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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
----
DATE:
4/22/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 - 3:30 pm
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
ROGICH
CALIO
ROLLINS
DEMAREST
SMITH
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
GRAY
FINDLAY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
FIRESTONE
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1992
02 APR 22 P5: 05
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMARESTX
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON a7
SUBJECT:
WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
On Thursday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m., you will address two
hundred attendees at a Rose Garden ceremony, where the Acting
Postmaster General will present you with the stamp commemorating
the 200th anniversary of the White House. Your remarks are four
minutes in length and will be on cards.
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
3:30 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
My greetings to all of you, and to our two Associate
Postmasters General here, Edward Horgan and Kenneth Hunter. And
greetings to George Haley, Chairman of the Postal Rate
Commission.
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ((Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.)) After
2
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
1992 marks the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're restoring the exterior stone walls of
the residence, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that
includes commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible --
particularly former Postmaster General Anthony Frank, who
authorized it, and to Jack Ruther [ROOTHER], who did the superb
design.
I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to every American that
this place is truly the people's house. One of the great
blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to live within its
walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its history, to be
reminded at every turn of the noble men who have lived here. But
a president can never be more than a caretaker or a tenant in
this House; for the White House belongs, as it has for 200 years,
to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
#
#
#
WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP \ ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 \ 3:30 P.M.
MY GREETINGS TO ALL OF YOU, AND TO OUR TWO
ASSOCIATE POSTMASTERS GENERAL HERE, EDWARD HORGAN AND
KENNETH HUNTER. AND GREETINGS TO GEORGE HALEY,
CHAIRMAN OF THE POSTAL RATE COMMISSION.
WELCOME TO PEERCE FARM -- OR AS WE CALL IT
NOWADAYS, THE WHITE HOUSE. GEORGE WASHINGTON SELECTED
THIS SITE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE MORE THAN 200 YEARS
AGO, AMID APPLE ORCHARDS OWNED BY A COLONIAL FARMER
NAMED PEERCE.
- 2 -
BEING A SURVEYOR BY TRADE, WASHINGTON KNEW WHAT HE WAS
DOING. ABIGAIL ADAMS, THE FIRST FIRST LADY To LIVE
HERE, WROTE: "THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SPOT ...
AND THE MORE
I VIEW IT THE MORE I AM DELIGHTED WITH IT."
IT WAS THOMAS JEFFERSON WHO SUGGESTED A NATIONAL
COMPETITION TO DESIGN THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE.
WASHINGTON HIMSELF CHOSE THE DESIGN OF THE WINNER --
JAMES HOBAN, AN IRISH IMMIGRANT THEN LIVING IN
CHARLESTON.
MD 3 -
HOBAN'S PLAN WON OUT OVER GRANDER DESIGNS, SOME OF
WHICH INCLUDED VAST CENTRAL COURTS, ROTUNDAS, AND --
( (HERE'S AN INTRIGUING IDEA)) -- A DRAPED THRONE FOR
THE PRESIDENT.
HOBAN'S DESIGN WAS PLAINER THAN THE OTHERS, MORE
BEFITTING THE HOUSE OF A DEMOCRATIC LEADER, BUT IT WAS
STILL STATELY AND DIGNIFIED, AS WASHINGTON WANTED.
- 4 -
((INCIDENTALLY, WHEN HE WON THE CONTEST, HOBAN BEGAN
ANOTHER CAPITAL TRADITION. HE PROMPTLY "LEAKED" THE
NEWS TO HIS HOMETOWN PAPERS IN CHARLESTON.)) AFTER
MANY REVISIONS TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN, AND AFTER SOME
UNFORTUNATE REDECORATING BY BRITISH TROOPS IN 1814, THE
PRESIDENT'S HOUSE ASSUMED THE GRACEFUL FORM WE
CELEBRATE TODAY.
- 5 -
1992 MARKS THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS
MAGNIFICENT BUILDING. THE CORNERSTONE WAS LAID IN
OCTOBER OF 1792, JUST A FEW YARDS FROM HERE, THOUGH THE
STONE ITSELF HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND. You'll NOTICE WE'RE
RESTORING THE EXTERIOR STONE WALLS OF THE RESIDENCE, AS
PART OF THE ANNIVERSARY -- A CELEBRATION THAT INCLUDES
COMMEMORATIVE BOOKS, MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS, AND
SYMPOSIUMS.
- 6 -
THE CELEBRATION ALSO INCLUDES A COMMEMORATIVE
POSTAGE STAMP -- WHICH IS WHAT BRINGS US HERE THIS
AFTERNOON. I THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS WORKED so HARD TO
MAKE THIS STAMP POSSIBLE -- PARTICULARLY FORMER
POSTMASTER GENERAL ANTHONY FRANK, WHO AUTHORIZED IT,
AND TO JACK RUTHER [ROO-THER], WHO DID THE SUPERB
DESIGN.
I HOPE THE STAMP SERVES AS A REMINDER TO EVERY
AMERICAN THAT THIS PLACE IS TRULY THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE.
- 7 -
ONE OF THE GREAT BLESSINGS OF THE PRESIDENCY IS THE
OPPORTUNITY To LIVE WITHIN ITS WALLS, TO ROAM ITS
HALLWAYS AND ABSORB ITS HISTORY, TO BE REMINDED AT
EVERY TURN OF THE NOBLE MEN WHO HAVE LIVED HERE. BUT A
PRESIDENT CAN NEVER BE MORE THAN A CARETAKER OR A
TENANT IN THIS HOUSE; FOR THE WHITE HOUSE BELONGS, AS
IT HAS FOR 200 YEARS, TO EVERY AMERICAN.
- 8 -
BARBARA AND I PRAY THAT GOD CONTINUES TO "BLESS
THIS HOUSE," AS HE BLESSES THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA. THANK YOU.
# # # #
WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP \ ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 \ 3:30 P.M.
MY GREETINGS TO ALL OF YOU, AND TO OUR TWO
ASSOCIATE POSTMASTERS GENERAL HERE, EDWARD HORGAN AND
KENNETH HUNTER. AND GREETINGS TO GEORGE HALEY,
CHAIRMAN OF THE POSTAL RATE COMMISSION.
WELCOME TO PEERCE FARM -- OR AS WE CALL IT
NOWADAYS, THE WHITE HOUSE. GEORGE WASHINGTON SELECTED
THIS SITE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE MORE THAN 200 YEARS
AGO, AMID APPLE ORCHARDS OWNED BY A COLONIAL FARMER
NAMED PEERCE.
- 2 -
BEING A SURVEYOR BY TRADE, WASHINGTON KNEW WHAT HE WAS
DOING. ABIGAIL ADAMS, THE FIRST FIRST LADY TO LIVE
HERE, WROTE: "THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SPOT ... AND THE MORE
I VIEW IT THE MORE I AM DELIGHTED WITH IT."
IT WAS THOMAS JEFFERSON WHO SUGGESTED A NATIONAL
COMPETITION TO DESIGN THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE.
WASHINGTON HIMSELF CHOSE THE DESIGN OF THE WINNER --
JAMES HOBAN, AN IRISH IMMIGRANT THEN LIVING IN
CHARLESTON.
- 3 -
HOBAN'S PLAN WON OUT OVER GRANDER DESIGNS, SOME OF
WHICH INCLUDED VAST CENTRAL COURTS, ROTUNDAS, AND --
( (HERE'S AN INTRIGUING IDEA)) -- A DRAPED THRONE FOR
THE PRESIDENT.
HOBAN'S DESIGN WAS PLAINER THAN THE OTHERS, MORE
BEFITTING THE HOUSE OF A DEMOCRATIC LEADER, BUT IT WAS
STILL STATELY AND DIGNIFIED, AS WASHINGTON WANTED.
- 4 -
((INCIDENTALLY, WHEN HE WON THE CONTEST, HOBAN BEGAN
ANOTHER CAPITAL TRADITION. HE PROMPTLY "LEAKED" THE
NEWS TO HIS HOMETOWN PAPERS IN CHARLESTON.)) AFTER
MANY REVISIONS TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN, AND AFTER SOME
UNFORTUNATE REDECORATING BY BRITISH TROOPS IN 1814, THE
PRESIDENT'S HOUSE ASSUMED THE GRACEFUL FORM WE
CELEBRATE TODAY.
- 5 -
1992 MARKS THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS
MAGNIFICENT BUILDING. THE CORNERSTONE WAS LAID IN
OCTOBER OF 1792, JUST A FEW YARDS FROM HERE, THOUGH THE
STONE ITSELF HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND. You'll NOTICE WE'RE
RESTORING THE EXTERIOR STONE WALLS OF THE RESIDENCE, AS
PART OF THE ANNIVERSARY -- A CELEBRATION THAT INCLUDES
COMMEMORATIVE BOOKS, MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS, AND
SYMPOSIUMS.
- 6 -
THE CELEBRATION ALSO INCLUDES A COMMEMORATIVE
POSTAGE STAMP -- WHICH IS WHAT BRINGS US HERE THIS
AFTERNOON. I THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS WORKED so HARD TO
MAKE THIS STAMP POSSIBLE -- PARTICULARLY FORMER
POSTMASTER GENERAL ANTHONY FRANK, WHO AUTHORIZED IT,
AND TO JACK RUTHER [ROO-THER], WHO DID THE SUPERB
DESIGN.
I HOPE THE STAMP SERVES AS A REMINDER TO EVERY
AMERICAN THAT THIS PLACE IS TRULY THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE.
- 7 -
ONE OF THE GREAT BLESSINGS OF THE PRESIDENCY IS THE
OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITHIN ITS WALLS, TO ROAM ITS
HALLWAYS AND ABSORB ITS HISTORY, TO BE REMINDED AT
EVERY TURN OF THE NOBLE MEN WHO HAVE LIVED HERE. BUT A
PRESIDENT CAN NEVER BE MORE THAN A CARETAKER OR A
TENANT IN THIS HOUSE; FOR THE WHITE HOUSE BELONGS, AS
IT HAS FOR 200 YEARS, TO EVERY AMERICAN.
- 8 -
BARBARA AND I PRAY THAT GOD CONTINUES TO "BLESS
THIS HOUSE," AS HE BLESSES THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA. THANK YOU.
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMARESTX
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON a7
SUBJECT:
WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
On Thursday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m., you will address two
hundred attendees at a Rose Garden ceremony, where the Acting
Postmaster General will present you with the stamp commemorating
the 200th anniversary of the White House. Your remarks are four
minutes in length and will be on cards.
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
3:30 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
My greetings to all of you, and to our two Associate
Postmasters General here, Edward Horgan and Kenneth Hunter. And
greetings to George Haley, Chairman of the Postal Rate
Commission.
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ((Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.)) After
2
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
1992 marks the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're restoring the exterior stone walls of
the residence, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that
includes commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible --
particularly former Postmaster General Anthony Frank, who
authorized it, and to Jack Ruther [ROOTHER], who did the superb
design.
I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to every American that
this place is truly the people's house. One of the great
blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to live within its
walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its history, to be
reminded at every turn of the noble men who have lived here. But
a president can never be more than a caretaker or a tenant in
this House; for the White House belongs, as it has for 200 years,
to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON a7
SUBJECT:
WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
On Thursday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m., you will address two
hundred attendees at a Rose Garden ceremony, where the Acting
Postmaster General will present you with the stamp commemorating
the 200th anniversary of the White House. Your remarks are four
minutes in length and will be on cards.
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
3:30 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
My greetings to all of you, and to our two Associate
Postmasters General here, Edward Horgan and Kenneth Hunter. And
greetings to George Haley, Chairman of the Postal Rate
Commission.
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ((Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.) ) After
2
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
1992 marks the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're restoring the exterior stone walls of
the residence, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that
includes commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible --
particularly former Postmaster General Anthony Frank, who
authorized it, and to Jack Ruther [ROOTHER], who did the superb
design.
I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to every American that
this place is truly the people's house. One of the great
blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to live within its
walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its history, to be
reminded at every turn of the noble men who have lived here. But
a president can never be more than a caretaker or a tenant in
this House; for the White House belongs, as it has for 200 years,
to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 323320ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 4/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 3:30 p.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER N/C
BRADY
PORTER N/C
BROMLEY
ROGICH outof town
CALIO N/C
ROLLINS
DEMAREST
SMITH N/C
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
GRAY N/C
FINDLAY
HOLIDAY FIRESTONE MC
KAUFMAN
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, RM. 122,
x2930, no later than 3:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, with a
copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
92 APR 21 P5: 17
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
3:30 PM
[Acknowledgments]
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ( (Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.)) After
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
2
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
This year we mark the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're refurbishing the residence's exterior
walls, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that includes
commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible. [Placeholder
for acknowledgments] I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to
every American that this place is truly the people's house. One
of the great blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to
live within its walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its
history, to be reminded at every turn of the noble men who have
delete
lived here. ((In fact, I like it so much I wouldn't mind staying
another four years )) But a president can never be more than a
positical
caretaker or a tenant here; for the White House belongs, as it
for event. this
has for 200 years, to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
#
#
#
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OFFICE NUMBER
COMMENTS
Attached are Rex Scouten's comments on the
stamp presentation speech.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1992
Presentation of White House Commemorative Stamp
Thursday, April 23, 1992 3:30 P.M.
The stamp will be presented by Acting Postmaster General
Michael S. Coughlin.
Acknowledgments:
Seated in the front row of the audience will be:
Associate Postmaster General Edward E. Horgan, Jr.
Associate Postmaster General Kenneth J. Hunter
Chairman of the Postal Rate Commission George Haley
From the Bureau of Engraving and Printing:
Jack Ruther, designer of the stamp
The stamp was actually authorized by the former Postmaster
General Anthony Frank.
Abigail Adams quote:
"The President's House is in a beautiful situation in front
of which is the Potomac with a view of Alexandria. this House is
built for ages to come."
Hoban wrote to friends in Charleston to tell them of his
award after it was announced by President Washington.
Following the burning in 1814, the House was rebuilt by
Hoban. The exterior remained the same as the original House.
We say that we are "restoring the exterior stone walls."
Performan
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ATES POSTA
UNITED the
SERVICE
THE POSTMASTER GENERAL
Washington, DC 20260-0010
July 25, 1991
Dear Mr. Scouten:
This responds to your request for a stamp commemorating the
bicentennial celebration of the laying of the cornerstone for
the White House.
You will be pleased to know that I have approved this stamp
for issuance and have directed the Citizens' Stamp Advisory
Committee to add it to our 1992 stamp program. As I am sure
you will understand, this information should be held in confi-
dence until a public announcement can be made.
Again, I appreciate your interest in our stamp program and
extend my best wishes to you and your staff for a very success-
ful centennial celebration.
sincerely,
Anthony M. Frank Food
Mr. Rex Scouten
Curator
The White House
Washington, DC 20500-0001
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
3:30 PM
[Acknowledgments]
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it.
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ( (Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.)) After
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
2
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
1992 marks the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're restoring the exterior stone walls of
the residence, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that
includes commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible. [Placeholder
for acknowledgments] I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to
every American that this place is truly the people's house. One
of the great blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to
live within its walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its
history, to be reminded at every turn of the noble men who have
lived here. ((In fact, I like it so much I wouldn't mind staying
another four years.) But a president can never be more than a
caretaker or a tenant here; for the White House belongs, as it
has for 200 years, to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
92 APR 22 P1:41
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: White House Commemorative
Stamp
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have no suggested changes. We approve the draft in its present
form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 323320ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 4/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 3:30 p.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
PAYMENT
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
ROGICH
CALIO
ROLLINS
DEMAREST
SMITH
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
FIRESTONE
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, RM. 122,
x2930, no later than 3:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, with a
copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
92 APR 21 P5: 17
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
3:30 PM
[Acknowledgments]
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ( (Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.) ) After
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
2
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
This year we mark the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're refurbishing the residence's exterior
walls, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that includes
commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible. [Placeholder
for acknowledgments] I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to
every American that this place is truly the people's house. One
of the great blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to
live within its walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its
history, to be reminded at every turn of the noble men who have
lived here. ((In fact, I like it so much I wouldn't mind staying
another four years. )) But a president can never be more than a
caretaker or a tenant here; for the White House belongs, as it
has for 200 years, to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 323320ss
92 APR 22 P2: 40
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 4/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 3:30 p.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
PAY'S
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
ROGICH
CALIO
ROLLINS
DEMAREST
SMITH
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
FIRESTONE
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, RM. 122,
x2930, no later than 3:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, with a
copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK - MES for DS
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
92 APR 21 P5: 17
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
3:30 PM
[Acknowledgments]
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
IS this a a ward ?
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ( (Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.) ) After
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
2
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
This year we mark the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're refurbishing the residence's exterior
walls, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that includes
commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible. [Placeholder
for acknowledgments] I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to
every American that this place is truly the people's house. One
of the great blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to
live within its walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its
history, to be reminded at every turn of the noble men who have
lived here. ((In fact, I like it so much I wouldn't mind staying
another four years.) But a president can never be more than a
caretaker or a tenant here; for the White House belongs, as it
has for 200 years, to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1992
Presentation of White House Commemorative Stamp
Thursday, April 23, 1992 3:30 P.M.
The stamp will be presented by Acting Postmaster General
Michael S. Coughlin.
Acknowledgments:
Seated in the front row of the audience will be:
upfront
Associate Postmaster General Edward E. Horgan, Jr.
Associate Postmaster General Kenneth J. Hunter
Chairman of the Postal Rate Commission George Haley
From the Bureau of Engraving and Printing:
Jack Ruther, (Roother] designer of the stamp
The stamp was actually authorized by the former Postmaster
General Anthony Frank.
Abigail Adams quote:
"The President's House is in a beautiful situation in front
of which is the Potomac with a view of Alexandria. this House is
built for ages to come."
Hoban wrote to friends in Charleston to tell them of his
award after it was announced by President Washington.
Following the burning in 1814, the House was rebuilt by
Hoban. The exterior remained the same as the original House.
We say that we are "restoring the exterior stone walls."
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THE POSTMASTER GENERAL
Washington. DO 20260-0010
July 25, 1991
Dear Mr. Scouten:
This responds to your request for a stamp commemorating the
bicentennial celebration of the laying of the cornerstone for
the White House.
You will be pleased to know that I have approved this stamp
for issuance and have directed the Citizens' Stamp Advisory
Committee to add it to our 1992 stamp program. As I am sure
you will understand, this information should be held in confi-
dence until a public announcement can be made.
Again, I appreciate your interest in our stamp program and
extend my best wishes to you and your staff for a very success-
ful centennial celebration.
Sincerely,
Anthony M. Frank Food
Mr. Rex Scouten
Curator
The White House
Washington, DC 20500-0001
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 APR 22 All: 06
April 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATION
FROM:
ROBERT T. SWANSON Misfor
ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: White House Commemorative
Stamp, Thursday, April 23 - 3:30 pm
At your request, Counsel's office has reviewed the above-
reference matter. We have no legal objection or comments.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
(Ferguson/Aarhus)
April 21, 1992
STAMP
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992
3:30 PM
[Acknowledgments]
Welcome to Peerce Farm -- or as we call it nowadays, the
White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's House more than 200 years ago, amid apple orchards
owned by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by
trade, Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the
first First Lady to live here, wrote: "This is a beautiful spot
and the more I view it the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national competition
to design the President's House. Washington himself chose the
design of the winner -- James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas, and --
((here's an intriguing idea)) -- a draped throne for the
President.
Hoban's design was plainer than the others, more befitting
the house of a democratic leader, but it was still stately and
dignified, as Washington wanted. ( (Incidentally, when he won the
contest, Hoban began another capital tradition. He promptly
"leaked" the news to his hometown papers in Charleston.) ) After
many revisions to the original design, and after some unfortunate
2
redecorating by British troops in 1814, the President's House
assumed the graceful form we celebrate today.
This year we mark the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a
few yards from here, though the stone itself has never been
found. You'll notice we're refurbishing the residence's exterior
walls, as part of the anniversary -- a celebration that includes
commemorative books, museum exhibitions, and symposiums.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage stamp
-- which is what brings us here this afternoon. I thank everyone
who has worked so hard to make this stamp possible. [Placeholder
for acknowledgments] I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to
every American that this place is truly the people's house. One
of the great blessings of the presidency is the opportunity to
live within its walls, to roam its hallways and absorb its
history, to be reminded at every turn of the noble men who have
lived here. ((In fact, I like it so much I wouldn't mind staying
another four years. )) But a president can never be more than a
caretaker or a tenant here; for the White House belongs, as it
has for 200 years, to every American.
Barbara and I pray that God continues to "bless this house,"
as he blesses the United States of America. Thank you.
#
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#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 23, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN PRESENTATION OF WHITE HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
The Rose Garden
3:30 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mike, very much. And
greetings to all of you. May I greet Edward Horgan and Kenneth
Hunter, Associate Postmasters General. Mike, thank you, sir, for the
introduction and those remarks. Old friend, George Haley, here, the
Chairman of the Postal Rate Commission.
And welcome to Peerce Farm, or as we call it nowadays,
the White House. George Washington selected this site for the
President's house more than 200 years ago amid apple orchards owned
by a colonial farmer named Peerce. Being a surveyor by trade,
Washington knew what he was doing. Abigail Adams, the first lady to
live here, wrote, "This is a beautiful spot. And the more I view it
the more I am delighted with it."
It was Thomas Jefferson who suggested a national
competition to design the President's house. Washington himself
chose the design of the winner, James Hoban, an Irish immigrant then
living in Charleston. Hoban's plan won out over grander designs,
some of which included vast central courts, rotundas and -- here's an
intriguing idea --- a draped throne for the President. (Laughter.)
His design was plainer than the others, more befitting the house of a
democratic leader but it was still stately and dignified, as
Washington wanted.
Incidentally, when he won the contest, Hoban began
another capital tradition. He promptly leaked the news to his
hometown papers in Charleston. (Laughter.) And after many revisions
to the original design, and after some unfortunate redecorating by
British troops in 1814, the President's house assumed the graceful
form that we celebrate today.
And 1992 marks the 200th anniversary of this magnificent
building. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, just a few
yards from here, though the stone itself, I'm told by the historians
and the custodians, has never been found. You'll notice we're
restoring the exterior stone walls of the residence as part of the
anniversary -- a celebration that includes commemorative books and
museum exhibitions and symposiums. The far side of the house has
been stripped down and painted. And I'm told again by the historians
that this is the first time that the building has been taken down to
its original stone.
The celebration also includes a commemorative postage
stamp, which is what brings us here this afternoon. And I thank
everyone who worked so hard to make this stamp possible, particularly
the former Postmaster General Anthony Frank, who authorized it; Jack
Ruther, who we just met, who did the superb design.
And I hope the stamp serves as a reminder to every
American that this place is truly the people's house. One of the
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things I enjoy the most is taking our foreign visitors over here when
the tours are on. And I'll never forget the reaction when I
introduced a monarch to the visiting tourists coming through here.
And one of the kids started yelling, "It's a real live king, Dad.
It's a real live king." (Laughter.) And it was a good experience
for the real live king to see how the people consider this properly
"their" house.
One of the great blessings of the presidency, obviously,
is to live within the walls of this house, to roam its hallways, to
absorb its history, and to be reminded at every turn of the noble men
who have lived here and of their families. But a President can
never, obviously, be more than a caretaker or a tenant in this House,
for the White House belongs, as it has for 200 years, to every
American.
And we are very grateful, Barbara and I both. And we
pray that God continues to bless his House, as he blesses the United
States of America.
Thank you all very much for coming. -And now, Mike, do
the honors. (Applause.)
(The stamp is unveiled.) (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: That concludes our brief ceremony, but
thank you all very much for coming. (Applause.)
END
3:35 P.M. EDT