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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 8, folder \"1/10/77 - Medal of Freedom\nPresentation\" of the Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford\nPresidential Library.\nCopyright Notice\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Betty Ford donated to the United States\nof America her copyrights in all of her unpublished writings in National Archives collections.\nWorks prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public\ndomain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to\nremain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid\ncopyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nPLURIBUS UNUM\nPRESENTATION OF\nTHE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALS OF FREEDOM\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nMONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1977\nCITATIONS FOR\nTHE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALS OF FREEDOM\nI. W. ABEL\nSteelworker, social reformer, union organizer, and labor\nstatesman, I. W. Abel has forged a distinguished\nrecord of wise and firm leadership that exemplifies\nthe very best traditions of the American labor move-\nment. His many achievements and his unfailing con-\ncern for people have earned him not only the gratitude,\nbut the esteem and respect of his fellow citizens.\nJOHN BARDEEN\nA physicist of genius, John Bardeen has combined\nformidable and unique scientific insights with the\nmathematical ability to carry them through. His dis-\ncoveries have revolutionized electronics and commu-\nnications, changing each of our lives for the better.\nWe are proud to honor him as a creative master in the\nfinest traditions of science and technology.\n\"Excellence is its own reward-not only to those\nIRVING BERLIN\nwho strive for it, but also to the free society which\nMusician, composer, humanitarian, and patriot, Irving\nencourages it. You are men and women who\nBerlin has captured the fondest dreams and deepest\nhave used that freedom to achieve excellence. Your\nemotions of the American people in the form of\noutstanding accomplishments have made our\npopular music. His enormous talent, tireless enthu-\nlives better, and set stirring examples for others\nsiasm, and boundless compassion have inspired genera-\nto follow.\"\ntions of his countrymen. His songs will inspire gen-\nerations more. In his life-in his work-we have\nGERALD R. FORD\ntruly seen God Bless America.\nDR. NORMAN E. BORLAUG\nBRUCE CATTON\nRevolutionary scientist and eloquent prophet, he per-\nMan of letters, preeminent historian of the War\nformed miracles with grain and saved untold millions\nBetween the States, he made us hear the sounds of\nfrom starvation. His work has pushed back the shadow\nbattle and cherish peace, see the bleeding wound of\nof hunger on this planet and given us precious time to\nslavery and hold man's freedom dear.\nforce its final retreat.\nARIEL DURANT\nGENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY\nWriter, historian and philosopher, Ariel Durant has\ncombined a sensitive and sweeping vision with unique\nMilitary hero, courageous in battle and gentle in\nliterary talents. Her lifelong collaboration with her\nspirit, friend of the common soldier, General of the\nhusband, Will, has helped make history accessible,\nArmy, first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he\npopularizing but never cheapening its lessons. The\nembodies the best of the American military tradition\nstyle and substance of her writings have made the\nwith dignity, humanity and honor.\npast more vivid, and enriched our lives in the present.\nWILL DURANT\nADMIRAL ARLEIGH BURKE\nWriter, historian and philosopher, Will Durant has\nCombat commander, innovative naval strategist and\nprovided an open window into the lives and thoughts\ntactician, inspiring leader, first three-term Chief of\nof past ages. With the collaboration of his wife, Ariel,\nNaval Operations, he made the sea a place of victory\nhe has helped lead us through the past to the meaning\nin war, a mighty fortress in peace.\nof the present. An eloquent apostle of social order\nand individual freedom, he is an enemy of chaos, a\nALEXANDER CALDER\nfriend and an invaluable guide to millions of grateful\nreaders.\nSculptor, painter, artistic genius and gentleman,\nAlexander Calder breathed new life into the ancient\nMAESTRO ARTHUR FIEDLER\nart of sculpture and added spirit and vitality to his\nViolinist, conductor and musical innovator, Arthur\ncountry even as he did to his work. His wit and\nFiedler has bridged the gap between popular and\nimagination graced a broad range of disciplines and\nclassical music and given millions around the world a\ncreated a truly public art. The face of America is\ngreater appreciation of America's rich cultural herit-\nricher and more beautiful for the many examples of\nage. His spirit and zest for living have made an im-\nhis imagination which cover it.\nmeasurable contribution to the quality of American life.\nJUDGE HENRY J. FRIENDLY\nGEORGIA O'KEEFFE\nHonored student and servant of the law, man of\nPainter, teacher, author, and artistic pioneer, Georgia\nintellect and wisdom, he brought a brilliance and a\nO'Keeffe helped to shape and define the history of\nsense of precision to American jurisprudence, sharpen-\nmodern art in America. For over six decades, her sensi-\ning its focus and strengthening its commitment to\ntivity and skill produced works of striking beauty\nthe high goal of equal and exact justice for every\nthat span a broad range of contemporary styles. Her\ncountry is proud to recognize her as an American of\nAmerican citizen.\nspecial distinction.\nCLAUDIA TAYLOR JOHNSON\nNORMAN ROCKWELL\nAs one of America's great First Ladies, she claimed\nher own place in the hearts and history of the Amer-\nArtist, illustrator and author, Norman Rockwell has\nican people. In councils of power or in homes of the\nportrayed the American scene with unrivalled fresh-\npoor, she made government human with her unique\nness and clarity. Insight, optimism and good humor\ncompassion and her grace, warmth and wisdom. Her\nare the hallmarks of his artistic style. His vivid and\nleadership transformed the American landscape and\naffectionate. portraits of our country and ourselves\npreserved its natural beauty as a national treasure.\nhave become a beloved part of the American tradition.\nCATHERINE FILENE SHOUSE\nARCHIBALD MACLEISH\nPoet and playwright, teacher and statesman, Archibald\nCatherine Filene Shouse has given her country half a\nMacleish has combined the vocation of man of letters\ncentury of invaluable voluntary service. A pioneer in\nwith that of public spokesman. A poet of realities as\njob training for women, she herself is an outstanding\nwell as dreams, his eloquent words are matched by his\nexample of what good taste and intelligence, prag-\nsensitive social conscience. He seeks truth, inspired by\nmatism and persistence can accomplish. A working\nlove of his fellow men and of his country; we are\npatron of the arts as well as a giving one, her keen\nproud to recognize his stature as a humanist, an artist\ninterest and involvement have enriched immeasurably\nour Nation's cultural life.\nand an American.\nLOWELL THOMAS\nJAMES A. MICHENER\nAuthor, teacher and popular historian, James Michener\nPioneer radio and television commentator, war cor-\nhas entranced a generation with his compelling essays\nrespondent, author and explorer, Lowell Thomas has\nand novels. From Tales of the South Pacific to Cen-\nlived and fulfilled many dreams. His eloquent voice,\ntennial, the prolific writings of this master storyteller\nhis zest for living, his superb professionalism, and his\nhave expanded the knowledge and enriched the lives\npatriotism have left a legacy of excellence with the\nmillions who have seen and heard him over the years.\nof millions.\nJAMES D. WATSON\nScholar, teacher, author, and scientific pioneer,\nJames D. Watson has challenged the mysteries of life\nitself and charted a new path in mankind's endless\nsearch for truth. His intellectual courage and relentless\npursuit of scientific knowledge have earned him the\nrespect and admiration of his country and a permanent\nplace as one of the great explorers of the twentieth\ncentury.\nJOSEPH PAUL DIMAGGIO\nSuperb athlete, coach, author and businessman, Joe\nDiMaggio stands tall among the ranks of genuine\nAmerican heroes. Known and revered around the\nworld as the \"Yankee Clipper,\" he contributed many\nyears of style and splendid ability to the sport which\nhas come to be known as our national pastime. His\ncharacter and grace, both on and off the playing field\nhave been a continuing source of inspiration to Ameri-\ncans of all ages.\nNELSON A. ROCKEFELLER\nPatriot, philanthropist, patron of the arts, diplomat,\nGovernor of New York, Vice President of the United\nStates, his long years of service to his country have\nyielded governmental, economic, social and cultural\ncontributions beyond measure.\nLuncheon\nSan Martin\nTurtle Soup\nPale Dry sherry\nSuprême of Capon Véronique\nRice Pilaff\nBaked Celery with Almonds\nSaint Michelle\nChablis\nSpinach Salad\n1975\nTrappist Cheese\nMacaroon Ice Cream Bombe\nPetits Fours\nBeaulieu\nExtra Dry\n1971\nDemitasse\nThe White House\nMonday, January 10, 1977\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nJanuary 7, 1977\nPRESENTATION OF MEDALS OF FREEDOM\nMonday, January 10, 1977\n12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (2 hours and 30 minutes)\nFROM: MILTON E. MITLER\nNew\nFORD i LIBRARY GERALD\nI.\nPURPOSE\nTo present Medals of Freedom to 22 outstanding Americans\nwith 15 to be accepted by the principals, 4 accepted by\nrepresentatives and 3 to be presented at a later date.\nII.\nBACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN\nA.\nBackground: The President has decided to recognize\nthe special contributions to our nation by some\noutstanding citizens in various fields of endeavor\nthrough the presentation of Medals of Freedom.\n1. The Medal of Freedom was established by an\nExecutive Order on February 22, 1963. The award,\nwhich was originally established in 1945 to award\nmeritorious and war-connected acts of service,\nwas expanded in 1963 to honor those persons\nfor meritorious contributions to the areas of\nsecurity or national interest of the United\nStates, world peace or cultural or other signi-\nficant public or private endeavors.\n2. The President selected the 22 recipients for this\nhonor from a larger list produced by his staff\nand others. Each honoree has contributed greatly\nto our nation in his or her field of interest and\nactivity.\n3. In honoring these individuals, the President also\nhonors the capability of our nation to produce\nexceptional talents in so many fields of endeavor\nwhich cover the sciences, culture, arts, sports,\ncivic responsibilities and the wide expanse of\nknowledge associated world-wide with the American\nadventure.\nPage II\n4. For this ceremony, it was decided to have the\nmedal presentation in the East Room followed\nby a receiving line in the Grand Hall and\nculminating with a luncheon in the State Dining\nRoom.\n5. Because of the number of recipients, there will\nbe no formal responses from each. The attached\nscenario will cover the procedure for the\npresentations. (TAB A)\n6. Each honoree has been asked to suggest up to 4\nguests who have since been invited to attend\nthis event.\nB.\nParticipants: List attached. (After each name there\nis an indication whether the principal will be\npresent, a representative will accept the medal\nor the medal is to be presented at a later date). (TAB B)\n( Entire Guest List at TAB C.)\nC.\nPress Plan: Open Press except for the luncheon.\nIII.\nTALKING POINTS: To be prepared by Bob Orben's Office.\nFORD & GERALD LIBRARY\nSEQUENCE\n11:55 a. m.\nDepart Oval Office, join Mrs. Ford\non second floor and proceed to East\nRoom.\n12:00 Noon\nArrive East Room.\nRuffles and Flourishes\n\"Hail to the Chief\"\nSeat Mrs. Ford in front row and proceed\ndirectly to podium for OPENING\nREMARKS.\nFULL PRESS COVERAGE\n12:05 p.m.\nRemarks conclude. Move to stage right\narea while the Military Aide assists\nin presenting each medal in turn whileord\nname and citation: are read from off-\nstage microphone.\nGER\nLIBRARY\n12:25 p.m.\nAfter the last presentation (James D.\nWatson), proceed to the podium for\nfinal remarks concluding by advising\nguests that you, Mrs. Ford, and the\nMedal recipients will receive the\nguests in the Great Hall, then join them\nin the State Dining Room for luncheon.\n12:30 p.m.\nReceiving line begins.\n12:45 p.m.\nReceiving line concludes.\n12:50 p.m.\nPhotograph at the foot of the Grand\nStaircase with Awardees.\n12:55 p.m.\nLuncheon commences.\n1:45 p.m.\nInformal Presidential toast honoring\nMedal recipients.\n1:50 p.m.\nVice Presidential return toast on\nbehalf of recipients.\n2:00 p.m.\nLuncheon adjourns.\nFORD is DERALD LIBRARY\nI. W. Abel, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, President,\nUnited Steelworkers of America, for his achievements\nin the field of labor-management relations. (In Person)\nJohn Bardeen, of Champaign, Illinois, physicist, co-\nrecipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 and\n1972, for his achievements in the field of physics.\n(By Daughter, Mrs. T. J. Greytak)\nIrving Berlin, of New York, New York, composer,\nfor his contributions to American music. (At a later date)\nNorman Ernest Borlaug, of Mexico City, Mexico, agri-\ncultural scientist and Nobel Prize winner in 1970,\nfor his achievements in the field of agricultural\nscience. (In Person)\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nGeneral of the Army Omar Nelson Bradley, USA (Ret.)\nof New York, New York, former Chairman of the\nJoint Chiefs of Staff, for his contributions to\nnational security. (In Person)\nAdmiral Arleigh Albert Burke, USN (Ret.) of\nBethesda, Maryland, former Chief of Naval Operations,\nfor his contributions to national security. (In Person)\nAlexander Calder, posthumously, renowned American\nsculptor, for his Achievements in Art. (At a later date)\nBruce Catton, of New York, New York, writer and\neditor, in recognition of his achievements as a\nwriter and editor of American history. (In Person)\nJoseph Paul Dimaggio, of Atlanta, Georgia, retired\nbaseball player for the New York Yankees, for his\ncontributions to American sports. (By brother, Dominick\nDimaggio)\nAriel Durant, of Los Angeles, California, writer and\nPulitzer prize winner, 1968, for her contributions to\nAmerican literature. (In Person)\nWilliam James Durant, of Los Angeles, California,\nwriter and Pulitzer prize winner, 1968, for his\ncontributions to American literature. (In Person)\nArthur Fiedler, of Boston, Massachusetts, conductor,\nfor his distinguished achievements in the field\nof American music. (In Person)\nHenry Jacob Friendly, of New York, New York, judge,\nU. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, for distinguished\nachievement in the field of jurisprudence. (In Person)\nLady Bird Johnson, of Stonewall, Texas, former\nFirst Lady, for her contributions to American\nbeautification. (In Person)\nArchibald MacLeish, of Conway, Massachusetts, poet\nand Pulitzer prize winner in 1932 and 1959, for his\ncontributions to American literature. (By nephew,\nRoderick MacLeish)\nJames Albert Michener, of Pipersville, Pennsylvania,\nauthor, Pulitzer prize winner, 1947, for his con-\ntributions to American literature. (In Person)\nGeorgia O'Keefe, of Abiquiu, New Mexico, artist,\nfor her contributions to American art. (At a later date)\nNelson Aldrich Rockefeller, of Tarrytown, New York,\nVice President of the United States, for his con-\ntributions to American Government. (In Person)\nFORD & DERACT LIBRARY\nNorman Rockwell, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts,\nillustrator, for his contributions to American art.\n(By his son, Jarvis Rockwell)\nMrs. Katherine Filene Shouse, Washington, D. C., donor\nof Wolf Trap Farm Park for the performing arts, for\nher contributions to the performing arts. (In Person)\nLowell Thomas, of Pawling, New York, author, radio\nand T. V. commentator, for his contributions in the\nfield of communications. (In Person)\nJames Dewey Watson, of Cold Spring Harbor, New York,\neducator and biochemist; recipient of the Nobel\nprize in medicine and physiology, 1962, for his\ncontributions in the fields of medicine and physiology.\n(In Person)\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nGuest list for the ceremony and luncheon to be given by the President and\nMrs. Ford on the occasion of the Presentation of the Presidential Medal\nof Freedom on Monday, January 10, 1977 at twelve o'clock, The White\nHouse\nMr. I. W. Abel\nMr. and Mrs. Michael Goldberg\nMr. and Mrs. Ben W. Jones\nDr. John Bardeen (regrets)\nMrs. Elizabeth B. Graytak\n(daughter--will accept medal)\nMr. and Mrs. William Bardeen\nMiss Jane Maxwell\nMr. John Maxwell\nDr. Norman E. Borlaug\nMrs. Norman E. Borlaug\nMr. William Borlaug\nMiss Margaret Breinholt\nMr. and Mrs. Richard Rhoda\nGeneral of the Army Omar N. Bradley\nMrs. Omar N. Bradley\nThe Hon. and Mrs. W. Averell Harriman\nGeneral and Mrs. Bernard W. Rogers, USA\nFORD & LIBRARY GERATO\nAdmiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, ret.\nMrs. Arleigh A. Burke\nRear Admiral and Mrs. William Mendenhall, Jr.\nRear Admiral and Mrs. Frederic Withington\nMr. Bruce Catton\nMiss Barbara Catton\nMr. Joseph DiMaggio (attendance not firm)\nMr. and Mrs. Dominick DiMaggio (brother--will accept medal)\nMr. and Mrs. Will Durant\nMr. Robert Bergman\nMiss Ethel Durant\nMiss Monica Mihell\nMr. and Mrs. P.E. P. White\n- 3- - 1/10/77\nMr. Norman Rockwell (regrets)\nMr. Jarvis Rockwell (son--will accept medal)\nMr. Douglas McGregor\nMr. David Wood\nMrs. Jouett Shouse (Catherine Filene Shouse)\nMrs. Joan Dodd\nMiss Carol Harford\nMrs. George E. Ladd\nMr. John J. Robertson\nMr. Lowell Thomas\nMr. George Arkedis\nMr. Gerald Dickler\nMr. Thomas Murphy\nMrs. Electra Nicks\nDr. James D. Watson\nMrs. James D. Watson\nMaster Duncan Watson\nMaster Rufus Watson\nMr. and Mrs. Robert Myers\n(recipients with no representation: Irving Berlin\n)\nAlexander Calder )\nGeorgia O'Keeffe )\nGERALD R. FORD LIBRARY\nThe Hon. John O. Marsh, Jr. and Mrs. Marsh\nThe Hon. Ronald H. Nessen and Mrs. Nessen\nThe Hon. Max L. Friedersdorf and Mrs. Friedersdorf\nThe Hon. James M. Cannon and Mrs. Cannon\nThe Hon. Richard B. Cheney and Mrs. Cheney\nThe Hon. Brent Scowcroft and Mrs. Scowcroft\nMr. and Mrs. Milton E. Mitler\nMr. and Mrs. Frank E. Fitzsimmons\nGeneral President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters\n(Note: Mr. George Meany will be present for the ceremony only)\n- 2 - - 1/10/77\nMr. Arthur Fiedler\nMrs. Arthur Fiedler\nMiss Deborah Fiedler\nMiss Johanna Fiedler\nMr. Peter Fiedler\nMr. Thomas Morris\nJudge Henry J. Friendly\nMrs. Henry J. Friendly\nDr. and Mrs. David Friendly\nMrs. Joan Goodman\nMrs. Ellen Simon\nMrs. Lyndon B. Johnson\nMr. and Mrs. Patrick Nugent\nMr. and Mrs. Charles S. Robb\nMr. Archibald MacLeish (regrets)\nMr. Roderick MacLeish (nephew--will accept medal)\nMrs. Dean Acheson\nMrs. James D. P. Bishop, Jr.\nMr. James A. Michener\nMrs. James A. Michener\nMr. William Nash\nMr. Edward J. Piszek\nMr. Herman Silverman\nMr. Lester Trauch\nFORD of LIBRARY\nThe Vice President\nMrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller\nMr. Richard Allison\nMr. Robert F. Armao\nMrs. Susan C. Herter\nCaptain Jonathan T. Howe, USN\nMiss Kathleen Huldrum\nMiss Nancy Towell\nMiss Megan Marshak\nMr. John Mulliken\nMr. Frank Pagnotta\nGovernor Raymond P. Shafer\nMr. John Veneman\nMr. Peter Wallison\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nJanuary 10, 1977\nFOR:\nMRS. FORD\nFROM:\nMARIA DOWNS\nSUBJECT:\nPresentation of Medals of Freedom and\nLuncheon - January 10, 1977 - 12:00 Noon\nThe following items are attached for your review and\ninformation:\n1.\nBriefing Paper\n2.\nGuest List\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\n3.\nProgram\n4.\nSeating Plan for Tables 10 & 11\nThank you.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nJanuary 7, 1977\nPRESENTATION OF MEDALS OF FREEDOM\nMonday, January 10, 1977\n12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (2 hours and 30 minutes)\nFROM: MILTON E. MITLER\ndive\nI.\nPURPOSE\nTo present Medals of Freedom to 22 outstanding Americans\nwith 15 to be accepted by the principals, 4 accepted by\nrepresentatives and 3 to be presented at a later date.\nII.\nBACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN\nGERALD LIBRARY R. FORD\nA.\nBackground: The President has decided to recognize\nthe special contributions to our nation by some\noutstanding citizens in various fields of endeavor\nthrough the presentation of Medals of Freedom.\n1. The Medal of Freedom was established by an\nExecutive Order on February 22, 1963. The award,\nwhich was originally established in 1945 to award\nmeritorious and war-connected acts of service,\nwas expanded in 1963 to honor those persons\nfor meritorious contributions to the areas of\nsecurity or national interest of the United\nStates, world peace or cultural or other signi-\nficant public or private endeavors.\n2. The President selected the 22 recipients for this\nhonor from a larger list produced by his staff\nand others. Each honoree has contributed greatly\nto our nation in his or her field of interest and\nactivity.\n3. In honoring these individuals, the President also\nhonors the capability of our nation to produce\nexceptional talents in SO many fields of endeavor\nwhich cover the sciences, culture, arts, sports,\ncivic responsibilities and the wide expanse of\nknowledge associated world-wide with the American\nadventure.\nPage II\n4. For this ceremony, it was decided to have the\nmedal presentation in the East Room followed\nby a receiving line in the Grand Hall and\nculminating with a luncheon in the State Dining\nRoom.\n5. Because of the number of recipients, there will\nbe no formal responses from each. The attached\nscenario will cover the procedure for the\npresentations.\n6. Each honoree has been asked to suggest up to 4\nguests who have since been invited to attend\nthis event. (list attached)\nB.\nParticipants: List attached. (After each name there\nis an indication whether the principal will be\npresent, a representative will accept the medal\nor the medal is to be presented at a later date).\nC.\nPress Plan: Open Press except for the luncheon.\nIII.\nTALKING POINTS: To be prepared by Bob Orben's Office.\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nI. W. Abel, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, President,\nUnited Steelworkers of America, for his achievements\nin the field of labor-management relations. (In Person)\nJohn Bardeen, of Champaign, Illinois, physicist, co-\nrecipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 and\n1972, for his achievements in the field of physics.\n(By Daughter, Mrs. T. J. Greytak)\nIrving Berlin, of New York, New York, composer,\nfor his contributions to American music. (At a later date)\nNorman Ernest Borlaug, of Mexico City, Mexico, agri-\ncultural scientist and Nobel Prize winner in 1970,\nfor his achievements in the field of agricultural\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nscience. (In Person)\nGeneral of the Army Omar Nelson Bradley, USA (Ret.)\nof New York, New York, former Chairman of the\nJoint Chiefs of Staff, for his contributions to\nnational security. (In Person)\nAdmiral Arleigh Albert Burke, USN (Ret.) of\nBethesda, Maryland, former Chief of Naval Operations,\nfor his contributions to national security. (In Person)\nAlexander Calder, posthumously, renowned American\nsculptor, for his Achievements in Art. (At a later date)\nBruce Catton, of New York, New York, writer and\neditor, in recognition of his achievements as a\nwriter and editor of American history. (In Person)\nJoseph Paul Dimaggio, of Atlanta, Georgia, retired\nbaseball player for the New York Yankees, for his\ncontributions to American sports. (By brother, Dominick\nDimaggio)\nAriel Durant, of Los Angèles, California, writer and\nPulitzer prize winner, 1968, for her contributions to\nAmerican literature. (In Person)\nWilliam James Durant, of Los Angeles, California,\nwriter and Pulitzer prize winner, 1968, for his\ncontributions to American literature. (In Person)\nArthur Fiedler, of Boston, Massachusetts, conductor,\nFORD R. GERALD LIBRAR\nfor his distinguished achievements in the field\nof American music. (In Person)\nHenry Jacob Friendly, of New York, New York, judge,\nU. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, for distinguished\nachievement in the field of jurisprudence. (In Person)\nLady Bird Johnson, of Stonewall, Texas, former\nFirst Lady, for her contributions to American.\nbeautification. (In Person)\nArchibald MacLeish, of Conway, Massachusetts, poet\nand Pulitzer prize winner in 1932 and 1959, for his\ncontributions to American literature. (By nephew,\nRoderick MacLeish)\nJames Albert Michener, of Pipersville, Pennsylvania,\nauthor, Pulitzer prize winner, 1947, for his con-\ntributions to American literature. (In Person)\nGeorgia O'Keefe, of Abiquiu, New Mexico, artist,\nfor her contributions to American art. (At a later date)\nNelson Aldrich Rockefeller, of Tarrytown, New York,\nVice President of the United States, for his con-\ntributions to American Government. (In Person)\nGERALD R. FORD LIBS\nNorman Rockwell, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts,\nillustrator, for his contributions to American art.\n(By his son, Jarvis Rockwell)\nMrs. Katherine Filene Shouse, Washington, D. C., donor\nof Wolf Trap Farm Park for the performing arts, for\nher contributions to the performing arts. (In Person)\nLowell Thomas, of Pawling, New York, author, radio\nand T. V. commentator, for his contributions in the\nfield of communications. (In Person)\nJames Dewey Watson, of Cold Spring Harbor, New York,\neducator and biochemist; recipient of the Nobel\nprize in medicine and physiology, 1962, for his\ncontributions in the fields of medicine and physiology.\n(In Person)\nFORD 2. GREATO LIBRARY\nGuest list for the ceremony and luncheon to be given by the President and\nMrs. Ford on the occasion of the Presentation of the Presidential Medal\nof Freedom on Monday, January 10, 1977 at twelve o'clock, The White\nHouse\nMr. I. W. Abel\nMr. and Mrs. Michael Goldberg\nMr. and Mrs. Ben W. Jones\nDr. John Bardeen (regrets)\nMr. and Mrs. William Bardeen (son--will accept medal)\nMiss Jane Maxwell\nMr. John Maxwell\nDr. Norman E. Borlaug\nMrs. Norman E. Borlaug\nMr. William Borlaug\nMiss Margaret Breinholt\nMr. and Mrs. Richard Rhoda\nGeneral of the Army Omar N. Bradley\nMrs. Omar N. Bradley\nThe Hon. and Mrs. W. Averell Harriman\nGeneral and Mrs. Bernard W. Rogers, USA\nFORD di LIBRARY GERALD\nAdmiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN, ret.\nMrs. Arleigh A. Burke\nRear Admiral and Mrs. William Mendenhall, Jr.\nRear Admiral and Mrs. Frederic Withington\nMr. Bruce Catton\nMiss Barbara Catton\nMr. Joseph DiMaggio (attendance not firm)\nMr. and Mrs. Dominick DiMaggio (brother--will accept medal)\nMr. and Mrs. Will Durant\nMr. Robert Bergman\nMiss Ethel Durant\nMiss Monica Mihell\nMr. and Mrs. P.E.P. White\n- 2 - - 1/10/77\nMr. Arthur Fiedler\nMrs. Arthur Fiedler\nMiss Deborah Fiedler\nMiss Johanna Fiedler\nMr. Peter Fiedler\nMr. Thomas Morris\nJudge Henry J. Friendly\nMrs. Henry J. Friendly\nDr. and Mrs. David Friendly\nMrs. Joan Goodman\nMrs. Ellen Simon\nMrs. Lyndon B. Johnson\nMr. and Mrs. Patrick Nugent\nMr. and Mrs. Charles S. Robb\nMr. Archibald MacLeish (regrets)\nMr. Roderick MacLeish (nephew--will accept medal)\nMrs. Dean Acheson\nMrs. James D. P. Bishop, Jr.\nMr. James A. Michener\nMrs. James A. Michener\nFORD R. LIBRA CERALD\nMr. William Nash\nMr. Edward J. Piszek\nMr. Herman Silverman\nMr. Lester Trauch\nThe Vice President\nMrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller\nMr. Richard Allison\nMr. Robert F. Armao\nMrs. Susan C. Herter\nCaptain Jonathan T. Howe, USN\nMiss Kathleen Huldrum\nMiss Nancy Towell\nMiss Megan Marshak\nMr. John Mulliken\nMr. Frank Pagnotta\nGovernor Raymond P. Shafer\nMr. John Veneman\nMr. Peter Wallison\n- 3 - 1/10/77\nMr. Norman Rockwell (regrets)\nMr. Jarvis Rockwell (son--will accept medal)\nMr. Douglas McGregor\nMr. David Wood\nMrs. Jouett Shouse (Catherine Filene Shouse)\nMrs. Joan Dodd\nMiss Carol Harford\nMr. John J. Robertson\nMr. Lowell Thomas\nMr. George Arkedis\nMr. Gerald Dickler\nMr. Thomas Murphy\nMrs. Electra Nicks\nDr. James D. Watson\nMrs. James D. Watson\nMaster Duncan Watson\nMaster Rufus Watson\nMr. and Mrs. Robert Myers\nFORD & GALD LIBRA\n(recipients with no representation: Irving Berlin\n)\nAlexander Calder )\nGeorgia O'Keeffe )\nThe Hon. John O. Marsh, Jr. and Mrs. Marsh\nThe Hon. Ronald H. Nessen and Mrs. Nessen\nThe Hon. Max L. Friedersdorf and Mrs. Friedersdorf\nThe Hon. James M. Cannon and Mrs. Cannon\nThe Hon. Richard B. Cheney and Mrs. Cheney\nMr. and Mrs. Milton E. Mitler\nMr. and Mrs. Frank E. Fitzsimmons\nGeneral President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters\n(Note: Mr. George Meany will be present for the ceremony only)\nTable 10\nTHE PRESIDENT\nMrs. Lyndon B. Johnson\nMr. Bruce Catton\nJudge Henry J. Friendly\nMr. I. W. Abel\nMr. Will Durant\nMr. William Bardeen (accepting for Dr. John Bardeen)\nDr. James D. Watson\nAdmiral A rleigh A Burke\nMr. Lowell Thomas\nMrs. Jouett Shouse\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nTable 11\nMRS. FORD\nThe Vice President\nAd m. Arleigh Burke\nGeneral of the Army Omar N. Bradley\nDr. Norman E. Borlaug\nMr. Roderick MacLeish (accepting fpr Archibald MacLeish)\nMr. Dominick DiMaggio (accepting for Joe DiMaggio)\nMr. Jarvis Rockwell (accepting for Norman Rockwell\nMr. James A. Michener\nMrs. Will Durant\nMaestro Arthur Fiedler\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nDecember 29, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR MRS. FORD\nFROM:\nJOY CHILES of\nLIBRARY GERALD P. FORD\nSUBJECT:\nMedals of Freedom Ceremony\nThe Medals of Freedom Ceremony is scheduled to take place Monday, January 10\nat 12:00 noon in the East Room.\nYou had indicated to Maria that you would like to have a luncheon for the\nrecipients and their families. Maria mentioned that if there are 20 recipients\nas hoped, the seating capacity of 120 in the State Dining Room would not\nallow the recipients many guests.\nchange in\nMaria suggests that perhaps you would like to have luncheon. the ceremony in the East\nRoom at noon, proceed to the State Dining Room for a reception for the one\nformat\nrecipients and their families and then to proceed to the Yellow Oval Room\nfor a luncheon for the recipients and their spouses. This would allow the\nfamilies to share in the ceremony and cheon afford a special luncheon for the\nrecipients\nnote: proposal would now\nACCEPTED:\nbe to have aremony in\nEast Room to be followed\nI.W. Abel - Labor\nNorman Borlaug - Agricultural Scientist\nby luncheon\nGeneral Omar Bradley\nAdmiral Arlie Burke\nfor recipients and\nAlexander Calder (Posthumously) - need yet TO\nfamilies in state\nBruce Catton - Writer\nlocate widow\nJudge Henry Friendly\nDining Room.\npm\nLady Bird Johnson\nJames Michner - Writer\nVice President Nelson Rockefeller\nJames Dewey Watson - Bio-Chemist\nAriel and Lynn Durant(unable to come)\narthur Fiedler\nLowell Thomas\n- 2 -\nREGRETS:\nIrving Berlin - is quite ill, however does not want anyone to know that he is ill\nand therefore does not want his wife to accept the medal in his name\nJohn Bordine - is out of the country in India and would not be able to be back in\nthe States in time.\nJoe DiMaggio - have not been able to contact Mr. DiMaggio.\nsee\nArchibald MacLeish - is out of the country.\nbelow\nGeorgia O'Kieffe - said that she couldn't do it, she is ill and rather old.\nNorman Rockwell - is ill, in his 90's and would be difficult for him.\nthird\nLewell Themas is Asia.\nquestion\nthe Durants - unable to come\nYou had indicated Bob Hope, and in checking, Bob Hope is a former recipient of\nthe Medal of Freedom.\nAlso, Maria said that you wanted especially for Alexander Calder, Kay Shouse,\nand Bill Marriott to be included on the list. Alexander Calder has been approved\non the list that went to the President for his consideration, however Kay Shouse\nand Bill Marriott were not signed off on to be contacted.\nto be resolved:\nwhether it is to be a luncheon\nGERALD LIBRARY R. FORD\nor dinner\n0\nthe question of kay shouse & bill marriott\non those who reqret- should they be\nnamed recipients with someone else\naccepting the award for them?\nMRS.FORD, F.Y.I.\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nJANUARY 1, 1977\nOFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY\n(Vail, Colorado)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nThe President will present the Medal of Freedom to twenty one persons on\nJanuary tenth at noon. This will be the fifth presentation of the Medal\nof Freedom. The recipients are:\nI. W. Abel, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, President, United\nSteelworkers of America.\nJohn Bardeen, of Champaign, Illinois, physicist, co-recipient\nof the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 and 1972.\nIrving Berlin, of New York, New York, composer.\nNorman Ernest Borlaug, of Mexico City, Mexico, agricultural\nscientist and Nobel Prize winner in 1970.\nOmar Nelson Bradley, of New York, New York, retired Army\nOfficer (Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff).\nArleigh Albert Burke, of Bethesda, Maryland, retired Naval\nOfficer (Chief of Naval Operations).\nAlexander Calder, deceased; sculptor.\nBruce Catton, of New York, New York, writer and editor.\nJoseph Paul Dimaggio, of Atlanta, Georgia, retired baseball\nplayer for the New York Yankees.\nAriel Durant, of Los Angeles, California, writer and Pulitzer\nprize winner, 1968.\nWilliam James Durant, of Los Angeles, California, writer and\nPulitzer prize winner, 1968.\nFORD R. GERALD LIBRARY\nHenry Jacob Friendly, of New York, New York, judge, U.S.\nCircuit Court of Appeals.\nLady Bird Johnson, of Stonewall, Texas.\nArchibald MacLeish, of Conway, Massachusetts, poet and Pulitzer\nprize winner in 1932 and 1959.\nJames Albert Michener, of Pipersville, Pennsylvania, author,\nPulitzer prize winner, 1947.\nGeorgia O'Keefe, of Abiquiu, New Mexico, artist.\nNelson Aldrich Rockefeller, of Tarrytown, New York.\nNorman Rockwell, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, illustrator.\nJouett Shouse, of Washington, D. C., donor, Wolf Trap Farm Park\nfor the Performing Arts, for her contribution to the theatrical arts.\n(MORE)\n-2- -\nLewell-Thomas, of Pawling, New York, author, radio and T. V.\ncommentator.\nJames Dewey Watson, of Cold Spring Harbor, New York, educator\nand biochemist; recipient of the Nobel prize in medicine and\nphysiology, 1962.\nThe recipients are selected by the President.\nThe Medal of Freedom was established by Executive Order on\nFebruary 22, 1963. The award which was originally established in\n1945 to award meritorious and war-connected acts of service was\nexpanded in 1963 to honor those persons for meritorious contribution\nto the areas of security or national interest of the U. S., world\npeace or cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.\n# # # #"
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