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The original documents are located in Box 20, folder "International Relations - General
(3)" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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PALACIO DE LA ZARZUELA
14 de Junio de 1976
Señor Presidente,
Deseo manifestarle, en nombre de la Reina y mio propio,
nuestra más sincera gratitud por su amable hospitalidad durante nuestra
reciente visita oficial a los Estados Unidos.
Siempre recordaremos con el mayor placer el afecto y
simpatía que Vd. y la Señora de Ford nos han demostrado, así como las
atenciones de que hemos sido objeto por parte de las autoridades y del
pueblo norteamericano. Estoy seguro de que su invitación a visitar los
Estados Unidos, al comienzo de mi reinado, ha venido a reforzar los
lazos de amistad y entendimiento que unen a nuestras dos Naciones.
Reciba, Señor Presidente, la expresión sincera de mi más
cordial amistad
DERALD R. FORD LIBRART
A Su Excelencia Gerald R. Ford
Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América
A Su Excelencia Gerald R. Ford
Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América
LIBRARY GERALD FORD F.
El Embajador de España Washington D.C., July 13, 1976
Mr. Philip Buchen
Counselor to the President
The White House
Washington D.C. 20500
Dear I am pleased to me enclose Consselor herewith a letter + Philip from
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain addressed
to President Ford, with the request that you kindly
forward it to him.
Sincerely yours,
Man
Jaime Alba
FORD : LIBRARY GERALD
encl.
International
ahmed, Radid
2:35 p.m.
Friday, July 23, 1976
Rashid Ahmad called re a letter sent to the President
on July 15 for a meeting with Mirza Nasir Ahmad of
Pakistan.
Nicholson's office did receive the letter and has
forwarded it to the National Security Council (NSC)
for review, etc. I was advised by Nicholson's office
that Mr. Ahmad (Rashid) has a thick folder --- considered
to be a problem.
I spoke with NSC (Kathy) and was advised that someone
from NSC would be in touch with Ahmad.
Ahmad AD-2-3737
ORD LIBRATY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINCTON
Harrens
July 23, 1976
q
Dear Jake:
Many, many thanks for the copy which you have presented
to me of Between Friends/Entre Amis.
It is a beautiful publication and it provides a permanent
reminder, not only of the friendship between our two
nations, but also of the very good friendship which Bunny
and I have with you and Joan.
Sincerely,
They Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
His Excellency
J. H. Warren
Ambassador to Canada
1746 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Canadian Embassy
Ambassade int Canada
1746 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036
June 21, 1976
Dear Phil,
Canada and Canadians have greeted the United
States Bicentennial in many ways and in many places. We
have sent our performing artists to act, sing, dance and
play on your stage; we have marched in your parades and
joined in your celebrations from coast to coast. We have
also prepared a special gift for you - - a presentation
volume entitled Between Friends/Entre Amis.
In its title as in each of its photographs, this
book gives evidence of the unique nature of the long
association between our two countries. In it you will find
the challenging and bountiful land which has shaped and
blessed our two nations. You will see the border, the
symbol of our division into two distinct peoples, as well as
the roads and bridges, the houses, barns, fields and forests
that join us. Most importantly, you will find pictures of
us, Canadians and Americans. As individuals, our friendships
have known no boundary; as nations we have a long tradition of
living in harmony.
It is in the spirit of the amity between our
peoples that I present this copy of Between Friends/Entre Amis
to you. May it always remind you of our friendship, our
admiration for your nation's two hundred years of achievement
and our hope that the next two hundred years will bring you
continued prosperity and peace.
Yours sincerely,
Tablet Warren,
Joan
Ambassador.
FORD & LIBRARY
The Honourable Philip W. Buchen,
Executive Office of the President,
Washington, D.C.
2
International
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Board of Trustees
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
August 2, 1976
Dear Phil:
It was nice to see you and Bunny last night.
I don't think I ever properly thanked you
for the role you played in making the Japanese
gift ceremony such a success.
I have taken the liberty of routing this
letter to the President through you, so that it
will not get lost in the voluminous White House
correspondence.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Roger Roger L. Stevens
Mr. Philip Buchen
The White House
Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D. C. 20566 / phone: 202 872-0466
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Board of Trustées
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
August 2, 1976
Dear Mr. President:
At the Board Meeting of the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts on July 29th, the Trustees reviewed
the generous gift from the Japanese Government, which will
enable us to complete the small theatre over the Eisenhower
Theatre. At that time the Trustees requested that, on their
behalf, I extend to you our deep gratitude for your kindness
in allowing the Acceptance Ceremony to take place in the
Rose Garden and particularly for your personal participation.
I can assure you we will continue to give proper
recognition and credit to the Japanese Government for their
generosity and that we will do everything possible to make
them proud of their involvement with the Center.
Ambassador Hodgson wrote to me recently to say that
the officials in Tokyo were very interested and excited at
the prospect of having a week's festival here at the Center
presenting the best in Japanese performing arts. As a matter
of fact, they have even offered to include an allowance in
their 1977 budget to help support the occasion.
Again, many thanks for your support with this project.
Sincerely,
Roger In Stevens
Roger L. Stevens
Chairman
On behalf of
The Board of Trustees
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
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International
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 18, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
MILT MITLER
full
Phil, I understand from Susan Porter that Mrs. Ford will
not be in the City at the time that Prime Minister Miki
is here to make the Bicentennial presentation on behalf
of the people of Japan.
I think in Roger Stevens' absence, the Vice Chairman of his
board or some other appropriate member could accept the
check for the Center. Because of other gifts coming from
countries around the world, some in the form of checks,
NSC and we have agreed that the President should not
accept these personally, but that an appropriate repre-
sentative of the receiving agency could accept in the
presence of President Ford. This is the procedure we
are following with the Crown Prince of Norway when he
presents a check for $200,000 which will be used toward the
construction of a health and sports center for the handi-
capped.
LIBRARY GERALD : FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO: PHILIP BUCHEN
FROM:
SUSAN D PORTER
Thank you for your memorandum regarding
the presentation by Prime Minister Miki of the
check for a new studio theater to Mrs. Ford
as the Honorary Chairman of the Board of
the Kennedy Center. Mrs. Ford will be out of
the city at the time of the Prime Minister's
visit, and therefore will be unable to
participate.
Thank you very much.
C: General Scowcroft
Jeanne Davis
Milt Mitler
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: MILT MITLER
SUSAN PORTER
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Presentation by Prime Minister Miki
of gift from the Japanese government
to the Kennedy Center
Between the time that the President meets with
Prime Minister Miki and the time of the luncheon
to be held afterwards, it is planned that the
Prime Minister will present a $3 million check to
the Kennedy Center for a new studio theater as the
major Bicentennial gift from the Japanese government.
Roger Stevens would very much like to have Mrs. Ford,
as Honorary Chairman of the Board of the Kennedy
Center, receive this gift at a brief ceremony which
could be attended by other members of the Board of
Trustees. Although Roger Stevens is now out of the
city and may not be back before June 30th, he advises
me that people in his office will be available to
assist in making the arrangements for attendance by
members of the Board of Trustees.
CC: General Scowcroft
Jeanne Davis
FORD & QERALD LIBRARY
Tuesday 6/15/76
Meeting
6/30/76
1 p.m.
10:45 Will you want to call Roger Stevens on this?
(Luncheon for the Prime Minister of Japan)
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CONFIDENTIAL (GDS)
June 14, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Mr. George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Lancheon for Prime Minister Miki of Japan
This is to confirm that the luncheon for Prime Minister Miki OR
June 30 will take place at I PM instead of 12:30 PM. Please
inform the Japanese.
Isl
Jeanne W. Davis
Staff Secretary
CC: Jay Taylor
Gen. Scewcroft
Susan Sorter
Maria Downs
Military Aide's Ofc
Milt Mitler
Phil Buchen
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CONFIDENTIAL (GDS)
June 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Mr. George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Presidential Meeting and Lunch for Japanese
Prime Minister
The President has agreed to receive Prime Minister Miki on June 30 for
a 60-minute office meeting at 11 AM and will host a luncheon in his honor
at 12:30 PM, along the lines of the luncheon for Danish Queen Margrethe.
It is our understanding that the Japanese Government wishes to present its
major Bicentennial gift of a $3 million check to the Kennedy Center for a
new studio theatre on the occasion of the Prime Minister's visit to Wash-
ington. In this regard, the White House is agreeable to a brief and small
ceremony in the Rose Garden following the Oval Office meeting for the
purpose of the presentation of the check. We understand that the Minister
in charge of the Prime Minister's office will want to present the check and
we believe it would be appropriate for him to present it to Roger Stevens.
ARBA Administrator John Warner could be in attendance and the press
could be called in to view the presentation. The President will be present
for the ceremony but should not be the recipient of the check.
The Department is requested to confirm acceptance of the meeting and
luncheon. At the same time, the Department should convey to the
Japanese the White House desire to have the ceremony follow the lines in-
dicated above and seek their concurrence. It should be made clear that
the presentation ceremony is to be brief, would conclude following presenta-
tion of the check, and attendance should be strictly limited.
Please provide a suggested guest list for the luncheon to include spouses,
no later than June 17. The Japanese party should be kept to 12. We would
also appreciate knowing as soon as possible whether Mrs. Miki is planning
to accompany the Prime Minister.
:
LLD
FORD
We will need the briefing material for the Miki visit no later than June 24.
LIBRARY
Jeanne W. Davis
cc: Jay Taylor
Staff Secretary
Gen. Scowcroft
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Bicentennial
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 24, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
-)
SUBJECT:
Japanese Bicentennial Gift
to the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing
Arts
Attached is a copy of a memo from Roger Stevens
to me on the above subject. I would very much
appreciate your having someone on your staff
prepare a Schedule Proposal.
I would join in recommending approval of the
suggestion.
Attachment
LIBRARY GERALD = FORD
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
May 21, 1976
Board of Trustees
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Philip Buchen
FROM:
Roger L. Stevens
SUBJECT:
Japanese Bicentennial Gift to the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
As you know, the Japanese Government has agreed to contribute
$3 million to complete the studio theatre above the Eisenhower
Theatre at the Kennedy Center.
Would it be possible for the Japanese Ambassador to present
the check for this purpose directly to President Ford at the
White House?
There would be about 12 to 15 people in their official party,
some of whom would fly over from Tokyo for the event. They would
be accompanied by a Japanese press corps of about 25 reporters.
In addition, we would expect at least 25 Trustees from the Kennedy
Center and several other appropriate guests. The ceremony should
not take more than 15 minutes. The Embassy has suggested that
any time between June 10 and June 15 would be suitable, at the
President's convenience. However, they would appreciate some
advance notice for those who would be planning the trip from Tokyo.
For your information, on July 9th, the Japanese Government
will be presenting to Secretary Butz 100 bonsai trees for our
Arboritum. I understand that these trees are from 200 to 300 years
old and are invaluable. In addition, they will present 100 cherry
trees to the District of Columbia in September, as well as hundreds
of other cherry trees to the cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles
and Seattle. Certainly these fine gifts are the most important
the United States has received for the Bicentennial.
a
attention, and I will look forward to hearing from you.
I appreciate very much your giving this your personal GREAT
FORD
Roger
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Washington, D.C. 20566 / phone: 202 872-0466
International
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 3, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.
Attached is a letter to the President
from Roger Stevens concerning the
gift from the Japanese government
to the John F. Kennedy Center. It was
delivered to me for routing to the
President, but I thought you should see
it and then have it passed on to the
President.
Attachment
LIBRARY GERALD : FORD
ARBA
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
or
August 2, 1976
Dear Phil:
It was nice to see you and Bunny last night.
I don't think I ever properly thanked you
for the role you played in making the Japanese
gift ceremony such a success.
I have taken the liberty of routing this
letter to the President through you, so that it
will not get lost in the voluminous White House
correspondence.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Roger Roger K. Stevens
Mr. Philip Buchen
The White House
Washington, D.C.
LIBRARY GERALD = FORD
Created by Act of Congress in 1958 / An Atticiati ,, the Smithsonias Institution
Washington, D.C. 20566 / phone: 202 872-0466
August 2, 1976
Dear Mr. President:
At the Board Meeting of the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts on July 29th, the Trustees reviewed
the generous gift from the Japanese Government, which will
enable us to complete the small theatre over the Eisenhower
Theatre. At that time the Trustees requested that, on their
behalf, I extend to you our deep gratitude for your kindness
in allowing the Acceptance Ceremony to take place in the
Rose Garden and particularly for your personal participation.
I can assure you we will continue to give proper
recognition and credit to the Japanese Government for their
generosity and that we will do everything possible to make
them proud of their involvement with the Center.
Ambassador Hodgson wrote to me recently to say that
the officials in Tokyo were very interested and excited at
the prospect of having a week's festival here at the Center
presenting the best in Japanese performing arts. As a matter
of fact, they have even offered to include an allowance in
their 1977 budget to help support the occasion.
Again, many thanks for your support with this project.
Sincerely,
Roger Stevens
Roger L. Stevens
Chairman
On behalf of
The Board of Trustees
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
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Washington, D.C. 20566 / phone: 202 872-0466
International
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: MILT MITLER
SUSAN PORTER
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Presentation by Prime Minister Miki
of gift from the Japanese government
to the Kennedy Center
Between the time that the President meets with
Prime Minister Miki and the time of the luncheon
to be held afterwards, it is planned that the
Prime Minister will present a $3 million check to
the Kennedy Center for a new studio theater as the
major Bicentennial gift from the Japanese government.
Roger Stevens would very much like to have Mrs. Ford,
as Honorary Chairman of the Board of the Kennedy
Center, receive this gift at a brief ceremony which
could be attended by other members of the Board of
Trustees. Although Roger Stevens is now out of the
city and may not be back before June 30th, he advises
me that people in his office will be available to
assist in making the arrangements for attendance by
members of the Board of Trustees.
CC: General Scowcroft
Jeanne Davis
LIERARY GERALD ? FORD
Tuesday 6/15/76
Meeting
6/30/76
1 p.m.
10:45 Will you want to call Roger Stevens on this?
(Luncheon for the Prime Minister of Japan)
LIBRARY
NSC-3264
KR 8/3/88
CONSIDENTIAL (GDS)
June 14, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Mr. George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Luncheon for Prime Minister Miki of Japan
This is to confirm that the luncheon for Prime Minister Miki OR
June 30 will take place at I PM Instead of 12:30 PM. Please
inform the Japanese.
Isl
Jeanne W. Davis
Staff Secretary
CC: Jay Taylor
Gen. Scowcroft
Susan Morter
Maria Downs
Military Aide's Ofc
Milt Mitler
Phil Buchen
LIBRARY GERALD R. 0203
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NSC-3264
CONFIDENTIAL (GDS)
June 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Mr. George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Presidential Meeting and Lunch for Japanese
Prime Minister
The President has agreed to receive Prime Minister Miki on June 30 for
a 60-minute office meeting at 11 AM and will host a luncheon in his honor
at 12:30 PM, along the lines of the luncheon for Danish Queen Margrethe.
It is our understanding that the Japanese Government wishes to present its
major Bicentennial gift of a $3 million check to the Kennedy Center for a
new studio theatre on the occasion of the Prime Minister's visit to Wash-
ington. In this regard, the White House is agreeable to a brief and small
ceremony in the Rose Garden following the Oval Office meeting for the
purpose of the presentation of the check. We understand that the Minister
in charge of the Prime Minister's office will want to present the check and
we believe it would be appropriate for him to present it to Roger Stevens.
ARBA Administrator John Warner could be in attendance and the press
could be called in to view the presentation. The President will be present
for the ceremony but should not be the recipient of the check.
The Department is requested to confirm acceptance of the meeting and
luncheon. At the same time, the Department should convey to the
Japanese the White House desire to have the ceremony follow the lines in-
dicated above and seek their concurrence. It should be made clear that
the presentation ceremony is to be brief, would conclude following presenta-
tion of the check, and attendance should be strictly limited.
Please provide a suggested guest list for the luncheon to include spouses,
no later than June 17. The Japanese party should be kept to 12. We would
also appreciate knowing as soon as possible whether Mrs. Miki is planning
to accompany the Prime Minister.
We will need the briefing material for the Miki visit no later than June 24.
Jeanne W. Davis
FORD & over LIBRARY
cc: Jay Taylor
Staff Secretary
Gen. Scowcroft
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IDENTIAL (GDS)
HOLD
Stevens, Roger
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 24, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.
SUBJECT:
Japanese Bicentennial Gift
to the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing
Arts
Attached is a copy of a memo from Roger Stevens
to me on the above subject. I would very much
appreciate your having someone on your staff
prepare a Schedule Proposal.
I would join in recommending approval of the
suggestion.
Attachment
FORD is LIBRAR
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
May 21, 1976
Board of Trustees
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Philip Buchen
FROM:
Roger L. Stevens
SUBJECT:
Japanese Bicentennial Gift to the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
As you know, the Japanese Government has agreed to contribute
$3 million to complete the studio theatre above the Eisenhower
Theatre at the Kennedy Center.
Would it be possible for the Japanese Ambassador to present
the check for this purpose directly to President Ford at the
White House?
There would be about 12 to 15 people in their official party,
some of whom would fly over from Tokyo for the event. They would
be accompanied by a Japanese press corps of about 25 reporters.
In addition, we would expect at least 25 Trustees from the Kennedy
Center and several other appropriate guests. The ceremony should
not take more than 15 minutes. The Embassy has suggested that
any time between June 10 and June 15 would be suitable, at the
President's convenience. However, they would appreciate some
advance notice for those who would be planning the trip from Tokyo.
For your information, on July 9th, the Japanese Government
will be presenting to Secretary Butz 100 bonsai trees for our
Arboritum. I understand that these trees are from 200 to 300 years
old and are invaluable. In addition, they will present 100 cherry
trees to the District of Columbia in September, as well as hundreds
of other cherry trees to the cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles
and Seattle. Certainly these fine gifts are the most important
the United States has received for the Bicentennial.
I appreciate very much your giving this your personal
&
FORD
attention, and I will look forward to hearing from you.
Roger
CENALT
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1976
Dear Warren:
Enclosed is a photograph of some
exceedingly joyful men taken by the
White House photographer. Only the
Englishman seems a bit dour.
I hope you'll find it to be a delight-
ful reminder of your evening at the
British Embassy.
Also, I enclose another photo taken
at the President's dinner in honor
of the Judiciary.
Sincerely,
Thilp Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable Warren E. Burger
Chief Justice
United States Supreme Court
1 First Street, NE.
Washington, D.C. 20543
Enclosures
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Official Photograph
The White House
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and
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
International
August 7, 1976
And
Pres
scheduling
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN T.
Attached are a communication and enclosures
from Dillon Ripley, along with my acknowledgment.
I also attach a copy of an earlier letter to
Dillon from Bill Nicholson.
Anything you can do to help in arranging a visit
by the group to the White House on September 26
and in encouraging Henry and the Secretary-General
to become involved on October 1 will be much
appreciated.
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
International
WASHINGTON
August 7, 1976
Dear Dillon:
Many thanks for your letter of July 26. I will do
what I can through Brent Scowcroft to encourage
participation by Secretary-General Waldheim and
Secretary Kissinger in the international conference
which the Smithsonian Institution will be sponsoring
on October 1.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
They Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C. 20560
FORD is 076830 LIBRARY
June 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Ripley:
Through the courtesy of Mr. Philip Buchen the
President has received your letter about the group
of foreign visitors who will be in Washington on
September 26 to participate in the Bicentennial
conference and his interest in arranging a time
for the President to meet them briefly.
While a time is not foreseen when the President
could greet these visitors in view of his heavy
official schedule we will keep it in mind and if
this should change we will be in touch with you
immediately. We are bringing your desire for a
tour to the attention of the appropriate office.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
William W. Nicholson
Director
Scheduling Office
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Mr. S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20560
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76 INSTRUCTION
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20560
DE
ASHINGTON.
July 26, 1976
The Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
The Smithsonian Institution, as host to a major
Bicentennial conference on the theme "The United States
in the World" is deeply grateful for the interest of The
White House in receiving our guests on Wednesday afternoon,
September 29, for a private tour. Such a special gesture
of hospitality will mean a great deal to them, as well,
we are sure.
Enclosed, for your information, are copies of
correspondence attesting to our efforts to encourage the
Secretary of State and the Secretary-General of the United
Nations to participate in the closing ceremonies of the
conference.
Sincerely yours,
SDalon Reply
S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
Enclosures
letter to the Secretary of State
letter to the Secretary-General
of the United Nations
LIBRAST GERALD R. FORD
LOOK BACKWARD, LEST YOU FAIL TO MARK THE PATH AHEAD
76 INSTITUTION
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20560
WASHINGTON.D
July 26, 1976
The Honorable
Kurt Waldheim
The Secretary-General of
the United Nations
New York, New York 10017
Dear Mr. Secretary-General:
Some months ago I had the pleasure of inviting you to
address the 300 distinguished scholars and other experts who
will be participating in a major Bicentennial conference on
the theme "The United States in the World." Those planning
the conference, the American Studies Association, the American
Council of Learned Societies, and the Smithsonian Institution,
were most grateful for your interest in the program, and we
continue to hope that you will be able to join us.
The schedule of activities for the closing day of the
conference has been changed somewhat. During the morning of
October 1, the conference guests will meet at the Smithsonian
to summarize and discuss what transpired during the week's
working sessions. At noon, the group will reconvene at the
National Press Club for a final luncheon, to be climaxed by
your address and a talk by The Secretary of State.
Your participation in this event would be greatly valued
by all concerned. We look forward to hearing that your
schedule can accommodate a Friday, October 1 luncheon with us.
Sincerely yours,
S. Dillon Ripley
S Dillar Replig
Secretary
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WASHINGTON.D.C
July 26, 1976
The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
The Secretary of State
The Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Henry,
The program schedule for the closing day of the 1976
International Conference, "The United States in the World," "
has been revised somewhat. During the morning of Friday,
October 1, the conference participants will meet at the
Smithsonian to summarize and discuss what transpired during
the week's working sessions. At noon, the group will
reassemble at the National Press Club for a final luncheon,
to be highlighted by your address and a talk on the work
of the United Nations by Secretary-General Waldheim.
Your participation in this event would be greatly
valued by all concerned, and I hope that the new timing and
setting will increase the chances of your joining us.
Sincerely yours,
Dola
S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
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The Smithsonian Institution, The American Studies Association,
The American Council of Learned Societies
announce their joint Bicentennial program
The United States in the World
An international conference examining American cultural influences in other societies
Daniel Aaron, for the American Council of Learned Societies
Program Committee:
William Goetzmann, for the American Studies Association
Nathan Reingold, for the Smithsonian Institution
In cooperation with the Council on International Exchange of Scholars, the National
Endowment for the Humanities, and the U.S. Department of State
September 26-October 1, 1976
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
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Attached is correspondence from S. Dillion
Ripley, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution,
who is requesting a visit for a group of
foreign guests, along with American hosts,
who will be in Washington to participate
in the Bicentennial conference, to the
White House Rose Garden to hear the
President and later to view the public
rooms.
As he indicates, a similar tour was arranged
this year for a group of International
Students, copy attached.
I have not responded to the Secretary and
would appreciate it if you would do so,
and kindly provide my office with a copy
of your reply.
Attachments
CC: Mike Farrell
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The Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Plachen, Buchen,
I understand that last year Justice Stewart arranged
through you for the highly successful International Student
Day to be observed by a visit to the White House rose
garden to hear the President, and later to admire the
public rooms. You will see by the enclosed copy of my
letter to Dr. Marrs that the Smithsonian now is requesting
a similar opportunity on behalf of several hundred dis-
tinguished foreign guests, along with American hosts, who
will be in Washington to participate in the Bicentennial
conference, "The United States in the World."
In view of the September 26 date being so close to
the election, I presume that President and Mrs. Ford would
be too busy to greet the visitors. The guests would be
delighted, of course, by a suprise if their schedule would
permit an appearance.
Sincerely yours,
Dun
S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 7, 1976
Dear Bruce:
Enclosed is a photograph taken on the occasion
of our gathering in the Oval Office when Louis
was here. I have another print which will be
sent to Louis as soon as it is inscribed from
the President, but I assume we will have to
send it to him in France.
I am very sorry about your father's illness. I
know the situation must be very trying for you
as well, and my heartfelt sympathy is with you.
Very warmest regards.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Bruce G. Sundlun
Sundlun, Tirana & Scher
Watergate 600 Building
Suite 715
Washington, D. C. 20037
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WASHINGTON
August 13, 1976
Dear Mr. Secretary:
The Counsel's Office has reviewed the material
you sent to me on Puerto Rico's requests in
regard to the Law of the Sea Conference and
treaty.
After consultation with the Domestic Council,
it is the Counsel's Office view that the issues
raised by Puerto Rico should be responded to
by the State Department. Thus, I am returning
to you Governor Hernandez-Colon's letter and
your draft response to him. The draft response
appears appropriate.
Sincerely,
They W.Busher
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
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Newport got into a tizzy when IT
learned who Louis de Vautourneaux
really was. The slender, well-dressed
17-year-old French lad kept his true
identity a secret until his American
hosts Bruce and Joy Sundlun took
him a week ago Saturday from the
Dunes Club at Narragansett to see
Newport. That's when Diane Brown,
French wife of Captain Nicholas
Brown, glimpsed him and called him
by his right name - Louis Giscard
&' Estaing,
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WASHINGTON
August 18, 1976
Dear Louis:
It gives me much pleasure to send you
the enclosed photograph taken when you
visited the White House and had a meeting
with President Ford in the Oval Office.
Mrs. Buchen and I trust you thoroughly
enjoyed your entire visit to our country.
We were most delighted to meet you while
you were here and were only sorry that
illness in the Sundlun family prevented
your return for an evening with us at
the Kennedy Center.
Very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Louis Giscard d'Estaing
c/o The Embassy of France
2535 Belmont Road, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20008
Enclosure
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Bruce
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August 7, 1976
Dear Bruce:
Enclosed is a photograph taken on the occasion
of our gathering in the Oval Office when Louis
was here. I have another print which will be
sent to Louis as soon as it is inscribed from
the President, but I assume we will have to
send it to him in France.
I am very sorry about your father's illness. I
know the situation must be very trying for you
as well, and my heartfelt sympathy is with you.
Very warmest regards.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Bruce G. Sundlun
Sundlun, Tirana & Scher
Watergate 600 Building
Suite 715
Washington, D. C. 20037
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d'Estaing, Louis Giscard
Son of the French President
Philip W. Buchen 8/7/76 (Please return to us)
Inscription: To Louis Giscard d'Estaing
with my very best wishes
(Mr. Buchen would like the
President to personally sign)
Meth
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July 23, 1976
TO:
Mr. Dan Spaulding
White House Frame Shop
Room 49 EOB
FROM: Eva Daughtrey boa
Mr. Buchen would like to have the
attached photo matted so he can take
it in to the President for an autograph.
We would greatly appreciate it if it
could be expedited as Mr. Buchen
needs it as soon as possible.
Thank you.
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9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 1976
Ellen Jones from Presidential Records called re a copy
of the briefing paper prepared for the President who
met with a guest from France last Friday.
Attached is a copy. Do you want to release the
attached as is?
Yes for diary use
Ellen X 7030
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7/22
Copy sent.
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Thursday 7/15/76
11:45
3:10
Mr. Buchen said he will have a guest tomorrow --
Luis de Vautourneaux. Bruce Sundlun is being his
American host.
Mr. Buchen has arranged with Mike Farrell to provide
him with a tour about 1:45 p.m. Friday 7/16.
He has arranged with Terry O'Donnell to have him
meet the President immediately following the President's
greeting of the interns. The meeting with Vautourneaux
will be in one of the rooms at the Mansion.
Vautourneaux will arrive around noon. He will be with
Bruce Sundlun or Joy. I'm to bring him into the
West Lobby and up to our office.
Mr. Buchen will
be back shortly from his speech.
((((Mr. Buchen advises that Bruce and Joy will be coming.
Mrs. Buchen is trying to change her hair appointment. )))
Lunch at 12:30 or 12:45??????
meeting with the President
about 12:45
Mike gave them a tour
about 2:00
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3:35
I called Ambassador Sommerfelt to
let him know that you felt David Lissy
would be the appropriate person to invite
to the dinner on Thursday 9/23 in honor
of the Norwegian labor union.
I also gave him the phone number where
Mr. Lissy could be realihed and notified
Lissy's office that they might expect/@all.
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LL:55 Ambassador Sommerfelt of Norway called
333-6000
to say there will be a dinner on
Thursday 9/23 in honor of the head of the
Norwegian labor union; they have asked
Bill Usery to attend.
Ambassador Sommerfelt
wondered if someone from the White House should
be invited.
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American
NASSAU The Bahamas - (AP) - A
Milwaukee handyman is to be hanged for
murder at Fox Hill Prison shortly after
sunrise Tuesday - the first American
years. executed in these tropical islands in 15
Michiah Shobek, a thin 22-year-old
man who admitted killing 'three U.S.
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Monday 10/18/76
10:15 Mr. Buchen called Sir Peter Ramsbotham
462-1340
to arrange an appointment for the
exchange students from England, which
was requested by James Rowland.
10:20
Jim Rowland called again.
Mr. Buchen
suggested the appointments secretary
will be calling him.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1976
TO:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM: PHIL BUCHEN
R.
Ambassador Alba has asked that the
attached letter from His Majesty
King Juan Carlos be delivered to the
President. I assume you will
provide a translation and then submit it.
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9:20 Jim Rowland, who is with a group of students
from England for exchange, said he met you
at the brunch yesterday (Sunday 10/17) at
H.P.'s house.
He said you had suggested you would try to
arrange for them to meet the British Ambassador.
They will taking a tour of the FBI from 11:00
to 12:30 today.
Would be free other than
that until Tuesday (10/19) at noon, at which
time they will be leaving to go to Connecticut.
They cqn be reached at H.P.'s home ---
524-3790
and when they leave to go on the tour,
Mr. Rowland will call in from time to time
to see if an appointment has been arranged.
Do you want to call the British Ambassador?
Or do you want me to call?
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Tuesday 10/19/76
2:15 Scott Armstrong of the Washington Post
223-7300
said he had been referred to us by the
Press Office.
He wants to discuss something the
President may or may not have received.
His information is that Tungsen Park
gave the President a Korean rosewood
chest prior to the time he was President.
Because of some other things involving
the Koreans, it is a matter of some importance.
Park apparently visited the White House in
October or November 1974 -- or possibly
in 1975. Wondered if you would have
the computer index of people (who are
cleared by the officers for meetings) checked
to see if Mr. Park visited the White House ---
possibly Mrs. Howe or the President.
On the particular date he has in mind, he
was apparently accompanied by B. Y. Lee.
Would very much appreciate a call.
5.40 called he will
call back
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4:55 Nell called to agy she has checked with
Susan Yowell, who has kept the
President's calendars, add she has no
record of Tungsen Park coming to the
White House to meet with the Presidenn.
She checked with Terry and neither he nor
Nell remember Mr. Park coming in.
She did indicate that the records aren't
perfect but she feels they would remember
if he had been here.
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