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The original documents are located in Box 66, folder "Federal Agency Bicentennial Task
Force - Agency Reports" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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AUG 15 1975
Jos. wright
AGRICULTURE. UNITED
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20250
(8/18
August 14, 1975
Honorable John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Marsh:
In your letter of July 28, 1975, addressed to Secretary Butz,
you asked that we provide you with current problems and any
new developments that the Department of Agriculture has in
connection with the Bicentennial celebration.
The Department's Bicentennial activities, as outlined in the
accompanying Program Report are on schedule. We have no
major problems, and we have excellent relationship with the
American Revolution Bicentennial Administration.
Our major Bicentennial project, "The Face of Rural America,"
which is a photographic record of farm life in the United
States today is in full production. Outstanding photographs
are now being compiled for this historical record. The
photos will be featured in the Department's 1976 Yearbook
and in a traveling photo exhibition. It will be premiered
in our Patio in the Administration Building July 4, 1976.
A special listing of our Bicentennial projects is being sent
to service organizations to assist them in sponsoring special
events in their cities and towns.
The Farm Index magazine is publishing a series of special
articles on our American agricultural heritage. These will
be compiled into one single publication in 1976. These
articles have attracted great interest. For instance,
The Chairman of the South Dakota Bicentennial Commission
requested 25 copies of the January issue for use at a meeting
of agricultural leaders in South Dakota.
FORD : LIBRARY DERALD
Digitized from Box 66 of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
2
A special folder of Bicentennial celebration ideas
is being distributed to the local office of our
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
Historical agricultural news items are included in this
kit. The Washington Post recently reproduced the article
about George Washington and his crop report.
Food and Nutrition Service and the American School Food
Service Association are cooperating on a special national
Bicentennial program at the nation's School Lunch cafeterias
for 1976.
The National Arboretum in Washington, D. C., has firmed
up plans for the special showing of the National Bonsai
Collection in 1976.
We feel that the United States Department of Agriculture
is doing everything possible to assure a Bicentennial
which we can all be proud of.
Sincerely,
JOSEPH R. WRIGHT, JR.
Assistant Secretary
for Administration
Enclosures
AUG 25 1975
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
National Archives and Records Service
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GENERAL
SERVICES
Washington, DC 20408
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AUG 2 2 1975
Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Marsh:
For the next meeting of the White House Bicentennial Task Force, I am
bringing for distribution a small kit of materials illustrating the
Bicentennial programs at GSA's National A rchives and Records Service.
Our activities include exhibits in our own facilities, participation in
exhibits at other institutions, popular publications, conferences and
symposia, The Center for the Documentary Study of the Revolution,
scholarly publications in microfilm and letter press, and other special
events in Washington, in the Regional Archives, and at Presidential
Libraries. I hope these will be of special interest to the group.
Sincerely,
James 20 haill JAMES E. O'NEILL
Acting Archivist
of the United States
to Ted 8/26
Copy
sent as
Keep Freedom in Your Future With U.S. Savings Bonds
Beent
September 6, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
MILT MITLER
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Milt, when most of these agency reports are in, I think It would
be helpful If you prepare & brief summary on each.
Thanks.
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD
is
GERALD
AUG 27 1375
SMALL
BUSINESS
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTED 1953 NOTE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20416
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
M
AUG 26 1975
Mr. John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. John Marsh:
The Small Business Administration's effort in observance
of the Nation's Bicentennial is being focused toward a
renewal of appreciation for small business men and women
who were SO instrumental in the creation of this country
and who have continued to sustain its free enterprise
system.
In that regard, the SBA has a series of observances, which
already have begun, and which will be climaxed during the
second week of May 1976, to be proclaimed by the President
as National Small Business Week.
The Agency's Bicentennial Program is divided as follows:
1. Beginning May 10, there will be a full week's
"Bicentennial Salute to Small Business" with five
all-day conferences in Washington, D. C.:
Monday
- The Educational Community
Tuesday
- The Congress
Wednesday
- The Industrial Community
Thursday
- The Financial Community
Friday
- The Small Business Organizations
and the General Public
Helping to organize and participating in this week of
activity will be representatives of organizations and
groups in government and the private sector with which
the SBA is associated in its work to assist small
business:
The Executive Branch, such as the Domestic
Council and the Department of Commerce.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION INDENTENNAL
1776-1976
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The Congress, particularly the Small Business
Committees of the Senate and the House.
The Business Schools of some 380 major colleges
and universities which are members of the Agency's
"Small Business Institute", designed to provide
management counseling to small businesses.
Both large and small industry, especially those
firms enrolled in the SBA and other Federal
programs supporting a fair share of government
contracts to small business. (Currently, the
majority of the 100 largest U.S. prime contractors
are cooperating.)
The 14,000 member banks of the American Bankers
Association and other banks and financial
institutions participating in the SBA's loan
program.
The nation's small business associations and
organizations, including minorities, such as
the National Federation of Independent Business
(400,000 members) and the U. S. Chamber of
Commerce.
The SBA-sponsored SCORE organization and its
companion ACE group (8,000 members in 285
chapters).
The 2,000-member SBA National Advisory Council.
This week of conferences, speeches, awards and other
special events will be climaxed by a banquet on Friday,
May 14, attended by approximately 1,200 representatives
of the above groups. The President will be invited to
make the principal address. The "National Small
Business Person of the Year" award will be made at
this event.
2. Between September 1975 and April 1976, selection by the
SBA and its National Advisory Council of a "National
Small Business Person of the Year" in each of the 50
states, with an appropriate Bicentennial event in those
states honoring that person. (The National winner will
be selected from that group.)
3. The development of at least one other special event
dedicated to the Bicentennial by each of SBA's 100
offices between now and December 1976.
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4. A radio spot announcement with a Bicentennial theme was
produced and distributed to 6,500 U.S. radio stations in
June 1975 (sample enclosed).
5. A follow-on public service announcement to be distributed
to all 700 U.S. television stations, and promoting the
Bicentennial and free enterprise, is scheduled for pro-
duction in the Fall of 1975. It will feature a national
entertainment personality.
6. A special one-minute TV spot featuring small business in
the American Revolution has been scheduled as part of
Shell Oil Company's national "200 Years Ago Today" series.
It will be taped this year.
7. A four-color brochure, tentatively entitled "200 Years
of Small Business", has been scheduled for publication
in February 1976 and will be distributed to public
leaders and opinion makers and at SBA's special events
during the Bicentennial period.
8. Creation of an enlarged SBA Speaker's Bureau and public
speaking schedule during this Bicentennial period to pro-
mote the free enterprise story.
9. The 1974 SBA Annual Report, published in July 1975, was
dedicated to the economic aspects of the American
Revolution (copy enclosed).
10. Indoctrination of SBA Employees:
In April 1975, the Agency produced "Signers of the
Declaration of Independence", a brochure for employees
designed to reacquaint them with Bicentennial facts
the public would expect them to know (copy enclosed).
In June 1975, a series of bulletins reciting historical
events of 200 years ago was begun by the Agency. These
are prominently postedin all 100 SBA offices on a weekly
basis (copy enclosed).
Sincerely,
10m Thomas S. Kleppe
Administrator
Enclosures
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
R -
1
We will
need a
summary of
these
all reparts.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
29 Sepst- RAR spoked
Ted re this - Ted
believes there may be
sweral opportunities like
this - will buy ms
advised.
8
SEP 23 1975
Becaut
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
TED MARRS and
NASA is currently looking into the feasibility
of accomplishing some Bicentennial activity
with the planned satellite launch in 1976. I have
relayed your recommendations and it is my under-
standing that the "Freedom's Light" would have
an almost indefinite life span. If it can be
achieved without too great a cost, the combination
of the light and a Laser beam might prove the most
meaningful of all.
I'll keep you informed.
R- This might be
a most useful project
Please trank.
September 9, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
TED MARRS
FROM:
JACK MARSH
The President evidenced considerable interest in the three possible
NASA programs on the Bicentennial which you referred to in your
mame of August 26.
out. You might continue to pursue this and let me know what you find
I'm inclined to go with Item One, However, I ask the question
as to how long the light will continue to blink on the satellite.
If it's of short duration, then the laser satellite might be the
best bet. Is there a combination that could combine both func-
tions in one satellite?
JOM/dl
BERALD 11. FORD SRE
Tues
August 26
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
M
Mr. Marsh --
Ted Marrs called with the following message:
"NASA already has under consideration three items:
1.
Freedom's Light, which is a blinking light
on a satellite which would be launched in
conjunction with the exhibit at Canaveral.
2.
Barium Ion Cloud, Red, White and Blue
along the East Coast.
3.
(The most practical) a Laser satellite which
could be used by high school students
who could bounce laser beams.
This is in reference to your memo of August 19
(attached). I will continue to follow up. 11
Thanks.
donna
GERALD
August 19, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
TED MARRS
FROM:
JACK MARSH
In 1976 will the U. S. be launching a satellite that will have principally
nonmilitary purposes, i.e., communications relay, earth sensing,
etc. It is my understanding that once placed into orbit, If properly
placed, the satellite becomes permanent.
Is there merit in having a satellite that is dedicated to the Bicentennial,
which will perform global service, and which can be referred to as the
Bicentennial entellite?
cb
is
FORD
GERALD
JAN 2. 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 20, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
MILT MITLER their
Russ, perhaps Jack would like to see this. It
outlines some of the Bicentennial activities of
the Veterans Administration.
Attachment
RALD GERALD R. FORD
BICENTENNIAL
BULLETIN
Vol. 1.- No. 2 December 22, 1975
VA
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
VETERANS
ADMINISTRATION
1776-1976
FROM THE CHAIRMAN'S DESK
Bicentennial Art Contest for Patients
A nationwide Bicentennial art contest for patients in VA hospitals,
outpatient clinics, nursing homes and domiciliaries will be sponsored
by the VACO Bicentennial Committee.
The theme of the art contest is: "Our Veterans: Defending America
Over 200 Years.'
The purpose of the art contest is to encourage patients at VA installa-
tions to take part in the Bicentennial observance by directing their cre-
ative and artistic talents toward graphically portraying the role vet-
erans have played over the past two centuries in protecting and preser-
ving our nation's ideals and freedoms.
The contest entries will be judged by a panel of nationally recognized
art experts to be named later. Suitable prizes and certificates will
be awarded the top ten winners and we plan to display the winning
works or art at a prominent Washington, D.C., location during the
Bicentennial celebration.
Complete contest rules follow:
1. The contest will be open to all veterans who are, or have been, pa-
tients at any VA hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or domicili-
ary between July 1, 1975 and May 1, 1976.
2. Entries may be in any accepted medium such as oil, watercolor,
tempera, pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, collage, silk screen, wood-
block or other medium. No three-dimensional entries will be accepted.
3. The theme will be: "Our Veterans: Defending America Over 200
Years."
4. Entries will be judged on originality, artistic execution and applica-
bility to the theme.
5. All entries must be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and no larger
than 17 inches by 22 inches.
6. Only the first-place winner of each local contest will be submitted
VA Loses Out On Bicentennial Money
to VACO for final judging in the overall national contest. (No direct
entries to VACO will be accepted. Final judging will be made only
The VA was unsuccessful in obtaining funds for any of its Bicentennial
from entries submitted from local stations.)
projects under the economic Recovery Act, a primary source of fund-
ing for the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. While
7. Entries must be mailed to VACO to insure arrival by June 15, 1976
disappointed, we believe the spirit of the VA family will persevere in
and should be addressed as follows:
paying tribute to the sacrifices of nearly 45 million veterans who have
helped make the Bicentennial observance possible.
VA Bicentennial Art Contest
VACO (003)
810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20420
VA HISTORY BRIEFS
8. All entries must be accompanied by a certificate attesting to the
Today taking a bath is a common occurence. T'was not always thus.
originality of the work.
In 1876, it was a luxury, and the Governors of the National Home
reported to Congress that heated bathhouses with hot and cold baths
9. Cover photos of each entry should be sent to VACO under separate
were being provided for the members. The Southern Branch boasted
cover.
of a seashore bath as well. Some members of the Home had not been
terribly enthusiastic about the compulsory once-a-week bath. To cor-
10. All entries will become the property of the Veterans Administra-
rect this situation, any man not taking his required bath was reported
tion and will not be returned.
to the commander of the Home. The Governors were pleased to report
the attitude of the members had changed and they seldom refused to
11. National winners will be announced on July 21, 1976.
bathe.
What The Bicentennial Means
In 1926, at a small airfield in Maywood, Illinois, a light airplane
taxied down the runway and rose gracefully into the air. As the craft
While this section of the Bulletin is normally reserved for reports on
headed south, airmail service between Chicago and St. Louis was in-
CO happenings, the VA Center in San Juan has submitted a fine state-
ment on the Bicentennial and we wish to share it with you:
augurated. The pilot, a young man headed to fame--Charles A. Lind-
bergh. The hangars now serve as the VA Supply Depot, Hines Illinois.
"From the VA's point of view, the emphasis on the Bicen-
tennial celebration can be our heritage, to examine our
VAH Manchester is located on the former estate of New Hampshire
origins, our values and the meaning of the USA and to take
Governor Frederick F. Smyth, who served from 1866 to 1880 on the
pride in our accomplishments. It is an opportunity for all
Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Sol-
of us to improve the quality of life for the next century.
diers. The Smyth Tower, erected by the Governor along the lines of
We believe that each individual can contribute with the
border watch towers he had seen in Scotland, still stands on the hospi-
knowledge (he) possesses and the communication to others
tal grounds. The tower is a local landmark.
of this knowledge (to) help them realize their full potential
for living a meaningful and productive life. Also, to im-
Papago Park POW Camp, the site of the original VAH Phoenix (1946-
prove health care.
1951) was the site of the largest escape by POWs held in the U.S.
during World War II. A historian currently writing on the POWs,
"We believe that the Bicentennial can be not only a time of
said the break "was a real Hogan's Heroes type of fiasco.' When the
celebration, but a time of deep reflection on what has made
Germans escaped, they found themselves surrounded by desert, broke
America great a people united by shared dreams. Dreams
back into camp for food and to find out if the search had been called
of freedom, justice and equality of opportunity.'
off. Whether by luck or the effects of the desert, all of the prisoners
were eventually recaptured.
VAH Washington Joins CO Committee
The VACO Bicentennial Committee has a new member, a representative
Chattanooga National Cemetery Sometime after 5 a.m. on April 12,
of VAH Washington. The proximity of the hospital to CO provides an ex-
1862, James G. Andrews and 19 of his Raiders boarded a freight train
cellent opportunity for exchanging ideas. The hospital can advise us
at Marietta, Georgia, bound north to Chattanooga. Their purpose was
of possible difficulties in implementing our Bicentennial programs and
to destroy the bridges between Atlanta and Chattanooga, cutting a Con-
can "field test" ideas for us. And we can learn, first hand, from
federate supply link. At Big Shanty (now known as Kennesaw Station),
what the hospital is doing.
during a breakfast stop, the party commandeered the locomotive, the
Brooklyn Veterans Administration Hospital
100 YEARS AT WOOD
AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL
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1776 *
1976 *
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Malker
Deane and Webb H
shay
LWL
September 6,1781
Raid on New I
1976
discovered General, and by began Confederate the Great forces Locomotive who Chase. They were quickly
uncovered in research for their newsletter will be made available to
verse. on a platform When the car General and finally ran with out the of pursued Texas running Andrews full Raiders, speed in first re-
other groups to assist in their Bicentennial projects.
the Raiders week. fled on foot, but were all captured fuel just by the north Confederates of Ringgold, within the
When the Columbia, S.C., RO mobile van tours the State the publicity
and theme will be directed toward the Bicentennial.
Andrews of the raiding and seven party were of his the men first were to hanged be in June 1862. Six survivors
The patients are getting into the act at the Brooklyn OPC. An exhibit
of historical and war memorabilia is being organized by the Geriatrics
received. Congressional Andrews Medal and of those Honor, who an died award presented that Andrews, with the a civilian, newly created never
Group patients. A Thanksgiving Day open house and entertainment was
the project of the Day Center patients.
has nooga been National erected, Cemetery. a miniature In memory of the with of these him valiant are buried men, at a the memorial Chatta-
VARO Boston, Boston OPC and VAH's Boston, West Roxbury, Brock-
the National Cemetery System as "The General. Chattanooga This Choo-Choo". is known throughout
ton and Bedford have joined forces in support of America's oldest vet-
eran. the USS Constitution. These stations are spearheading a contin-
ON THE LOCAL SCENE
uing fund raising drive to maintain a permanent museum for Old Iron-
sides. The purpose of the museum is to give the children who visit
The photos in the center fold of this issue include:
the old ship an understanding of patriotism, courage and the qualities
for which our veterans fought and died. The Regional Office has raised
2. 1. VAH Brooklyn's Bicentennial Billboard.
almost $5,000 so far.
Bicentennial VAH West Haven Van. Patients and Staff Visit State of Connecticut
ALSO AROUND AND AVAILABLE
4. 3. VAC VAH of the St. American Louis (Jefferson Revolution Barracks) from AMVETS Receives Auxiliary. Pictorial History
Bicentennial Wagon Trains Roll
6. VAC VAH Miami Plays Paul Revere for the
5. Dayton Enjoys Old Bike and Car Show.
Across the country, Bicentennial covered wagons are reversing the
National Wood Home. Displays Pictorial History from Community. Days as Branch of
paths taken by our ancestors to settle the country. The state wagons
will join into wagon trains at the junctions of the major trails, Santa
8. 7. VARO VAC Mountain Home Sign Greets Visitors Through
Fe, Oregon, etc., and then proceed to Philadelphia. The Washington
9. VAH Bell to Philadelphia Houston Hospital Staff - and Outpatient Families Presents Decked Out Replica for Costume of 1976. Liberty Contest
state wagon departed from VAH Walla Walla last Memorial Day and
the Colorado state wagon is currently touring the state prior to its
departure for the east. Your state Bicentennial Commission can tell
10. Girl VAH Scouts. Gainesville Dedicates Bicentennial Flag with Assist from
you if your state is participating and the schedule for the wagon.
Souvenirs, Mementos And Other Goodies
Courthouse VARO Juneau with has the a Bicentennial headline, "America's display in the Federal Building and
Everything from Bicentennial rain bonnets, Liberty Bell decanters and
be the changed Nation ... throughout Without the Them year. We Would Not Veterans Be Free. Affect The display History will of
"Spirit of '76" parking meter lamps can be yours for "Sellabrating
was of the on U.S. the scene. Coast Guard Other in efforts the Gold Already Rush Days scheduled when the is USCG a pictorial Cutter history Bear
the Buy-centennial. If you can't get through the year without them,
or wish to start a family "nostalgia" collection for the Tricentenial,
a variety of merchandise is available. We have a collection of catalo-
bread. ing the state's heritage with such Alaska local include delicacies participation as real sourdough in honor-
gues in CO and several states are preparing merchandise and commem-
orative items directories. We will try to help you find what you want,
but VA neither endorses nor recommends any product.
provided VAH Augusta by employees is at work and on volunteers. a Bicentennial Variety Show, talent to be
Historic Trees
the entertained U.S. over in the separate past 200 performances. years will be highlighted. The Patients history and of the Georgia public will and be of
The National Arborist Association recognizes historic trees which are
older than the nation. The age of a tree can be determined by an
VARO tennial Des involving Moines staff is in publishing the a recurring newsletter on the Bicen-
increment boring done by a tree care specialist. Trees dating back
ices to prepare articles on their writing Bicentennial and encouraging projects. the The various Serv-
to 1776 which are well maintained and in view of a general thorough-
fare may qualify for a national plaque. For more information, contact
information
Robert Felix, Executive Secretary of the Association at 3537 Stratford
Road, Wantagh, New York 11793.
For Women Only
Just in time for the Bicentennial, Congress has. opened the service
academies to women. While the deadline for this year's admissions
(Class of 1980) is short, January 31, 1976, information on applica-
tion procedures may be addressed to your Member of Congress or:
Admissions Office
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80840
Admissions
U.S. Military Academy
West Point, New York 10996
FORD
Director of Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy
&
Annapolis, Maryland 21402
MALD
ALL THE ANSWERS
Q: Several of the staff wives and auxiliary members would like to con-
tribute to our Bicentennial program, but would prefer a project which
may be done at home. Have you any suggestions?
A: Many of the traditional "home" arts were a necessary part of early
American life. Needlework in the form of quilts, needlepoint, or rugs
depicting traditional or Bicentennial themes or copies of historic flags
can make attractive display items and might brighten patient day rooms
or other areas in a hospital or regional office.
Q: You mentioned visitors brochures in the first Bulletin. Aren't they
expensive?
A: They don't have to be. A legal size page folded in fourths to measure
8-1/2 by 3-1/2 makes a nice pocket size brochure when printed on both
sides. If you use an "instant print" type of reproduction you can use
small black and white photos, drawings or maps for illustration. Volun-
teers in CO prepare the Bulletin as their contribution to the Bicentennial
effort. You have people just as talented, if not more so. If you would
like a "draft" sample brochure, please send a self-addressed envelope
to the Bulletin (003A), VACO.
Q: Are there any limits on pictures we may submit for the Bicentennial
Bulletin?
A: No strict limitations, but it will be easier for us to use photos if
they are small (3x4 to 5x7), black and white glossies. This will avoid
cropping or reshooting to fit. And the less work we have to do im-
proves the chances for your pictures to be published.
Q: When can we expect to see our Bicentennial activities in the Bulletin?
A: We hope to recognize all VA installations by our final issue.
632-829819
(m.mann)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20523
May 3, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counselor to the President
FROM:
Charles A. Mann, AA/SER A.I.D.
CAR.
SUBJECT:
AID's Bicentennial Effort
You will recall that I briefed the Bicentennial Task Force at its
meeting on April 19 on AID's intended program for the LDCs. As I men-
tioned, it is in the form of a series of demonstrations of advanced
technology applications to the problems of the developing world. The
capacity of NASA's ATS-6 satellite will be used and AID will fly the
equipment for the demonstrations in and out of the recipient countries.
This program is specifically targeted on the developing countries and
will not be available to either east bloc or OECD countries.
We believe that the Bicentennial Greeting at the beginning of the
program is highly appropriate and will raise the level of attendance
and interest in our demonstration. Because our effort underscores the
unique relationship of the U.S. with the developing world, we believe
it is also politically propitious. We therefore hope that we can include
in the Bicentennial portion of the film a greeting from the President.
AID is signing an over-all agreement with NASA to produce the program.
They have tasked their contractor, Hearst Metrotone with the production
of the film. We would like to proceed as quickly as possible with the
development of the scenario and scheduling for the Bicentennial film
portion. Accordingly, I would appreciate it if you could arrange for the
appropriate member of your staff to contact our Project Manager, Mr. John
K. Wilhelm, as soon as possible in order that preparations may proceed.
Mr. Wilhelm can be contacted at Room 2738 of the State Department,
Telephone 632-3426.
A copy of our briefing materials for this project is appended. I believe
that you will find the summary at the beginning useful.
Attachment: Briefing Book
&
FORD
GERALD
mest Fyo - no resp necessary
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20540
MAY 27 1976
May 25, 1976
Dear Mr. Warner:
Enclosed, as you requested, is a summary account of
the American Revolution Bicentennial Program of the Library
of Congress for inclusion in your ARBA report to Congress.
The summary is long because we have many projects.
If it can't be used (in small type, perhaps, or even as an
appendix), we'll do a briefer version. Please have your office
call Dr. James H. Hutson (426-5099) if revision is required.
Faithfully yours,
Betty
(Mrs.) Elizabeth Hamer Kegan
Assistant Librarian
(American and Library Studies)
Enclosures
The Honorable
John W. Warner
American Revolution Bicentennial
Administration
2401 E Street N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20276
CC: John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
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FOR ARBA'S REPORT TO CONGRESS
The Bicentennial program of the Library of Congress took as
its theme "Liberty and Learning" from James Madison, who asked:
"What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that
of Liberty & Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual
and surest support." Its program, therefore, has centered on making the
rich resources in the Library of Congress for the study of the
Revolution known to the public, from school children to scholars,
through the publication of bibliographies, guides to manuscripts and
graphics, and facsimiles and through other activities.
The program is under the direction of the Assistant Librarian
of Congress (American and Library Studies) and much of the work is
carried out by the American Revolution Bicentennial Office, staffed
with historians. But the program is Library-wide, with many divisions
cooperating.
The following summarizes the major Library projects:
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Letters of Delegates to Congress, 1774-1789: publication in approximately 25 volumes.
Copies of more than 20, 500 letters, documents, and diary entries composed by
delegates to the Continental Congress and the Congress of the Confederation have
been located and copies accessioned. With collection and annotation being financed
by a grant from the Ford Foundation and publication by the Library of Congress
through the Government Printing Office, the Letters project is the Library's major
Bicentennial undertaking. Publication of the first volume is expected in November
1976; a second volume will appear shortly thereafter.
Symposia on the American Revolution: a series of five scholarly symposia (one each
May from 1972 through 1976) devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of the
Revolution. The Symposia Series is funded by a grant from the Morris and
Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation of Washington, D.C. The papers presented at the first
four symposia, respectively, The Development of a Revolutionicy Mentality,
The Fundamental Testaments of the American Revolution, Leadership in the American
Revolution, and The Impact of the American Revolution Abroad, have been published.
The topic of the fifth symposium, May 6-7, 1976, was "The American Revolution:
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Guides: Manuscript Sources for Research on the American Revolution, a guide to I.C's
conuscripts of the Revolutionary period, and The American Revolution in Drawings
and Prints, a guide to LC's prints and drawings of the Revolutionary period, have
been published. A guide to LC's maps is in preparation. A brief list of important
military maps of the Revolution is being compiled by the Geography and Map Division,
Bibliographies: three already published The American Revolution: A Selected Reading
List; Periodical Literature on the American Revolution; and for young people,
Creating Independence, 1763-1/89, as well as a brief list, Children's Reading in
America 1776. A comprehensive bibliography, Revolutionary America, 1763-1789,
containing more than 12,000 entries has nearly been completed but is not yet in
press. A bibliography of braille and talking books of adult and juvenile fiction
and non-fiction relating to the American Revolution is being prepared by the
Division for the Blind and Physically Pendicapped.
Reprints of scarce Revolutionary Period publications: English Defenders of American
Freedoms, 1774-1789 and A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind: Congressional
State Papers 1774-1776, consisting of memorials to the peoples of Quabec,
Great Britain, Ireland, and North America, petitions to the King, and circular
letters, have been published. Other volumes are being considered.
Original source materials: heretofore neglected source materials, such as an
autobiognophical memoire of John Paul Jones to Louis XVI, justifying claims for
a prosion, are being prepared for publication.
Pacsimiles: a facsimile of Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre and two
1778 rebuses have been produced with other facsimiles to follow. The adventures
of an American privateersmen during the Revolution, the journal of Gideon Olmsted,
is being prepared in facsimile for the press.
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The Declaration of Independence: With the support of the Ford Foundation, the
Library has assembled 17 of the 21 extant copies of the first printing of the
Declaration of Independence--the broadside produced in John Dunlap's printing
office on the night of July 4-5, 1776 and has examined them with the latest
technological devices. The other four broadsides have been personally examine
by the bibliographer of the project. The study has enabled the Library to
identify the printer's proof sheet, to establish that there were two printings
of the broadside, to ascertain that Dutch paper was used, etc. The results of
the study will be published in a brochure to be issued in 1976.
Music: With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, LC will produce:
15 two-sided LP's of folk music in America, two of which Religious Music:
Congregational & Ceremonial" and "Songs of Love, Courtship, & Marriage have
already appeared. LC in cooperation with the Eastman School of Music will
present the Bicentennial premiere of America's first native-written ballad-
opera in LC's Coolidge Auditorium on October 29 and 30, 1976. By Andrew Bartor
and entitled "The Disappointment, or, The Force of Credulity," the libretto
was first published in 1767. The tunes for a number of the songs-Hamong them
"Yankee Doodle' survive, but a modern musical score, faithful to the 18th
century, is being prepared by the Eastman School, which will also produce the
opera for showing at LC, as well as for TV, recording, and perhaps a tour after
the Washington premiere.
Exhibits: a major exhibit on the American Revolution in the Library's Great Hall
opened on April 24, 1975, the 175th anniversary of the Library of Congress.
A brochure based on this exhibit, To Set a Country Free, has been issued, as
has Twelve Flags of the American Revolution, which pictures and describes
12 banners that have been replicated for use in the exhibit. Americana in
Children's Books, describing an I.C exhibit (November 1974-January 1975),
presents a sampling of 18th- and children's books. Other small
exhibits will be on view between 1976 and 1983, some of which will be available
for loan.
Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building: In commemoration of one of our
Founding Fathers, the Library of Congress Annex Building was named the Library
of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building by an act which President Ford signed
into law (P.I. 94-264) on April 13, 1976. A program at the Library marking
the official recognition of the naming of the building is planned for the
Tall of 1976.
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JUN 3 1976
MAY 28 1976
Honorable John W. Warner
Administrator, American Revolution
Bicentennial Administration
2401 E Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20276
Dear Mr. Warner:
In response to your request of April 22, 1976,
enclosed is a brief summary of Department of Justice
Bicentennial activities for inclusion in the American
Revolution Bicentennial Administration's annual report
to the Congress.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
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Glen E. Pommerening
Assistant Attorney General
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Department of Justice Bicentennial Programs
1. Bicentennial Lecture Series
As part of its American Bicentennial observance, the
Department of Justice is sponsoring a series of lectures,
united by the theme "Equal Justice Under Law" at different
sites around the nation throughout 1976. It is hoped that
this program will provide a forum for stimulating discussion
of law-related subjects of enduring importance to our nation.
The lectures are being held at colleges, universities,
and law schools throughout the country. Topics for the
lectures include: criminal justice, law enforcement, civil
rights, and constitutional history. (See attached chart
for list of speakers, sites and dates).
The lectures will be published in booklet form and will
provide a continuing educational resource for legal scholars,
educational institutions, and the general public.
2. Bicentennial Naturalization Ceremonies
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) will
arrange several massive naturalization ceremonies during
the Bicentennial year Large nature izations will be held
on July 4 and September 17, 1976 (Citizenship Day) and
during the following week (Constitution week) President
Ford and Chief Justice Warren Burger are expected to parti-
cipate in the July 4th hearing at Monticello in Charlottesville,
Virginia. sites for the naturalization ceremonies include
Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, Williamsburg, Va., Boston Harbor
aboard the U.S.S. Constitution and in Norfolk, Va. aboard an
aircraft carrier.
Aliens not wishing to participate in these ceremonies
will be naturalized routinely during the course of the year.
INS offices across the country will notify candidates for
citizenship of their option to participate in the large
celebrations. Incentives for participation will include the
presence of prominent guest speakers and the distribution of
Bicentennial mementoes and gala receptions following the
ceremonies.
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3. Expanded FBI Tour
Arrangements have been made for an expanded FBI Tour
during the Bicentennial year. The expansion includes a
brief exhibit overview describing the role of the Depart-
ment and the interrelationship of the Bureaus and Divisions.
This overview will briefly describe to the general public
each Departmental function and an explanation of the law
enforcement role of the Federal Government.
4.
"Horizons on Display
"Horizons on Display - Community Achievement for the
Third Gentury" is a Bicentennial project sponsored jointly
by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
and HUD. Together they are attempting to identify 200
outstanding achievements that would help to solve contem-
porary community problems. The project's sponsors have
invited participation from all the federal agencies. The
Department of Justice will take part in this project.
DOJ's participation in the program provides an oppor-
tunity to stress the importance of community involvement
in criminal justice and to highlight LEAA's role in pro-
viding federal assistance to local communities.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BICENTENNIAL LECTURE SERIES
GENERAL THEME
SPEAKER
SITE
DATE
INTRODUCTION
Constitution
Henry J. Friendly
Visitor's Center
Jan. 29, 1976
Edward H. Levi
Philadelphia
Attorney General
Constitution
Paul Freund
University of
May 10, 1976
Norval Morris
Chicago Law School
The Law in a
Edward Levi
Washington, D.C.
July 1976
Free Society
Women and the Law
Shirley Hufstedler
San Francisco
August 1976
Law Enforcement
James Q. Wilson
Boston
September 1976
Punishment and
Norval Morris
Denver
October 1976
Retribution
Criminal Justice
Marvin Frankel
Atlanta
December 1976
Civil Rights
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Dallas
To be announced
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