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The original documents are located in Box 8, folder "12/14-16/74 - Martinique (Mrs. Ford
Cancelled)" of the Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 9, 1974
4:00 pm
FORD R. GERALD LIBRARY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
NANCY HOWE
FROM:
WILLIAM HENKEL, JR.
Att
SUBJECT:
THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO
MARTINIQUE
Saturday, December 14, 1974 through
Monday, December 16, 1974
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1974
You are manifested on Air Force One and are requested to be
in the Distinguished Visitors Lounge at Andrews AFB at 11:15 am.
If you are taking your luggage directly to Andrews AFB with
you, you are requested to be in the Distinguished Visitors Lounge
at 10:45 am. AF1 is schedule to depart Andrews AFB at 11:45
and is due to arrive at Lamentin Airport at 4:45 pm local time.
Lunch will be served en route Martinique.
BAGGAGE CALL: Place your luggage in the West Basement
Friday evening or no later than 8:00 am on Saturday morning.
You may take your luggage directly to Andrews AFB with you.
CLIMATE: Warm and sunny, daytime temperatures average
in 80's. Humidity is high, usually ranging from 65 to 95%,
however a refreshing easterly trade wind is prevalent. Brief
sudden rain showers may occur without notice.
CLOTHING: For the most part, attire in Martinique resembles
that worn in Washington in the summer. Dress at beach hotels,
such as the Meridien, where you will be staying, is more informal.
The Official Party and appropriate staff should be reminded that
the attire for the French dinner on December 14th is Black Tie
(black coats) and long dresses.
Attached for your information is very brief summary schedule.
12/9/74
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4:00 pm
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT
TO MARTINIQUE
December 14-16, 1974
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1974
11:45 am
AIR FORCE ONE DEPARTS Andrews AFB en route
(EST)
Lamentin Airport, Martinique.
[Flying time: 4 hours]
[Time change: +1 hour]
4:45 pm
AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVES Lamentin Airport.
(Local time)
Arrival Ceremony
Presidential remarks.
5:45 pm
ARRIVE Meridien Hotel.
8:30 pm
French Official Dinner at Prefect's residence.
10:30 pm
Return to Meridien Hotel.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1974
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
10:30 am
Presidential meeting at Meridien Hotel.
12:00 Noon
Meeting concludes.
12:30 pm
Informal luncheon Hotel Leyritz
4:00 pm
Second Presidential meeting. (Meridien Hotel)
8:00 pm
Reciprocal Dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Ford
at Meridien Hotel.
10:30 pm
Dinner concludes.
- -3-
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974
10:00 am
Third Presidential meeting. (Meridien Hotel)
11:30 am
Meeting concludes.
12:00 Noon
Airport departure ceremony
Presidential remarks.
12:15 pm
AIR FORCE ONE DEPARTS Lamentin Airport,
Martinique en route Andrews AFB.
[Flying time: 4 hours, 10 minutes]
[Time change: -1 hour]
3:25 pm
AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVES Andrews AFB.
(EST)
GEARD R. FORD LIBRARK
INFORMATION COPY FOR MRS. NANCY HOWE
THE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
December 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Martinique Trip -- Photograph Exchange Only
It has been agreed with the French that because your
visit to Martinique is a working visit there will be no
exchange of Official or State Gifts.
However, we understand that the French President and
Madame Giscard d'Estaing may present to you and Mrs. Ford
either an inscribed portrait photograph of them together
or inscribed separate photographs. Therefore we shall
include appropriate double and single photographs and
frames for your contingent use. Should you wish to present
such photograph(s) in return, I would suggest the following
possible inscriptions:
DOUBLE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH
GELARIO R. FORD LIBRARY
"To His Excellency The President of the French Republic
and Madame Giscard d'Estaing,
With every good wish on the occasion of our visit to
Martinique,
Gerald R. Ford
Betty Ford
December, 1974"
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OR SINGLE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS
"To His Excellency Valery Giscard d'Estaing,
With appreciation and every good wish on the occasion of
our visit to Martinique,
December, 1974
Gerald R. Ford"
AND
"To (Madame) Anne Aymone Giscard d'Estaing,
With all appreciation for her warm hospitality during our
visit to Martinique,
December, 1974
Betty Ford"
Additionally we shall prepare a supply of other
modest gifts for your and Mrs. Ford's contingent use.
Henry 11 Jultof E. Catto, Jr.
GERALD R. FORM
LIBRARY
- 2 -
OR SINGLE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS
"To His Excellency Valery Giscard d'Estaing,
With appreciation and every good wish on the occasion of
our visit to Martinique,
December, 1974
Gerald R. Ford"
AND
"To (Madame) Anne Aymone Giscard d'Estaing,
With all appreciation for her warm hospitality during our
visit to Martinique,
December, 1974
Betty Ford"
Additionally we shall prepare a supply of other
modest gifts for your and Mrs. Ford's contingent use.
Henry 11 Jultof E. Catto, Jr.
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
THE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
December 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Martinique Trip -- Photograph Exchange Only
It has been agreed with the French that because your
visit to Martinique is a working visit there will be no
exchange of Official or State Gifts.
However, we understand that the French President and
Madame Giscard d'Estaing may present to you and Mrs. Ford
either an inscribed portrait photograph of them together
or inscribed separate photographs. Therefore we shall
include appropriate double and single photographs and
frames for your contingent use. Should you wish to present
such photograph( in return, I would suggest the following
possible inscriptions:
DOUBLE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH
FORD i LIBRARY GERAID
"To His Excellency The President of the French Republic
and Madame Giscard d'Estaing,
With every good wish on the occasion of our visit to
Martinique,
Gerald R. Ford
Betty Ford
December, 1974"
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 11, 1974
HIGH PRIORITY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
NANCY HOWE
FROM:
WILLIAM HENKEL,
JR
MAR
SUBJECT:
THE FIRST LADY'S SCHEDULE
IN MARTINIQUE
The following schedule suggestions have been proposed by the
French in Martinique and require immediate response:
1. By separate memorandum, I have sent you the
GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
rough draft of the schedule.
For the informal luncheon at the Leyritz Hotel, the
French have proposed that Mrs. Giscard d"Estaing
ride with President Ford in Army One and that Mrs.
Ford ride with President Giscard d" Estaing in a French
helicopter. Their proposal would require Mrs. Ford to
depart the Meridien Hotel five minutes before the President,
i. e., at 12:15 pm rather than 12:20 pm on Sunday.
The Advance Team has discussed the proposal with the
Secret Service and they are agreeable to the proposal.
APPROVE
ok.
DISAPPROVE
2. The French have proposed that Mrs. Ford and Mrs.
Giscard d'Estaing remain at the Leyritz Hotel luncheon
site for approximately 30 minutes after the Presidents
leave on Sunday. They would depart together by 3:00 pm.
-2-
En route, they would fly over the "Presqu'ile de
la Caravelle," the Dubuc Castle, adding approximately
10 minutes to the flying time. The helicopter would arrive
at the Meridien Hotel at approximately 3:25 pm.
ok.
3. Based on the guidance from Rick Sardo on Monday,
we passed to the French Mrs. Ford's preference not
to visit the Empress Josephine Museum. We have been
advised by the French that Mrs. Giscard Estaing will
visit the museum regardless of whether Mrs. Ford does.
Request guidance on whether or not this new information
would change our plans concerning Mrs. Ford's visit
to the museum. The GOF has suggested that the timing
could be adjusted to accommodate Mrs. Ford. you
4. Attached is a copy of the proposed schedule for the
11:00 monday
Reciprocal Dinner to be hosted by President and Mrs.
Ford. The site for the dinner is the Meridien Hotel
swimming pool terrace. Ron Jackson has advised us
that Nancy Lammerding has agreed to have the event at
poolside rather than on the lawn. The rain problem
appears to be solved, since the hotel is constructing a
thatched roof over the pool terrace. As soon as the
entertainer is chosen, would you please advise us.
CC:
D. Rumsfeld
T. O'Donnell
N. Lammerding
S. Weidenfeld
FORD is GERALD LIBRARY
Sunday, December 15, 1974
7:30 pm
DINNER GUEST INSTRUCTIONS: U.S.
guests proceed to the reception
by the Meridien Hotel swimming
pool. Attire for the dinner is
sport jackets with open neck
shirts, and long, informal
dresses or pant suits.
7:45 pm French guests arrive at reception.
7:50 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart Presidential Suite
en route reception on swimming pool terrace.
7:55 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive informal
reception.
ATTENDANCE: 45
7:58 pm The President and Mrs. Ford proceed to the southern
edge of the terrace to greet President and Mrs.
Giscard d'Estaing.
8:00 pm President and Mrs. Giscard d'Estaing
arrive at reception.
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Ford greet President and Mrs.
Giscard d'Estaing, and escort them into the reception.
8:15 pm DINNER GUEST INSTRUCTIONS: Proceed
around the poor to the dining area.
It is requested that you escort
the French guests to the dining
8:20 pm The President and Mrs. Ford escort President and
:
Mrs. Giscard d'Estaing to the dining area.
PRESS POOL PHOTO COVERAGE
NOTE: Round tables.
GERAID FORD LIBRARY
8:25 pm Dinner begins.
9:15 pm Dinner ends.
9:15 pm The President proposes a toast, followed by
translation.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
9:20 pm President Giscard d'Estaing responds,
followed by translation.
9:25 pm The President and Mrs. Ford escort President and
Mrs. Giscard d'Estaing to the opposite side of the
pool for coffee and liqueurs.
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9:25 pm DINNER GUEST INSTRUCTIONS: Proceed
to the opposite side of the pool
:
for coffee and liqueurs. It is
requested that you escort the
French guests.
9:30 pm Coffee and liqueurs are served.
9:40. pm The President introduces (entertainer)
.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
9:45 pm Entertainment begins.
10:05 pm Entertainment concludes.
10:10 pm The President and Mrs. Ford bid farewell to
President and Mrs. Giscard d'Estaing.
10:10 pm President and Mrs. Giscard d'Estaing
proceed to their suites.
10:15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart the swimming
pool terrace and proceed to Presidential
Suite.
10:20 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive at Presidential
Suite.
OVERNIGHT
FORD & LIBRARY 074870
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 11, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
VIA:
DON RUMSFELD
FROM:
TERRY O'DONNELL
TOD
SUBJECT:
Martinique Visit
The following is a summary of the schedule for your visit to Martinique.
Some minor adjustments in times may be required.
Saturday, December 14, 1974
11:30 a.m.
Depart South Lawn en route Andrews.
FORD LIBRARY
11:45 a.m.
Depart Andrews en route Martinique.
(Flying Time: 4 hours. Time Change: +1 hour)
4:15 p.m.
Arrive Lamentin Airport, Martinique - Arrival Ceremony - -
Remarks Required.
5:35 p.m.
Arrive Meridien Hotel.
8:30 p.m.
State Dinner at Prefect's Residence (Black Tie)-Toast Required.
11:50 p.m.
Return to Hotel - Overnight.
Sunday, December 15, 1974
10:30 a.m.
Head to Head Meeting with President D'Estaing-Meridien Hotel.
(Duration: 90 minutes)
12:30 p.m.
Informal Luncheon, Hotel Leyritz.
4:00 p.m.
Head to Head Meeting - Meridien Hotel. (Duration: 90 minutes).
7:30 p.m.
Reciprocal Reception - Meridien Hotel. (Sport shirt w/jacket-no tie)
8:00 p.m.
Reciprocal Dinner - - Side lawn-Meridien Hotel. Toast Required.
10:10 p.m.
Return to Suite. Overnight.
Monday, December 16, 1974
10:00 a.m.
Head to Head Meeting. (Duration: 90 minutes) - Meridien Hotel.
11:45 a.m.
Depart Hotel en route Airport.
12:00 Noon
Departure Ceremony - Lamentin Airport. (Remarks Required)
12:15 p.m.
Depart Lamentin en route Washington, D.C.
3:45 p.m.
Arrive South Lawn.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 12, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DONALD RUMSFELD
GENERAL SCOWCROFT
TERRY O'DONNELL
ToM DECAIR
MILTON FRIEDMAN
NANCY HOWE
MILITARY ASSISTANT'S OFFICE
FROM:
WILLIAM HENKEL, JR
of
REGARDING:
ATTACHED SCHEDULE FOR MARTINIQUE
Attached is the edited revision of the schedule distributed
yesterday. It is not final. Manifests for the helicopters are
being changed and guest lists completed.
BERAID R. FORD LIBRARY
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
12/14/74
12/15/74
12/16/74
10:00 a.m.: Third
Presidential meet-
ing
10:30 a.m.: First
Presidential meet-
ing
11:45 a.m.: De-
parture Andrews
AFB
(Flying time: 4
hrs.)
(Time change: +1
hr.)
12 Noon: Depart-
ure ceremony em
Lamentin Airport,
Martinique
(Flying time: 4
hrs. 10 mins.)
(Time change: -1
hr.)
12:30 p.m.: Infor-
mal luncheon
3:25 p.m.: Arrival
Andrews AFB
4:00 p.m.: Second
Presidential meet-
ing
4:45 p.m.
(Local time):
Arrival ceremony -
Lamentin Airport,
Martinique
FORD LIBRARY
8:00 p.m.: Dinner
hosted by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Ford
8:30 p.m.: French
official dinner
WASHINGTON-
MARTINIQUE
MARTINIQUE-
MARTINIQUE
WASHINGTON
WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
FORM OF
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
DOCUMENT
Schedule
Schedule for the President's visit to Martinique, French West Indies,
ND
B
December 14-16, 1974. 33 pages. Attached to memo from William
Henkel, Jr. dated December 12, 1974.
File Location:
Betty Ford White House Papers, Box 8, Folder: "12/14-16/74 - Martinique (Mrs. Ford Canceled)" SMD - 6/28/2018
RESTRICTION CODES
(A) Closed by applicable Executive order governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NA FORM 1429 (1-98)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
NANCY HOWE
NANCY LAMMERDING
SHIELA WEIDENFELD
FROM:
WILLIAM HENKEL, JR. with
Attached please find a copy of Mrs. Ford's schedule for
Martinique which was forwarded to us by the Advance
Team.
FORD LIBRARY d GERRIT
WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
FORM OF
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
DOCUMENT
Schedule
Schedule for Mrs. Ford's visit to Martinique, French West Indies,
12/12/1974
B
December 14-16, 1974. 11 pages. Attached to memo from William
Henkel, Jr. dated December 13, 1974.
File Location:
Betty Ford White House Papers, Box 8, Folder: "12/14-16/74 - Martinique (Mrs. Ford Canceled)" SMD - 6/28/2018
RESTRICTION CODES
(A) Closed by applicable Executive order governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NA FORM 1429 (1-98)
EMPRESS JOSEPHINE'S BIRTHPLACE
12/13/74
9:45 am
MRS. FORD EVENT
Monday, December 16
Sugar Mill
Sugar Factory
Bust of
Josephine
Josephine's
Birthplace
Stone wall
Dr.
Rosette's
residence
Museum
FORD of GERALD LIBRARY
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
THE FIRST LADY'S VISIT TO THE
BIRTHPLACE OF THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE
Monday, December 16, 1974
10:25 am
Mrs. Ford departs suite.
10:30 am
Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Giscard d'Estaing depart Meridien
Hotel en route Domaine de la Pagerie, birthplace
of Empress Josephine.
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
10:35 am
Arrive Josephine's birthplace.
Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Giscard d"estaing will be
met by:
Dr. Rose Rosette (male), Curator of the Museum.
10:40 am
Tour begins.
11:05 am
Tour ends.
11:10 am
Motorcade departs en route Meridien Hotel.
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
11:15 am
Motorcade arrives Meridien Hotel.
11:20 am
Mrs. Ford arrives Presidential Suite.
PERSONAL TIME: 20 minutes
11:40 am
President and Mrs. Ford depart suite en route Meridien
Hotel helopad.
11:50 am
ARMY ONE DEPARTS en route Lamentin Airport.
FORD LIBRARY
PROPOSED GUEST LIST FOR THE DINNER TO BE GIVEN BY THE
PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD IN HONOR OF HIS EXCELLENCY
THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC AND MRS. GISCARD
d'ESTAING ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1974, IN MARTINIQUE
Members of the French official party - approximately 17
Members of the American official party - approximately 17
Mr. and Mrs. William Paley, Manhasset, New York
Mr. Paley is Chairman of CBS
Mrs. Aileen Mehle (Suzy Knickerbocker), syndicated columnist, New York
Mrs. Denniston Slater, New York, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brisson (Rosalind Russell)
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stroh, Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. David Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller is Chairman of The Chase Manhattan Bank, New York
Duke and Duchess d'Uzes, Paris and New York
The Duchess is formerly Mrs. Thomas (Peggy) Bancroft
Mr. and Mrs. Winston Guest, Oyster Bay, L.I., New York
Miss Claudette Colbert
FORD & LIBRARY GERATO
Proposed Menu for Dinner - Martinique
California Avocado Soup
California Red Wine
Charcoal Broiled New York
Sirloin Steak
Florida Corn on the Cob
Baked Idaho Potato
Boston Lettuce Salad
Iowa Cheese Dressing
California Champagne
Ice Cream Surprise
Coffee
Sunday, December 15, 1974
FORD of LIBRARY GERALD