00 - 12:09 pm
The President addressed the graduates of the
Foreign Service Institute.
Graduates:
Joel Bernstein
S. Houston Lay
William O. Boswell
Raymond E. Lisle
Katherine W. Bracken
Frank H. Oram
Eugene Maur Braderman
C. Hoyt Price
H. Daniel Brewster
Jacques J. Reinstein
Donald B. Calder
Col. Eugene A. Salet
Juan de Zengotita
Capt. Paul S. Savidge, Jr.
Joseph J. Jova
Carleton B. Swift, Jr.
Colonel James W. Keene
Col. Robert M. Tuttle
Thomas B. Larson
Guests from Congress:
Senator Alexander Wiley
Congressman Frank T. Bow
Congressman Robert E. Chiperfield
Congressman Thomas E. Morgan
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1959
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List of those attending the Graduation of the Foreign
Service Institute, Arlington Towers, Arlington, Virginia
(continued):
The Secretary of State's Public Committee on Personnel
and
The Advisory Committee to the Foreign Service Institute
Hon. Frances P. Bolton
Hon. Ellsworth Bunker, U. S. Ambassador to India
General Alfred M. Gruenther
Mr. Morehead Patterson, Chairman, American
Machine and Foundry Company
Military and Civilian Agencies
George V. Allen, Director, USIA
Major General Paul Carraway, USA
Allen W. Dulles, Director, CIA
William Fitzgerald, Deputy Director, ICA
Henry Kearns, Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Rear Admiral Almon E. Loomis, USN
Colonel R. C. McDonough, USMC
Lt. General Emmett O'Donnell, USAF
Department of State
C. Douglas Dillon
Foy D. Kohler
Loy Henderson
Aaron S. Brown
Roy R. Rubottom
Parker T. Hart
Walter K. Scott
Edwin M. J. Kretzmann
Hugh S. Cumming, Jr.
Elbert G. Mathews
Dr. Wallace R. Brode
John S. Hoghland
Wiley T. Buchanan
Walter N. Walmsley
Julius C. Holmes
William Porter
John W. Hanes
Alfred 165 Jenkins
Jeremiah J. O'Connor
Dixon Donnelley
James J. Moose
Robert F. Corrigan
Edward B. Lawson
Robert C. Brewster
H. Alexander Smith
Mr. John Burns
Edwin A. Plitt
Mr. Stutesman
John O. Bell
Katherine H. Mayberry
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1959
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List of those attending the Graduation of the Foreign
Service Institute, Arlington Towers, Arlington, Virginia
(continued):
Foreign Service Institute Staff:
Director and Mrs. Harold Hoskins
Mr. and Mrs. Willard F. Barber
Mrs. William Breidenbach
Miss Gwen Brooks
Mrs. William Cobb
Miss Sandra Godden
Dr. Daniel L. Hamilton
Mrs. John Hoover
Dr. and Mrs. Myron Koenig
Mr. James McDevitt
Mr. and Mrs. Will Myers
Dr. and Mrs. Charles P. O'Donnell
Mrs. Eleanor Traster
Mr. Edwin Wright
Foreign Service Institute Staff's Guests
Mr. Paul Nitze, of the Foreign Service Educational
Foundation
Dr. Paul Linebarger, of the School for Advanced
International Studies
Mr. Jefferson Patterson and Mrs. Patterson
Dr. Charles Thompson, Brookings Institution
The families of the graduates also attended.
12:13 pm
The President and Hon. James Hagerty departed the
Foreign Service Institute at Arlington Towers and
motored to the White House.
12:20 pm
Arrived at the White House,
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:10 pm
The President returned to the office, accompanied by
Major John Eisenhower.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1959
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2:10 - 2:15 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:21 - 2:29 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:44 pm
The President departed the White House Grounds via
helicopter and flew to the Gettysburg Farm. The
following accompanied him:
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. Dick Flohr
Colonel Walter Tkach, Captain Olive Marsh, William
Elder and Secret Service Agents followed in Chase
helicopter.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
3:18 pm
Arrived at the Gettysburg Farm.
3:38 pm
The President departed the Farm and motored to
the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:45 pm
A rrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:55 - 5:52 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
General Arthur Nevins
5:55 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
the Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the
Farm.
6:08 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:27 am
The President departed the Farm and motored
to the Gettysburg Country Club.
8:34 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
8:48 - 11:02 am
The Pr esident played 18 holes of golf with
General Arthur Nevins
Mr. Dick Sleichter
(Colonel Walter Tkach walked around the course with them)
11:05 am
The President departed the Gettysburg Country Club
and motored to the Show Barn where he and Mr.
Robert Hartley looked over the cattle.
11:27 am
Arrived at the residence of the Farm.
2:43 pm
The President walked to the duck pond and to the
skeet range and shoot skeet until 4:01 pm.
General Nevins joined the President at the skeet range
at 3:40 pm.
4:05 pm
Returned to the residence.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:20 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed
the Gettysburg Farm and motored to the United
Presbyterian Church of Gettysburg.
8:27 am
Arrived at the Church.
Mr. Paul Witt, Church Usher, escorted the
President and Mrs. Eisenhower to their seats.
9:25 am
Rev. Robert A. MacAskill, Minister, escorted the
President and Mrs. Eisenhower to their car following
Services.
9:28 am
Departed the Church and motored to the Farm.
9:35 am
Arrived at the Farm.
9:49 am
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
the Farm and motored to the Gettysburg Country.
9:57 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
10:05 - 12:20 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
General Arthur Nevins
Mr. Dick Sleichter
12:25 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
the Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the
Farm.
12:35 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
2:45 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
the Gettysburg Farm and motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
4:38 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1959
8:25 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger,
8:26 - 8:28 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:28 - 8:43 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:56 - 9:00 am
Major John Eisenhower and Mr. George Allen, USIA
9:00 - 9:17 am
The President received the American Guides to
The American Exposition in Moscow. They first
met the President in the office, then had picture
taken in the Rose Garden:
Henry Aaron, Cambridge, Mass.
Tatiana Akhonin, Washington, D. C.
Gilmore Alkire, Los Angeles, California
Robert Barrett, Corpus Christi, Texas
Joan Barth, New York City, N. Y.
David Benson, Hollywood, California
Jack Blanshei, San Francisco, California
David Book, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Anne Carberry, Jersey City, New Jersey
Mrs. Natasha Carlton, New York City
Thomas Conroy, Yonkers, N. Y.
William Davis, Detroit, Michigan
Marie DeGunzburg, New York City
John DeLuca, Los Angeles, California
Claire DeSaint-Phalle, Scarsdale, N. Y.
Mrs. Carol Dietz, New York City
Helen Gish Dixon, Westport, Conn.
Sam Driver, New York City
Olha Dyhdalevych, New York City
Alexis Fedorov, San Francisco, California
George Feifer, New York City
Don French, Washington, D. C.
Norris Garnett, Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Vera Garthoff, Washington, D. C.
Jane Gary, New York City
Mrs. Helen Gillespie, Riverdale, N. Y.
Paul Gottlieb, Long Island City, N. Y.
Charles Gribble, Lansing, Mich.
Joseph Grossman, Red Bank, N. J.
(continued)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1959
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9:00 - 9:17 am
American Guides to the American Exposition in Moscow
(list continued):
Wayne, Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio
Thomas Holtz, Santa Ana, California
Josephine Ann Hopkins, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Martin Horwitz, North Hollywood, California
Herbert Howard, Boston, Massachusetts
Gaida Hughes (Mrs.), Denver, Colorado
George Humphrey, State College, Pa,
Doris Johnson, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mark Kaminsky, Edwardsburg, Michigan
Curtis Kamman, Tucson, Arizona
Joyce DeCoster Klain, Norway, Maine
Thomas Kridler, Columbus, Ohio
Alexander Kucherov, Washington, D. C.
Harriet Latham, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Richard Leed, Lititz, Pa.
John D. Levan, Jr., Springfield, Mo.
D. Richard Little, South Pasadena, Cal.
Henry F. McCusker, Jr., San Francisco, Cal,
Peter Maggs, Durham, N. C.
James Matisoff, Cambridge, Mass.
Herbert Miller, Bloomington, Indiana
Norman Neureiter, Baytown, Texas
Phillip Nice, Bloomington, Indiana
David Perlmutter, Glencox, Illinois
Ellen Propper, Hamden, Connecticut
Carolyn Rogers, Greenwich, Conn.
Edith Rogovin, Buffalo, New York
Jonathan Russin, Kingston, Pa.
Charlotte Saikowski, New York City
Ida Schaap, Jenkintown, Pa.
Elena Scott, Swarthmore, Pa.
Elizabeth (Mrs.) Shepard, New York City
Joe Shepard, Indianapolis, Ind.
Dan Slobin, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Andrew Swatkovsky, New York City
John Thomas, Los Angeles, California
Vladimir Tolstoy-Miloslavsky, Washington, D. C.
Charles Townsend, Cambridge, Mass.
Mrs. Elizabeth Valkenier, New York City
Mrs. Anne Varakin, San Francisco, California
(continued)
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1959
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9:00 - 9:17am
American Guides to the American Exposition in Moscow
(list continued):
John Jaroslav Verner, New York City
Barbara Widenor, Havertown, Pa.
Duncan Whiteside, Wayland, Mass.
Frederick Willerford, New York City
George Wilson, Cambridge, Mass.
John Wolff, Coral Gables, Florida
The following accompanied the American Guides:
George Allen, Director, U. S. I. A.
Richard Cushing, U. S. I. A.
Eugene Staples, Moscow Exhibition Staff
Wallace Littell, Moscow Eshibition Staff
Adele Mardirosian, Moscow Exhibition Staff
Alexander Logofet, State Department Interpreter
John Stalnacker, National Merit Scholarship Assoc.
Herbert Bursley, Examining Board
Clarence Francis, Examining Board
Richard Scammon, Examining Board
James Lambie, Examining Board
9:30 - 10:08 am
Senator Thruston B. Morton
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
10:08 - 10:35 am
(Dr. Clark Kerr)
OFF THE RECORD
(President, University of California)
(Hon. Robert Merriam)
10:35 - 10:54 am
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg
Dr. Arnold T. Olson
President, Evangelical Free Church of America
Hon. Jack Anderson
(Abbie Rowe took pictures)
10:54 - 11:08 am
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Wilton B. Persons (for 1 min.)
11:08 - 11:10 am
Mr. Arthur Minnich
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1959
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11:10 - 11:34 am
The members of The President's Board of Foreign
Scholarships (Fulbright Board) called on the
President:
Dr. Robert G. Storey, Chairman
Dean, School of Law, Southern Methodist
University, Dallas, Texas
Mrs. Bernice B. Cronkhite, Vice Chairman
Dean of The Graduate School, Radcliffe College,
Cambridge, Mass.
Dr. Hurst Robins Anderson
President, American University, Washington, D. C.
Dr. John N. Andrews
Veterans Administration
Dr. C. S. Benson
President, Claremont Men's College, Claremont,
California
Dr. Felton G. Clark
President, Southern University, Baton Rouge, La.
Dr. Elmer Ellis
President, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
Dr. John Orth Riedl
Dean of the Graduate School, and Professor of
Philosophy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.
Also present:
Senator John W. Fulbright
Donald E. Edgar, Director, International Educational
Exchange Service, Department of State
J. Manuel Espinosa
Executive Secretary, Board of Foreign Scholarships
Department of State
Robert H. Thayer , Special Assistant to the Secretary
of State for International Educational and
Cultural Affairs
Ralph H. Vogel, Chief, Opeartions Branch, International
Educational Exchange Service, Dept. of State
Mr. Daniel W. Hofgren
Mr. Arthur Minnich
11:34 - 11:55 am
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster )
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1959
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11:55 - 12:20 pm
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mr. William Macomber)
(Hon. Wilton B. Persons)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
12:20 - 12:32 pm
(Hon. C. Douglas Dillon)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Maurice Stans)
(Mr. T. Grayson Upton)
12:38 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:15 pm
Returned to the office.
2:38 - 2:50 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
3:28 pm
The President went to the South Grounds to practice golf.
4:27 pm
Returned to the office.
4:29 - 4:55 pm
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Bryce Harlow
4:55 - 5:03 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:03 - 5:17 pm
Major John Eisenhower
5:25 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
5:44 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower motored to the residence
of Major John Eisenhower in Alexandria, Va.
6:08 - 7:15 pm
Visited with Major John Eisenhower and family.
7:15 pm
Departed Major John Eisenhower's residence and motored
to the White House.
7:28 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1959
7:52 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:07 - 8:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
8:27 - 8:30 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:30 - 10:35 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Alexander Wiley
Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Senator Andrew Schoeppel
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo Allen
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Charles E. Bennett
Congressman John Taber
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield
Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Mr. William B. Macomber
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. Elmer Staats
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Mr. James T. Pyle
Mr. Daggett H. Howard
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. Robert Merriam
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Rocco Sitiliano
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Earle Chesney
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon, Homer Gruenther
Mr. Arthur Minnich
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1959
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10:37 - 10:45 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:40 - 10:43 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:44 - 10:45 am
Hon, Robert Merriam
10:45 - 10:54 am
Dr. Franklin Murphy
Chancellor, University of Kansas
11:00 - 11:18 am
H. E. Professor Federico Bigi
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of San Marino
H. E. Pietro Giancecchi
Minister of Public Works, San Marino
Mr. Ivan B. White
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
European Affairs
Mr. Wells Stabler
Officer in Charge of Italian and Austrian Affairs
Department of State (also acted as interpreter)
11:18 - 11:43 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:24 - 11:27 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:43 am
The President, Hon. James Hagerty, and Major John
Eisenhower departed the White House and motored to
the new National 4-H Club Center, 7100 Connecticut
Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. to participate in
the formal opening of the Center.
12:03 pm
Arrived at the National 4-H Club Center. The President
was greeted by
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Miss Sarah Ramsburg, 4-H Club Member
Mr. Ronnie Gollehon, 4-H Club Member
The President was escorted to the speaker's platform
by Hon, Ezra Taft Benson. Secretary Benson made
some formal opening remarks, then asked the President
to open the Center by cutting the ribbon.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1959
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12:04 pm
The President and Hon. Ezra Taft Benson arrived
on the platform. The opening ceremony of the
National 4-H Club Center began, Miss Anita Hollmer,
4-H member from New York presided.
The following were seated on the platform with the
President:
Hon, Ezra Taft Benson
Mr. Ervin L. Peterson
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. C. M. Ferguson
Administrator, Federal Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Mr. J. D. Sykes
Vice President, Ralston Purina Company
Mr. E. W. Aiton
Director, Division of 4-H Club and YMW Programs
Mr. W. E. Skelton
Chairman, Extension Subcommittee on 4-H Club Work
Mrs. Ruth Bruegger
Secretary, Extension Subcommittee on 4-H Club Work
Mr. C. A. Vines
Chairman, Extension Committee on Organization &
Policy, Associate Director, University of Arkansas
Mr. J. O. Knapp
Chairman, Foundation Board of Trustees
State Extension Director, West Virginia University
Mr. N. J. Volk
Executive Committee, Association of Land-Grant
Colleges and State Universities, Purdue
Mr. Donald Danforth
President, The Danforth Foundation
Mr. Roland Abraham
Chairman, National Policy Board and Assistant
Director of Extension in Minnesota
Mr. M. L. Wilson
Original Incorporator of 4-H Foundation
Mr. Walter Brown
Original Incorporator of 4-H Foundation
Mr. Albert Hoefer
New York, Chairman, Core Committee which
established and bought 4-H Center
Mr. Harvey Matthews
Assistant to the President, The Ford Foundation
(continued)
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1959
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12:04 pm
4-H Club group at the opening ceremony of the
National 4-H Club Center (continued):
Miss Gertrude Warren
Miss Anita Hollmer, New York 4-H Club Member
Miss Sarah Ramsburg, 4-H Club Member from Maryland
Mr. Ronnie Gollehon, 4-H Club Member from N. Mexico
Mr. Larry Dilda, 4-H Club Member from North Carolina
Mr. Grant A. Shrum, Executive Director
National 4-H Club Foundation
Mr. W. W. Eure
Program Director and Manager, National 4-H Center
Mr. Catalina D. Shea
Assistant National 4-H Supervisor, The Philippines
Mr. Norman C. Mindrum
Director, National Committee on Boys and Girls
Club Work
Mr. W. W. Hunter
Vice President, Shaw-Barton Incorporated
Mr. A. L. Wimmer
Manager, Creative Graphic Arts Department,
Brown & Bigelow
Mr. Harry M. Garber
The Thomas D. Murphy Company
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson introduced the President.
12:09 12:12 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT opening the new National
4-H Club Center. The President cut the ribbon officially
opening the Center.
Miss Anita Hollmer presented the President a medallion
from the 4-H Club Group.
12:17 pm
The President, Hon. James Hagerty, and Major John
Eisenhower departed the National 4-H Club Center and
motored to the White House.
12:35 pm
Arrived at the White House.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:56 pm
The President returned to the office.
TUESDA Y, JUNE 16, 1959
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1:56 - 2:05 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
2:11 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to Burning Tree Country Club.
2:34 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
2:46 - 5:30 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Senator Frank Lausche
Senator Prescott Bush
Colonel Thomas Belshe
5:50 pm
The President and Colonel Walter Tkach departed
Burning Tree and motored to the White House.
6:16 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1959
7:45 am
Hon, Eugene Black
President, International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development
(Had breakfast with the President)
8:57 am
The President arrived in the office.
9:00 - 9:30 am
Hon, C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Gordon Gray
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:30 - 9:32 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
9:47 - 9:58 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
9:58 - 10:28 am
Hon. James Hagerty
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. George B. Kistiakowsky
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
10:30 - 11:00 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
11:05 - 11:10 am
Hon, James Hagerty
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:15 - 11:35 am
His Eminence Franz Cardinal Koenig
Archbishop of Vienna
H. E. Dr. Wilfried Platzer, Ambassador of Austria
Msgr. Leopold Ungar, of Vienna
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
(Courtesy call on the President)
11:35 - 11:40 am
Chief U. E. Baughman
Secret Service
11:45 - 11:50 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1959
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11:51 - 12:15 pm
Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin
Governor of Puerto Rico
Hon. Gerald Morgan
12:15 - 12:25 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:25 - 12:32 pm
Reverend and Mrs. Robert F. Good , Honolulu
Miss Heather Good
Mrs. Hilda B. Good (Rev. Good's mother), Oakwood, Cal.
Hon. Paul F. Schench
Hon. Jack Anderson
(Abbie Rowe took pictures)
12:32 - 12:34 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:45 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
3:04 pm
The President returned to the office.
3:04 - 3:06 pm
Gaptain Evan P. Aurand
3:06 - 3:12 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
3:12 - 3:30 pm
Hon. David Kendall
3:31 - 3:56 pm
Major John Eisenhower
3:32 - 3:35 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:58 - 3:59 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:11 - 4:13 pm
Major John Eisenhower
4:33 - 4:36 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:34 - 4:37 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4:37 - 5:45 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
6:30 pm
Returned to the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1959
7:45 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:06 - 8:27 am
Mr. Aksel Nielsen
8:27 - 8:32 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:32 - 8:58 am
Hon. Ellsworth Bunker
Ambassador to India and Nepal
(Requested appointment with the President
while in Washington on consultation)
8:58 - 9:00 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:00 - 10:24 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The President
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Fred Scribner
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John McCone
Admiral Arleigh Burke
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Clarence B. Randall
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Howard Furnas
Mr. Henry Ramsey, Department of State
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon, S. Everett Gleason
10:24 - 10:35 am
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:35 - 10:42 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1959
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10:50 - 11:03 am
(Mr. Pinin Farina, Turin Italy)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Rocco Siciliano)
(Mr. Carlo Piccoli, interpreter)
11:03 - 11:30 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Gordon Gray
Dr. Harvey Brooks
Major John Eisenhower
11:33 am
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
12:45 pm
(General Kenneth Royall)
OFF THE RECORD
(Had LUNCH with the President)
1:33 pm
The President returned to the office, accompanied by
General Royall.
1:33 - 1:40 pm
(General Kenneth Royall)
OFF THE RECORD
1:40 - 1:42 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
1:42 - 1:46 pm
Hon. James Hagerty
1:46 - 2:00 pm
Dr. Malcolm Moos
2:00 - 2:16 pm
Mr. Walter Nelson
President, Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Mr. Aksel Nielsen
Mr. Sam Neal
2:18 pm
The President departed the White House and motored to
Burning Tree Country Club.
2:43 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
2:56 - 4:30 pm
The President played 14 holes of golf with
Colonel Thomas Belshe
4:55 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder departed
Burning Tree Country Club and motored to the White House.
5:20 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1959
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7:25 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to the Sheraton Park Hotel to attend Dinner in celebration
of the 25th Anniversary of the Federal Housing
Administration. He was accompanied by
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Mr. Aksel Nielsen
7:31 pm
Arrived at the Sheraton Park Hotel. The President
was greeted by
Mr. Walton Onslow
Arrangements Chairman
Mr. George Johnson
General Manager of the Sheraton Park Hotel
Mr. William Boyd
Assistant to Mr. Onslow
They escorted the President past an Honor Guard of
cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington,
Virginia, then to the Head Table.
7:33 pm
Arrived at the Head Table. The Marine Band rendered
Presidential Honors, and dinner was served.
7:33 - 8:50 pm
DINNER celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the
Federal Housing Administration.
The following were seated at the Head Table:
The President
Cowles Andrus
Mr. Aksel Nielsen
John Noble Richards
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Cecil Woods
Commissioner Zimmerman
James D. Marshall
Raymond M. Foley
Eugene E. Jurtz
Walter Greene
Clarence J. Myers
Guy T. O. Hollyday
Walter C. Nelson
Norman P. Mason
Carl T. Mitnick
Franklin Richards
John deLaittre
Senator Robertson
John M. Rhoades
Senator Capehart
H. Walter Graves
Senator Sparkman
James E. Bent
Congressman Kilburn
Mortimer B. Doyle
Congressman Rains
Paul DeVille
H. Dorn Stewart
C. R. Mitchell
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1959
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8:50 pm
Introductions by groups
Sponsors
Members of Congress
The former FHA Commissioners
The originators
FHA employees with Agency since 1934
Mrs. Minnie Dawson, first employee
Mr. Warren W. Newkirk, Owner of the first
home financed by the FHA
9:00 pm
Music by VMI Glee Club
9:20 pm
Introduction of Commissioner Julian Zimmerman
and presentation of Testimonial Scroll
9:25 pm
Introduction by Mr. Aksel Nielsen of Mr. Raymond J. Saulnier.
9:27 - 9:45 pm
Address by Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
9:48 - 9:58 pm
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT.
10:05 pm
Before departing the Hotel, the President spoke with
Cadet Charles Zimmerman
Virginia Military Institute
Cadet Thomas Royster
Virginia Military Institute
and posed for pictures with
Cadet Andrew J. Thacker
10:08 pm
The President, Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier, and
Mr. Aksel Nielsen departed the Sheraton Park Hotel
and motored to the White House.
10:15 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1959
7:44 am
The President arrived in the office.
7:58 - 8:50 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:10 - 8:55 am
Hon. James Hagerty
8:27 - 8:52 am
Hon. Gerald Morgan
8:45 - 8:52 am
Hon. David Kendall
8:58 - 9:15 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:59 - 9:15 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:15 - 9:30 am
Hon. James Hagerty
9:42 - 9:43 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:43 - 10:05 am
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
(Pictures and newsreels)
10:18 - 10:25 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:27 - 10:36 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:30 - 10:35 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:38 am
The President departed the South Grounds of the
White House via helicopter for flight to Gettysburg, Pa.
He was accompanied by Mr. Aksel Nielsen, Captain
Dale J. Crittenberger, and Mr. James Rowley.
11:26 am
Arrived at the Farm.
GETTYSBURG, PA.
11:34 am
The President, Mr. Aksel Nielsen, and General Arthur
Nevins departed the residence and made a tour of the Farm.
12:40 pm
Mr. Aksel Nielsen and Captain Dale J. Crittenberger
departed the Farm via helicopter and flew back to the
White House, arriving there at 1:15 pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1959
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GETTYSBURG, PA.
3:02 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Farm and motored to the Gettysburg Country Club.
3:22 - 5:52 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
General Arthur Nevins
5:55 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the Farm.
6:02 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:50 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Farm and motored to the Gettysburg Country Club.
8:58 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
9:06 - 11:55 am
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
General Arthur Nevins
12:25 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Gettysburg Country Club and motored to the Farm.
12:33 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
2:12 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the Farm
and motored to Thurmont, Maryland, to Floyd Akers place.
THURMONT, MD.
2:46 pm
Arrived at Floyd Akers place.
2:52 - 3:58 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen fished.
3:58 pm
Departed Floyd Akers place and motored to the Gettysburg
Farm.
GETTYSBURG, MD.
4:22 pm
Arrived at the Farm.
7:00 - 9:45 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, Mr. George Allen,
General and Mrs. Arthur Nevins, Major and Mrs. John
Eisenhower, Barbara Anne and Mary Jean Eisenhower
had dinner in the Tea House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 1959
GETTYSBURG, PA.
8:20 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Farm and motored to the United Presbyterian Church
of Gettysburg.
8:29 am
Arrived at the Church. General Arthur Nevins met them
upon arrival.
Church Usher Paul Witt escorted the President and his
party to their seats.
8:30 - 9:25 am
Church Services.
9:27 am
Rev. Robert A. MacAskill escorted the President to his
car.
9:27 am
The President and his party departed the Church and motored
to the Farm.
9:35 am
Arrived at the Farm.
9:46 am
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the Farm
and motored to the Gettysburg Country Club.
9:53 am
Arrived at the Gettysburg Country Club.
10:02 - 12:45 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
General Arthur Nevins
Mr. Dick Sleichter
12:46 pm
The President and his party departed the Gettysburg Golf
Club and motored to Major John Eisenhower's residence.
12:54 pm
Arrived at Major John Eisenhower's residence, where they
visited until 1:07 pm, then returned to the President's
residence.
3:05 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the Farm and
motored to the White House.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
4:50 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1959
8:00 - 8:45 am
The following had breakfast with the President in
the Mansion:
Hon. Christian Herter
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
8:46 - 8:50 am
The President arrived in the office with the above
and posed for pictures with them.
9:01 - 10:05 am
The Cabinet Committee on Price Stability for
Economic Growth met with the President:
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Dr. Allen Wallis
(The Secretary of the Treasury and the
Secretary of Commerce were absent)
(Pictures were taken)
10:05 - 10:15 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:15 - 10:30 am
Hon. Gordon Gray
10:30 - 10:31 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:31 - 11:00 am
OFFTHE RECORD APPOINTMENT arranged by
Hon. Gordon Gray:
(Hon. Dillon Anderson)
(Mr. Hamilton Fish Armstrong, Editor, Foreign Affairs)
(Hon. Arthur Burns, President, National Bureau of
Economic Research)
(Hon. Robert Cutler)
(Dr. Colgate Darden, President, University of Virginia)
(Hon. William G. Draper, Chairman, Draper Comm.)
(Hon. George McGhee, former Assistant Secretary of
State and former Ambassador to Turkey)
(Admiral Arthur Radford)
(Mr. Richard Sentner, Executive Vice President,
U. S. Steel)
(Dr. Arthur Smithies, Harvard University)
(Hon. John Vorys, former Member of Congress)
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1959
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11:00 - 11:10 am
(Hon. Arthur Burns)
11:10 - 11:32 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:20 - 11:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
11:32 - 11:58 am
The following Governors called on the President
before departing for a trip to the Soviet Union:
Hon. LeRoy Collins, Governor of Florida
Hon, George D. Clyde, Governor of Utah
Hon. John E. Davis, Governor of North Dakota
Hon. Luther Hodges, Governor of North Carolina
Hon. Stephen L. R. McNichols, Governor of Colorado
Hon. Robert Meyner, Governor of New Jersey
Hon. Robert E. Smylie, Governor of Idaho
Hon. William G. Stratton, Governor of Illinois
Hon. Cecil H. Underwood, Governor of West Virginia
The following accompanied the Governors:
Mr. Kenneth Holland
President of the Institute of International
Education
Dr. John E. Ivey, Jr.
Executive Vice President of New York University
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mr. John Perry, Assistant to Governor Collins
Mr. BrevardCrihfield
Secretary of Governors' Conference
(Pictures were taken)
11:58 - 11:59 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:11 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
1:55 pm
The President returned to the office.
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1959
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2:00 - 3:54 pm
CABINET MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon, Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Thomas S. Gates
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Arthur Summerfield
Hon. Fred Seaton
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Hon. Ezra Taft Benson
Hon. James P. Mitchell
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. Leo Hoegh
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Gray
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Franklin Floete
Hon. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Sumner Whittier
Hon. Alan T. Waterman
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Allen Dulles
Hon. Norman P. Mason
Hon. William A. Franke
Hon. Wilbur Brucker
Hon. James H. Douglas
Hon. Thruston Morton
Hon. Elwood Quesada
Dr. Allen Wallic (item 4 only)
3:54 - 4:00 pm
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
4:20 - 5:00 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
5:00 - 5:05 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
5:15 pm
The President departed the office and went to the Mansion.
6:30 pm
Hon. Robert Cutler - in the Mansion.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1959
8:35 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
9:05 - 9:19 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:19 - 9:22 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:22 - 9:38 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
9:38 - 9:59 am
Hon. David Kendall
10:00 - 10:02 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:02 - 10:03 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:03 - 10:13 am
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Mr. Phil Areeda
10:13 - 10:16 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
10:23 - 10:28 am
Mr. Ward Canaday
10:30 am
Dr. Malcolm Moos
11:27 - 11:30 am
Dr. Winston E. Burdine, Atlanta, Georgia
National Commander, AMVETS
Mr. Edward J. Gallagher, Waterloo, Iowa
President, AMVETS National Service Foundation
Mr. John Holden
Washington Office, AMVETS
Hon. Earle Chesney
Major John Eisenhower
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1959
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11:38 - 11:43 am
The President received the following AMVETS
Memorial Scholarship Winners at the White House:
Barbara Carfora, Brooklyn, New York
(Chemistry)
Carol Himelick, Durham, N. C.
(Mathematics)
Johanna Hoornweg, Cincinnati, Ohio
(International Relations)
Patricia Moore, Stamford, Connecticut
(Political Science)
Barry Powell, Sacramento, California
(Medicine)
Robert Rudermann, Yonkers, New York
(Medicine)
The following accompanied the above winners:
Dr. Winston E. Burdine, National Commander, AMVETS
Mr. Edward J. Gallagher, Waterloo, Iowa
President, AMVETS National Service Foundation
Mr. P. E. Howard, Washington Office, AMVETS
Mr. John Holden, Washington Office, AMVETS
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. Earle Chesney
11:43 - 12:17 pm
(Hon. Thomas S. Gates)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. John McCone)
(Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Dr. Herbert York)
(Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
12:17 - 12:20 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
Major John Eisenhower
12:20 - 12:33 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:45 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1959
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2:10 pm
The President, accompanied by Colonel Walter Tkach,
departed the White House and motored to Burning Tree
Country Club.
2:33 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
2:45 - 4:39 pm
The President played 16 holes of golf with
Colonel Thomas Belshe
4:57 pm
The President and Colonel Tkach departed Burning Tree
Country Club and motored to the White House.
5:25 pm
Arrived at the White House.
The President went to the office.
5:30 pm
(Colonel and Mrs. James Stack) OFF THE RECORD
(Saw the President and Mrs. Eisenhower
at the Mansion)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1959
8:11 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:13 - 8:24 am
Major John Eisenhower
8:25 - 8:40 am
Hon. Robert Merriam
8:26 - 9:00 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
9:00 - 9:34 am
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(Hon. Herbert Loper)
(Hon. John McCone)
9:34 - 9:38 am
Hon. John McCone
10:00 - 10:13 am
Hon. John Moors Cabot
Newly appointed Ambassador to Brazil
(Called on the President before departing
for his post)
10:13 - 10:35 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Mr. James Rowley
10:35 - 10:50 am
Colonel William Draper
10:43 - 10:47 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:50 - 11:07 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
11:07 - 11:10 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. David Kendall
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:10 - 11:27 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:27 - 11:30 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:30 - 11:32 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1959
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11:32 - 11:37 am
Congressman Howard W. Robison, New York
Howard W. Robison, Jr. (9 year old son)
Hon. Jack Anderson
11:37 - 11:42 am
Hon. Meade Alcorn
11:42 - 12:00 Noon
Mrs. Zelma George, Cleveland, Ohio
(Called on the President on return from
round-the-world tour under auspices of the
cultural exchange program of State Department)
Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton, Ohio
Hon. Jack Anderson
12:00 - 12:07 pm
Major John Eisenhower
12:10 - 12:17 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
12:17 pm
The President departed the office and went to the
Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:05 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:18 - 2:30 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos
2:32 - 2:36 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:39 - 2:40 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
2:50 - 3:40 pm
Hon. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. Julian Baird
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:40 - 3:45 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
3:45 - 4:05 pm
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
4:07 - 4:13 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
4:15 - 4:52 pm
The President practiced golf on the South Grounds.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1959
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4:55 pm
The President returned to the office.
5:00 pm
Departed the office and went to the Mansion.
5:30 pm
(Senator Lyndon Johnson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Senator John Fulbright)
(Senator Richard Russell)
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
(Hon. Bryce Harlow)
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1959
7:39 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger,
8:22 - 8:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:28 - 8:30 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
8:30 - 8:59 am
Hon. Christian Herter
9:00 - 11:01 am
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Christian A. Herter
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. Leo A. Hoegh
Hon. Fred C. Scribner, Jr.
Hon. William P. Rogers
Hon. Maurice Stans
Hon. John A. McCone
Hon. Frederick Mueller
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Admiral Arleigh Burke
General Lyman Lemnitzer
General Thomas D. White
General Randolph McC. Pate
Hon. Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Hon. Wilber M. Brucker
Hon. William B. Franke
Hon. Malcolm A. MacIntyre
Mr. Hayden Williams
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. George V. Allen
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Hon. Gerard C. Smith
Major John Eisenhower
Hon. James S. Lay, Jr.
Hon. S. Everett Gleason
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1959
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11:03 - 11:23 am
(Hon. Gordon Gray)
OFF THE RECORD
(Hon. Christian Herter)
(Hon. Neil H. McElroy)
(Hon. Thomas S. Gates)
(Hon. Allen W. Dulles)
(Admiral Arleigh Burke)
(General Lyman Lemnitzer)
(General Thomas D. White)
(Mr. James Critchfield, CIA)
General Randolph McC. Pate)
(Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster)
11:24 - 11:26 am
Mr. William J. Hopkins
11:26 - 11:33 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
11:37 - 11:40 am
The President pinned Major's Oak Leaf Cluster on
Captain Dale J. Crittenberger. The following were
present, in the President's office:
General Howard McC. Snyder
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
Commander Ralph E. Williams
Colonel Walter Tkach
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Major John Eisenhower
11:40 - 11:47 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Roemer McPhee
11:47 - 11:52 am
Mr. Roember McPhee
11:48 - 11:52 am
Hon. David Kendall
11:52 - 12:02 pm
Hon. Ogden Reid
(Newly appointed Ambassador to Israel.)
Called on the President before departing
for his post.
12:03 - 12:04 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
12:30 - 12:35 pm
Major John Eisenhower
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1959
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12:37 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:03 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:07 pm
The President and General Howard McC. Snyder
departed the White House and motored to Burning
Tree Country Club.
2:38 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
2:57 - 5:53 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Congressman Hamer H. Budge
Congressman Jack Westland
Colonel Thomas Belshe
6:15 pm
The President, General Howard McC. Snyder, and
Mr. James Rowley departed Burning Tree and
motored to the White House.
6:42 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1959
7:54 am
The President was airborne from MATS Terminal
aboard the Columbine for flight to RCAF Station,
St. Hubert, Canada. The following accompanied him:
Mrs. Eisenhower
Hon. and Mrs. Christian Herter
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Senator and Mrs. J. William Fulbright
Senator and Mrs. Alexander Wiley
Ambassador and Mrs. Arnold P. Heeney
Hon. and Mrs. Livingston T. Merchant
General Howard McC. Snyder
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
Mr. Wayne Hawks
The following were in another plane -- the aircraft of
the Secretary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker:
Hon. and Mrs. Wilber M. Brucker
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Congressman and Mrs. Thomas E. Morgan
Congressman and- Robert B. Chiperfield
RCAF Station, St. Hubert,
CANADA
10:08 am
The President arrived at RCAF Station, St. Hubert, Canada.
The following greeted the President and Mrs. Eisenhower:
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Prime Minister and Mrs. John G. Diefenbaker
The President and Queen Elizabeth proceeded to the dais
where they were greeted by
Air Vice Admiral and Mrs. W. K. MacBrien
Group Captain and Mrs. Alexander M. Jardine
10:10 am
The President receives the Salute and inspected the Guard.
10:20 am
The President and Royal Party retired to the lounge tent.
10:30 am
Departed the above location and motored to the Saint
Lawrence Seaway Dedication site.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1959
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CANADA
10:50 am
The President and Queen Elizabeth arrived at the
dedication site and proceeded to the speakers' stand.
11:00 am
Mr. B. J. Roberts, Canadian President of the St.
Lawrence Seaway Authority presented a book to
Queen Elizabeth containing the names of the
workers employed in the building of the Seaway.
Hon. Lewis G. Castle, Administrator of the St. Lawrence
Seaway Development Corporation, presented a similar
book to the President.
Speech by Queen Elizabeth.
Speech by the President,
11:25 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth
and Prince Philip, Prime Minister and Mrs. Diefenbaker
departed St. Hubert and motored 1/2 mile to Her Majesty's
Yacht Britannia.
11:35 am
As the vessel gets underway for trip to Beauharnois Lock,
there was a 21 gun salute.
12:00 Noon
The Britannia passes through the "Symbolic gates",
designating the official opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Weather baloons were released and all vessels in the harbor,
sirens, church bells, etc. announce the opening.
12:30 pm
The President and party, and Queen Elizabeth and her party
entered St. Lambert Lock aboard the Britannia,
1:00 pm
LUNCHEON aboard the Britannia (sponsored by the President):
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower
Hon. and Mrs. Christian Herter
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis G. Castle
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. and Mrs. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Hon. and Mrs. Wilber M. Brucker
(continued)
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1959
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MONTREAL, CANADA
1:00 pm
LUNCHEON aboard the Britannia (continued)
Ambassador and Mrs. Richard B. Wigglesworth
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Senator and Mrs. J. William Fulbright
Senator and Mrs. Alexander Wiley
Congressman and Mrs. Thomas E. Morgan
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. Gerry Behn
Agents Campion, Stout, and Flohr
2:03 pm
The Britannia entered Cote Ste. Catherine Lock
4:00 pm
The Britannia passed the Naval Review that was
assembled in Lake St. Louis. There were 16 - 20
Royal Canadian Navy and U. S. Navy vessels. It
took about 20 minutes to pass the Review.
4:48 pm
The Britannia arrived at the Lower Beauharnois Lock.
5:00 pm
Stopped in the Beauharnois Lock. The President
and Mrs. Eisenhower said goodbye to the Royal Party.
5:10 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed via
helicopter for RCAF Station, St. Hubert. The following
were in the helicopter with the President and Mrs.
Eisenhower:
Prime Minister and Mrs. Diefenbaker
Hon. James Hagerty
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mr. James Rowley
Mr. Richard Flohr
The following rode in the other two helicopters:
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Congressman and Mrs. Thomas E. Morgan
Congressman Robert Chiperfield
Hon. and Mrs. Wilber Brucker
General Howard McC. Snyder
Agents Behn, Campion, Stout, and Knight
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1959
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MONTREAL, CANADA
5:44 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived at the
RCAF Station, St. Hubert, and were greeted by
Air Vice Marshal and Mrs. W. K. MacBrien
Group Captain and Mrs. Alexander M. Jardine
Brief military honors were rendered.
5:55 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower and party
departed RCAF Station, St. Hubert, Montreal, Canada,
aboard the Columbine for flight to Washington, D. C.
The following were also aboard the Columbine:
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Hon. and Mrs. Wilbur Brucker
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Congressman and Mrs. Thomas E. Morgan
Congressman Robert B. Chiperfield
General Howard McC. Snyder
Captain Evan P. Aurand
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
Mr. Wayne Hawks
WASHINGTON, D. C.
8:05 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower and party
arrived at MATS Terminal, Washington, D. C.
They left MATS and motored to the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1959
8:12 am
The President and Major John Eisenhower departed
the White House and motored to Burning Tree Country
Club.
Enroute they stopped at the Sheraton Park Hotel for
Mr. George Allen.
8:40 am
Arrived at Burning Tree.
8:58 - 12:04 pm
The President played 18 holes of golf with
Mr. George Allen
Colonel Thomas Belshe
Mr. James Lemon
12:31 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
Club and motored to the White House.
12:47 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 1959
8:50 am
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower departed the
White House and motored to the National Presbyterian
Church,
8:57 am
Arrived at the National Presbyterian Church.
9:00 - 9:55 am
Services.
(Dr. Edward L. R. Elson and Rev. John J. Rice
escorted the President and Mrs. Eisenhower to
their car).
10:00 am
Departed National Presbyterian Church and motored
to the White House.
10:04 am
Arrived at the White House,
2:40 pm
The President and Mr. George Allen departed the
White House and motored to Burning Tree Country
Club.
3:05 pm
Arrived at Burning Tree.
3:05 - 3:20 pm
The President sat on the south porch.
3:20 pm
To the Club Lounge where he played cards with
Mr. George Allen
Mr. James Lemon
Colonel Thomas Belshe
6:00 - 6:35 pm
The President practiced on the practice tee,
6:52 pm
Departed Burning Tree and motored to the White House,
dropping Mr. George Allen at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
7:20 pm
Arrived at the White House.
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1959
8:14 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Major Dale J. Crittenberger,
8:35 - 8:40 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
8:50 - 8:52 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:05 - 9:17 am
Major John Eisenhower
9:17 - 9:27 am
Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree
9:35 - 9:40 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
9:40 - 9:45 am
Hon. David Kendall
9:45 - 10:00 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:01 - 10:07 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
10:07 - 10:43 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
10:15 - 10:44 am
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
10:44 - 10:47 am
Hon. Walter S. Robertson
Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs
10:50 - 11:00 am
(Hon. Arthur Gardner)
OFF THE RECORD
(Major Dale J. Crittenberger)
(Presented the President with an elephant tusk)
11:00 - 11:45 am
Mr. Robert Woodruff
11:47 - 12:05 pm
Hon. Arthur Flemming
12:05 - 12:10 pm
Mr. William J. Hopkins
12:12 - 12:17 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen Mark
Miss Ann Isobel Arnold, Niece
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
12:25 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1959
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1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:03 pm
The President departed the White House and motored
to MATS Terminal.
2:25 pm
Airborne from MATS Terminal for flight to New York
City to visit the Soviet Exhibition of Science, Technology,
and Culture at the New York Coliseum. The following
accompanied him:
Hon. C. Douglas Dillon
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss
General Howard McC. Snyder
Hon. Abbott Washburn
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Colonel Robert L. Schulz
Major John Eisenhower
Mrs. Ann Whitman
Hon. Fred Morrow
Hon. Carl Harr
Hon. Clarence Randall
Mr. Wayne Hawks
Sgt. John Moaney
NEWARK, N. J.
3:15 pm
Arrived at the Newark Airport where the President
was greeted by
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Foy D. Kohler
Hon. Wesley Lance, Acting Governor of New Jersey
Mrs. Lance and sons, James and Leonard
Hon. Wiley Buchanan
Following the greetings, the President, Hon. Richard
M. Nixon, and Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge departed
the Newark Airport and motored to the New York Coliseum.
NEW YORK, N. Y.
3:52 pm
Arrived at the New York Coliseum and was greeted by
Mr. Alex Manzhulo, Director of the Exhibition
Ambassador Mikhail A. Menshikov
Mayor Robert Wagner
Mr. Richard Patterson, Jr., New York Commissioner
of Commerce and Public Events
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1959
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NEW YORK, N. Y.
The President and Vice President were escorted
through the lobby where they were introduced to
and greeted by
Soviet First Deputy Premier Frol R. Koslov
Proceeded to the exhibits on the 2nd floor.
Other in the group were:
Madame Yadgar S. Nasriddinova
Interpreter for Mr. Koslov
Madame G. A. Sirltina, Interpreter
Mrs. Mikhail A. Menshikov
4:04 - 5:00 pm
The President toured the exhibits on the 2nd and 3rd
floors. Mr. Alex Manzhulo, Director of the Exhibition,
interpreted for the group.
5:00 pm
The President and the Soviet group went to a sound-proff
Hi-Fidelity Music Room for refreshments. Here
Mr. Koslov introduced Mr. Andrei N. Turpolev,
designer of the Soviet Jet airliner, TU-114, to the
President.
5:05 pm
After bidding goodbye to Mr. Koslov, the President,
Hon. Lewis L. Strauss, Hon. C. Douglas Dillon and
Major John Eisenhower departed the Coliseum for the
Newark Airport.
NEWARK, N.J.
5:31 pm
Arrived at the Newark Airport. The following were
on hand to greet the President:
Hon. Bernard M. Shanley
Hon. Wesley Lance, Acting Governor of New Jersey
The President shook hands with
Police Inspector Herman Cohen
Newark, New Jersey
Captain Raymond Van Lanten
New Jersey Port Authority
5:37 pm
The Columbine was airborne for Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
6:33 pm
Arrived at MATS Terminal.
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1959
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7:30 pm
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower gave a Dinner
at the White House - OFF THE RECORD. The
following attended:
The President and Mrs. Eisenhower
Hon. and Mrs. Robert B. Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. Neil H. McElroy
Hon. and Mrs. William P. Rogers
Hon. Fred A. Seaton
Hon. and Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss
Hon. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Flemming
Hon. and Mrs. Wilton B. Persons
OFF THE RECORD
Mrs. John A. McCone
Hon. and Mrs. Maurice H. Stans
Hon. and Mrs. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. and Mrs. Gerald Morgan
Hon. Frederick H. Mueller
Hon. and Mrs. John J. Allen, Jr.
Hon. Allen W. Dulles
Hon. and Mrs. Franklin G. Floete
Hon. and Mrs. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
Hon. and Mrs. David W. Kendall
Hon. and Mrs. Bryce Harlow
Hon. and Mrs. William McC. Martin, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Gordon Gray
Hon. and Mrs. Meyer Kestbaum
Hon. and Mrs. Clarence B. Randall
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. and Mrs. Jack Anderson
Hon. and Mrs. Sumner G. Whittier
Hon. and Mrs. Samuel C. Waugh
Hon. and Mrs. Norman P. Mason
Major General and Mrs. Howard McC. Snyder
Major General and Mrs. Leonard D. Heaton
Hon. and Mrs. David E. Finley
Commander and Mrs. Ralph E. Williams, Jr.
Major John S. D. Eisenhower
THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1959
8:14 am
The President arrived in the office, accompanied by
Major Dale J. Crittenberger.
8:15 - 8:24 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Bruce Harlow
8:25 - 8:28 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
8:30 - 10:30 am
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MEETING
The President
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
Senator Thruston Morton
Senator Everett Dirksen
Senator Styles Bridges
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
Senator Thomas Kuchel
Senator John J. Williams
Congressman Charles Halleck
Congressman Leslie Arends
Congressman Leo E. Allen
Congressman John W. Byrnes
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven
Congressman Richard M. Simpson
Congressman Edward H. Rees
Hon. Raymond J. Saulnier
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. Elmer Staats
Mr. Sam Hughes
Hon. Roger Jones
Hon. Julian Baird
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
Hon. Gerald Morgan
Mr. Roemer McPhee
Hon. Rocco Siciliano
Hon. Robert Merriam
Mrs. Anne Wheaton
Hon. Don Paarlberg
Hon. Bryce Harlow
Hon. Jack Anderson
Hon. Edward McCabe
Hon. Clyde Wheeler
Hon. Earle Chesney
Hon. Homer Gruenther
Mr. Arthur Minnich
Hon. Arthur Flemming
Dr. Elliott Richardson
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1959
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10:30 - 10:47 am
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
10:47 - 10:48 am
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:00 - 11:25 am
Dr. T. Keith Glennan
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Dr. Franklin Phillips
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
11:25 - 11:32 am
Mrs . Dwight D. Eisenhower
11:30 - 11:32 am
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
11:32 - 11:36 am
General Maxwell D. Taylor was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal in a ceremony in
the Conference Room. The following were present:
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
(Brig. General Andrew
Hon. Wilber M. Brucker
J. Goodpaster read the
General Lyman L. Lemnitzer
citation)
Mrs. Maxwell D. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor
Cadet Thomas H. Taylor (son)
Miss Mary Happer (Mrs. Maxwell D. Taylor's sister)
Colonel Bruce Palmer
White House Army Liaison Officer
Lt. Colonel Bernard W. Rogers
Aide-de-Camp to General Taylor
Mrs. Eisenhower
11:38 - 11:45 am
Hon. David Kendall
Mr. Roemer McPhee
11:45 - 11:56 am
(Mr. John J. Jackson)
OFF THE RECORD
(Mrs. Eisenhower)
(Colonel Robert L. Schulz)
(For signing of personal papers)
11:59 - 12:02 pm
Dr. John T. Rettaliato
Dr. William Burden
Were sworn in as members of the National
Aeronautics-Space Council. The ceremony was
held in the Conference Room. See next page
for those attending the ceremony.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1959
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11:59 - 12:02 pm
The following were present in the Conference Room
when Dr. John T. Rettaliato and Dr. William Burden
were sworn in as members of the National Aeronautics
and Space Council:
The President
Dr. T. Keith Glennan
Dr. Alan Waterman
Dr. Detlev Bronk
Mr. Franklyn W. Phillips
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Mr. William A. M. Burden, III
Members of the White House Staff
12:02 - 12:28 pm
Hon. Neil H. McElroy
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
12:32 pm
The President departed the office and went to
the Mansion.
1:00 pm
(LUNCH)
2:00 pm
The President returned to the office.
2:05 - 2:15 pm
Major John Eisenhower
2:05 - 2:07 pm
Hon. Thomas E. Stephens
2:17 - 2:30 pm
(Mr. Spyros Skouras)
OFF THE RECORD
2:30 - 3:53 pm
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE COUNCIL MEETING
Council Members or Alternates
The President
Hon. Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Hon. Robert Murphy
Dr. T. Keith Glennan
Commissioner John J. Floberg, AEC (for McCone)
Dr. Alan T. Waterman
Dr. Detlev W. Bronk
Mr. William A. M. Burden
Dr. John T. Rettaliata
Regularly Invited Participants
Hon. Gordon Gray
Hon. James R. Killian, Jr.
Hon. Maurice Stans
Mr. Karl G. Harr, Jr.
(continued)
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1959
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2:30 - 3:53 pm
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE COUNCIL
MEETING (continued):
Others present:
Mr. Charles Sullivan, State Department
Dr. Hugh L. Dryden, NASA
Rear Admiral John E. Clark
Mr. William M. Holaday
Brig. General Andrew J. Goodpaster
Mr. Jesse Mitchell (Item 2 only)
Mr. Edmond C. Buckley, NASA (Item 2 only)
Mr. Ira H. Abbott, NASA (Item 3 only)
Mr. Franklyn W. Phillips, NASA
Mr. Francis O. Wilcox (Item 5 only)
Mr. Loftus Becker, State Department (I tem 5 only)
Mr. Leonard Meeker, State Department (Item 5 only)
Dr. George P. Sutton, ARPA (Item 1 only)
Dr. Herbert York
3:58 - 4:00 pm
Hon. David Kendall
4:00 - 4:12 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
(until 4:05 pm)
Hon. Robert Merriam
4:25 - 4:26 pm
Hon. Wilton B. Persons
4: 43 - 5:42 pm
Hon. Malcolm Moos