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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (1)" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. N BERKEL Digitized from Box 1 of the VIDOR Philip Buchen WANNER Files at the Gerald ICLUS R. Ford SIEVENS Presidential Library EWART GABLE WISE GARLAND WILDER ALLEN BANCROFT CAPRA ROACH CI ANUCK FOREMAN FORD GRIFFITH HAWKS GOODRICH JOHNSON BENI NUGENT POWER SCHULBERG WILSON WRIGHT HACKETT MacDONAL GODDARD HARLOW ARKIN BOGART DEAN FONDA BRANDO HEPBURN ECK COPPOLA KUBRICK HUSTON HOFFMAN KAZAN SELZNICK CUKOI AGNEY SENNETT JONES MINNELLI NICHOLS PENN WYLER POITIER MOFFAT TROTTI MANKIEWICZ SPIEGEL NEWMAN NICHOLSON POWE IGER GODDARD HARLOW ARKIN BOGART DEAN FONDA BRANDO HEPI N PECK COPPOLA KUBRICK HUSTON HOFFMAN KAZAN SELZNICK CI Y CAGNEY SENNETT YLER POITI NN MOFFAT TROTTI M IKELEY STEIGER VIDOR AMERICA WARNER FIELDS STEVENS STEWART TAYLOI CHOLSON P SH VOIGHT DARWELL LLOYD Mc ISE GARLAND WILDER N BANCROFT CAPRA ROACH CHAPLIN S ZANUCK FOREMAN F IFFITH HAWKS GOODRICH JOHNSON BE NT POWER SCHULBE SON WRIGHT HACKETT MacDONALD HEN SALT LEVINE KRAMER LA EPSTEIN FEIFFER KOCH LEH R GODDARD HARLOW ARKI LEMMON PECK COPPOLA THE EAN FONDA BRANDO HEPBUR USTON HOFFMAN KAZAN SELZ AGNEY SENNETT IONES MINNELL HOL PENN WYLER POITIER NEWMAN NIC VOIGHT DARW MOVIES OTTI MANKIEWICZ SPIEC Y KEATON LLOYD McCRI LDS STEVENS MAN BERKELEY STEIGE GARLAND WILDER ALLEN BANCROFT CAPRA ROACH CHAPLIN SCH DREMAN FORD GRIFFITH I A MOTION PICTURE CREATED NNETT LOO POWER SCHULBERG WILS AND PRODUCED FOR THE DONALD HENRY T LEVINE KRAMER LASKY AMERICAN REVOLUTION ER KOCH LEHMAI GARLAND WILDER ALLEI BICENTENNIAL ADMINISTRATION IN SCH OREMAN FORD GRIFFITH I BY THE GOODRICH JOHNSON BENNETT LOO POWER SCHULBERG WILS AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE NALD HENRY T LEVINE KRAMER LASKY DEUTSCH EPSTEIN FEIFFER KOCH LEHMA ER GODDARD HARLOW ARKIN BOGART DEAN FONDA BRANDO HEPBU PECK COPPOLA KUBRICK HUSTON HOFFMAN KAZAN SELZNICK CUK BEERY CAGNEY SENNETT JONES MINNELLI NICHOLS PENN WYLER INNEMANN MOFFAT TROTTI MANKIEWICZ SPIEGEL NEWMAN NICHO VOIGHT DARWELL TRACY COOPER DUNAWAY KEATON LLOYD McCR ELEY STEIGER VIDOR WARNER FIELDS STEVENS STEWART TAYLOR F NGER GODDARD HARLOW ARKIN BOGART DEAN FONDA BRANDO HEP N PECK COPPOLA KUBRICK HUSTON HOFFMAN KAZAN SELZNICK C Y CAGNEY SENNETT JONES MINNELLI NICHOLS PENN WYLER POIT ANN MOFFAT TROTTI MANKIEWICZ SPIEGEL NEWMAN NICHOLSON P SH VOIGHT DARWELL TRACY COOPER DUNAWAY KEATON LLOYD Mc RKELEY STEIGER VIDOR WARNER FIELDS STEVENS STEWART TAYLO ISE GARLAND WILDER ALLEN BANCROFT CAPRA ROACH CHAPLIN S REMAN FORD GRIFFITH HAWKS GOODRICH JOHNSON BENNETT LOO NT POWER SCHULBERG WILSON WRIGHT HACKETT MacDONALD HEI SALT I EVINE KRAMER I ASKY DEUTSCH EPSTEIN FEIFFER KOCH I EU AMERICA ATTHE MOVIES "The movies," writes Librarian of Congress the guilds and the many individual artists. Daniel J. Boorstin, "were an American in- I am grateful to the American Film In- vention which, more than any before, focused stitute, an independent non-profit organiza- the vision of the world. And motion pictures tion serving the public interest which became the great democratic art, which was established by The National Endowment naturally enough, was the characteristic for the Arts in 1967 to advance the art American art." and preserve the heritage of film in America. It is for this reason that the American I am especially grateful to its Director, Revolution Bicentennial Administration in George A. Stevens, Jr., whose creativity association with The American Film guided this project throughout. Institute offers a film for the American people and the world as we celebrate our Bicentennial in 1976. "America at the Movies" traces how the Tohn W.Darner John United States has been portrayed on the screen for over three-quarters of a century. John W. Warner Compiled of great scenes drawn from nearly Administrator a hundred films, it shows the boundless di- versity of the American experience-a American Revolution national family album. Bicentennial Administration This motion picture was made possible by the enthusiastic participation of all seg- ments of the American motion picture in- dustry-the producing companies, the unions, America, America Plymouth Adventure THELAND The frontier was the great American legend. Across the screen moved moun- tain men and settlers, cowboys and sodbusters struggling to subdue the land. My Darling Clementine Sergeant York The Grapes of Wrath Rio Grande THE CIMES For the movies, the city was the place where the action was. Here, you could slam your way to fame, sell an idea, meet a girl. In streets that never slept walked the casts of a thousand movies. The Crowd On the Waterfront San Francisco Modern Times Citizen Kane Life with Father Claudine A Place in the Sun Love Finds Andy Hardy America was built on the family, and so were the movies. The family was the nation in miniature and from it the movies portrayed a gallery of sweethearts, parents, grandparents and children-all part of the oldest, the most intimate human drama THE FAMILIES It Happened One Night During two hundred years, the nation fought wars in different places for different reasons. The places changed, the reasons changed, but not the fighting men-and it was their story the movies told THE WARS Friendly Persuasion Giant Since You Went Away Sergeant York Drums Along the Mohawk THESPIRIT The movies shared with us a great and simple secret-that often there is more truth in the dream than in the facts. And the movies conveyed a special spirit to audiences around the world. The Miracle Worker Modern Times Yankee Doodle Dandy Treasure of the Sierra Madre Way Out West AMERICA ATTHE MOVIES The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration Presents America At The Movies A Production of The American Film Institute Film Design by American Revolution Alamo, The Maltese Falcon, The James R. Silke Bicentennial Administration America, America M.A.S.H. Produced by Jack Masey Project Director Asphalt Jungle McCabe and Mrs. Miller George Stevens, Jr. Midnight Cowboy Production Committee for Battleground Miracle Worker, The The American Film Institute Narration Written by Birth of a Nation, The Modern Times David Brown Theodore Strauss Charlton Heston Bright Eyes Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Narration Spoken by Buccaneer, The My Darling Clementine Fay Kanin Charlton Heston Walter Mirisch Bumping Into Broadway On the Waterfront David Picker Associate Producer Franklin J. Schaffner Carnal Knowledge Once Upon a Time in the West Harrison Engle Catch 22 Out-of-Towners, The David L. Wolper Film Editor Cheyenne Autumn Distribution Committee David Saxon, A.C.E. Cimarron Paint Your Wagon Gordon Stulberg Citizen Kane Patton Title Music Arranged and Conducted by Ted Ashley Claudine Pharmacist, The Nelson Riddle David Begelman Crowd, The Place in the Sun, A Historical Consultant Donald Gillen Plymouth Adventure Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Deane Johnson Dinner At Eight Pony Express The American Film Institute is Dr. Strangelove Design Consultant extremely grateful to the following Drums Along the Mohawk Raisin in the Sun, A Ivan Chermayeff Red Badge of Courage, The organizations and individuals whose Red River Associate Film Editors East of Eden cooperation made this film possible Joseph Parker Ride the High Country Allied Artists Father of the Bride Rio Grande Ana Luisa Corley Perez Avco Embassy Pictures Five Easy Pieces Run Silent, Run Deep Production Assistants Columbia Pictures Fort Apache Judith C. Scott Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer French Connection, The San Francisco Dency Nelson Paramount Pictures Friendly Persuasion Searchers, The Sandra Feller Zank 20th Century-Fox From Here to Eternity Sergeant York United Artists Shane Titles by Warner Bros. Giant Chermayeff & Geismar Associates Since You Went Away The Motion Picture Association Go West and Spirit of St. Louis, The of America Wayne Fitzgerald Godfather, II Steamboat Bill, Jr. American Broadcasting Co. Gold Diggers of 1935 Streetcar Named Desire, A Graduate, The Sir Charles Chaplin Grapes of Wrath, The Take the Money and Run Epoch Producing Corp. Paul Killiam Collection They Were Expendable High Noon Treasure of the Sierra Madre National Telefilm Associates How the West Was Won True Grit RKO Radio Pictures Hustler, The Hal Roach Studios 2001: A Space Odyssey Raymond Rohauer Time-Life Films It Happened One Night Way Out West It's a Wonderful Life West Side Story The American Federation of Musicians Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Directors Guild of America Jesse James Woman Rebels, A Screen Actors Guild Writers Guild of America Life with Father Yankee Doodle Dandy Little Caesar The Library of Congress UCLA Film Archives Love Finds Andy Hardy The Wolper Organization The Screenwriters Peter Milne Henry Ginsberg THEFILMMAKERS Ivan Moffat Edmund Grainger Felix Adler Berenice Mosk D.W. Griffith Woody Allen Edmund H. North Raymond Griffith Robert Altman Frank S. Nugent Howard Hawks America At The Movies Albert Band Paul Osborn Leland Hayward includes the work of a great Harry Behn James Parrott Harold Hecht range of artists and crafts- William Bowers Sam Peckinpah Jerome Hellman people, including the follow- Irving Brecher Lester Pine Nat Holt ing performers, directors, Harry Brown Tina Pine Arthur Hornblow, Jr. writers and producers. Sidney Buchman Robert Pirosh Bernard H. Hyman Robert Buckner Mario Puzo Charles Joffe The Players The Directors Edwin Burke Robert Riskin Nunnally Johnson David Butler Marguerite Roberts Elia Kazan Woody Allen Joel McCrea Woody Allen Sidney Carroll Charles Rogers Stanley Kramer Alan Arkin Dorothy McGuire Robert Altman Harry Chandlee Mickey Rose Stanley Kubrick Jean Arthur Rita Moreno Busby Berkeley Charlie Chaplin Robert Rossen Jesse L. Lasky Martin Balsam Audie Murphy Clarence Brown Borden Chase Waldo Salt Stan Laurel Anne Bancroft Paul Newman David Butler Arthur C. Clarke Budd Schulberg Ernest Lehman Wallace Beery Jack Nicholson Edward Buzzell Francis Ford Coppola Arnold Schulman Alan J. Lerner Richard Benjamin Warren Oates Frank Capra Helen Deutsch Manuel Seff Joseph E. Levine Joan Bennett Gregory Peck Charlie Chaplin Sergio Donati William Sellers Richard E. Lyons Candice Bergen Anthony Perkins Francis Ford Coppola Samuel G. Engel David O. Selznick Frank McCarthy Humphrey Bogart Slim Pickens John Cromwell Julius J. Epstein Jack Sher Fulvio Morsella Marlon Brando Sidney Poitier George Cukor Philip G. Epstein Neil Simon Paul Nathan Walter Brennan William Powell Michael Curtiz Francis Farough Terry Southern Mike Nichols Richard Burton Tyrone Power John Ford Jules Feiffer Donald Ogden Stewart Ingo Preminger James Cagney John Qualen William Friedkin W.C. Fields N.B. Stone, Jr. Bob Rafelson Diahann Carroll Donna Reed D.W. Griffith Abem Finkel Daniel Taradash Gottfried Reinhardt George Chakiris Edward G. Robinson Henry Hathaway Carl Foreman Ernest Tidyman Hal Roach Charlie Chaplin Mickey Rooney Howard Hawks John Gay Lamar Trotti Fred Roos Montgomery Clift Katharine Ross Arthur Hiller Peter George Ernest Vajda Philip Rose Claudette Colbert George C. Scott Jerry Hopper William Gibson Anthony Veiller Robert Rossen Walter Connolly Randolph Scott James W. Horne Frances Goodrich King Vidor Dore Schary Elisha Cook, Jr. George Segal John Huston James Edward Grant Charles Marquis Warren Bert Schneider Gary Cooper Rod Steiger Elia Kazan D.W. Griffith Frank Wead David O. Selznick Jane Darwell James Stewart Henry King Fred Guiol John V.A. Weaver Mack Sennett James Dean Elizabeth Taylor Stanley Kubrick A.B. Guthrie, Jr. James R. Webb Bernard Smith Ruby Dee Shirley Temple Sergio Leone Albert Hackett Orson Welles Sam Spiegel Sandy Dennis Spencer Tracy Mervyn LeRoy Lorraine Hansberry Jessamyn West George Stevens Patty Duke Jon Voight Joshua Logan Carl Harbaugh Billy Wilder David Susskind Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Robert Walker Anthony Mann Buck Henry Calder Willingham Lawrence Turman W.C. Fields John Wayne George Marshall Robert Hopkins Michael Wilson Hal Wallis Henry Fonda Orson Welles Vincente Minnelli John Huston Frank E. Woods Jack L. Warner Clark Gable James Whitmore Mike Nichols William Indwig John Wayne Arthur Garfunkel Jane Withers Sam Peckinpah Nunnally Johnson The Producers Richard Wechsler Judy Garland Arthur Penn Edmund Joseph Hannah Weinstein Paulette Goddard Daniel Petrie Adrien Joyce Buddy Adler Orson Welles Gene Hackman Anthony Quinn Elia Kazan Pandro S. Berman Henry Wilcoxon Jean Harlow Bob Rafelson Howard Koch Henry Blanke Robert Wise Julie Harris Charles Reisner Stanley Kubrick Mitchell Brower Sol M. Wurtzel Sterling Hayden Arthur Ripley Ring Lardner, Jr. Robert Buckner William Wyler Van Heflin Jerome Robbins Jesse L. Lasky, Jr. John Calley Darryl F. Zanuck Katharine Hepburn Robert Rossen Charles Lederer Frank Capra Dustin Hoffman Mark Sandrich Ernest Lehman Charlie Chaplin Kim Hunter Franklin J. Schaffner Sergio Leone Fred Coe Walter Huston John Schlesinger Alan J. Lerner Harry Cohn Van Johnson George B. Seitz Sonya Levien Merian C. Cooper James Earl Jones George Stevens Anita Loos Francis Ford Coppola Jennifer Jones W.S. Van Dyke Robert Lord Jack Cummings Buster Keaton King Vidor Ben Maddow Philip Antoni Burt Lancaster John Wayne Herman J. Mankiewicz John Emerson Laurel & Hardy Orson Welles Frances Marion Samuel G. Engel Jack Lemmon William Wellman Wendell Mayes Charles K. Feldman Harold Lloyd Billy Wilder James Kevin McGuinness John Ford The Marx Brothers Robert Wise Brian McKay David Foster Jeanette MacDonald William Wyler Winston Miller Gary Frederickson Fred Zinnemann ARRA AFI REVOLUTION AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976 The American Revolution The American Film Institute Bicentennial Administration George Stevens, Jr., Director John W. Warner, Administrator Martin Manulis, Director, AFI-West Jean McKee, Deputy Administrator Richard Carlton, Deputy Director Jack Masey, Special Assistant Bruce Neiner, Associate Director, to the Administrator Finance and Administration for Design and Exhibitions Board of Trustees: Dolores A. Barchella, Office of Design and Exhibitions Officers: Charlton Heston, Chairman The American Revolution Richard Brandt, Chairman, Executive Committee Bicentennial Board David Brown, Vice Chairman Senator Edward W. Brooke John A. Schneider, Vice Chairman Senator Joseph M. Montoya John W. Macy, Jr., Treasurer Representative M. Caldwell Butler Berle Adams Representative Lindy Boggs (Mrs. Hale) Thomas S. Kleppe Shana Alexander Carol L. Evans Maya Angelou J. Duane Squires Ted Ashley Andrew McNally, III David Begelman Ann Hawkes Hutton Joan Ganz Cooney David L. Wolper Barry Diller John W. Warner Raymond Fielding Mark Goodson The American Revolution John Hancock Bicentennial Advisory Council Salah M. Hassanein Maya Angelou Deane F. Johnson William J. Baroody, Sr. Larry Jordan Laura Bergt Marvin Josephson The Most Reverend Joseph L. Bernardin Fay Kanin Anna Chennault John Korty Joan Ganz Cooney David Mallery Martin Diamond * Walter Mirisch Richard Gambino Bernard Myerson David L. Hale Eleanor Perry Alex P. Haley David V. Picker Martin S. Hayden Eric Pleskow Ann Hawkes Hutton Henry C. Rogers Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Franklin J. Schaffner Hobart D. Lewis Daniel Selznick James A. Michener * George Stevens, Jr. Lyle M. Nelson Gordon Stulberg L. Tom Perry Cicely Tyson Jacinto J. Quirarte Jack Valenti Betty Shabazz Robert Wagner Frank Stanton Roy B. White Jana E. Sutton Paul Ziffren Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. David L. Wolper * Ex officio John W. Warner, Ex-officio ARBC THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Phil - 12/13 for your information. Jash DERALO & FORD LIBRARY May 29, 1974 The Honorable John W. Warner Administrator American Revolution Bicentennial Adroinistration 736 Jackson Place, Northwest Washington, D. C. 20276 Dear John: I am aware that representatives of the Cultural Laureate Foundation have been in touch with you. They have also visited with me. Our office would be very grateful if you would meet personally with these people for the purpose of evaluating their program. I would want to mention to you that there has been some question raised by them in reference to past contacts they have had with staff members of the Commission in which they raise a question as to possible conflict of interest. I am not completely aware of the latter charge. In your conversation with them it would warrant consideration by you. Just what might be the proper course of action in this regard I am not certain. The proposal Don Miller and Allen Turner have in mind as to their project seems to have had considerable thought and is a rather unusual idea. Thanking you, I am Sincerely, Signed - John 0. Marsh, Jr. John O. Marsh, Jr. Assistant to the Vice President for Defense Affairs GERALD FORD LIBRAST "Bigentennial" JOM/ncc THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: December 20, 1974 Time: FOR ACTION: Roy Ash CC (for information): Ken Cole Alan Greenspan Max Friedersdorf Phil Buchen FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Tuesday, December 24, 1974 Time: noon SUBJECT: Armstrong memo (12/19/74) re: Bicentennial and Longer Range Potential of Excess Federal Land in the Vicinity of Beltsville, Maryland ACTION REQUESTED: X For Necessary Action For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: CERALD LIBRARY & FORD PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Jerry H. Jones telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. Staff Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 19, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: ANNE ARMSTRONG ARA SUBJECT: Bicentennial and Longer Range Potential of Excess Federal Land in the Vicinity of Beltsville, Maryland This memorandum relates to my duties in both the Federal Property Council and Bicentennial areas. Approximately 3,600 acres of land at the Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland, have been reported to the General Services Adminis- tration as excess to the needs of the Department of Agriculture. The land is worth about $13 million but has been essentially unused since 1971. It constitutes one of the few remaining undeveloped large-acreage areas in the Baltimore-National Capital area, a region which has à shortage of land set aside for recreation and conservation purposes. There are numerous groups and individuals who are pressing the Federal government to decide what is to be done with this valuable land. Some have requested that portions or all of it be made available to the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, or certain educational institutions. Others, including Senators Mathias and Beall and Congressman Hogan, favor Federal retention of the property as an entity, with it being used for recreation, conservation, and wildlife preservation activities. The National Capital Bicentennial celebration also has a bearing upon the utilization of the Beltsville property. First, the Department of the Interior hopes to obtain approximately 900 of the 3,600 excess acres for inclusion in its Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. The Department has funds earmarked for a visitor's center which can be ready in 1976 provided work can commence soon. Second, the Beltsville property has the potential for alleviating the projected Bicentennial shortages in both campsites and fringe parking spaces. More than 50% of the visitors to the National Capital Bicentennial celebration are expected to arrive through the Baltimore-Washington highway FORD & LIBRARY 2 corridor, and the Beltsville property is located near the Baltimore- Washington Parkway. The land has the potential to provide 600 mobile camper sites, which would reduce the estimated campsite deficit by more than 10%. Similarly, it could accommodate parking for 1,000 cars and be useful in meeting some of the fringe parking needs on those special days when abnormally large visitor influxes overload the normal fringe parking lots. For those reasons, and because current parking plans could go awry, the White House Interagency Bicentennial Task Force does not want to preclude making camping and parking facilities available on the Beltsville property. Here are three options for your consideration: -- Option 1: The excess land at Beltsville is committed to long-range recreation, conservation, wildlife preservation, and related scientific and educational purposes; the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center receives approximately 900 of the 3,600 excess acres; the Department of the Interior undertakes a study to recommend the long- term management of the excess property, what investments will be required, and who (Federal, state, or local agency or combination thereof) should be assigned that responsibility; and, in the interim, the property remains available as a potential supplement to the Bicentennial celebration camping and fringe parking plans. -- Option 2: The same as Option 1 except that a specific camping project would be launched and would be Federally-sponsored, and a supplemental $1.5 million FY 75 appropriation would be sought to construct Bicentennial facilities. -- Option 3: Transfer about 900 of the 3,600 excess acres to the Department of the Interior for inclusion in the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; forego all other Bicentennial potential and, without additional analysis, abandon further Federal consideration of integrated long-range planning for the remaining 2,700 excess acres; and immediately make the property or portions thereof avail- able to Federal agencies, the State of Maryland, or local jurisdic- tions for a variety of potential uses. In considering these three options and others, two criteria have been uppermost in my thinking. First, there is a real need to preserve the recreation and conservation potential of the Beltsville property Second, the value of the land is due to its location and size, and every fort should be made to avoid a piece-meal disposition of the property. These two principles have been the common threads running through most of the proposals we have considered, and have been explicitly supported by the two Maryland Senators and the Congressman. 3 Option 3 does not meet these two criteria, while Options 1 and 2 do. However, Option 2 necessitates an immediate Federal outlay of about $1.5 million, and neither reprogramming the Department of Interior budget nor seeking an FY 1975 supplemental appropriation seem advisable at this time. Therefore, as Chairman of the Federal Property Council and as Chairman of the White House Interagency Bicentennial Task Force, I recommend that you select Option 1. Rog Morton and the members of the Federal Property Council (Roy Ash, Philip Buchen, Dean Burch, Alan Greenspan, Bill Timmons, and Russ Peterson) concur in this recommendation. While Ash supports Option 1, he strongly believes that the development and operation of a Beltsville recreation area on this property should not be a Federal government responsibility. Therefore, he believes and I agree, that in the implemen- tation of Option 1, we should assure that State or local jurisdictional responsibility receive high consideration. Agree; implement Option 1. Disagree; prefer Option 2. Disagree; prefer Option 3. Comments: FORD is LIBRARY DERALT THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 12-17-74 PHIL: Attached is letter to AG re ARBA. Also attached is a copy of letter to ARBA from counsel to the Cultural Laureate Foundation requesting appearance of White House personnel and availability of White House documents incident to hearing tomorrow. Gene Skora (General Counsel, ARBA) advises ARBA has no subpoena power and congressional leaders are not anxious to assume responsibility. He is discussing with Justice and will keep us advised. KEN BERRAD FORD LIBRARY Justice THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 17, 1974 Dear Larry: It has been brought to my attention that the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (ARBA) recently transmitted to the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice certain information and allegations relating to possible violations of Title 18, U.S. C., involving government officials and employees, including members of the White House staff. This is to request that, to the extent you deem appropriate, my office be advised of any developments in this matter to the extent they reflect on the suitability for office of any member of the White House staff or other Presidential appointee. Sincerely, They Bucken Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The Honorable Laurence Silberman Deputy Attorney General Department of Justice Washington, D. C. FORD is LIBRARY 01V839 American December 27, 1974 Revolution Bicentennial Dear Miss McCoys Thank you very much for your letter of November twenty-first, in which you asked me to make a statement concerning the Bill of Rights for use by your Bicentennial Clab. I am enclosing a statement which you may use for your project. Additionally, I am enclosing an autographed picture for use is your cxhibit. You and all your fellow students hhould be congrato- lated for your effort and study. I hope your project is successful and rewards you with greeter knowledge of the principles upon which our Nation was founded. Most sincerely yours, Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President Enclosures Miss Namey Lee McCey Memorial High School 7-6 Bicentennial Club River Drive Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 FORD is LIBRARY GERALD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DATE: 12/27/74 TO: Philip Buchen FROM: JAY FRENCH CHAN Would you please autograph a picture to the "Memorial High School Bicentennial Club. " FORD in LIBRAR. SERVIC DEPUTY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL Department of Justice Mashington, D.C. 20530 DEC 1 3 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE JAY T. FRENCH Assistant Counsel to the President Re: The Bill of Rights and the 200th Aniversary of our Independence In accordance with your request of December 10, there is enclosed a statement on the above for your use. Leon Ulman Deputy Assistant Attorney General Office of Legal Counsel 2051 Enclosure FORD & LIBRARY 928870 STATEMENT The Bill of Rights has been an integral part of our Constitution since 1791. It was embodied in the Constitu- tion to prevent that document from being misconstrued and abused, and to assure public confidence that the Government could not exceed its constitutional powers. And it has served those purposes admirably. The Bill of Rights is the basic guarantee of the rights and freedoms of the American people. It reflects the high place of the individual in our way of life. It represents the Nation's safeguard against the many griev- ances and wrongs which culminated in the Declaration of Independence. The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration was established by the Congress to commemorate the historic events associated with the American Revolution. Through our nationwide observance of the 200th anniversary birth of the United States of America, we hope to reaffirm our belief in the dignity and worth of the individual and to demonstrate what it means to live in a free world under a truly representa- tive government. FORD LIBRARY 076930 THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE REFERRAL Office of Legal Counsel To: Department of Justice Date: Dec. 10, 1974 Washington, D. C. 20530 ACTION REQUESTED X Draft reply for: President's signature. Undersigned's signature. X Mr. Buchen's signature. NOTE Memorandum for use as enclosure to reply. Prompt action is essential If more than 72 hours' delay is encountered, Direct reply. Furnish information copy. please telephone the undersigned immediately, Code 1450. Suitable acknowledgment or other appropriate handling. Basic correspondence should be returned when Furnish copy of reply, if any. draft reply, memorandum, or comment is re- quested. For your information. For comment. REMARKS: Description: X Letter: Telegram: Other: To: Mr. Philip Buchen From: Nancy Lee McCoy, Memorial High School, Bicentennial Club, River Drive Date: Nov. 21, 1974 Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 Subject: Bill or Rights By direction of the President: FORD Jay T. French Assistant Counsel LIBRARY (Copy to remain with correspondence) Park Glub Memorial School River Drive Slawood Park 9 "aw Jersey 07307 Counsellor to the President 11/21/74 The White House Office 1600 Pennsylvania are. Washington, D.C. 20500 Sir: We are students at Elmwood Park Memorial High School and also members of the Junior High Bicentennial Club. as one of our projects we have selected the topic Bill of Rights Day 1974. Our nation has recently seen the Bill of Rights violated. We pray that the Bill of Rights will never again be violated. Sir, may we please have a statement by you for our project on "The Bill of Rights Reborn" as a result of the recent Washington scandals. May we also have an autographed copy of your picture for our exhibit. GERALD LIBRARY Bicentennial year is coming soon and we would like to know how your state is going to celebrate u. Sincerely yours, Nancy-Lee McCoy Nancy- Lee mcCoy 7-6 Memorial High School 7-6 Bicentennial Club River Drive Elmwood Park, n.g. 07407 ABI FORD & LIBRARY January 7 1975 Mr. Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D. c. Dear Mr. Buchen: This is in response to your December 17, 1974 letter concerning the recent referral to this Department by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration of a matter involving possible viola- tions of federal criminal laws by government officials and employees. To further clarify the allegations which have been made, the Criminal Division requested, on December 20, 1974, that the Federal Bureau of In- vestigation Interview the individual who made these allegations. When the interview has been conducted, the Criminal Division will determine what further in- vestigation is appropriate. If the investigation develops information suf- ficient to reflect upon the suitability for office of any member of the White House staff or other Presidential appointee, you will be advised accordingly. Sincerely, LAURENCE H. SILBERMAN Deputy Attorney General FORD is LIBRARY am. Revolution SEQUITUR USOP OF OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL Bicenlennial PRIOR WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530 adm ACCOUNT JUSTITIA Forfeling December 21, 1974 Mr. Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Phil: I received your note of December 17 regarding the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration and will keep you advised of developments in this matter. Sincerely, Larry Laurence M. Silberman Acting Attorney General FORD is LIBRARY 03RV70 December 17, 1974 Dear Larry: B has been brought to my attention that the American Revelution Bicontennial Administration (ARBA) recently transmitted to the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice certain information and allegations relating to possible violations of Title 18, U.S. C., involving government officials and employees, including members of the White House staff. This is to request that, to the extent you doem appropriate, my office be advised of any developments in this matter to the extent they reflect on the suitability for office of any member of the White House staff or other Presidential appointes. Sincerely, Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The Henerable Leurence Silberman Deputy Attorney General Department of Justice s d PWDuchen:ed FORD + LIBRARY 0ERALD Bicentermal Monday 1/13/75 11:20 Norman Gisclair was referred to us by another office in (504) 293-4991 the White House. Mr. Gisclair filed sut in Baton Rouge last Friday for the return of a statue of George Washington -- suit filed against Abraham Lincoln, which will be served on President Ford. He has had newspaper and TV coverage and is trying to drum up interest in the bicentennial and has had some ideas come in from the newspaper coverag e. I called John Warner's office in the Bicentennial Administration 382-1776 and they referred me to Eugene Skora, General Counsel. 634-1897 I asked if Mr. Skora could call Mr. Gisclair. Mr. Skora will let us know the result of the call. LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD am Re, Bing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 20, 1975 Office of the White House Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE The President today announced the appointment of twenty-five persons to be Members of the American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Council. The Council was established by Public Law 93-179 of December 11, 1973 for the purpose of advising the Administrator on all matters relating to the purposes of this Act which also established the Administration and abolished the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. They are: Maya Angelou, of Sonoma, California, Writer, Poet, Gerrard Purcell Association of New York, New York. William J. Baroody, Sr., of Alexandria, Virginia, President, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C. Laura Bergt, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Homemaker and Community Representative, Fairbanks, Alaska. The Most Reverend Joseph L. Bernardin, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Archbishop of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Anna Chennault, of the District of Columbia, Vice President, International Affairs, Flying Tiger Line, Washington, D.C. Joan Ganz Cooney, of New York, New York, President, Children's Television Workshop, New York, New York. Martin Diamond, of Geneva, Illinois, Professor of Political Science, Northern Illinois University at DeKalb, Currently Woodrow Wilson Fellow at International Center for Scholars, Smithsonian, Washington, D.C.. Richard Gambino, of Port Washington, New York, Associate Professor of Educational Philosophy, Queens College, Flushing, New York. David L. Hale, of Little Rock, Arkansas, President, United States Jaycees, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alex P. Haley, of San Francisco, California, Author, San Francisco, California. Martin S. Hayden, of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Vice President and Editor, The Detroit News, Detroit, Michigan. Ann Hawkes Hutton, of Bristol, Pennsylvania, Author Historian and Chairman of the Board, Washington Crossing Foundation, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, of Stonewall, Texas, Former First Lady, Member, Board of Regents, University of Texas, Honorary Chairman, LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, Stonewall, Texas. Hobart D. Lewis, of Bedford Hills, New York, Chairman of the Board and Editor-in-Chief, Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, New York. (MORE) GERALD FORD VIBRARY -2- F. David Mathews, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, President, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. James A. Michener, of Pipersville, Pennsylvania, Writer, Pipersville, Pennsylvania. Lyle M. Nelson, of Stanford, California, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Communications, Stanford University, Stanford, California. L. Tom Perry, of Bountiful, Utah, Member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah. Jacinto J. Quirarte, of San Antonio, Texas, Dean, School of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas. Betty Shabazz, of Mt. Vernon, New York, Ph. D. candidate-student at the University of Massachusetts, Mt. Vernon, New York. Frank Stanton, of New York, New York, Chairman, The American National Red Cross, New York, New York. Jana E. Sutton, of Parrottsville, Tennessee, Student, College of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Harry Van Arsdale, Jr., of Flushing, New York, President, New York City Central Labor Council, New York, New York. David L. Wolper, of Los Angeles, California, President, Wolper Organization, Los Angeles, California. Anne Armstrong, of Armstrong, Texas, Former Counsellor to the President, Armstrong, Texas. In addition to those being named today the Administrator of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration is an ex officio member. The Administrator of the Administration is John W. Warner who was appointed on April 9, 1974. The Chairman and Vice Chairman will be elected by the members from among their own membership other than the Administrator. # # # BERALD FORD LIBRARY Bicentard THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 12, 1975 Dear Mr. Broberg and Miss McClellan; On behalf of the President, I wish to acknowledge and thank you for your recent letter regarding your plans to produce a motion picture based on the life of George Washington, to be released in the summer of 1976. The President was interestèd to learn of this project, which coincides with the celebration of our Nation Bicentennial next year, and he very much appreciated your thoughtfulness in inviting him or any of his colleagues, to back this production. However, because of his numerous official commitments, he must necessarily limit his participation in outside activities and organizations. Further, I am sure you will understand that it would not be appropriate for the President to personally endorse or back a commercial venture. The President has asked me to extend his best wishes to you and your associates for every success in carrying out your plans for this production. Sincerely, Peliw.Buelen Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President Mr. Wallace E. Broberg, Jr. Miss Vyonne McClellan Meridian Pictures 420 North 750 East Orem, Utah 84057 FORD i GERMLO LIBRARY Bicentenued February 12, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROBIN WEST FROM: PHILIP BUCHEN SUBJECT: Medal of Freedom Award Attached is a copy of a letter I have been holding which poses one way in which the Medal of Freedom can be used in connection with the Bicentennial program. I would appreciate your giving it your careful attention and to reply to Mr. Marks on the subject. Attachment PBuchen:sk 2/12/75 FORD i LIBRARY 938870 February 12, 1975 Dear Leonard: After our lunch last month I have learned that Robin West at the White House is in charge of developing procedures for making Medal of Freedom awards. Therefore, I have sent him a copy of your letter of January 13 and have asked him to respond as soan as possible. I have received several copies of Dorothy's splendid article on Sally Seidman. It made delightful reading and the only possible fault I could find with it came from Sally's mistake about my being a poet. with best wishes. Sincerely, Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President Mr. Leonard H. Marks Vice Chairman Honor America 1920 L Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. PBuchen:sk 2/13/75 FORD is LIBRARY QERALD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 1975 Office of the White House Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE ORDER WAIVER OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW AND LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY The American Revolution Bicentennial Board has requested that the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration be authorized to perform, without regard to certain provisions of law or limitations of authority, the functions authorized under the act to establish the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (Public Law 93-179 87 Stat. 697, hereinafter referred to as the act). I have deter- mined that it would be in furtherance of the purposes of the act to provide such authorization. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 11 of the act, and as President of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration is authorized to perform the functions authorized by the act without regard to the following specified provisions of law and limitations of authority: (a) section 638(a) of title 31 of the United States Code to the extent that it pertains to hiring passenger motor vehicles. (b) section 13 of title 41 of the United States Code. (c) section 501 of title 44 of the United States Code. (d) Any provision of law or limitation of authority to the extent that such provision or limitation would limit or prohibit: (1) selection of, and award of contracts to, a State or local government agency or non-profit organi zation on a sole-source basis, (2) expenditure of not to exceed $10,000 annually of funds received pursuant to contracts under section 2(f) of the act for official receptions and representation, and (3) expenditure of appropriated funds for transportation and subsistence of volunteers. more FORD SERALD LIBRARY 2 Sec. 2. It is directed that each specific use of the waivers of statutes and limitations of authority authorized by the foregoing provisions of this order shall be made only with the advice of the General Counsel of the Administration, and only when determined in writing by the Administrator (or in his absence by the Deputy Administrator) that such use is specifically in furtherance of the purposes of the act and in the public interest. GERALD R. FORD THE WHITE HOUSE, FEBRUARY 18, 1975 # # # # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 25, 1975 OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY THE WHITE HOUSE REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL CONFERENCE INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WASHINGTON HILTON 9:35 A.M. EDT Thank you very much, John, distinguished Members of the Congress, members of the Continental Army, it is a great privilege and pleasure to join you this morning and to launch this extremely important conference of representatives from the Federal Government, the State Bicentennial Commissions and the staff of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. All of you have contributed most significantly thousands and thousands of hours of work preparing for events during the next 21 months. Your dedication will make this Bicentennial into a profound renewal for our great country, the United States of America. Your sense of having participated will be your best reward. This group comes from many occupations in many dif- ferent parts of our Nation, and I was privileged, yesterday, to meet so many of you personally. You reflect what I find most exciting about the Bicentennial activities -- they flow from the spirit of all of our people -- they are truly national in scope and truly non-partisan. The Bicentennial involves all sections of our country and yet represents a unity of purpose. As all of you know, perhaps better than I, over 6,000 projects are now planned with more being added everyday and every month. They represent the diversity of our national heritage and the imagination of our citizens. There are beautification programs, restoration projects, educational efforts and medical research, all under the Bicentennial banner. In New York City, the South Street Seaport with a museum and rejuvenated sailing ships will commemorate the Bicentennial. Third graders in Riceville, Iowa, sold cookies and Christmas trees to finance a Bicentennial mini-park. And in the Texas towns of Howardswick, Clarendon and Hedley, a community Bicentennial amphitheater is being built of bricks hand-made by the school children of those three towns. MORE Page 2 I think these projects show there is not just one way, but many, many ways to observe the Nation's 200th birthday, and I vividly recall, as a young lad, being taught that the beauty of Joseph's coat is its many, many colors. Just as the strength of the Nation comes from the richness of its many ideas, so does the strength of the Bicentennial. This celebration period is an important opportunity for this Nation to reflect on the past and even more so, to look to the future. John Adams envisioned the celebration of the Declaration of Independence in a letter to his wife, Abigail, in July of 1976. John Adams wrote the following: "I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore." John Adams, who would later be the first Vice President and the second President of the United States, did not know, at that time, what the outcome of the Declaration of Independence would be, nor did he realize that the day would come when the United States would stretch across the continent and across the distant seas. But, like other revolutionary leaders, he had faith in the future of the unformed Nation. Those were exciting, those were frustrating and those were confusing times. Letters and newspapers were carried by horseback, or by ship, but the ferment of the ideas was strong enough to overcome the limited means of communication. The Continental Congress, composed of representatives from different States, oftentimes with conflicting interests, faced the almost insurmountable job of agreeing long enough to fight a war with limited funds and limited manpower. It was a tough job, because it is always difficult to unite clashing demands. But the job was done, the Revolution was successful, and a unique Constitution was written. Those Americans did not fail us. As Thomas Jefferson wrote Lafayette: "We are not to be expected to be translated from despotism to liberty in a featherbed. MORE Page 3 And the Americans who inherited the new form of government knew what Jefferson meant. They did not fail us. We are here today because no ensuing generation of our fellow Americans found self-government to be a "featherbed." Now, as we commemorate the deeds of the first citizens of the Nation, we must look, as they did, to the future. We must ask ourselves what will we leave to the next generation? What will America be in another 200 years? I concede it is almost beyond our ability to foresee. Jefferson, Franklin, Washington and others, could not know what their efforts would produce, neither can we. But we can act to honor our highest obligation, to leave the Nation free and secure, as it has been passed down to us. Each generation has been called on to accept the challenge of a different crisis, and each generation has lived up to its responsibility. In 1812, our young Nation faced its first war -- another struggle with Britain. The Capitol and the White House were burned, and President James Madison and his wife, Dolly, fled the City. But the fledgling Nation pulled itself together and survived. The Capitol and the White House were rebuilt -- this country continued to grow. Those Americans did not fail us. When the debate over slavery and union erupted into war, Americans fought Americans, but the end of the war brought renewal, and the task of settling the continent went on. Those Americans did not fail us. When a great crisis of spirit caused by the Depression struck the Nation, millions of Americans living today did not fail us. They pulled themselves together and kept the Nation going. In two World Wars, Americans gave their time, talent, resources, yes, and many their lives, to keep the cause of freedom alive. They did not fail us. In unhappy times and unpopular wars, Americans accept the challenge. No generation of Americans has failed to accept the necessary sacrifices of the day. I am con- vinced we will not fail ourselves or future generations. Today, we face new challenges -- our economic and energy problems. New perceptions, yes, and new priorities are required to meet new difficulties. MORE Page 4 We are engaged in a great national debate on how to solve economic and energy problems of very serious proportions. Solutions will require the same hard work and tenacity required to wage a successful revolution, establish a working government, carve a civilization out of the wilder- ness, produce the greatest industrial machine ever developed and to also produce the highest standard of living of any Nation in the world. In another 200 years, in 2175, Americans will prepare to celebrate the Nation's 400th birthday. We must act now so that they can say of us: "Americans in the 1970s did not fail us." We can remember the past with flags and parades and fireworks as President Adams envisioned in the first summer of our independence, but to honor the past, we must hand this magnificent experiment in self-government on to future generations, free and strong. As we prepare for our Bicentennial, we must join together to make sure that America's past is truly the prologue to a greater future. We must not fail. We will succeed. Thank you very much. END (AT 9:47 A.M. EDT) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Phil A: In your absence Anne Armstrong ssked me to check on this unatter. the President mot with the Freedom Train group this cautioned his sides rriorning of I mertly to avoid photographs or state ments that might too closely identify the Pres ident with Foust. P. FORD LIBRARY am Res. Becomenand THE WHITE HOUSE come WASHINGTON 2/19 Phil- FYI Casselman LIBRARY GERALD P FORD FEB 18 1975 February 12, 1975 Dear Mr. Adam, It was of special interest to learn of plans for the restoration of historic Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria. Although I am unable to have an active role in this project, it would be a pleasure to have my name listed as Honorary Chairman of the Friends of Gadsby's Tavern reflecting my encouragement for these efforts to preserve this historic meeting place. The real meaning of the Bicentennial lies in the hearts and minds of the people 06 this country. This project captures this spirit. with warmest best wishes, Sincerely, /s/ Betty Ford Mr. William Robert Adam Curator Gadsby's Tavern 138 North Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 SP/sr C: Clem Conger John Marsh BF Honorary Affiliations (accept) Bicentennial Folder FORD is G7V830 LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE And Biccus WASHINGTON March 1, 1975 Dear Mr. Eschels: When we returned from Nepal I found your card and your note of greetings from Jerry Hazzard, Bob Burnap, and Marian Black. I am sorry I was not here to see you but the period I was away from the White House proved to be a most unusual and fascinating experience. I wish you and your Committee every success in planning for the Bicentennial celebration in Grand Rapids. Best wishes. Sincerely, Touchen Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President Mr. Carl W. Eschels Executive Director The Bicentennial Sesquicentennial Committee Public Museum 54 Jefferson S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502 FORD is LIBRARY GENALD Can JOE A. BROWN 9715 BURDINE Bicentennial HOUSTON, TEXAS 77035 (713) 729-1544 March 8, 1975 Mr. Philip Buchen The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Phil: I know how busy you are and certainly do not want to impose on our friend- ship, however, I would like to ask two favors of you. If they are an imposition, please let me know and I will understand. First, I intend to visit Washington with Nina and the children. Because of the Ford administration and the Bicentennial, there will never be another opportunity to have a trip that will mean as much during our life- times. My problem is that of not knowing if the summer of 1975 or the summer of 1976 would be the best time for the trip. I would appreciate your advice on this as well as your telling me what agencies to contact in order that I will know what to do and where to go. My second problem is that I have a close personal friend in Houston who is an avid collector of autographed first editions of books. He has a first edition volume of the President's book, "Portrait of the Assassin". It would mean a great deal to me personally if there were some way to get the volume autographed for him. Thank you for whatever help you can give me. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing about your experiences. Sincerely, Joe Joe A. Brown FORD : DERALO LIBRARY am Revolution Bicanburnial March 14, 1975 Dear John: 1 enjoyed talking with you recently about your personal in- volvement in the forthcoming Bicentanial Commemeration. The lear points of the Bicentennial Declaration are indeed fundamental to building a firm foundation for the fature. 1 was pleased to learn of the close working relationship which you have established with John Warner, of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, and of year joint efforts to bring the Declaration effectively to the American public. May I express again my warm thanks to you for your con- tribution to the Bicentennial and the natton. Sincerely, Mr. John D. Reckefeller 3rd 30 Backefeller Plasa New York, New York 10020 GRF:Hasek/Lukstatyjmc CC: D.E. Downton/J.Marsh/P. Buchen/D. Lukstat/R. Nessen/P. Theis/E. Hase) FORD & LIBRARY 938670 Rockfaller, 3/7/75 JDII To: Dick Lukstat From: Eva Daughtrey Mr. Buchen asked me to send you this -- as a result of your phone conversation with him yesterday. 1380 is LIBRARY QERALD Friday 2/28/75 9:50 Eliska mentioned yesterday that the President had cut a tape on this bicentennial package. I told her we had received a letter from John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, with a draft letter for the President's signature -- so she suggested calling Dick Lukstadt. Mr. Lukstad said 2800 he got in on all this ex post facto -- he would have recommended to the President not to even do the taping if he had been in on it earlier. It is a very fine program but these things could be interpreted as an endorsement by the President and then all the groups everywhere would expect theirs to be endorsed also. Feels it might be wise to talk with you about the whole thing -- so you could decide what to do with the Rockefeller letter. (Dick has talked with John Marsh about all this too) FOR Rm 191 JimAdoms 1.2 FORD : LIBRARY 03RVLO 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 Room 5600 CIrcle 7-3700 February 19, 1975 Dear Mr. Buchen: It was good to see you again at the dinner for the Vice President last week. My warmest thanks to you for your help in connection with our Bicentennial Declaration. You indicated that it was not practical for the President to sign the Declaration personally but that you felt sure he would be glad instead to sign a personal letter in support of our efforts. Attached is a draft of such a letter which from our point of view would be helpful. With warm best wishes, I am Sincerely, D. 22 John D. Rockefeller 3rd Mr. Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D. C. LIBRARY DRAFT LETTER FROM PRESIDENT FORD 2/19/75 Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I appreciated the opportunity of talking with you recently about the forthcoming Bicentennial. Particularly, I was interested in the Bicentennial Declara tion which you brought to my attention believing that the four point which it makes are fundamental in this critical period of our histor You have my wholehearted support in your efforts to bring the Declar tion effectively to the American public. [AS you know, I was pleased to tape a statement for the closed circuit program concerning the Declaration. Recognizing the magnitude of the communications problem ir volved, I was gratified to learn of the close working relationship which you have established with Mr. Warner and the American Revolu- tionary Bicentennial Administration (ARBA) as well as the support which you have been receiving in the private sector, particularly from the mass media and major business corporations. In closing, may I express again my warm thanks to you for fforts the leadership which you are Making on behalf of the Bicentennial. The hour is late and efforts such as yours are important to the fin result. Yours sincerely, FORD is LIBRARY 079839 vualored Tuesday 2/13/75 9:55 Russ Rourke wanted you to see this -- feels you will undoubtedly be asked about this at the dinner this evening in New York ------ by John D. Rockefeller, 3rd. FORD is LIBRARY OERALD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 14, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: PAUL THEIS FROM: PHILIP BUCHEN T.W.B. Attached is a copy of a Bicentennial declaration prepared under the auspicies of John D. Rockefeller, III and signed in the original form by persons whose names appear at the end of the declaration, along with a copy of a letter from Mr. Rockefeller to the President. Mr. Rockefeller has urged the President to become an additional signer of the declaration on the theory that he would be doing so as a citizen and not in an official capacity. I did talk to Mr. Rockefeller on February 13 and explained to him that it is not advisable as a practical matter to have the President separate himself from his official role on a matter of this sort. I also pointed out that although Presidents have traditionally endorsed worthy causes or proposals initiated by people in the private sector, I would not think it appropriate for any President to do so by joining with others in signing a particular document. I would suggest, however, that it would be appropriate for the President to write a letter to Mr. Rockefeller commending him on the declaration and expressing his appreciation for the theme of the document. Accordingly, I would appreciate having someone in your office draft for my preliminary review a proposed letter from the President. Attachment CC: Jack Marsh Don Rumsfeld GERAL FORD LIBRARY This great country of ours stands at a crucial turning point in its history. We face new and serious problems and uncertainty 25 to the future. Two hundred years ago, our founding fathers stood at a to Main have similar crossroads. Beset then by grave doubts, they ultimately resolved to stake everything on 2 handful of ideas and ideals. They forged those ideas and ideals into founding principles Jacks and then fought to uphold them. The American Revolution brought forth a new system of government based on freedom, justice, and individual rights. Today we are called upon to maintain and improve that system and to fulfill those principles. We are called upon to resolve our problems in such areas as the economy, equal opportunity, the quality of life in our cities and rural areas, education, the environment, and many others. We, the undersigned, believe - and we feel confident we reflect the sense of the American people - that we have reached the point in our history when 2 second American Revolution is called for, a revolution not of violence, but of fulfillment, of fresh purposes, and of new directions. We believe that the Bicentennial of our founding offers just such an opportunity. To realize this potential, we believe the Bicentennial must be based on four fundamentals. DOINT I Let us be inspired by our origins, and by the challenges we face. If we are not today an inspired people, we need to be reminded that we once were, and must be again. There is high inspiration to be found in the great ideals that created our country. The phrases that have been worn smooth by use have fresh and urgent meaning for us today - "government by consent of the governed, " "the blessings of liberty, " "all men are created equal, 11 "a nation of laws. 11 The Bicentennial can and must become a time to celebrate those ideals, not just in a festive sense, but in the more profound sense of renewal and rededication. FUND GERALD LIBRARY Let us make the Bicentennial a great period of POINT achievement, nationally and in every community. What our forebears did 200 years ago had never been done before. What we must do today is equally unprecedented. At every level in our society, there is an urgent need for achievement - in education, housing, transportation, the arts, communications, new ways of solving social problems, new methods of setting goals for the future, increased citizen participation in government. We believe that dedicating the Bicentennial to achievement is the way to put the sense of alienation and powerlessness behind us, to become once again the masters of our own destiny. Let us commit ourselves to a Bicentennial Era, to at least POINT the same time span required for the founding of our nation. The first American Revolution neither started nor ended on the Fourth of July, 1776. Thirteen difficult years elapsed between the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the creation of an enduring system of government based on the Constitution. Many of the problems of today are different from those of 200 years ago, but they are at least as grave. Therefore, the second American Revolution will require at least a comparable period of time to grow strong and firm roots. We endorse the concept of a Bicentennial Era from 1976 to 1989, not as a prolonged festival, but as a realistic period for tough-minded planning and accomplishment. DOINT Let us put our trust once again in individual initiative, in the commitment and participation of each individual citizen. IV Our great experiment in democracy will surely erode unless the Bicentennial Era becomes a time when we once again assert the primacy of individual initiative in moving our country forward. Governmental units at all levels must play their part in a vigorous, open, and supportive way. But the primary responsibility lies with the people, not with government. Let each of us, acting alone and in groups, take our own initiatives, There is work for all - for each individual - in every part of the country, of every color, creed, age, and ethnic background. That work must begin now. For our part, we, the undersigned, pledge ourselves to spread this message throughout the land, and to undertake our own individual initiatives. We earnestly invite our fellow citizens, all those who share our vision of what the Bicentennial Era can mean and accomplish, to lend their time, their energy, and their spirit to the work that lies aheag. GERALD LIBRARY SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION CHARLES F. ADAMS, Chairman, Raytheon Company, Lexington, Massachusetts EDDIE ALBERT, Actor, Los Angeles MANUEL ARAGON, Deputy Mayor, City of Los Angeles MONSIGNOR GENO BARONI, President, National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs, Washington, D.C. BENNY RAY BAILIE, Administrator, East Kentucky Health Services Center, Inc., Hindman, Kentucky CLIFFORD M. CLARKE, Executive Director, Bicentennial Council for the Thirteen Original States, Atlanta, Georgia A. W. CLAUSEN, President, The Bank of America, San Francisco, California JOAN GANZ COONEY, President, Children's Television Workshop, New York City WALTER CRONKITE, CBS News, New York City VINCENT A. DE FOREST, Chairman, Afro-American Bicentennial Corp., Washington, D.C. WILLIAM C. FRIDAY, President, University of North Carolina JOHN W. GARDNER, Chairman, Common Cause, Washington, D.C. LADONNA HARRIS, President, Americans for Indian Opportunity, Washington, D.C. REVEREND THEODORE M. HESBURGH, President, Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana LADY BIRD JOHNSON, Stonewall, Texas ERIK JONSSON, Chairman, Texas Instruments, Dallas, Texas FORD is LIBRARY OF VERNON E. JORDAN, JR., Executive Director, National Urban League, Inc., New York City BILLIE JEAN KING, U.S. Open Tennis Champion, Los Angeles California ROBERT S. MC NAMARA, President, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, D.C. DR, MARGARET MEAD, Anthropologist, American Museum of Natural History, New York City GEORGE MEANY, President, AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C. RUBEN F. METTLER, President, TRW, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio ARJAY MILLER, Dean, Stanford Business School, Stanford, California ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, Chairman, Commission on Human Rights, New York City JOSEPH PAPP, Producer, New York Shakespeare Festival ESTHER PETERSON, Consumer Advisor, Giant Food, Inc., Washington, D.C. MERRILL D. PETERSON, Professor of History, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia ELLIOT L. RICHARDSON, former Attorney General of the U.S. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER 3RD, New York City DR. JONAS E. SALK, Director, The Salk Institute, La Jolla, California DR. FRANK STANTON, Chairman, The American National Red Cross, Washington, D.C. ISAAC STERN, New York City CYRUS VANCE, President, Association of the Bar of the City of New York FORD is LIBRARY CERALD GEORGE H. WEYERHAEUSER, President, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, Washington DOLORES WHARTON, Vice Chairperson, Michigan Bicentennial COMMISSION ROY WILKINS, Executive Director, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, New York City DR, HELEN WISE, Chairperson, National Education Association Bicentennial Committee, Washington, D.C. LEONARD WOODCOCK, President, United Auto Workers, Detroit, Michigan WALTER A. HAAS, JR., Chairman of the Board, Levi Strauss & Company FORD i LIBRARY 928470 ACTION 30 Rockefeller Plaza T/D SCHEDULE BD. New York, N.Y. 10020 DATE RECEIVED Room 5600 CIrcle.7.3700 DEC 25 1974 December 23, 1974 LISCONCE SPEAKERS BUREAU OTHER APPOLITMENT OFFICE Dear Mr. President: HOW thoughtful of you to write me concerning the Rockefeller Public Service Awards Luncheon on December fourth. It meant so very much to us and to the occasion to have you present. Your gracious comments about my part in the program were deeply appreciated. Early last week, I met with your associate, John Marsh, to talk about the Bicentennial. For sometime now I have been concerned that people are thinking of the Bicen- tennial almost entirely as a birthday party. To me it must not only be based on the inspirational, going back to the spirit of our forebears, but it must focus on achievement- the overcoming of the problems which face us today. And underlying it all must be the recognition of the importance of individual initiative. By now Mr. Marsh, I am sure, will have shown you the Bicentennial Declaration which we discussed. If the occasion is to have the meaning and the depth, which I be- lieve it can and must have, we need your participation in the presentation of the Declaration to the public. I hope so much that we can meet briefly sometime at your convenience before too long. With warm best wishes, I am Sincerely, ge John Rochfills D. Rockefeller 3rd 3l R. The President The White House BERALD FORD LIBRARY Washington, D. C. DEC 27 1974 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, N.Y. 10020 Room 5600 Circle 7-3700 December 20, 1974 Dear Mr. Marsh: I appreciated the opportunity to talk with you earlier in the week. When I telephoned you asking for the appointment, I had not realized the full extent of your own knowledge about the Bicentennial as well as your in- terest in it. It is most gratifying. As you realize, time is running in relation to the Bicentennial. If it is to be accepted by the public as more than a birthday party, it is essential that we move promptly with a communications program such as we outlined to you. Key to this approach would be President Ford's interest and participation. You stated that you would be glad to discuss with the President the Bicentennial Declaration which we left with you. What I would like to urge is that as soon as possible a follow-up meeting with the President be ar- ranged so that we could present more specifically alterna- tive programs which would result in his effective support. As I understand it, the President is off this weekend for a week of skiing in Colorado. Might it be pos- sible to get together sometime during the following week-- the week of the twenty-ninth? I might mention that I hope to be away the week beginning on January fifth but will be here right along otherwise. I look forward to working with you in connection with this important matter. Sincerely, Jan John D. D. Rockufuller Rockefeller 3rd 1ul BERALD R. FORD LIBRARY The Honorable John O. Marsh, The White House Washington, D. C. (over) -2- P.S. I am enclosing a copy of a letter which I have just written to the President in reply to a warm and most gracious letter from him about the Rockefeller Public Service Awards luncheon on December 4th. P.P.S. Because I read in the paper that the President had talked with my brother Nelson about some involvement in the Bicentennial, I talked with him over the weekend about yours and my conversation on the subject. He said would I please write him a memo in regard to the matter so that he would be brought up to date. This I am doing. BEEAUTO 1.1 R. FORD LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE Billetence WASHINGTON March 15, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL KENDALL FROM: PHIL BUCHEN T. Kindly followup on the attached letter to you from Senator Hugh Scott which requests that you arrange with his Special Assistant, Rita Ann Pfeiffer, to have the President's signed authorization (which is also attached) hand delivered to the Senator's office. Attachment GERALD LIBRARY Text of The Official Bicentennial Declaration of the People of the United States of America: "On the occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the United States of America, we the undersigned do proudly reaffirm our dedi- cation to the principles of Liberty, Justice and Freedom which led our forefathers to proclaim our nation's Independence two hundred years ago, on this day and in this place. It is our unshakable belief that these principles, applied to the affairs of each generation by a Government which recognizes that it does indeed derive its just powers from the consent of the governed, will continue to secure our rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in the centuries to come as it has in the two centuries gone by." July 4, 1776 - July 4, 1976 Independence Hall, Philadelphia I hereby authorize a facsimile of my signature to appear on the Bicentennial Day Declaration. Herald R. Ford Signature: GERALD FORD LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 4, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: PHIL BUCHEN SUBJECT: City of Philadelphia Bicentennial Day Declaration Senator Scott has requested that you sign the attached authorization to permit your signature to be used on Philadelphia's Bicentennial Day Declaration which reaffirms the principles of Liberty, Justice and Freedom that inspired our Nation's founding. The Philadelphia Bicentennial Commission intends to sell this Declaration with facsimile signatures of the officials who will be participating in the official July 4, 1976, ceremony in Philadelphia. Recommendation: Max Friedersdorf, Ted Marrs and I recommend that you sign the attached authorization. OND LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 12, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: PHILIP BUCHEN FROM: JAMES E. CONNOR JEE SUBJECT: City of Philadelphia Bicentennial Day Declaration The President reviewed your memorandum of March 4 on the above subject and signed the attached authorization to permit his signature to be used on Philadelphia's Bicentennial Day Declaration. cc: Dick Cheney to LIBRARY Barry THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 28, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: PHILIP BUCHEN THROUGH: MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF m.v. FROM: WILLIAM T. KENDALL non SUBJECT: Authorization to use Presidential signature on "Bicentennial Day Declaration, " of the Official Bicentennial Day Commission, City of Philadelphia. The attached is self-explanatory. I am aware of the stringent restrictions on the use of the President's name in connection with fund-raising projects. However, I would like to ask that this request be examined very carefully and, if at all possible, I would urge it be granted. In the event the reply is negative, I would recommend a Presidential letter of explanation to Senator Scott. Please advise of action taken. Many thanks. GRD LIBRARY HIGH SCOTT RICHARD G. QUICK PENNSYLVANIA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT United States Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 February 23, 1976 Mr. William T. Kendall Deputy Assistant to the President The White House Re Rid bytelophone Washington, D.C. Dear Bill: Enclosed is a letter which I have directed to the President to request his signature on a special Bicentennial commemorative. This one is really important to me, and I would very much appreciate your placing this request in the proper channels. Please be in touch with Rita Ann Pfeiffer, my Special Assistant, so that arrangements can be made to have the signed authorization personally hand carried back to my office. With kindest regard, Sincerely, HR Scott scott United States Senator HS:rp Enclosure original letter to President FORD is LIBRARY 078839 HUGH SCOTT PENNSYLVANIA United States Senate OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 The President February 19, 1976 The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: On September 6, 1974, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, you announced that you would return to the city of Philadelphia on the Fourth of July 1976, the culmination of our nation's Bicentennial celebration. We are, of course very honored that you will be in our State on this most historic occasion. A special ceremony is planned for July 4, 1976 in Philadelphia, to which all the leaders of our government will be invited. They include the Vice President, members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, the Justices of the Supreme Court, the President's Cabinet and the Governors of the 50 States. To permanently commemorate this significant event for all Americans, The Official Bicentennial Day Commission, organized under the auspices of the Bicentennial authorities of the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will issue a most appropriate commemorative of Bicentennial Day. This special commemorative, which will be made available to the public, will consist of a sterling silver medal and the "Bicentennial Day Declaration" reaffirming the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence. It is planned that this historic Bicentennial declaration will bear the signa- tures of all the distinguished leaders of our nation who have been invited to attend the July Fourth ceremonies in Philadelphia. Any funds received by the Commission will be directed to official Bicentennial activities. A copy of the full text of the Bicentennial Day Declaration is enclosed for your information. To enable the Commission to include your signature among the other distinguished American leaders whose names will appear on this document, will you please provide your authorization by signing the attached. For reproduction purposes, I am requesting that you sign in black ink. A member of my staff will contact your office to have the signed authorization personally delivered to me. It is my privilege to participate with you and the Commission in this historic commemoration. Kindest personal regards. Sincerely, FORD Hugh Scott LIBRARY HS:fs Republican Leader ITEM WITHDRAWAL SHEET WITHDRAWAL ID 00636 Collection/Series/Folder ID No. : 001900071 Reason for Withdrawal : DR, Donor restriction Type of Material : MEM, Memo (s) Creator's Name : Stephen Gardner Receiver's Name : Philip Buchen Description : re White House security improveme nts Creation Date : 03/19/1975 Date Withdrawn : 05/06/1988 March 25, 1975 from Blanding Dear Joe: Thank you for your recent letter of March 8, 1975. Events have indeed kept us very busy. However, I have attached a list of offices that you might con- tact for general information about the Bicentennial celebration in Washington during 1975 and 1976. Also, I would like to assist you by asking the President to autograph your friend's copy of Portrait of the Assassin, but the President has been so very busy that I healtate to ask such a favor. With best regards, Sincerely, Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President Mr. Joe A. Brown 9715 Burdine Houston, Texas 77035 PWB:JTF:ets FORD & LIBRARY 034470 BICENTENNIAL WASHINGTON OFFICES The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (ARBA): is the national funding, policy and coordinating agency for the U.S.'s 200th birthday celebration. ARBA establishes guidelines for state and local commissions, and has information on all programs nationwide through its Bicentennial Network computer service (BINET). Director: John Warner. Offices: 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 20276 The District of Columbia Bicentennial Commission (DCBC): appointed by Mayor Walter Washington in 1971 is the official citizen advisory panel responsible for policy, planning and coordination for D.C. Bicentennial projects, and preparations for hosting 40 million visitors to the capital city in 1976. Commission chairman: James O. Gibson. Offices: 1025 15th Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 20005 The Washington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: is a division of the Metropolitan Washington Board of Trade, and represents an association of area businessmen engaged in the tourist industry. The Convention and Visitor's Bureau offers a variety of information to members, and informative publications about Washington to the public regarding Bicentennial and other items of interest. Offices: 1129 20th Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 20036 FORD CERALD LIBRARY