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The original documents are located in Box 69, folder "Fourth of July (1976) - Schedules
and Lists of Events (1)" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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Digitized from Box 69 of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
DICK LUKSTAT
nut
SUBJECT:
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS
JULY 1-7, 1976
Attached is the current compilation of major
Bicentennial events during the period July 1-7, 1976.
I will have copies for distribution at the Monday
meeting.
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS - July 1-7, 1976
DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
SPONSOR
July 1 thourgh September 1, 1976
Philadelphia
"Sound and Light" program
National Park Service
(Opens July 1 -- 5 evenings per
at Independence Hall.
week)
July 1 through August 31, 1976
Baltimore
"Military Tattoo" at Fort
U.S. Marines and
(Weekly half-hour program)
McHenry
Baltimore Chamber
of Commerce
July 1 through July 31, 1976
Washington, D. C.
"Summer Festival" --
Smithsonian
Performing Exhibits on
the Mall, saluting working
Americans 1776-1976.
*July 3, 1976
Washington, D. C.
"Honor America" -- evening
American Historic
gala at Kennedy Center
and Cultural Society
(possible network coverage)
-- J. Willard Marriott,
Chairman
*July 4, 1976
New York City
"Opsail '76" -- Assembly
Operation Sail 1976
of 30 "Tall Ships" in NY
Harbor from Transatlantic
race.
*July 4, 1976
Philadelphia
July 4 celebration --
City of Philadelphia
(President publically accepted
an invitation to attend from
Governor Shapp)
*July 4, 1976 (tentative)
Washington, D. C.
Dr. Billy Graham rally on
Capitol steps or Monument grounds
*Invitation has been extended to the President
2/7/75
-2-
DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
SPONSOR
July 4, 1976 (tentative)
Washington, D. C.
Bicentennial Parade --
(proposed by Walt Disney group)
*July 4, 1976
Washington, D. C.
Grand Opening of new Space
Smithsonian
and Aviation Museum at
Smithsonian
July 5, 1976
San Francisco,
38th Annual Convention
SPEBSQ
California
of Barbershop Quartets
July 5, 1976
New York City
Ticker Tape Parade up
Operation Sail 1976
Broadway for "Tall Ships"
participating in
Transatlantic race.
*Invitation has been extended to the President
2/7/75
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS - July 1-7, 1976
DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
SPONSOR
July 1 thourgh September 1, 1976
Philadelphia
"Sound and Light" program
National Park Service
(Opens July 1 --- 5 evenings per
at Independence Hall.
week)
July 1 through August 31, 1976
Baltimore
"Military Tattoo" at Fort
U.S. Marines and
(Weekly half-hour program)
McHenry
Baltimore Chamber
of Commerce
July 1 through July 31, 1976
Washington, D. C.
"Summer Festival" --
Smithsonian
Performing Exhibits on
the Mall, saluting working
Americans 1776-1976.
*July 3, 1976
Washington, D. C.
"Honor America" -- evening
American Historic
gala at Kennedy Center
and Cultural Society
(possible network coverage)
--- J. Willard Marriott,
Chairman
*July 4, 1976
New York City
"Opsail '76" -- Assembly
Operation Sail 1976
of 30 "Tall Ships" in NY
Harbor from Transatlantic
race.
*July 4, 1976
Philadelphia
July 4 celebration --
City of Philadelphia
(President publically accepted
an invitation to attend from
Governor Shapp)
*July 4, 1976 (tentative)
Washington, D. C.
Dr. Billy Graham rally on
Capitol steps or Monument grounds
*Invitation has been extended to the President
2/7/75
-2-
DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
SPONSOR
July 4, 1976 (tentative)
Washington, D. C.
Bicentennial Parade --
(proposed by Walt Disney group)
*July 4, 1976
Washington, D. C.
Grand Opening of new Space
Smithsonian
and Aviation Museum at
Smithsonian
July 5, 1976
San Francisco,
38th Annual Convention
SPEBSQ
California
of Barbershop Quartets
July 5, 1976
New York City
Ticker Tape Parade up
Operation Sail 1976
Broadway for "Tall Ships"
participating in
Transatlantic race.
*Invitation has been extended to the President
2/7/75
THE WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE M
Jack -
If I recall
correctly, Billy Gralam IT
had asked the
about D.C. plans
for Becentennial- -
Run
American Revolution
JAN 14 1976
Bicentennial Administration
2401 E Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20276
AMERICANA REVOLUTION INFORMATION
1776-1976
January 13, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: Honorable John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
SUBJECT: National Independence Weekend in Washington, D.C.
ARBA is continuously collecting all information relative to programs
related to the Bicentennial being scheduled for the Greater Washington
Metropolitan Area. Attached is an up-to-date listing of the data we
have covering July 3, 4 and 5, 1976.
from John W. Warner
Administrator
Enclosure:
List
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND - 1976
Washington, D.C.
July 3 - National Heritage Day
FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES - Washington Monument (tentative)
(Involving young representatives from each State)
Sponsor: (Suggested) "Honor America" Organization
Contact: John Cosgrove - 927 National Press Building,
Washington, D.C., 20045, Phone: (202) 628-3400
NATION DAY OBSERVANCE - Washington Cathedral (two-or three-day celebration)
(Liturgy/Festival Concerts/Open House)
Sponsor: Washington Cathedral
Contact: Richard Dirksen - Washington Cathedral, Mt. St. Alban,
Washington, D.C., 20016, Phone: (202) 966-3500
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE - Mall (an ongoing event)
(Designed to present the art, music, dance, food and stories
of our people - participation of some 40 Nations expected)
Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
Contact: Jim Morris, Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife,
Washington, D.C., 20506, Phone: (202) 381-6515
FREEDOM TRAIN - Washington Area (June 30 - July 5)
(25 car train carrying some 700 historical items)
Sponsor: American Freedom Train Foundation
Contact: Don Mallicoat/Al Bruce - American Freedom Train
Foundation, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite 800, Baileys
Crossroads, Va., 22041, Phone: (703) 820-7300
CENTENNIAL SAFE (U.S. CONGRESS) - Capitol (possible July 3rd or 4th
event)
(Opening and Display of Safe presented to Congress
in 1876 by Mrs. Charles Deihm containing commonly
used items of period)
Sponsor: U.S. Congress
Contact: George White, Architect, U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C.,
20515, Phone: (202) 225-1200
SALUTE TO THE STATES - Wolf Trap (tentative)
(A musical salute to our 50 States by various participating
musical groups and artists)
Sponsor:
Contact: Tom Rother, Manager, Wolf Trap Farm for the Performing
Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna, Va., 22180,
Phone: (703) 938-3810
HONOR AMERICA PROGRAM - - Kennedy Center
(A gala variety program with Country's top entertainment - with
VIP guest list, possibly including President)
National TV coverage - huge fireworks display
following program
Sponsor: Honor America Organization
Contact: John Cosgrove - 927 National Press Building,
Washington, D.C., 20045, Phone: (202) 628-3400
July 4 - National Independence Day
NATION DAY OBSERVANCE - Washington Cathedral
(See July 3 Listing)
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE - Mall
(See July 3 Listing)
FREEDOM TRAIN - Washington Area
(See July 3 Listing)
CENTENNIAL SAFE (U.S. CONGRESS) - Capitol
(See July 3 Listing)
VIKING SPACE VEHICLE LANDING ON MARS - (tentative)
(Soft landing of unmanned spacecraft on Mars - expected to tie
in with opening of new Air and Space Museum)
Sponsor: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Contact: John Donnelly, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington,
D.C., 20546, Phone: (202 755-3828
2
THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
(Opening of this is now scheduled for July 4)
Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
Contact: Mrs. Susan Hamilton, 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW,
Washington, D.C., Phone: (202) 381-6228
RINGING OF ALL BELLS IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL - (in conjunction with
National Program)
(This is tentatively scheduled for 2:p.m.)
Sponsor: Happy Birthday, USA
Contact: Lawrence Stinchcomb, 736 Jackson Place, NW.,
Washington, D.C., 20276, Phone: (202) 382-1876
"OUR CAPITOL: FREEDOM SPEAKS" - Sound and Light Historama - Capitol
(This program is supposed to start July 4th but there is a strong
doubt of it becoming a reality)
Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Contact: U.S. Capitol Historical Society, 200 Maryland Ave., NE,
Washington, D.C., 20515, Phone: (202) 543-8919
NATIONAL VISITOR CENTER - Union Station
(Opening of this ongoing project - a welcome area, theater and
audio visual equipment)
Sponsor: National Park Service
Contact: National Visitor Center, Union Station, Washington, D.C.,
20002, Phone: (202) 523-5300
NATIONWIDE BICENTENNIAL INFORMATION CENTER - National Visitor Center
(Opening of this ongoing project, "Discover the USA" exhibit -
designed to motivate visits to sites and activities
throughout the Country)
Sponsor: National Park Service, National Capital Parks and ARBA
Contact: Bicentennial Coordinator, National Parks Service,
1100 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, D.C., 20242,
Phone: (202) 426-6646
SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW - MT. VERNON
(Gift from French to U.S.)
Sponsor: French Government
Contact: Mr. Dominique Souchet, French Embassy, 2535 Belmont Rd.,
NW, Washington, D.C., 20008, Phone: (202) AD4-0990
3
NATIONAL PAGEANT OF FREEDOM/SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL -
Capitol and Washington Monument
(This event will be covered by National TV and will include
musical presentations, an address by the President
or Vice President, hopefully, and a gigantic fire-
works display)
Sponsor: Happy Birthday, USA
Contact: Lawrence Stinchcomb, 736 Jackson Place, NW,
Washington, D.C., 20276, Phone: (202) 382-1876
July 5 - National Horizons Day
NATION DAY OBSERVANCE - Washington Cathedral
(See July 3 Listing)
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE - Mall
(See July 3 Listing)
FREEDOM TRAIN - - Washington Area
(See July 3 Listing)
CENTENNIAL SAFE (U.S. Congress) - Capitol
(Proposed putting new materials in safe and closing for another
100 years) (See July 3 Listing)
THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL GRAND PARADE - Constitution/Independence
Avenues
(This gala parade starting at noon will have as its theme.
"A Nation of Nations," "We, the People
=
It will have national TV coverage - each State will
participate)
Sponsor: Happy Birthday - USA
Contact: Lawrence Stinchcomb, 736 Jackson Place, NW., Washington,
D.C., 20276, Phone: (202) 382-1876
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CALENDER ONE
The schedule for the President as complete as possible, highlighting
Bicentennial events, for the period July 1-5 (remembering the Queen's
visit ends the 7th).
CALENDER TWO
The other events for those days of things that will be happening in
Washington to include such things as: (1) the Peoples Bicentennial,
(2) Honor America Parade, (3) American Nazi Party, (4) activities
of the D.C. Government, any other related event (example, the Baptist
Church may have an event planned.)
There are too many events that are not national events which will
impact on Washington, D.C.
What's happening in Washington, D.C. and its environs (inside the
Beltway).
CALENDER THREE
What major events are being planned by the Departments and Agencies
of the Federal Government on July 1-5 in Washington and elsewhere.
Particularly interested in the Interior Department (because of the
National Park Service--lots of events in the parks). What might they
be doing? I think it would be helpful to know this. Milt can get this
information through people on the Federal Agency Bicentennial Task
Force.
CALENDER FOUR
Events that are happening nationally. Jean McKee can get this.
These are events in which there is no Federal participaion. Just
people participating. (Wagon Train is an example, bell ringing, etc.)
CALENDER FIVE
What hapenning internationally.
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CALENDER ONE
The schedule for the President as complete as possible, highlighting
Bicentennial begins events, for the period July 1-5 (remembering the Queen's
visit ends the 7th).
CALENDER TWO
The other events for those days of things that will be happening in
Washington to include such things as: (1) the Peoples Bicentennial,
(2) Honor America Parade, (3) American Nazi Party, (4) activities
of the D.C. Government, any other related event (example, the Baptist
Church may have an event planned.)
There are too many events that are not national events which will
impact on Washington, D.C.
What's happening in Washington, D.C. and its environs (inside the
Beltway).
CALENDER THREE
What major events are being planned by the Departments and Agencies
of the Federal Government on July 1-5 in Washington and elsewhere.
Particularly interested in the Interior Department (because of the
National Park Service--lots of events in the parks). What might they
be doing? I think it would be helpful to know this. Milt can get this
information through people on the Federal Agency Bicentennial Task
Force.
CALENDER FOUR
Events that are happening nationally. Jean McKee can get this.
These are events in which there is no Federal participaion. Just
people participating. (Wagon Train is an example, bell ringing, etc.)
CALENDER FIVE
What hapenning internationally.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
May 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Upcoming Events Suitable for
Presidential Participation in the
National Security Community
In reply to your request, attached are calendars of events scheduled
to take place during the next thirty days under the sponsorship of the
Department of State (Tab A) and Defense (Tab B), which you may wish
to consider with a view toward Presidential participation.
In addition to the events listed in the attachments, you should also be
aware of the following:
-- We anticipate that negotiations with the Soviet Union toward an
agreement to limit peaceful nuclear explosions (PNEs), will be concluded
shortly so as to facilitate a signing ceremony here in the White House
prior to May 18.
I will keep you informed as additional possibilities surface or changes
occur in the schedules attached.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
FORD is LIBRARY 9ERALD
DECI NAMED
E.O. 1St
sec 3.3
SECRET By WHM Date 2/12/86 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
11
President and Mrs. Ford Host Luncheon for Danish Queen Margrethe II
10-14
Credentials Ceremony for the Ambassadors of Bolivia, Czechoslovakia,
and Yemen
20
Proposed meeting for former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir
(30-45 minutes)
17-29
Proposed farewell call for Liberian Ambassador Peal (10 minutes)
17-20
State Visit of French President Giscard d'Estaing
--
Possible office meeting with Sierra Leone President Stevens
JUNE
2-4
State Visit of Spanish King Juan Carlos
9
Private Visit of Botswana President Khama at 11 AM (30 minutes)
9-12
Proposed US-Canadian Border Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
10-11
Proposed office meeting for Sudanese President Nimeiri (30-45 minutes)
15-16
Official Visit of Greek Prime Minister Caramanlis
26
Possible courtesy call by Mayor of Linz, Germany
29-30
Proposed office meeting for Presidential Advisor Naim of
Afghanistan (30 minutes)
--
Possible Rambouillet II Conference in the U.S. with Heads of State
of France, Germany, Japan, Canada and UK
JULY
2
Courtesy Call for Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess at 11 AM
(10 minutes)
7-10
State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain
15-16
Official Visit of German Chancellor Schmidt
20
President and Mrs. Ford Host White Tie Reception for the Diplomatic
Corps
SECRET
- 2 -
JULY (continued)
27-28 or 28-29 Proposed Official Visit to Washington of Australian Prime Minister
Fraser
--
Possible office call for Turkish Opposition leader Ecevit
--
Possible office call for Saudi Prince Abdallah bin Abd al Aziz al Saud
--
Possible visit of Dutch Prime Minister
--
Possible call for Monaco Rainier III and Princess Grace
--
Possible call by IADB Delegation
AUGUST
Early
Proposed State Visit for Finland President Kekkonen
SEPTEMBER
14
State Visit of Brazilian President Geisel
- -
State Visit approved for Liberian President Tolbert, possibly
September or October.
--
Official Visit approved for Sir Lanka Prime Minister Bandaranaike,
possibly late September.
--
Possible call by NATO Permanent Representatives
OCTOBER
5
State Visit of Venezuelan President Perez
--
Possible call by Lesotho Prime Minister Jonathan
Fall
Possible courtesy call by Edvard Kardelj, Member of the Yugo-
slav Collective Presidency
I
B
DERALD FORD VIBRARY
ARMY EVENTS FORTHCOMING
Event
Date
Location
Farewell Review
(Troops of 82d Abn Div)
Retirement Ceremony
for GEN Melvin Zais
28 May 76
Fort Bragg, NC
Memorial Day Observance
Arlington Nat'l
Tomb of the Unknowns
31 May 76
Cemetery
USMA Graduation
Ceremonies
2 June 76
West Point, NY (sec.HorFMAN)
USAWC Graduation
Carlisle Barracks,
Ceremonies
7 June 76
Penna.
LA Chapter, AUSA
Annual Army Birthday Ball
12 June 76
LA, California
"Spirit of America"
*
Capital Center,
Presentation
16-20 June 76
Maryland
ROTC Basic Camp
Opening Ceremonies
21 June 76
Ft. Riley, Kansas
* 20 June preferred date
NAVY EVENTS FORTHCOMING
MAY
18-21
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S. - Boston
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
MAY 19 SEA SERVICES LUNCHEON
MAY 20 AWARDS LUNCHEON (SECNAV CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
MAY 21 - BREAKFAST
MAY 21 - BANQUET (CNO CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
22
PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI - CHRISTENING OF THE USS COMTE de GRASSE
(DD974) (Madame Giscard D/Estaing will do the honors)
25
POSEIDON MISSILE SHOT -- CAPE CANAVARAL
27
MARINE CORPS DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION COMPOUND - QUANTICO AV8A
HARRIER DEMONSTRATION
28
BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI -- RIBBON CUTTING
29
TARAWA (LHA-1) COMMISSIONING, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
JUNE
2
NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATION (SEC RUMSFELD CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
12
PASCAGOUIA, MISSISSIPPI - CHRISTENING USS O'BRIEN (DD975)
16
NAVY NIGHT AT THE POPS -- BOSTON
- ARTHUR FIEDLER, SECRETARY MIDDENDORF
- APPEARANCE BY PRESIDENT WOULD BE GREAT
17
USS CONSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL BICENTENNIAL TURNAROUND -
PRESIDENT COULD WITNESS AS REVIEWING OFFICER FROM BAY
STATE --- HIS DAUGHER HAS BEEN INVITED -- RECOMMEND SHE ACCEPT
26
PASCAGOUIA, MISSISSIPPI -- COMMISSIONING USS KINCAID (DD965)
JULY
4
INTERNATIONAL NAVAL REVIEW, NEW YORK PARADE OF SAILS
9
INTERNATIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM -- NAVAL WAR COLLEGE (SEC
ELLSWORTH NOW SCHEDULED TO SPEAK. AUDIENCE IS FOREIGN
CHIEFS OF NAVAL OPERATIONS AND OTHER INT. DIGNITARIES)
- 2 -
JULY (continued)
10
OPSAIL - REVIEW - BOSTON - TALL SHIPS-SAME AS NEW YORK
11
USS CONSTITUTION MEETS QUEEN OF ENGLAND'S SHIP AS SHE ARRIVES -
FIRES GUN SALUTE - BOSTON
31
LAUNCHING NUCLEAR POWERED GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER MISSISSIPPI -
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
AUGUST
12
NAVY BAND'S CHILDREN'S CONCERT AT JEFFERSON MEMORIAL -
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- 6-10,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN -
RECOMMEND PRESIDENT MAKE APPEARANCE
AIR FORCE EVENTS FORTHCOMING
8 May 1976
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. Air Force
Academy.
Thomas D. White Award Parade/General John
Ryan to be recipient.
4 to 6,000 expected to attend.
Local and Denver media invited.
10-15 May 1976
Spokane, Washington, Fairchild AFB (SAC).
Lilac Week Festival.
Fairchild AFB Open House. (16 May 1976)
50,000 expected.
14-16 May 1976
Wichita, Kansas, McConnell AFB (SAC).
Wichitennial River Parade, 14 May.
100,000 expected.
McConnell AFB Open House, 16 May.
60,000 expected.
15 May 1976
Rantoul, Illinois, Chanute AFB (ATC).
Armed Forces Day Open House and Dedication of
new dorm in honor of World War II Medal of
Honor winner Sgt Mathies and park dedication.
1,000 to 6,000 expected.
15 May 1976
San Antonio, Texas, Kelly AFB, (AFLC)
Armed Forces Day Open House.
100,000 expected.
15 May 1976
Torrance, California (AFSC). .
Armed Forces Day Parade followed by reception
at Long Beach Naval Air Station.
20-30,000 expected to view parade.
15 May 1976
Colorado Springs, CO., Peterson Field,
(NORAD/ADCOM).
Armed Forces Day Joint Ceremony - Fort Carson
Air Force Academy, Peterson Field.
50-75,000 expected to attend.
15-16 May 1976
Opa-Locka, Miami, Florida.
Armed Forces Week Exposition.
200,000 expected.
16 May 1976
Biloxi, Mississippi, Keesler AFB (ATC).
Open House Thunderbird demonstration and
reception.
Governor and civic leaders expected to attend.
50-70,000 expected.
29 May 1976
Columbus, Ohio, Rickenbacker AFB, (SAC).
Rickenbacker AFB Open House.
75,000 expected.
31 May 1976
Wrightstown, New Jersey, McGuire AFB, (MAC).
Armed Forces Day Open House.
20,000 expected.
1 June 1976
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. Air Force
Academy.
Graduation Parade.
Local and regional media expected.
10 thousand expected.
2 June 1976
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. Air Force
Academy.
Graduation ceremony and Thunderbirds
demonstration.
Vice President is scheduled to speak.
Local and regional media invited.
20 thousand expected.
14 June 1976
Cape Canaveral, Florida, Kennedy Space Center
(NASA) .
U.S. Bicentennial Exposition on Science and
Technology (U.S. BEST).
Official opening of first federally sponsored
exposition.
5-10 thousand expected.
19-20 June 1976
Kansas City, Kansas, Richards-Gebaur AFB
(AFCS).
Open House with Thunderbirds Scheduled.
160,000 total expected for two days.
1 July 1976
Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution
Air and Space Museum.
Official dedication and opening of museum
with ribbon cutting.
The President is expected to dedicate the
museum with remarks.
2 July 1976
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Pease AFB, (SAC).
Portsmouth Bicentennial Celebration.
50,000 expected.
5 July 1976
Montgomery, Alabama, Maxwell AFB, (AU).
Bicentennial Open House.
10-12,000 expected to attend.
29 July 1976
Cheyenne, Wyoming, Francis E. Warren AFB,
(SAC). .
Francis E. Warren AFB Open House held in
conjunction with Frontier Days.
50,000 expected.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
EVENTS FORTHCOMING
17-23 May 1976
THE ATLANTIC COMMAND (LANTCOM) WILL CONDUCT A JOINT
amohib
TRAINING EXERCISE AT FORTH STEWART, GEORGIA,
AND IN THE CAMP LEJEUNE AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA.
THE EXERCISE, SOLID SHIELD 76, WILL EMPHASIZE
COMMAND AND CONTROL OF FORCES FROM THE US ARMY,
US NAVY, US MARINE CORPS, US COAST GUARD, AND US
AIR FORCE EXERCISING IN A UNIFIED COMMAND ENVIRON-
on
MENT. FORCES WILL OPERATE IN TRAINING AREAS LOCATED
ON THE CAMP LEJEUNE AND FORT STEWART RESERVATIONS,
AND IN COUNTIES ADJOINING CAMP LEJEUNE.
19 May
THE COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF (CINCs) CONFERENCE, McDILL
AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA
May 18, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO: DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
BICENTENNIAL 4TH OF JULY
SCHEDULE
The following have been working 00 this problem:
Russ Rourke
Ted Marrs
Milt Mitler
Bill Nicholson
Jack Marsh
You may wish to include one or more of the following:
Jerry Jones
Jim Connor
Dave Gergen
JOM:cb
FORD is LIBRARY DENALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RICHARD CHENEY
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON
INFORMATION:
JERRY JONES
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Schedule vis-a-vis
the Bicentennial Celebration, July 1-5
Thursday, July 1
11:00 a. m.
Dedicate the National Air and Space Museum.
(60 min)
This latest addition to the Smithsonian Institution
system is ready to open and the dedication ceremony
will be one of the major Bicentennial activities in
the city.
The museum was conceived back in 1946 when
Congress established a National Air Museum to
"memorialize the national development of
aviation. " The new site, on the Mall along
Independence Avenue between 4th and 7th Streets,
was chosen in 1958. In 1966, Congress amended
the name to the National Air and Space Museum
and set a $40 million limit for construction.
The building was begun in 1972.
The museum will contain 200, 000 square feet of
exhibit space and 26 exhibit halls. The exhibits
will rotate from time to time as funds allow and will
range from man's first aspirations to fly to his
landing on the moon. One of the special and
permanent displays will be the Vright Kitty
Hawk Flyer.
In addition to the halls, there are two special
purpose chardbirs. The first is 2 theater with a
FORD
seating capacity of 480, and the second, which
will be known as the Einstein Spacearium. will
facilitate 200 persons who can sit in a circle under
a dome 70 feet in/diameter and watch accurate
simulations of the sky and flight into space.
-2-
The telescope-projector to be used in the Spacearium
is a Bicentennial gift to our nation from the
Federal Republic of Germany.
John Warner and John Marsh recommends.
Approve
Disapprove
Friday, July 2
11:00 a. m.
Greet Crown Prince Harald of Norway and his
(10 min)
wife,' Princess Sonja who will be in the US
to present a $200, 000 Bicentennial gift to the
President from the people of Norway. The
monies will be used to construct a health and
sports center for the handicapped which will
probably be located in Minnesota. Previously
approved.
11:15 a. m.
Greet Spencer W. Kimball, President of the
(10 min)
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints
who will present the President a statuette
replica of the Mormon Pioneer Memorial
Monument, the Church's Bicentennial gift
to the Nation. Previously approved.
Saturday, July 3
12:00 Noon
Deliver address at the National Archives at
(60 min)
ceremony in honor of the Declaration of
Independence. It is most appropriate to pay
tribute to the Declaration of Independence, the
document which is central to the entire
Bicentennial celebration. John Warner and
John Marsh have suggested a ceremony on
the steps of the National Archives building
where the President would be accompanied by
the Chief Justice of the Suprome Court, the
President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives. The
President would speak, after which he and the
other dignitaries would enter the Rotunda of the
Archives to view the Declaration of Independence,
The President's address would be a public
-3-
ceremony with seating in front of the Archives
and in a special area opposite across Constitution
Avenue,
Approve
Disapprove
8:30 p.m.
Honor America program at the Kennedy Center.
(approximate time)
The President committed to J. Willard Marriott
to attend this patriotic and inspirational program
by the nation's leading entertainment talent.
Sunday, July 4
8:00 a.m.
Depart South Lawn for Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
9:00 a. m.
Greet wagonmasters at Wagon Train Encampment
at Valley Forge Park and accept Pledges of
Rededication. Fifty covered wagons (one from
each state) will meet at Valley Forge at the
conclusion of a Bicentennial pilgrimage across
the country. The pledges the President will
accept were signed by hundreds of thousands of
Americans and collected by the wagon trains
enroute to Valley Forge. The President will
arrive at the Park following an ecumenical religious
service. John Warner and John Marsh recommend.
Approve
Disapprove
9:40 a.m.
Depart Valley Forge for Philadelphia.
10:00 a. m.
Special Bicentennial Program at Independence
(120 min)
Hall in Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia
plans for this program to begin with an invocation,
the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Marion Anderson will read excerpts from the
Declaration of Independence and Chief Justic Berger,
Governor Schapp and Mayor Rizzo will speak prior
to the President's address. The Nation's
Governors will be included in the program as
the National Governors Conference will be in
session just outside Philadelphia, John Warner
and John Marsh recommend.
Approve
Disapprove
continue to page 4
-4-
12:15 p.m.
Depart Independence Hall en route New York City.
2:00 p.m.
Review Operation Sail 1976 and the International
Naval Review. This parade of Tall Ships is a
major Bicentennial event involving the participation
of the large sailing vessels of the world. The
President would review the ships from the
USS FORRESTAL near the Verrazano Bridge
on the Hudson River. John Warner and John
Marsh recommend.
Approve
Disapprove
9:30 p.m.
View "Happy Birthday USA" fireworks program.
This spectacular fireworks display will take place
on the Mall close to the Wash ington Monument.
The President could view the fireworks from the
White House.
Approve
Disapprove
OPTION: Attend the "Happy Birthday USA"
program on the Mall and open the fireworks
display. This has been suggested, however,
we strongly recommend against due to security
and logistical problems.
Approve
Disapprove
SECOND OPTION: Participate in Bicentennial
Celebration in St. Louis, Missouri. The President
will spend the Fourth of July on the East Coast
in Washington, Philade phia and New York. It
has been suggested that he also include a visit
to St. Louis, Gateway to the West. There are
interesting Bicentennial events in St. Louis which
would welcome the Presidert's attendance, This
could involve an overnight in St. Louis or a return
to Washington.
Approve
Disapprove
Continu to page 5
-5-
Monday, July 5
a.m.
To Charlottesville, Virginia.
11:00 a.m.
Speak following naturalization ceremonies
on the steps of Monticello. Chief Justice
Berger will preside at the naturalization
ceremony. Monticello was the home of
President Jefferson. The President has
indicated to Virginia Governor Mills Godwin
that he would participate in the naturalization
ceremony and Governor Godwin is aware that
the most convenient time for the President is
Monday, July 5.
Approve
Disapprove
8:00 p.m.
White House Dinner to present awards to
Medal of Freedom recipients. It has been
suggested that the President and Mrs. Ford
host a special dinner in honor of Medal of
Freedom recipients. We propose this date
to associate these outstanding Americans with
the US Bicentennial, however, with the Queen's
visit on July 7th and the social events at the
White House this will entail, a later date might
be more advisable. (If a later date is preferred,
we recommend late July or early August prior to
the Republican Convention.)
Approve for July 5th
Approve for another date
Disapprove
Tentative and Confidential**
July 1976
PLANNING CALENDAR
Issued.
May 19, 1976
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Senate recess
I
2
for July 4th
12:00-*National
Unemployment
Space Museum
11:00 ... Crown
American event
dedication (s)
Prince Norwayt Kennedy Conser
House Recess
N. Dakota
Colorado GOP
Susan Ford's
4
INDEPENDENCE DAY
5 for July 4th
6
7
8 GOP convention
convention
birthday
9:00 Valley
Mike and Gale
11:45 -Qu,een
11:00 - National
8:30- - Dinner on
Forge, Penn.
Ford anniversary
Elizabeth II
Cathedral w/
HMY Britannia
10:00-%Independence
Hall, Philadelphia
arrival ceremony
Queen Elizableth II
in Newport, R.J.
2:00-*OP SAIL
11:00 - Monticello
12:45-Luncheon
8:30 - Reciprocal
in New York City 8:00-*Medal of
8:00 - State
Dinner at B ritish
9:30-*Fireworks Freedom dinner
Dinner
Embassy
Demodratic
President's
Connecticut
II
12
Convention in
13
14
Birthday
15
16
Utah GOP
10:30- - Chancellor
NYC to the 16th
conventions
Schmidt (Germany)
GNP data
arrival ceremony
released
& office mtg.
11:00-Second
8:00-State Dinner Schmidt mtg.
Senate and
CPI Data
IS
19
House return
20
21
released
22
23
Housing Starts
data released
9:00-WH recpt
for Diplomatic
Corps in honor
of Bicentennial
Determine
an
Midwestern
Leading
Administrati
ing
26
Governors
27
28
Indicators
29
30
Conf in Indianapolis
data released
to the 28th
10:30- - P.M.
10:00- - Second
By
SD
NARA,
Date
12/27/13
Fraser (Australia)
F raser mtg.
arrival ceremony
and office mtg
8:00- - State
List
to Rep.
2.C.
MAY 19 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RICHARD CHENEY
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON
INFORMATION:
JERRY JONES
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Schedule vis-a-vis
the Bicentennial Celebration, July 1-5
Thursday, July 1
11:00 a.m.
Dedicate the National Air and Space Museum.
(60 min)
This latest addition to the Smithsonian Institution
system is ready to open and the dedication ceremony
will be one of the major Bicentennial activities in
the city.
The museum was conceived back in 1946 when
Congress established a National Air Museum to
"memorialize the national development of
aviation. 11 The new site, on the Mall along
Independence Avenue between 4th and 7th Streets,
was chosen in 1958. In 1966, Congress amended
the name to the National Air and Space Museum
and set a $40 million limit for construction.
The building was begun in 1972.
The museum will contain 200, 000 square feet of
exhibit space and 26 exhibit halls. The exhibits
will rotate from time to time as funds allow and will
range from man's first aspirations to fly to his
landing on the moon. One of the special and
permanent displays will be the Wright Kitty
Hawk Flyer.
In addition to the halls, there are two special
FORD
purpose chambers. The first is a theater with a
is
177
seating capacity of 480, and the second, which
GERALD
will be known as the Einstein Spacearium, will
facilitate 200 persons who can sit in a circle under
a dome 70 feet in diameter and watch accurate
simulations of the sky and flight into space.
-2-
The telescope-projector to be used in the Spacearium
is a Bicentennial gift to our nation from the
Federal Republic of Germany.
John Warner and John Marsh recommends.
Approve
Disapprove
Friday, July 2
11:00 a.m.
Greet Crown Prince Harald of Norway and his
(10 min)
wife,' Princess Sonja who will be in the US
to present a $200, 000 Bicentennial gift to the
President from the people of Norway. The
monies will be used to construct a health and
sports center for the handicapped which will
probably be located in Minnesota. Previously
approved.
11:15 a. m.
Greet Spencer W. Kimball, President of the
(10 min)
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints
who will present the President a statuette
replica of the Mormon Pioneer Memorial
Monument, the Church's Bicentennial gift
to the Nation. Previously approved.
Saturday, July 3
12:00 Noon
Deliver address at the National Archives at
(60 min)
ceremony in honor of the Declaration of
Independence. It is most appropriate to pay
tribute to the Declaration of Independence, the
document which is central to the entire
Bicentennial celebration. John Warner and
John Marsh have suggested a ceremony on
the steps of the National Archives building
where the President would be accompan ed by
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the
President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House of Representative The
President would speak, after which he id the
other dignitaries would enter the Rotunna of the
Archives to view the Declaration of Ind bendence.
The President's address would be a pal to
-3-
ceremony with seating in front of the Archives
and in a special area opposite across Constitution
Avenue.
Approve
Disapprove
8:30 p.m.
Honor America program at the Kennedy Center.
(approximate time)
The President committed to J. Willard Marriott
to attend this patriotic and inspirational program
by the nation's leading entertainment talent.
Sunday, July 4
8:00 a. m.
Depart South Lawn for Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
9:00 a.m.
Greet wagonmasters at Wagon Train Encampment
at Valley Forge Park and accept Pledges of
Rededication. Fifty covered wagons (one from
each state) will meet at Valley Forge at the
conclusion of a Bicentennial pilgrimage across
the country. The pledges the President will
accept were signed by hundreds of thousands of
Americans and collected by the wagon trains
enroute to Valley Forge. The President will
arrive at the Park following an ecumenical religious
service. John Warner and John Marsh recommend.
Approve
Disapprove
9:40 a. m.
Depart Valley Forge for Philadelphia.
10:00 a. m.
Special Bicentennial Program at Independence
(120 min)
Hall in Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia
plans for this program to begin with an invocation,
the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Marion Anderson will read excerpts from the
Declaration of Independence and Chief Justic Berger,
Governor Schapp and Mayor Rizzo will speak prior
to the President's address. The Nation's
Governors will be included in the program as
the National Governors Conference will be in
session just outside Philadelphia. John Warner
and John Marsh recommend.
Approve
Disapprove
continue to page 4
-4-
12:15 p.m.
Depart Independence Hall en route New York City.
2:00 p.m.
Review Operation Sail 1976 and the International
Naval Review. This parade of Tall Ships is a
major Bicentennial event involving the participation
of the large sailing vessels of the world. The
President would review the ships from the
USS FORRESTAL near the Verrazano Bridge
on the Hudson River. John Warner and John
Marsh recommend.
Approve
Disapprove
9:30 p.m.
View "Happy Birthday USA" fireworks program.
This spectacular fireworks display will take place
on the Mall close to the Wash ington Monument.
The President could view the fireworks from the
White House.
Approve
Disapprove
OPTION: Attend the "Happy Birthday USA"
program on the Mall and open the fireworks
display. This has been suggested, however,
we strongly recommend against due to security
and logistical problems.
Approve
Disapprove
SECOND OPTION: Participate in Bicentennial
Celebration in St. Louis, Missouri. The President
will spend the Fourth of July on the East Coast
in Washington, Philade phia and New York. It
has been suggested that he also include a visit
to St. Louis, Gateway to the West. There are
interesting Bicentennial events in St. Louis which
would welcome the President's attendance. This
could involve an overnight in St. Louis or a return
to Washington.
Approve
Disapprove
Continue to page 5
-5-
Monday, July 5
a.m.
To Charlottesville, Virginia.
11:00 a.m.
Speak following naturalization ceremonies
on the steps of Monticello. Chief Justice
Berger will preside at the naturalization
ceremony. Monticello was the home of
President Jefferson. The President has
indicated to Virginia Governor Mills Godwin
that he would participate in the naturalization
ceremony and Governor Godwin is aware that
the most convenient time for the President is
Monday, July 5.
Approve
Disapprove
8:00 p.m.
White House Dinner to present awards to
Medal of Freedom recipients. It has been
suggested that the President and Mrs. Ford
host a special dinner in honor of Medal of
Freedom recipients. We propose this date
to associate these outstanding Americans with
the US Bicentennial, however, with the Queen's
visit on July 7th and the social events at the
White House this will entail, a later date might
be more advisable. (If a later date is preferred,
we recommend late July or early August prior to
the Republican Convention.)
Approve for July 5th
Approve for another date
Disapprove
**Tentative and Confidential
July 1976
PLANNING CALENDAR
Issued.
May 19, 1976
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Senate recess
I
2
2)
for July 4th
12:00-*National
Unemployment
Archives (s)
11:00-*Air &
data released
p. m. -Honor
Space Museum
11:00- - Crown
American event
dedication (s)
Prince ofNorwayt Kennedy Center
House Recess
Susan Ford's
N. Dakota
Colorado GOP
4
INDEPENDENCE DAY
5 for July 4th
6
7
8 GOP convention
birthday
convention
9:00-*Valley
Mike and Gale
11:45 -Queen
11:00 - National
8:30 - Dinner on
Forge, Penn.
Ford anniversary
10:00-*Independence
Elizabeth II
Cathedral w/
HMY B ritannia
Hall, Philadelphia
arrival ceremony Queen Elizableth II
in Newport, R. I.
2:00-*OP SAIL
11:00 Monticello
12:45-Luncheon
8:30- - Reciprocal
in New York City 8:00-*Medal of
8:00 - State
Dinner at B ritish
9:30. D.C. reworks Freedom dinner
Dinner
Embassy
Democratic
President's
Connecticut
II
12
Convention in
13
14 Birthday
15
16
Utah GOP
NYC to the 16th
10:30- - Chancellor
conventions
Schmidt (Germany) GNP data
arrival ceremony
released
& office mtg.
11:00-Second
8:00-State Dinner Schmidt mtg.
Senate and
CPI Data
IS
19
House return
20
21
released
22
23
24
Housing Starts
data released
9:00-WH recpt
for Diplomatic
Corps in honor
of Bicentennial
Determined to be an
Midwestern
Leading
25
25
26
Governors
27
28
Indicators
29
30
Administrative Marking
Conf in Indianapolis
data released
to the 28th
10:30- - P.M.
10:00- Second
Fraser (Australia)
F raser mtg.
By
So NARA, Date 12/27/13
arrival ceremony
and office mtg
8:00- - State
July 4th
May 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, Bill Nicholson is extremely anxious to wrap up the
July 1-5 time frame.
Rather than wait for the "Cheney meeting" to take place,
Bill would appreciate your signing off on the attached
...
including any additions or deletions you might care to
make. Nicholson correctly indicates that Cheney will get
a final crack at this anyway. The time frame is rapidly
collapsing, hence the understandable urgency on Bill's part.
CC: Ted Marrs
Milt Mitler
FORD & 076870 LIBRA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
I
Jack, Bill Nicholson is extremely anxious to wrap up the
July 1-5 time frame.
Rather than wait for the "Cheney meeting" to take place,
Bill would appreciate your signing off on the attached
including any additions or deletions you might care to
make. Nicholson correctly indicates that Cheney will get
a final crack at this anyway. The time frame is rapidly
collapsing, hence the understandable urgency on Bill's part.
cc: Ted Marrs
Milt Mitler