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The original documents are located in Box 70, folder "Jefferson, Thomas - Birthday Celebration, 4/13/76 (2)" of the John Marsh 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.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. Digitized from Box 70 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 8, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH MAX FRIEDERSDORF w.b. THROUGH: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CAr. FROM: PAT ROWLAND PR SUBJECT: H. J. Res. 670 - Thomas Jefferson Day Enclosed is the material requested on the bill designating Thomas Jefferson Day - H.J.Res 670 - which passed by a vote of 363-2 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. R - mus T we today discuss clay M 5038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- Extensions of Remarks September 26, 11 ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BI- birthday, I am today offering a measure colleague and my friend, G. V. "Son CENTENNIAL PROJECT HONORS to-that effect MONTGOMERY of Mississippi, who THOMAS JEFFERSON Mr. Speaker, this proposed legislation worked 80 hard as one of the lea is a principal project of the Elgin Com- congressional spokesman for the c. HON. ROBERT McCLORY munity College Bicentennial Commis- of POW and MIA families. His selec sion. It is a project with which I fully as chairman of the new committee is OF ILLINOIS concur and which I hope will be imple- best possible assurance that the job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mented by favorable action on the meas- be carried out: His untiring leadersh Thursday, September 25, 1975 ure which I am offering in alternate the fight for a complete POW-MIA Mr. McCLORY. Mr. Speaker, one of form, copies of which are attached to counting has been an inspiration, a the most creative and inspired organiza- and made a part of these remarks: know that his experience and deep tions to receive Bicentennial designation H.J. RES. 670 sonal concern will enable him to do is the one established at Elgin Com- Joint resolution to designate April 13, 1976, hard job and do it well. munity. College in Elgin, III., which has as "Thomas Jefferson Day" been designated as a Bicentennial Col- Resolved by the Senate and House of lege for 1976. Representatives of the United States of SENSE OF SHAME HAS BEEN L The Elgin Community College Bicen- America in Congress assembled, That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, tennial Commission, comprised of Carole HON. BUD SHUSTER is designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and Ackemann, chairman, Dennis Sientko, the President. is authorized and requested OF PENNSYLVANIA cochairman-and its Jefferson project to issue a proclamation calling for the observ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV chairman, Virginia Kammerer-has de- ance of such day with appropriate cere- Friday," September 26, 1975 veloped a proposal that Thomas Jeffer- monies and activities son, third President of the United States, Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, a and the principal author of the Declara- H.R. 9858 thoughtful editorial dealing with the tion of Independence, should be com- A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, ues of our times appeared in the Altc memorated by designating as a national to make Thomas Jefferson's birthday a Mirror of September 23, 1975. legal holiday or day of special observance legal public holiday I. commend it to my colleagues the second Monday in April as Jefferson's Be it enacted by the Senate and House of their consideration: birthday. Representatives of the United States of SENSE OF SHAME Has BEEN LOST America in Congress assembled, That section Mr. Speaker, in connection with The woman who tried to assassinate 6103(b) of title 5, United States Code, re- its recommendation, the Elgin Com- President of the United States has beer lating to legal public holidays, 18 amended munity College Bicentennial Commission fered $1,000 for book rights to her S by inserting immediately below a news account reports, and Hollywood adopted the following proposal: "Washington's Birthday, the third Mon- figures are said to be interested in put We, the Bicentennial Commission of Elgin day in February." up $350,000 bail and negotiating with he Community College, wish to propose that the the following: film rights United States of America pay tribute to "Jefferson's Birthday, the second Monday Her former roommate who, apparently Thomas Jefferson during the Bicentennial in April." lowing their delusions over their latest CE Year of 1976 by enacting legislation that ecology, has threatened death to throng would ensure recognition of Jefferson's birth- American political leaders and industria date and request that April 18 be designated PASSAGE OF HOUSE RESOLUTION for "polluting the earth, air and water." as a day of special observance.* 335 WILL BRING HOPE TO FAM- They probably compiled their lists Thomas Jefferson, as the author of the Declaration of Independence, not only gave ILIES OF POW'S state government manuals, available in public library, where industrial direct expression to the ideals on which this nation would have provided the names of the in was founded but was able to translate those ideals into practical terms. He became Gov- HON. J. HERBERT BURKE trialists they have "put the finger on." Patty Hearst, center of one of the ernor of Virginia, America's Ambassador to OF FLORIDA tion's biggest kidnap stories and hunt France, Washington's Secretary of State, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shown after her capture, smiling bro Vice-President under Adams, and the third President of the United States. He also Friday, September 26, 1975 and holding up the clenched fist of the revolutionary. founded the University of Virginia. Mr. BURKE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, The Manson murder case of several 3 We believe this tribute to Thomas Jeffer- the House voted overwhelmingly on Sep- ago, which involved Lynette Fromme son is the most meaningful and appropriate her roommate as followers of the drug cu honor that can be bestowed by a grateful tember 11, to pass House Resolution 335, and convicted murderer Charles Manson, people during this Bicentennial Year of 1976. which I am happy to havé been a co- of such a vicious, mad nature that it BE Mr. Speaker, the significant role of sponsor. House Resolution 335 will create incredible that all associated with him Thomas Jefferson in the establishment a select committee of the House to in- not been either sent for treatment or of our free and independent Nation is vestigate the plight of American military under surveillance. and civil personnel still missing in action But the most disturbing thing of all is unsurpassed in the annals of our his- in Southeast Asia, I regrettably missed shamelessness with which Americans tory. His multiple talents and his-serv- ice in numerous important public offices the opportunity to vote for this measure, treating this and other vicious crimes. Bizarre crimes are not new, or even P are further reasons why this great I was excused from being present because liar to our modern society. But what is American should be accorded special of being appointed as a congressional is the alarming equanimity and total recognition, which could be provided delegate to the 62d Inter-Parliamentary of shame with which this kind of news Union Conference in London. parently is received in America today. through designation of a national légal holiday or day of special observance in I want to reiterate for the record how- This seems to us to be another strong 1 cator of the waning spiritual strength of his honor. ever, my strong support for the resolu- nation-the dwindling capacity for shan Mr. Speaker, the calendar birth date of tion. I was proud to be one of the pro- The Rev. Billy Graham, some time ago, Thomas Jefferson is April 13. Jefferson posal's many cosponsors because, like all sermon quoted his friend, John Steint was born on April 13, 1743, in what is of my colleagues, I am acutely conscious as saying the only thing that could of the great human tragedy involved In America would be "a catastrophe." now Albemarle County, Va. In recogni- the whole POW-MIA question. I am "The supreme crisis that confronts tion of the Monday holiday concept, and realizing that more appropriate pro- pleased that a committee has been es- said Rev. Graham, "is neither political economic. It is moral and spiritual. And grams for celebrating the birthday of tablished and given the powers needed. spiritual problem is an individual one." Jefferson would be made possible through to conduct a really sweeping and thor- The annals of the "Riotous Twenties" 5 the designation-as a national legal holi- ough inquiry. heinous crime. They also show a people day or day of special observance-the It goes without saying that, had I been a conscience, with shame. We seem to be second Monday in April as Jefferson's present I would have added my vote and -ing both along the way. my wholehearted support for the resolu- We may feel pity for the Patty Hearsts tion. the Lynette Frommes and the Sandra Gt Changed from national holiday to day of of our day-but unless we can feel sh special observance. This would be an ongoing Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my for ourselves and our society which be observance. sincere admiration for the efforts of our them, we are indeed in a bad way.- 2446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE March 29, 1976 Mr. Speaker, I move the previous ques- historian who is chairman of the Divi- H. RES. 1059 tion on the resolution: sion of Architectural History at the Uni- Resolved, That for the further expenses The previous question was ordered. versity of Virginia. of investigations and studies to be conduct- The resolution was agreed to. Dr. Boyd will speak to us on Thomas ed by the Committee on the District of Co- A motion to reconsider was laid on the Jefferson: philosopher/statesman. Dr. lumbia, acting as a whole or by subcom- table. Kenyon will talk about Thomas Jef- mittee, not to exceed $407,800. including expenditures for the employment of investi- ferson and his thoughts on liberty and gators, attorneys, and clerical, and other AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DE- consensus in the American Republic, and assistants, and for the procurement of serv- Mr. Nichols will address the subject of CLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY, ices of individual consultants or organiza- Thomas Jefferson as an architect and tions thereof pursuant to section 202(1) of APRIL 13, 1976, TO PERMIT THE his influence in that field. the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, HOUSE TO COMMEMORATE We are also asking the Members of the as amended (2 U.S.C. 72a(1)), shall be paid THOMAS JEFFERSON Senate to join us on this important oc- out of the contingent fund of the House Mr. O'NEILL Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- casion, and I urge you, as we shall urge on vouchers authorized by such commit- tee, signed by the chairman of such com- imous consent that it may be in order them, to make a special effort to be here mittee, and approved by the Committee on at any time on Tuesday, April 13, 1976, for what will be a most significant cere- House Administration. Not to exceed $50,000 for the Speaker to declare a recess per- mony on a most significant day. of the total amount provided by this reso- mitting the House to hold a short cere- Mr. McCLORY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- lution may be used to procure the tempo- mony to commemorate Thomas Jeffer- day to inform the Members of the House Tary or intermittent services of individual son, third President of the United States. of the progress of the Thomas Jefferson consultants or organizations thereof pur- This request is made after consulta- Day resolution, and of plans for the com- suant to section 202(1) of the Legislative tion with the leadership on both sides Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended memoration of the birthday of this great (2 U.S.C. 72a(1)) but this monetary limi- of the aisle and at the request of the Founding Father on April 13. tation on the procurement of such services Joint Committee on the Bicentennial, House Joint Resolution 670, which shall not prevent the use of such funds for which is arranging the program for this was cosponsored by more than 230 Mem- any other authorized purpose. occasion. bers of the House of Representatives, SEC. 2. No part of the funds authorized It is anticipated that the House will was recommended by the full Post Office by this resolution shall be available for ex- convene early on the day in question and Civil Service Committee last week, penditure in connection with the study or so that the program will not interfere and will be taken up under the suspen- investigation of any subject which is being investigated for the same purpose by any oth- with the regular legislative program. sion of the rules very soon. The resolu- er committee of the House, and the chair- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to tion has also been formally endorsed by man of the Committee on the District of the request of the gentleman from Mas- the Joint Committee on Bicentennial Columbia shall furnish the Committee on sachusetts? Arrangements, which is currently plan- House Administration information with re- There was no objection. ning appropriate activities in observance spect to any study or-investigation intend- Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, as a mem- of the day. Naturally, I am gratified by ed to be financed from such funds, ber of and as Representative of the Joint the overwhelming support this proposal Sec. 3. Funds authorized by this reso- Congressional Bicentennial Committee, has received. lution shall be expended pursuant to reg- Mrs. BOGGS and I are very pleased to be ulations established by the Committee on Thomas Jefferson Day is a Bicenten- House Administration in accordance with able to tell you today about the plans nial project of Elgin Community Col- existing law. the Joint Committee on Arrangements lege, which is located in my 13th Illinois for Commemoration of the Bicentennial Congressional District at Elgin, Ill. The Mr. THOMPSON (during the read- is making to commemorate Thomas Jef- members of the College Bicentennial ing). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- ferson's birthday. We feel that this year Commission, including Mrs. Virginia sent that the resoultion be considered in particular, It is important that all Kammerer, Carole Ackemann, Dennis as read and printed in the RECORD, of us make a special effort to take the Sienko, and college president Dr. Mark The SPEAKER. Is there objection to time to pay tribute to the man who was Hopkins, are busily preparing for the the request of the gentleman from New responsible for the Declaration of In- observance of the day in Illinois, and Jersey? dependence, and whose influence has also plan to send a delegation from the There was no objection. been SQ great in so many aspects of our college to Washington on April 13. Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, country's dèvelopment. Arrangements are proceeding for the again this resolution was unanimously It is for this reason that our plans are celebration of Thomas Jefferson Day in reported by both the subcommittee and both of a ceremonial and a substantive the Washington area, and events are be- the committee. nature; and that the substantive part of ing planned at the Jefferson Memorial, at Mr. Speaker, I move the previous ques- the program is aimed at giving a small Monticello, and here in the Congress. tion on the resolution. indication of the various aspects of Also, April 13 will mark the reintroduc- The previous question was ordered. American life on which he had such tion by the Treasury Department of the The resolution was agreed to. great and lasting influence. $2 bill, which features Mr. Jefferson's A motion to reconsider was laid on the The program, as we are planning it, portrait, and has not been in circulation table. will start with a presentation of the since 1966. colors by the Continental Color Guard. This will be followed by the Honorable Mr. Speaker, I am sure that all these PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES activities will help make Thomas Jeffer- Secretary of the Navy, J. William Mid- OF COMMITTEE ON INTERNA- son Day, 1976, a memorable and signifi- dendorf, conducting the Navy Band in a TIONAL RELATIONS FOR INVESTI- cant Bicentennial tribute to our third performance of the Bicentennial March GATIONS AND STUDIES President, the author of the Declaration he has composed. The three speakers who have gracious- of Independence. Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, by di- rection of the Committee on House Ad- ly accepted our invitation to address the ministration, I call up House Resolution Congress are all distinguished scholars. PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES 1062 and ask for its immediate considera- They are Dr. Julian Boyd, one of the OF INVESTIGATIONS AND STU- tion. outstanding experts on Thomas Jeffer- DIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY COM- The Clerk read the resolution as fol- son, who is senior research historian at MITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF Princeton University, and is editor of the lows: COLUMBIA H. RES. 1062 Jefferson Papers. Dr. Cecelia Kenyon, the Charles N. Clark professor of gov- Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, by di- Resolved, That (a) effective January 3, ernment at Smith College, whom we had rection of the Committee on House Ad- 1976, the expenses of the investigations and ministration, I call up House Resolution studies to be conducted pursuant to rule XI f the privilege of hearing speak at the of the Rules of the House of Representatives, a 200th anniversary celebration of the 1059 and ask for its immediate consid- by the Committee on International Relations, First Continental Congress held here in eration. acting as & whole or by subcommittee, not the House in 1974; and Frederick The Clerk read the resolution as fol- to exceed $1,051,169.24, including expendi- Nichols, the outstanding architectural lows: tures— H 2836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 5, 1976 who have helped make this country great. recognized the need for additional ceme- issue a proclamation calling for the observ- It is a significant and lovely spot in the terial space for veterans. ance of such day with appropriate cere- District, and we ought to be mindful of Subsequently, the Veterans' Adminis- monies and activities. it. Perhaps in this Bicentennial Year we tration has identified the vicinity of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sec- might have some occasion to call atten- District of Columbia as a prime site for ond demanded? tion to the fact that this cemetery does an additional national cemetery. Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I exist. In its report to the Committee on Vet- demand a second. Mr. DANIELSON. Mr. Speaker, will the erans' Affairs, the Veterans' Adminis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without gentleman yield? tration acknowledges that "the bill is in objection, a second will be considered as Mr. PICKLE. I yield to the gentleman basic accord with our administrative ordered. from California (Mr. DANIELSON) planning for the National Cemetery Sys- There was no objection. Mr. DANIELSON. I thank the gentle- tem." The SPEAKER pro tempore. The man for yielding. Then, Administrator Roudebush pro- gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Mr. Speaker, I greatly appreciate the ceeds to register objection to the bill be- SCHROEDER) and the gentleman from thoughtfulness of the gentleman from cause it directs the establishment of an California (Mr. ROUSSELOT) will each be Texas (Mr. PICKLE) for bringing this additional national cemetery at a par- recognized for 20 minutes. matter to the attention of the House. ticular place. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman The Congressional Cemetery is really a I submit that this is not an objection from Colorado (Mrs. SCHROEDER) great sorrow. I am afraid it illustrates of great substance, in that the Veterans' Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I the fact that the perpetual care we think Administration apparently regards the yield myself such time as I may consume. about as to cemeteries somehow seems to site as an excellent one and has indicated (Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was expire after all of the lots are sold. There that it might well end up choosing given permission to revise and extend are many veterans and many nonvet- it on its own, absent enactment of the her remarks.) erans buried there. It does not qualify bill before us. Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, under existing law as a national ceme- The Quantico site has the advanatge of House Joint Resolution 670 is a bill to tery, but I want to assure the gentlemen not involving land acquisition cost, in authorize the designation of April 13, that if there is enough interest shown in that the land is in Government hands, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day." this, maybe something can be done. and is surplus to the needs of the Marine Perhaps the most widely known ac- Mr. PICKLE. I thank the gentleman Corps. complishment of Thomas Jefferson is for his remarks. Maybe that is all the We should move ahead to accommo- his- authorship of the Declaration of more reason we ought to advance this date the desires of the many veterans Independence. However, Mr. Jefferson's particular legislation before us-and to for eventual burial in a national ceme- contributions to this Nation covered a be thinking about the Congressional tery by approving this bill. wide range of activities. He served this Cemetery. Mr. HAMMERSCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, country as a member of the Virginia Mr. FISHER. Mr. Speaker, I am I yield back the balance of my time. House of Delegates, as Governor of the pleased to speak in favor of H.R. 11140, Mr. SATTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Commonwealth, as U.S. Ambassador to legislation to establish a national ceme- have no further requests for time.- France, as Secretary of State, Vice Presi- tery at Quantico, Va. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques- dent, and President of the United States. There is clearly both a need to estab- tion is on the motion offered by the gen- In addition, he was a noted scholar, lish an additional national cemetery in tleman from Virginia (Mr. SATTERFIELD) scientist, and architect. His home, Mon- the national capital area and strong sup- that the House suspend the rules and ticello, is a living monument to the genius port for establishing it at Quantico, Va. pass the bill H.R. 11140. of this man. A large number of veterans live in the The question was taken. His philosophy-which to this day Washington metropolitan area-a ma- Mr. HILLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I serves as the embodiment of the spirit jority, 650,000, reside in Virginia. Lim- demand the yeas and nays. of this country, our ideals, and pur- ited space at Arlington National Ceme- The yeas and nays were ordered. poses-has left a lasting imprint on our tery has resulted in strict eligibility re- Nation. The committee believes it is fit- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant quirements for burial there. These re- strictions in effect prohibit the burial to clause 3, rule XXVII, and the Chair's ting in this Bicentennial Year that prior announcement, further proceedings Thomas Jefferson, the patriot and Amer- of most veterans at Arlington-a situa- on this motion will be postponed. ican, should be honored. tion which must be alleviated promptly. Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield National veterans organizations indi- myself such time as I may consume. cated support for the establishment of a GENERAL LEAVE (Mr. ROUSSELOT asked and was new regional cemetery and the Veterans' given permission to revise and extend Administration has already approved the Mr. SATTERFIELD. Mr, Speaker, I his remarks.) Quantico site. The 1976 session of the ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, ob- Virginia General Assembly also has ap- revise and extend their remarks, and to viously, since Mr. Jefferson is one of my proved a resolution of support for the include extraneous matter, on the bill heroes, I am proud to rise in support of site. just under consideration. this joint resolution. My colleague from northern Virginia, Representative HARRIS, in whose district The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution Quantico is located, has done a com- objection to the request of the gentle- 670, a resolution which I cosponsored mendable job in introducing this legisla- man from Virginia? would designate April 13, 1976 as "Thomas Jefferson Day." This legisla- tion and contributing to expeditious There was no objection. tion honors the birthdate of a statesman committee action on it. I join with him who includes among an impressive list of today in urging unanimous support in THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY accomplishments the primary author- the House for passage of H.R. 11140. ship of the Declaration of Independence. Mr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Thomas Jefferson had the foresight to support of the bill (H.R. 11140) which directs the Administrator of Veterans' joint resolution (H.J. Res. 670) to desig- realize that a strong Federal Govern- ment would deprive its citizens of indi- Affairs to establish within the National nate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson vidual liberties and responsive repre- Day." Cemetery System a national cemetery at sentation. It is said that Jefferson au- The Clerk read as follows: the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va.; thored the phrase "That government is provides for transfer of Government- H.J. RES. 670 best which governs least." held land to accomplish this purpose, and Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America Jefferson held that the purpose of gov- authorizes funds to develop the new cem- in Congress assembled, That April 13, 1976, ernment is to secure by law the rights of etery the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is desig- the governed, and these rights are to be In 1973, through the National Ceme- nated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the represented in the very process by which teries Act-Public Law 93-43-Congress President is authorized and requested to law is made. If these laws are not effec- April 5, 1976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- 2837 tively represented in the legislative proc- the public debt, on the principle of it's being league, the gentlewoman from Louisiana ess, then government acts without con- public blessing. (Mrs. BOGGS) is the chairman. sent of the governed, that is, it acts He also said: Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I am very despotically. And the probable conse- We are endeavoring, too, to reduce the gov- delighted that this measure is being quence of despotism is tyranny, which ernment to the practice of a rigorous econ- acted upon. Hopefully, it will be acted means that the power of government is omy, to avoid burdening the people, and upon favorably, and then we will have exercised not to secure the rights of the arming the magistrate with a patronage of an opportunity next Tuesday in this governed but, on the contrary, it is ex- money, which might be used to corrupt and chamber to have a special recognition ercised for the particular advantage of undermine the principles of our government. ceremony for Thomas Jefferson, the those who govern: Since it is expected that President person who was indeed the author of the Enscribed on the dome of the Jefferson Ford will veto the Hatch Act amend- principal document that we honor in Memorial are his words: ments, perhaps it would be beneficial this Bicentennial Year, the Declaration I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal to look at Jefferson's view of the role of of Independence. hostility against every form of tyranny over the public servant. In a letter to Baron Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution the minds of men. von Humboldt in 1807 Jefferson said: 670, is a special Bicentennial measure It is our duty, as Members of this legis- When a man assumes a public trust, he which designates April 13, 1976, as lative body, to continue to meet the should consider himself public property. Thomas Jefferson Day. The fitness of forces which seek to erode individual lib- commemorating the birthday of perhaps At another time he stated: erties with the same hostility. We must the greatest of our Founding Fathers accept this challenge of vigilance if our Our country is too large to have all its in this anniversary year of our inde- affairs directed by a single government. Pub- freedoms, as our Founding Fathers en- pendence is clear. Jefferson's talents and lic servants at such a distance, and from visioned them, are to be preserved. vision were unmatched in his own time, under the eye of their constituents, must, Jefferson stated: from circumstances of distance, be unable and his many achievements have re- The care of human life and happiness and to administer and overlook all the details mained unique through 200 years of not their destruction is the first and only necessary for the good government of the American history. legitimate object of good government. citizens; and the same circumstance, by This resolution, which I introduced rendering detection impossible to their con- in September of last year, results from In a similar vein, he noted that: stituents, will invite the public agents to the efforts of many dedicated people. A wise and frugal government, which shall corruption, plunder and waste. The Thomas Jefferson Day idea origi- restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to His autobiography includes the quote: nated in my own 13th Congressional Dis- regulate their own pursuits of industry and Were we directed from Washington when trict at Elgin Community College. The improvement, and shall not take from the to SOW, and when to reap, we should soon College Bicentennial Commission, co- mouth of labor the bread it has earned-this want bread. chaired by Carole Ackemann and Dennis is the sum of good government. Sienko, made the day its primary proj- As we reflect on the words of Thomas Several other excerpts from the writ- ect, headed and coordinated by Mrs. Jefferson and the wisdom and foresight ings of Thomas Jefferson, I believe best Virginia Kammerer. The college will they manifest, let us bear in mind their exemplify not only his philosophy but send a delegation, accompanied by Pres- importance-not as memorials to past also the relevancy of those quotes to the ident Mark Hopkins, to Washington to history, but rather universal principles issues we face today. join in the ceremonies on April 13. of governing that are applicable today. On the scope of the Federal Govern- I urge my colleagues to pay tribute to The Joint Congressional Committee ment Jefferson felt: this great stateman and thereby confirm on Bicentennial Arrangements formally It is not by the consolidation, or concen- our commitment to the preservation of endorsed the resolution in March, Since tration of powers, but by their distribution, individual freedoms. Vote for the adop- that time, its chairwoman, our colleague that good government is effected. Were not tion of this resolution. from Louisiana (Mrs. Boccs), and our this great country already divided into States, that division must be made, that Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as colleague from Virginia (Mr. BUTLER) and the other members and staff of the each might do for itself what concerns itself he may consume to one of the major au- directly, and what it can so much better thors of this joint resolution, one Mem- joint committee have worked diligently do than a distant authority. Every State ber who has been a major advocate of to plan and execute a meaningful ob- again, is divided into counties, each to this joint resolution for some time, the servance of the day. take care of what lies within is local bounds; gentleman from Illinois (Mr. McCLORY). Finally, I am most pleased to be joined each county again into townships or wards, (Mr. McCLORY asked and was given in support of Thomas Jefferson Day by to manage minuter details; and every ward permission to revise and extend his re- 240 other Members of Congress. The into farms, to be governed each by its own marks.) names of these cosponsors are listed on individual proprietor It is by this parti- tion of cares, descending in graduation from Mr. McCLORY Mr. Speaker, I thank House Joint Resolutions 898-907, all the gentleman for yielding this time to identical to the original resolution, which general to particular, that the mass of hu- I introduced last week. man affairs may be best managed, for the me. good and prosperity of all. Mr. Speaker, it may seem strange to Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson Day is some that a resident and citizen of the a Bicentennial event in which the people On another occasion he said: State of Illinois would be the principal and the Congress have joined. Through When all government, domestic and for- the hard work of a group of citizens in eign, in little as in great things, shall be sponsor of this joint resolution. However, drawn to Washington as the center of all I want to explain that at one time Illi- Illinois, which, indeed, was at one time a power, it will render powerless the checks nois indeed, was a part of the State of part of Jefferson's native State of Vir- provided of one government on another, and Virginia. ginia, we have before us today a signifi- will become as venal and oppressive as the The county of Illinois formed part of cant resolution cosponsored by a major- government from which we separated. the State of Virginia, and that existed ity of the Members of the House. This is During Jefferson's first administration, for a period of 3 years during our early the way the American political system the United States paid off a considerable history. was designed to work, and the genesis of I also want to report that this project this resolution should make the observ- portion of the national debt, and at the is an American Revolutionary Bicen- ance of Thomas Jefferson Day even more same time reduced taxes. On tax policy, "pay as you go" were his very words. tennial project of the Elgin Community meaningful on Tuesday, April 13. The people had the leader they wanted, College, which is located in my congres- Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield and they swept him back to a second sional district. This project was trans- 1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia term in a landslide. On the national debt lated into this House Joint Resolution, (Mr. BUTLER). Jefferson was for- and I want to commend the committee (Mr. BUTLER asked and was given for having reported it favorably. permission to revise and extend his a government rigorously frugal and Mr. Speaker, this measure is cospon- remarks.) simple, applying all the possible savings of the public revenue to the discharge of the sored by 240 of our colleagues, and it has Mr. BUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the national debt; and not for a multiplication also been adopted by the Joint Commit- gentleman for yielding. of officers and salaries merely to make par- tee to celebrate the American Revolu- I would just like to assure the gentle- tisans, and for increasing, by every device, tionary Bicentennial, of which our col- man from Illinois (Mr. McCLoRY) that H 2838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 5, 1976 we in Virginia feel no resentment that Mr. HUNGATE. Mr. Speaker, we still tyrannical form of government. As a Illinois is the sponsor of this resolution. have them; we still observe them. We are matter of fact, Thomas Jefferson said: We are pleased to share a common heri- going to have one at the end of the I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal tage and an ancestor of such distinction, month. Perhaps the gentleman from Il- hostility against every form of tyranny over nor do we feel resentment to the Demo- linois (Mr. DERWINSKI) would want to the minds of men. cratic Party which appropriated Thomas attend. I wonder if he were here today what Jefferson many years ago, even though he Mr. DERWINSKI If the gentleman he would say of events in India, which always called himself a Republican. from Missouri needed a speaker to extol in the name of "Democratic Socialism," Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Republican virtues of Mr. Jefferson, have taken those poor people into the 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois I would be glad to cooperate. grasp of dictatorship. That today India (Mr. DERWINSKI), the ranking Republi- Mr. ROUSH. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- has just another form-of tyranny, be- can member of the Committee on Post tleman yield? cause people there idealistically, thought Office and Civil Service, another repre- Mr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen- there was such a thing as "Democratic sentative from the great State of Illinois. tleman from Indiana. Socialism." And without the "chains of Mr. Speaker, I imagine that because Mr. ROUSH. Mr. Speaker, I would ad- a constitution they now are experiencing they used to be part of the State of Vir- vise the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. a dictatorship: ginia, they are anxious to be in on the DERWINSKI) that Indiana is having its So I think this is indeed a day for colloquy today. Jefferson Day dinner on Saturday night. which we can be grateful that we are (Mr. DERWINSKI asked and was I can get him a front-row seat for $100 paying tribute to this knowledgeable given permission to revise and extend his and would be glad to have him there. In Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson. remarks.) any event, we also celebrate Jackson- That we will take time on April 13 for Mr. DERWINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Jefferson Day. the entire Nation to celebrate not only thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. DERWINSKI. Is that related to Mr. Jefferson's 233d birthday, but also Mr. Speaker, in our Bicentennial ob- that 2-percent matter we worked on review the positive ideas of government servance of our Nation's heritage, it is earlier? that he put in the marketplace of Amer- fitting and proper that we pay special Mr. ROUSH. No. That is the reason ica and the world for all time. I hope tribute to the author of one of the world's for having the dinner, so we can get away we heed them serious consideration and most remarkable and durable documents. from the 2 percent. put them in practice. I refer, of course, to Thomas Jefferson Mr. FOUNTAIN. Mr. Speaker, will the Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I and the Declaration of Independence. gentleman yield? yield myself such time as I may consume. If the declaration that we no longer Mr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen- Mr. Speaker, I would like to say to my would tolerate oppression were Mr. Jef- tleman from North Carolina. colleagues that Colorado has already had ferson's only contribution to the found- Mr. FOUNTAIN. Mr. Speaker, just a its Thomas Jefferson-Andrew Jackson ing of our Republic, it still would be few weeks ago we had our annual Jack- Day dinner. I might also add that we had more than sufficient to justify a procla- son-Jefferson Day dinner in North Caro- a woman speaker there honoring our mation setting aside a day in his honor. lina, and we had a tremendous attend- Founding Fathers and the rights of It still stands as the very embodiment of ance. We are very proud of both Jefferson women, something that Thomas Jeffer- the hopes and aspirations of men and and Jackson and many of us have in the son also felt strongly about. women who cherish freedom and the Congress done our best to put into prac- (Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was right to pursue their own destinies. tice the many great principles they enun- given permission to revise and extend her While Jefferson's genius was demon- ciated. remarks.) strated in the Declaration of Independ- Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, will the Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ence, he had a worldwide impact on an gentleman yield? almost limitless variety of subjects in the support and am proud to be a cosponsor Mr. DERWINSKI I yield to the gentle- of House Joint Resolution 670 which will public and private sectors. If ever a man man from Ohio. set aside April 13 as Thomas Jefferson possessed universal knowledge, Thomas Jefferson was that man. He deserves to Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, as I Day. It is fitting that this Nation set understand it, Jefferson spent quite a aside a day during its Bicentennial cele- be given special tribute this year as a bit of time in Paris, did he not? bration to pay tribute to an outstanding patriot, statesman, inventor, politician, Mr. DERWINSKI The gentleman early American whose work on behalf of educator, and humanitarian. He is truly a man for the Bicentennial season. would have to check with our former the early American nation helped insure I am pleased to join all the Jefferson- colleague, Mr. Gross. He might be able the success of this Nation's 200-year ex- ian scholars in support of this resolution. to inform us with respect to Mr. Jeffer- periment with democracy. I wish to call the attention of the son's activities. Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments Members to a statement of Thomas Jef- Mr. ASHBROOK. I was wondering are well known to many of us. He was about that. one of the authors of the Declaration ferson which is one of my favorites. That of Independence as well as our third was in a letter to William Stevens Smith Mr. DERWINSKI My remarks were President. His theories on democracy be- on November 13, 1787. directed entirely to Jefferson's contribu- Jefferson wrote as follows: came the basis for modern American po- tions to the Republic. litical theory. His interest in education The republican is the only form of gov- Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I was exemplified by his founding of the ernment which is not eternally at open or think it would be helpful for all of us secret war with the rights of mankind. world renowned University of Virginia. to occasionally help refresh our under- On April 13, this Nation will celebrate Mr. Speaker, that is a most memorable standing of the positive and constructive the 233d anniversary of the birth of statement for us to recall this after- philosophy of Thomas Jefferson by mak- Thomas Jefferson. If we are successful in noon. ing sure that we have a chance to review passing this legislation, we will also be I do have one question If anyone on in a serious and thoughtful way our third celebrating Thomas Jefferson Day. It will the majority side could answer this: president's works that relate not only be a well-timed event for by next week Whatever happened to those Jefferson to the founding of this Republic but also the cherry blossoms which adorn the Jef- Day dinners the people on the other side to the concepts of government and ferson Memorial will be at their peak of used to have years ago? Jefferson is not freedom, which we need to keep before beauty enhancing the already distinc- passé now, is he? Is he not honored any- us in our daily activities today. tive quality of the monument built in more at those Jackson-Jefferson Day Of course Mr. Jefferson was one of honor of this great American. dinners that used to be held? those who wrote extensively on the fact I hope the millions of Americans who I wonder whether someone could en- that the Founding Fathers gave us a re- will visit the Nation's Capital will take lighten me. public as a form of government. He the time to visit the Jefferson Memorial Mr. HUNGATE. Mr. Speaker, will the helped draft a form of representative and read some of his more outstanding gentleman yield? government, with "the chains of a con- quotations and reflect on the enormous Mr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen- stitution" which would prevent our contributions which this man made to tleman from Missouri. country from falling into the trap of a the American Nation. April 5, 1976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2839 Mr. RHODES. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- has had a lasting and beneficial effect ever, he also ranks as a figure of im- day next, the House will observe Thomas on all our lives and the lives of future mense importance and influence in the Jefferson Day pursuant to a resolution Americans. eyes of all the peoples of the world-not which we have under consideration to- However, It was probably as the au- because he was a conqueror who changed day. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of thor of the Declaration of Independ- the fate of civilizations through military this measure to set aside a day to pay ence that Thomas Jefferson wrote his force, but because he inspired and just tribute to one of our most illustrious name indelibly into the annals of great- changed the world through his great Founding Fathers. Jefferson was, in ness as one of the foremost champions ideals, the noble faith, and hope that the essence, the story of early America. Left of freedom and liberty for all. We ac- individual can change his own destiny to fend for himself at the age of 14, he knowledge as a country that his sym- and the destiny of his family through his rose to eminence through self-discipline, bolic representation of a revolutionary own efforts, and not through the ar- hard work and the capacity to see events spirit has allowed us to build from it rogant imposition of force from a clearly, and recognize their import for a United States. government. the future. But we might do more. If Jefferson, In the words of the Declaration of In- As the author of the Declaration of by putting to paper the true hopes and dependence itself: Independence, he penned a document longings of a scattered people, can help Governments are instituted among Men, that has been unsurpassed in history, those people to form one nation, then deriving their just Powers from the Consent and that should inspire our Nation as of the Governed, that whenever any Form we, by putting to paper a special day of Government becomes destricutive of these surely today, two centuries later, as it in honor of this man, may inspire his Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter did when a struggling nation underwent hopes and longings in those of us who or to abolish it, and to institute new Govern- the travails and tribulations of organiz- would realize his expectations. If so, ment, laying its Foundation on such Princi- ing 13 States into a cohesive and work- then we honor him as much as our past ples, and organizing its Powers in such Form, able government. 200-year effort. as to them shall seem most likely to effect Jefferson was a man of many facets. It is most fitting that today, in the their Safety and Happiness. Monticello is a memorial to his inventive 200th year since the Declaration of In- The mighty and revolutionary ideas genius, and his unswerving allegiance to dependence, we honor this man who was expressed in this document changed and the land and those who cultivated it. so instrumental in the formation and deeply influenced the world for the better, It is fitting that we utilize our Bicen- shaping of our beloved country. and this is the highest tribute that can tennial observance by looking back to Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in be accorded any human being. the days of our beginnings. Our founders support of House Joint Resolution 670, The creativity and the successful were fiercely intent on securing freedom Thomas Jefferson Day, which I have the future of our people was challenged in and opportunity for all Americans. To- honor to cosponsor. As a part of the plan the year 1776, when our Declaration of day, we find that millions of our citizens for that day the Joint Congressional Bi- Independence was signed, and the out- do not truly appreciate the precious free- centennial Committee, LINDY BOGGS, look in 1976 is no different, The goals of doms secured by the blood of those brave chairman, has planned a program that liberty, equality, individual dignity, and men and women who declared themselves takes place in -the House Chamber at representative government are noble a new nation. I believe every American 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 13, 1976. ideals which have inspired Americans for who neglects the right to vote, to partici- Thomas Jefferson was chairman of the 200 years, and with the same fortitude pate in our great Government, should committee to draft the famous "Declara- and determination shown by Thomas Jef- review the sacrifices and the courage ration of Independence." Although it ferson, we shall be equally successful in that were required of those determined contains just 110 words it so beautifully shaping the future of our country and colonists who fought the Revolution. written, and so concise in its statements In his Declaration of the Causes and our progress toward these goals. that it rings in the ears of every Mr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Necessity for Taking Up Arms, written American: support of House Joint Resolution 670 July 6, 1775, Jefferson wrote: All men are created equal They are to designate April 13, 1976, as Thomas We are reduced to the alternative of endowed by their Creator with certain un- Jefferson Day, which is cosponsered by chusing an unconditional Submission to the alienable Rights, that among these are Life, tyranny of irritated Ministers, or resistance all members of the Virginia delegation. Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness by Force. The latter is our choice. We have That to secure these rights, Governments are As the Representative of that area in counted the cost of this contest, and find instituted among Men Deriving their Virginia where Jefferson was born and nothing so dreadful as voluntary Slavery. just Powers from the consent of the governed. made his lifelong home, and as the ini- Honour, Justice and Humanity, forbid us tial sponsor of a similar resólution tamely to surrender that Freedom which we This is the philosophy that Americans (H.J. Res. 777), likewise cosponsored by received from our gallant Ancestors, and have lived by, and expresses our country's which our innocent Posterity have the right the other nine members of the Virginia goals. to receive from us. delegation, I urge all Members of the The importance of Thomas Jefferson's We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of House to approve the resolution before philosophy for future generations cannot resigning succeeding Generations to that us today as a small, but significant, trib- wretchedness which inevitably awaits them, be overemphasized. We are still trying to- ute to this great American. if we basely entail heriditary Bondage upon day to make laws that will implement this The accomplishments of Jefferson them. philosophy. were many, and most are known to all Thomas Jefferson, truly a "renaissance We are the posterity Jefferson referred Americans. man," equally at home with the arts and to. It is fitting that we honor the man the study of architecture as with philos- During his lifetime, the native Vir- who set down the principles upon which ophy, is one of the giants who have con- ginian adopted the roles of statesman, our freedoms are based. I urge my col- tributed SO much to our heritage. We can diplomat, author, scientist, and archi- leagues to pass this resolution and to take all be proud of the "father of the Demo- tect, to name only a few. part in the events which the House has cratic Party." Perhaps more than any other Ameri- planned for Thomas Jefferson Day. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise can living during the turbulent period Mr. LLOYD of California. Mr. Speak- in strong support for House Joint Resolu- of our Nation's birth the man from Mon- er, as one of many cosponsors to House tion 670, which designates April 13, 1976, ticello exemplified the modern version Joint Resolution 670, which would as Thomas Jefferson Day, and which I of the Renaissance man. designate April 13, 1976, as Thomas cosponsored. Few Americans since the time of Jef- Jefferson Day, I ask that the House Thomas Jefferson, one of the greatest ferson can lay claim to the diverse in- grant this special recognition to the au- of our Founding Fathers, was the author terests and accomplishments of this re- thor of our Declaration of Independence of the Declaration of Independence, the markable man. just as we have granted that honor for author of the Virginia Statutes of Religi- Jefferson would be honored to be char- 200 years by making manifest his work. ous Freedom, the founder of the Univer- acterized by a favorite quotation of his Thomas Jefferson is one of the giants sity of Virginia, and the third President from Euripides: of history. As one of the Founding Fa- of our Republic. For with slight efforts, how should one ob- thers of the United States of America Of course, Jefferson is a towering figure tain great results? It is foolish even to de- and as this Nation's third President, he in the history of our own country. How- sire it. H 2840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 5, 1976 The noted American historian, Henry ment, Thomas Jefferson, a man of letters exceed the combined totals of all the fatal- Steele Commager, describes Jefferson and a distinguished lawyer, was a cham- ities suffered in all the wars that this coun- and his contemporaries, who together pion for the rights of individuals and a try has fought since its founding; and certainly achieved great results, by say- strong spokesman for freedom. Many of Whereas hundreds of millions of Ameri- ing: the accomplishments of the American cans-men, women, and children-are plan- Probably no other generation in our his- colonies and of the United States of ning to see and participate in Bicentennial activities; and tory has been so conscious of its obligations America were directly influenced by the Whereas twenty million vistors from to the rest of the human race or more man- from Monticello. abroad are expected to travel to this coun- ready to fulfill that mission which they As the intensity of our Bicentennial try in order to join in our Bicentennial cel- fondly believed History had imposed upon them celebration increases, I believe it is im- ebration; and portant that we set aside time to re- Whereas the overwhelming majority of Mr. Speaker, the results of their mis- member this great American. Mr. those participating in Bicentennial related activities will travel on the Nation's road- sion 200 years ago have been gratefuly Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join ways; and acknowledged by Americans ever since. me in overwhelming support for this Whereas emphasis on highway safety Upon retirement to Monticello, after a resolution so that all Americans may during our Nation's two-hundredth anni- distinguished public career, Jefferson join together to recognize and extol the versary is absolutely essential to assure that continued to pursue a vigorous lifestyle, virtues of one of America's most out- 1976 does not become a year of unparalleled attending to his many private interests standing Founding Fathers, Thomas carnage and slaughter; and and varied hobbies. Jefferson. Whereas the Congress of the United States His rapidly deteriorating health in the Mrs. SCHROEDER. I have no further has provided the legislative mandate and early summer of 1826 forced Jefferson requests for time. the financial means for substantially reduc- to take to his bed, where he wrote his The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mc- ing highway accidents, injuries, and fatall- ties: Now, therefore, be it last letter on June 24. FALL). The question is on the motion of- Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- It was a regretful decline of an invita- fered by the gentlewoman from Color- resentatives of the United States of America tion to travel to Washington to join in ado (Mrs. SCHROEDER) that the House in Congress assembled, That the President celebrating the Nation's 50th anniver- suspend the rules and pass the joint 1s hereby authorized and requested to issue sary on July 4, as one of the few surviv- resolution, House Joint Resolution 670. a proclamation designating the twelve- ing signers of the Declaration which The question was taken. month period commencing with the calen- launched the country on the road to in- Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, on dar month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act as the "National Bi- dependence. that I demand the yeas and nays. centennial Highway Safety Year" and call To the citizens of Washington he The yeas and nays were ordered. upon all Americans, in all walks of life, in wrote: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant both the public and private sectors, to par- All eyes are opened, or opening, to the to clause 3 of rule XXVII and the Chair's ticipate in programs and activities con- rights of man These are grounds for prior announcement, further proceedings ducted in connection with such year: Be hope for others. For ourselves, let the an- on this motion will be postponed. it further nual return of this day forever refresh our Resolved, That it is the sense of Congress recollections of these rights, and an undi- that minished devotion to them. GENERAL LEAVE (1) each month of the National Bicenten- nial Highway Safety Year shall focus on a Jefferson died at Monticello 10 days Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I ask specific area of activity which offers the pros- later, on July 4. unanimous consent that all Members pect of achieving substantial reductions in Mr. Speaker, the fact that we are able may have 5 legislative days in which to accidents, injuries, and families on our Na- to celebrate the Bicentennial of our Na- revise and extend their remarks and in- tion's highways during the Nation's Bicen- tion's birth is due, in significant measure, clude extraneous material on the subject tennial celebration and in succeeding years, to the singular efforts of Thomas Jef- of House Joint Resolution 670 to desig- as follows: ferson. nate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jeffer- (A) January-Safety Education; (B) February-Safer Bridges: It is only fitting that Congress and the son Day." (C) March-Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety: Nation take time in this special year to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (D) April-Pavement Marking and Deline- honor this truly eminent American. objection to the request of the gentle- ation; Mr. JOHNSON of California. I feel it woman from Colorado? (E) May-Highway Hazard Removal: is most appropriate during this our There was no objection. (F) June-Safety Belts and Child Re- straints; Bicentennial Year to honor one of the (G) July-Safer Driving: greatest Americans ever to live. Thomas NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL HIGH- (H) August-Roadside Obstacle Elimina- Jefferson, the author of our Declaration WAY SAFETY YEAR tion; of Independence and the third President (I) September-Save Our Children; of these United States, was truly a great Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I (J) October-Signs and Signals; American. I believe this resolution now move to suspend the rules and pass the (K) November-Railroad Crossing Protec- before us is a most fitting tribute to this joint resolution (H.J. Res. 726) to au- tion; and thorize and request the President to is- (L) December-Alcohol and Problem outstanding leader during the birth of sue a proclamation designating 1976 as Drinkers; and our Nation. "National Bicentennial Highway Safety (2) the projects and programs of the Na- Thomas Jefferson is known to all of us Year," as amended. tional Bicentennial Highway Safety Year primarily because of his many achieve- shall be formulated so as to involve individ- ments and accomplishments in a large The Clerk read as follows: uals, groups, and public and private sector number of areas. He was certainly a H.J. RES. 726 organizations where they live, where they statesman, a diplomat, and a leader Whereas 1976 will mark the two hun- work, where they travel, and where they among free people. This can be said of dredth anniversary of the founding of our operate in order that the lifesaving aims, many distinguished public servants who Nation; and goals, and priorities of the National Bicen- Whereas the President of the United tennial Highway Safety Year may be vigor- have served in the Government of our States has called for the Bicentennial cele- ously pursued and fully realized; and be It Nation, but, Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jef- bration to be an occasion for redefining further ferson's abilities did not stop there. He and rededicating ourselves to our common Resolved, That the lives saved and injuries was an accomplished musician. One of purposes; and prevented through this national effort shall America's first architects. The man who Whereas a central and unifying theme symbolize the rededication of the American donated the first collection of books for for the Nation's two hundredth commem- people to living and working together in a our Library of Congress. Thomas Jef- oration is improving the quality of life in spirit of mutual cooperation, harmony, dig- ferson was a scientist, a mathematician, America; and nity, and respect in order to achieve better, Whereas the carnage on our highways healthier, happier lives for all. and a connoisseur of fine art and good each year exacts an appalling toll in lives, food. He was truly an all American man. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sec- injuries, and national treasure; and Through leadership in his home State ond demanded? Whereas the two million Americans who of Virginia and subsequently in the coun- have died on the Nation's highways since Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I de- cils which formed our Federal Govern- the beginning of the automobile age far mand a second. April 5; 1976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE H 2867 Mr. Breaux with Mr. Goldwater. Cotter Jones, Okla Pritchard NOT VOTING-67 Mrs. Chisholm with Mr. Steelman. Coughlin Jones, Tenn. Quie Mr. Badillo with Mr. Wiggins. D'Amours Jordan Quillen Anderson, III. Green Roberts Mr. Barrett with Mr. Heinz Daniel, Dan Kasten Railsback Andrews, N.C. Hanley Rostenkowski Daniel, R. W. Kastenmeier Randall Armstrong Hayes, Ind. Ryan Mr. Hayes of Indiana with Mr. Andrews of Daniels, N.J. Badillo Kazen Rangel Heins Santini North Carolina. Danielson Barrett Kelly Rees Henderson Sarbanes Mr. Hanley with Mr. Bell. Davis Bell Kemp Regula Hinshaw Smith, Nebr. Delaney Bevill Mr. Green with Mr. Esch. Ketchum Reuse Holland Solars Dellums Blouin Mr. Rostenkowski with Mr. Horton. Keys Rhodes Horton Stanton, Mr. Santini with Mr. Armstrong. Dent Kindness Richmond Breaux Howard James V. Derrick Mr. James V. Stanton with Mr. McCloskey. Koch Riegle Burke, Mass. Johnson, Pa. Steelman Derwinski Krebs Rinaldo Chisholm Karth Steiger, Ariz. Mr. Stratton with Mr. Vander Jagt. Devine Conyers Litton Krueger Risenhoover Stephens Mr. Zeferetti with Mr. Taylor of Missouri. Dickinson LaFalce Robinson Crane Long, La. Stratton Mr. Charles H. Wilson of California with Diggs Lagomarsino Rodino de la Garza McCloskey Symington Dodd Dingell McCollister Mr. Crane. Landrum Roe Taylor, Mo. Downey, N.Y. Latta Rogers Eckhardt Macdonald Udall Mr. Mann with Mr. Eshleman. Downing, Va. Edwards, Calif. Madden Mr. Howard with Mr. McCollister Leggett Roncalio Vander Jagt Drinan Lehman Rooney Esch Mann White Mr. Bevill with Mr. White. Duncan, Oreg. Lent Eshleman Mathis Rose Wiggins Mr. Henderson with Mr. Udall. Duncan, Tenn. Levitas Rosenthal Fithian Moss Wilson, C. H. Mr. Sarbanes with Mr. Moss. du Pont Lloyd, Calif. Roush Flowers Nix Yatron Mr. Solarz with Mr. Johnson of Pennsyl- Early Lloyd, Tenn. Rousselot Foley Pepper Zeferetti vania. Edgar Long, Md. Roybal Goldwater Preyer Mn Dingell with Mr. Conyers. Edwards, Ala. Lott Runnels The Clerk announced the following Mr. Flowers with Mr. Eckhardt. Eilberg Lujan Ruppe Emery Lundine Russo pairs: Mr. Foley with Mr. de la Garza. English McClory St Germain Mr. Burke of Massachusetts with Mr. Heinz. Mr. Fithian with Mr. Madden. Erlenborn McCormack Sarasin Mr. Zeferetti with Mr. Roberts. Mr. Macdonald of Massachusetts with Mr. Evans, Colo. McDade Satterfield Mr. Yatron with Mr. James V. Stanton. Roberts. Evans, Ind. McDonald Scheuer Mr. Karth with Mr. Preyer. Evins, Tenn. McEwen Schneebeli Mr. Preyer with Mr. Symington. Mr. Pepper with Mrs. Smith of Nebraska. Fary McFall Schroeder Mr. Dingell with Mr. Madden. Fascell McHugh Schulze Mr. Breaux with Mr. McCloskey. Mr. Blouin with Mr. Holland. Fenwick McKay Sebelius Mrs. Chisholm with Mr. Steelman. Mr. Litton with Mr. Mathis. Findley McKinney Seiberling Mr. Howard with Mr. Taylor of Missouri. Mr. Nix with Mr. Ryan. Fish Madigan Sharp Mr. Litton with Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Stephens with Mr. Steiger of Arizona. Fisher Maguire Shipley Flood Mahon Shriver Mr. Macdonald of Massachusetts with Mr. So (two-thirds having voted in favor Florio Martin Shuster Bell. thereof) the rules were suspended and Flynt Matsunaga Sikes Mr. Solarz with Mr. Horton. Ford, Mich. Mazzoli Simon Mr. Rostenkowski with Mr. Johnson of the bill was passed. Ford, Tenn. Meeds Sisk Pennsylvania. The result of the vote was announced Forsythe Melcher Skubitz Mr. Ryan with Mr. Conyers. as above recorded. Fountain Metcalfe Slack Mr. Stratton with Mr. Crane. A motion to reconsider was laid on the Fraser Meyner Smith, Iowa Frenzel Mezvinsky Snyder Mr. White with Mr. Esch. table. Frey Michel Spellman Mr. Sarbanes with Mr. Charles H. Wilson Fuqua Mikva Spence of California. Gaydos Milford Staggers Mr. Santini with Mr. Wiggins. THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY Glaimo Miller, Calif. Stanton, Mr. Hayes of Indiana with Mr. Steiger of Gibbons Miller, Ohio J. William The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mc- Arizona. Gilman Mills Stark FALL). The unfinished business is the Ginn Mineta Steed Mr. Hanley with Mr. Holland. question of suspending the rules and Gonzalez Minish Steiger, Wis. Mr. Green with Mr. Udall. Goodling Mink Stokes Mr. Badillo with Mr. Anderson of Illinois. passing the joint resolution, House Joint Gradison Mitchell, Md. Stuckey Mr. Barrett with Mr. Andrews of North Resolution 670. Grassley Mitchell, N.Y. Studds Carolina. The Clerk read the title of the joint Gude Moakley Sullivan Mr. Blouin with Mr. de la Garza. Guyer Moffett resolution. Symms Mr. Fithian with Mr. Eckhardt. Hagedorn Mollohan Talcott The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques- Haley Montgomery Taylor, N.C. Mr. Flowers with Mr. Foley. tion is on the motion offered by the Hall Moore Teague Mr. Edwards of California with Mr. Gold- gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Hamilton Moorhead, Thompson water. Hammer- Calif. Thone Mr. Nix with Mrs. Smith of Nebraska. SCHROEDER) that the House suspend schmidt Moorhead, Pa. Thornton Mr. Bevill with Mr. Eshleman. the rules and pass the joint resolution, Hannaford Morgan Traxler Mr. Karth with Mr. Henderson. House Joint Resolution 670, on which Hansen Mosher Treen Harkin Mottl Mr. Mann with Mr. Pepper. Tsongas the yeas and nays are ordered. Harrington Murphy, III. Ullman Mr. Moss with Mr. McCollister. The vote was taken by electronic de- Harris Murphy, N.Y. Van Deerlin Mr. Mathis with Mr. Stephens. vice, and there were-yeas 363, nays 2, Harsha Murtha Vander Veen Hawkins Myers, Ind. Vanik Mr. WALSH changed his vote from not voting 67, as follows: Hays, Ohio Natcher Vigerito "nay" to yea." Hébert Neal Waggonner [Roll No. 164] So (two-thirds having voted in favor Heckler, Mass. Nedzi Walsh YEAS-383 Hefner Nichols Wampler thereof) the rules were suspended and Abdnor Helstoski Nolan Waxman the joint resolution was passed. Bergland Burlison, Mo. Hicks Nowak Weaver Abzug Biaggi Burton, John The result of the vote was announced Adams Biester Hightower Oberstar Whalen Burton, Phillip as above recorded. Addabbo Bingham Hillis Obey Whitehurst Butler Holt O'Brien Whitten A motion to reconsider was laid on the Alexander Blanchard Byron Allen Holtzman O'Hara Boggs Wilson, Bob Carney table. Ambro Boland Howe O'Neill Carr Wilson, Tex. Hubbard Anderson, Ottinger Winn Bolling Carter Calif. Bonker Cederberg Hughes Passman Wirth NATIONAL EMPLOY THE OLDER Andrews, Bowen Chappell Hungate Patten, N.J. Wolff WORKER WEEK N. Dak. Brademas Clancy Hutchinson Patterson, Wright Annunzio Breckinridge Clausen, Hyde Calif. Wydler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Archer Brinkley Don H. Ichord Pattison, N.Y. Wylie finished business is the question of sus- Ashbrook Brodhead Clawson, Del Jacobs Perkins Yates Ashley Brooks Clay pending the rules and passing the Senate Jarman Pettis Young, Alaska Aspin Broomfield Cleveland Jeffords AuCoin Brown, Calif. Cochran Peyser Young, Fla. joint resolution (S.J. Res. 35), as Jenrette Bafalis Pickle Brown, Mich. Young, Ga. amended. Cohen Baldus Brown, Ohio Collins, nl. Johnson, Calif. Pike Young, Tex. The Clerk read the title of the Senate Baucus Broyhill Collins, Tex. Johnson, Colo. Poage Zablocki joint resolution. Bauman Buchanan Conable Jones, Ala. Pressler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques- Beard, R.I. Burgener Conlan Jones, N.C. Price Beard, Tenn. Burke, Calif. Conte tion is on the motion offered by the gen- Bedell Burke, Fla. Corman NAYS-2 tlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. SCHROE- Bennett Burleson, Tex. Cornell Hechler, W. Va. Myers, Pa. DER) that the House suspend the rules 4958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE April 5, 1976 disagreeing votes of the two houses, and agreed to. On this question, the yeas and NOT VOTING-28 that the Chair be authorized to appoint nays have been ordered, and the clerk Baker Eastland McGovern the conferees on the part of the Senate. will call the roll. Beall Garn Pearson The motion was agreed to, and the Bellmon Gravel Pell The legislative clerk called the roll Bentsen Hatfield Sparkman Presiding Officer (Mr. STONE) appointed Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD of West Vir- Biden Hollings Stennis Mr. CANNON, Mr. PELL, Mr. ROBERT C. ginia. I announce that the Senator from Church Jackson Stevenson BYRD, Mr. HATFIELD, and Mr. HUGH SCOTT Delaware (Mr. BIDEN), the Senator from Clark Laxalt Tunney Culver Long Weicker as conferees on the part of the Senate. Idaho (Mr. CHURCH), the Senator from Curtis Mathias Mississippi (Mr. EASTLAND), the Senator Dole McClellan from Alaska (Mr. GRAVEL), the Senator PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF So the motion to reconsider was from South Carolina (Mr. HOLLINGS), MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO GO agreed to. the Senator from Washington (Mr. TO THE UNITED KINGDOM TO AC- Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I JACKSON), the Senator from Arkansas CEPT LOAN OF AN ORIGINAL COPY move to lay on the table Mr. BARTLETT'S (Mr. McCLELLAN), the Senator from OF THE MAGNA CARTA amendment. South Dakota (Mr. McGoverN), the Sen- The motion to lay on the table was The Senate continued with the con- ator from Rhode Island (Mr. PELL), the agreed to. sideration of the amendment of the Senator from Alabama (Mr. SPARKMAN), The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ques- House of Representatives to the concur- the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. STEN- tion is on agreeing to the motion to con- rent resolution (S. Con. Res. 98) to pro- NIS), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. cur in the amendment of the House. vide for a delegation of Members of Con- STEVENSON), the Senator from Califor- The motion to concur was agreed to. gress to go to the United Kingdom for nia (Mr. TUNNEY), and the Senator from Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I purposes of accepting the loan of an Texas (Mr. BENTSEN) are necessarily move to reconsider the vote by which the original copy of the Magna Carta, and absent. motion to concur was agreed to. for other purposes. I further announce that the Senator Mr. MOSS. I move to lay that motion Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask from Louisiana (Mr. LONG) is absent on on the table. for the yeas and nays on the motion to official business. The motion to lay on the table was reconsider. I also announce that the Senator from agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Iowa (Mr. CULVER) is absent attending a Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I sufficient second? There is a sufficient funeral. suggest the absence of a quorum. second. I further announce that the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk The yeas and nays were ordered. from Iowa (Mr. CLARK) is absent because will call the roll Mr. MANSFIELD. I understand it will of illness. The second assistant legislative clerk be a 10-minute vote. I further announce that, if present and proceeded to call the roll May I call to the attention of the Sen- voting, the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask ate once again that this is a most serious CLARK), and the Senator from Washing- unanimous consent that the order for matter. An invitation has been extended ton (Mr. JACKSON) would each vote the quorum call be rescinded. by the United Kingdom, and they are the "yea." The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ones who asked that a certain number be Mr. GRIFFIN. I announce that the objection, it is so ordered. sent, and I am just wondering, if we ex- Senator from Tennessee (Mr. BAKER), Mr. ABOUREZK Mr. President, is it tended an invitation to the United King- the Senator from Maryland (Mr. BEALL), appropriate at this time to ask the lead- dom, if they would treat an invitation the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. BELL- ership what the program is for the re- from us the same way we are treating MON), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. mainder of the evening? this. CURTIS), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President, Mr. HUGH SCOTT. Mr. President, I DOLE), the Senator from Utah (Mr. there will be no more rollcall votes to- am bound to say I agree with the distin- GARN), the Senator from Oregon (Mr. night. guished majority leader. I do feel that HATFIELD), the Senator from Nevada the action as it stands now is very likely (Mr. LAXALT), the Senator from Mary- to be assumed by the British public opin- THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY land (Mr. MATHIAS), the Senator from ion and by the British hosts as being an Kansas (Mr. PEARSON), and the Senator Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President, unwarranted rejection, in part, of a very from Connecticut (Mr. WEICKER) are I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate generous gesture on their part. I believe necessarily absent a message from the House of Representa- that we should stay with the original suggestion, which I understand came I further announce that, if present tives on H.J. Res. 670. and voting, the Senator from Oregon The PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint from the British Government. I do not know whether I am right on that or not, (Mr. HATFIELD) would vote "nay." resolution will be stated by title. The second assistant legislative clerk but that is what I understand. The result was announced-yeas 41, read as follows: Mr. MANSFIELD. That is correct. nays 31, as follows: A resolution (H.J. Res. 670) to designate Mr. HUGH SCOTT. In that case, we [Rollcall Vote No. 119 Leg.] April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day." ought to stay with the number suggested. YEAS-41 It is not material if some of us would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Bayh Hathaway Moss have preferred a smaller number. What objection, the joint resolution will be Brock Huddleston Muskie is material is that we owe some polite- Buckley Humphrey Nelson considered as having been read the sec- ness, some hautesse, some recognition of Burdick Inouye Packwood ond time by title. Cannon Javits Pastore the fact that a great nation which is cele- Is there objection to the present con- Cranston Kennedy Percy brating its own defeat by us some 200 Eagleton Leahy Ribicoff sideration of the joint resolution? years ago ought to be met by us in equally Ford Magnuson Scott, Hugh There being no objection, the joint Glenn Mansfield Stevens generous spirit. resolution (H.J. Res. 670) was considered, Griffin McGee Symington Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, will Hart, Gary Metcalf Tower ordered to a third reading, read the third the Senator yield? Hart, Philip A. Mondale Williams time, and passed. Hartke Mr. HUGH SCOTT. I yield. Montoya Young Haskell Morgan Mr. MANSFIELD. May I say that in CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS NAYS-31 victory it is easy to be gracious, but in SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDING defeat it is more than appreciated. I Abourezk Durkin Proxmire OFFICER PRIOR TO A CLOTURE Allen Fannin Randolph think we ought to accord the same kind VOTE. Bartlett Fong Roth of recognition to our cousins that they Brooke Goldwater Schweiker Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President, accord to us. Bumpers Hansen Scott, Byrd, Helms William L I call up at this time and ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Harry F., Jr. Hruska Stafford consent that the Senate proceed to the STONE). The question recurs on agree- Byrd, Robert C. Johnston Stone consideration of Senate Resolution 268. Case McClure ing to the motion to reconsider the vote Taft Chiles McIntyre Talmadge The PRESIDING OFFICER. The res- by which the Bartlett amendment was Domenici Nunn Thurmond olution will be stated by title. LINDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS, LA. REVOLUTION EDWARD W. BROOKE. MASS. CHAIRMAN DICENTENNIAL VICE CHAIRMAN THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., MASS. AMERICAN MIKE MANSFIELD, MONT. JOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ. 1770-1978 HUGH SCOTT, PA. M. CALDWELL BUTLER, VA. J. J. PICKLE, TEX. Congress of the United States JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX. HUBERT HUMPHREY, MINN. MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH. ROMAN L HRUSKA, NEBR. JOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS WALLACE o. GREEN STAFF DIRECTOR FOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL SW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING TELEPHONE 225-1778 Clashington, D.C. 20515 April 2, 1976 Dear Colleague: The Joint Committee would like to extend to you, your family and your staff an invitation to attend a special program honoring Thomas Jefferson The program will take place on Tuesday, April 13, in the House Chamber at 11:00 a.m. We feel very honored to be able to have three distin- guished scholars address us on different aspects of Jefferson's influence on the development of our country. The three speakers are: Mr. Julian P. Boyd, Editor, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Princeton University, Dr. Cecelia M. Kenyon. Charles N. Clark Professor of Government, Smith College and Mr. Frederick Nichols, Chairman of the Division of Architectural History at the University of Virginia. The program will also include a performance of the Bicentennial March composed and conducted by Secretary of the Navy, J. William Middendorf and performed by the Navy Band. The galleries will be open on a first come first serve basis. Children of Members of Congress will be allowed to accompany their parents on the floor. We urge you and your staff to attend, for this year is Thomas Jefferson's year, and it is only fitting that we all make a special effort to honor the man who was the author of our Declaration of Independence. Please advise the Joint Committee staff of the number of persons who will accompany you on the 13th, by calling 5-1776. Sincerely, Lindy Bogg LINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS LYWARD N. BROOKE Chairman Vice Chairman COSPONSORS TO H.J. RES. 670 James Abdnor James C. Cleveland Tom Harkin Bella S. Abzug William S. Cohen Herbert E. Harris Brock Adams James M. Collins William H. Harsha Joseph P. Addabbo Barber B. Conable, Jr. Margaret M. Heckler Glenn M. Anderson Silvio 0. Conte W.G. Hefner John B. Anderson James C. Corman Henry Helstocki Ike F. Andrews William R. Cotter David N. Henderson Mark Andrews Philip M. Crane Floyd V. Hicks Frank Annunzio Dan Daniel Elwood Hillis John M. Ashbrook Robert W. Daniel, Jr. Kenneth L. Holland Herman Badillo George E. Danielson Marjorie S. Holt Alvin Baldus Mendel J. Davis Frank Horton Max Baucus James J. Delaney James J. Howard Robert E. Bauman Ron de Lugo Allan T. Howe Robin L. Beard William L. Dickinson Carroll Hubbard, Jr. Berkley Bedell Christopher J. Dodd William J. Hughes Alphonzo Bell Thomas J. Downey William L. Hungate Charles E. Bennett Thomas N. Downing Henry J. Hyde Tom Bevill Pierre S. du Pont Richard H. Ichord Mario Biaggi Jack Edwards John Jarman Jo nathan B. Bingham David F. Emery James M. Jeffords James J. Blanchard John N. Erlenborn Albert W. Johnson Lindy Boggs John G. Fary Harold T. Johnson Edward P. Boland Dante B. Fascell James P. Johnson John Brademas Millicent Fenwick Ed Jones John B. Breaux Paul Findley Walter B. Jones John Breckinridge Hamilton Fish, Jr. Jack F. Kemp Jack Brinkley Joseph L. Fisher William M. Ketchum William M. Brodhead Floyd J. Fithian Martha Keys William S. Broomfield Walter Flowers Thomas N. Kindness Clarence J. Brown William D. Ford Robert Krueger George E. Brown, Jr. L.H. Fountain Robert J. Lagomarsino James A. Burke Bill Frenzel Robert L. Leggett Phillip Burton Barry M. Goldwater, Jr. Jim Lloyd Caldwell M. Butler Willis D. Gradison, Jr. Marilyn Lloyd Goodloe E. Byron Charles E. Grassley Clarence D. Long Tim Lee Carter Gilbert Gude Gillis W. Long Elford A. Cederberg James A. Haley Trent Lott Shirley Chisholm Tim L. Hall Manuel Lujan, Jr. Don H. Clausen Lee H. Hamilton Robert McClory Del Clawson John Paul Hammerschmidt John Y. McCollister Mark W. Hannaford Robert C. McEwen George Hansen 2 John J. McFall Ralph S. Regula David C. Treen Matthew F. McHugh John J. Rhodes Morris K. Udall Ray J. Madden Matthew J. Rinaldo Guy Vander Jagt Edward R. Madigan Ray Roberts Richard F. Vander Veen James R. Mann Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. James G. Martin Paul G. Rogers William F. Walsh Dawson Mathis Charles Rose Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Romano L. Mazzoli Dan Rostenkowski Charles E. Wiggins Lloyd Meeds Edward J. Roush Bob Wilson John Melcher John H. Rousselot Charles Wilson Edward Mezvinsky Martin A. Russo Charles H. Wilson Robert H. Michel Jim Santini Larry Winn, Jr. Abner J. Mikva Ronald A. Sarasin Antonio Borja Won Pat George Miller Paul S. Sarbanes John W. Wydler Wilbur D. Mills James H. Scheuer Sidney R. Yates Joseph G. Minish Herman T. Schneebeli Gus Yatron Donald J. Mitchell Richard T. Schulze C.W. Bill Young Joe Moakley Keith G. Sebeluis Don Young G.V. Montgomery John F. Seiberling Clement J. Zablocki W. Henson Moore George E. Shipley Robert Duncan Carlos J. Moorhead Garner E. Shriver Jamie L. Whitten Williams S. Moorhead Robert L.F. Sikes Elizabeth Holtzman Charles A. Mosher Paul Simon Dominick V. Daniels Ronald M. Mottl B.F. Sisk Edwin B. Forsythe John M. Murphy Joe Skubitz Thad Cochran Morgan F. Murphy Neal Smith James G. O'Hara Lucien N. Nedzi Gene Snyder Shirley N. Pettis Bill Nichols Stephen J. Solarz Edward R. Roybal Henry J. Nowak Floyd Spence James L. Oberstar Harley 0. Staggers George M. O'Brien J. William Stanton Thomas P. O'Neil, Jr. James V. Stanton Otto E. Passman Pete Stark Edward J. Patten Tom Steed Jerry M. Patterson William A. Steiger Claude Pepper Samuel S. Stratton Peter A. Peyser W.S. Stuckey, Jr. J.J. Pickle Leonor K. Sullivan Melvin Price James W. Symington Albert H. Quie Steven D. Symms William J. Randall Gene Taylor Thomas J. Rees Frank Thompson, Jr. ROBERT McCLORY, M.C. FOR THE RECORD April 5, 1976 THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY Mr. Speaker: Today we consider House Joint Resolution 670, a special Bicentennial measure which designates April 13, 1976, as Thomas Jefferson Day. The fitness of commemorating the birthday of perhaps the greatest of our Founding Fathers in this anniversary year of our independence is clear. Jefferson's talents and vision were unmatched in his own time, and his many achievements have remained unique through 200 years of American history. This resolution, which I introduced in September of last year, results from the efforts of many dedicated people. The Thomas Jefferson Day idea originated in my own 13th Congressional District at Elgin Community College. The College Bicentennial Commission, co-chaired by Carole Ackemann and Dennis Sienko, made the day its primary project, headed and coordinated by Mrs. Virginia Kammerer. The College will send a delegation, accompanied by President Mark Hopkins, to Washington to join in the ceremonies on April 13. The Joint Congressional Committee on Bicentennial Arrangements formally endorsed the resolution in March. Since that time, its Chairwoman, our colleague from Louisiana (Mrs. Boggs) and our colleague from Virginia (Mr. Butler) and the other members and staff of the Joint Committee have worked diligently to plan and execute a meaningful observance of the day. Finally, I am joined in support of Thomas Jefferson Day by 240 other Members of Congress. The names of these co-sponsors are listed on House ROBERT McCLORY, M.C. April 5, 1976 Page 2 Joint Resolutions 898 - 907, all identical to the original resolution, which I introduced last week. Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson Day is a Bicentennial event in which the people and the Congress have joined. Through the hard work of a group of citizens in Illinois, which, indeed, was at one time a part of Jefferson's native State of Virginia, we have before us today a significant resolution co-sponsored by a majority of the Members of the House. This is the way the American political system was designed to work, and the genesis of this resolution should make the observance of Thomas Jefferson Day even more meaningful on Tuesday, April 13. APRIL 6, 1976 BILL STATUS OFFICE PAGE 1 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 94TH CONG. STATUS PROFILE FOR H.J.RES.670 BRIEF TITLE SPECIAL DAYS AND WEEKS SPONSOR MCCLORY DATE INTRODUCED SEP 25, 75 HOUSE COMMITTEE POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE TITLE A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 13, 1976, AS "THCMAS JEFFERSON DAY" SEP 25, 75 REFERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE. SEP 26, 75 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION. MAR 18, 76 FIRST DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP SESSION. MAR 18, 76 FINAL DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP SESSION. MAR 18, 76 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED. MAR 30, 76 REPORTED TO HOUSE BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE. REPORT NO: 94-979. MAR 30, 76 PLACED ON HOUSE CALENDAR, NO: 303. APR 5, 76 CALLED UP BY HOUSE UNDER MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES. APR 5, 76 PASSED HOUSE BY YEA-NAY VOTE: 363 - 2. APR 5, 76 PASSED SENATE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS BY VOICE VOTE. APR 5, 76 MEASURE CLEARED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. APR 6, 76 DELIVERED TO PRESIDENT. APRIL 6, 1976 BILL STATUS OFFICE PAGE 1 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 94TH CONG. STATUS PROFILE FOR H.J.RES.670 BRIEF TITLE SPECIAL DAYS AND WEEKS SPONSOR MCCLORY DATE INTRODUCED... SEP 25, 75 HOUSE COMMITTEE.. POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE TITLE A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 13, 1976, AS "THCMAS JEFFERSON DAY" SEP 25, 75 REFERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE. SEP 26, 75 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION. MAR 18, 76 FIRST DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP SESSION. MAR 18, 76 FINAL DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP SESSION. MAR 18, 76 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED. MAR 30, 76 REPORTED TO HOUSE BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE. REPORT NO: 94-979. MAR 30, 76 PLACED ON HOUSE CALENDAR, NO: 303. APR 5, 76 CALLED UP BY HOUSE UNDER MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES. APR 5, 76 PASSED HOUSE BY YEA-NAY VOTE: 363 - 2. APR 5, 76 PASSED SENATE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS BY VOICE VOTE. APR 5, 76 MEASURE CLEARED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. APR 6, 76 DELIVERED TO PRESIDENT. FORD COSPONSORS TO H.J. RES. 670 James Abdnor James C. Cleveland Tom Harkin Bella S. Abzug William S. Cohen Herbert E. Harris Brock Adams James M. Collins William H. Harsha Joseph P. Addabbo Barber B. Conable, Jr. Margaret M. Heckler Glenn M. Anderson Silvio 0. Conte W.G. Hefner John B. Anderson James C. Corman Henry Helstocki Ike F. Andrews William R. Cotter David N. Henderson Mark Andrews Philip M. Crane Floyd V. Hicks Frank Annunzio Dan Daniel Elwood Hillis John M. Ashbrook Robert W. Daniel, Jr. Kenneth L. Holland Herman Badillo George E. Danielson Marjorie S. Holt Alvin Baldus Mendel J. Davis Frank Horton Max Baucus James J. Delaney James J. Howard Robert E. Bauman Ron de Lugo Allan T. Howe Robin L. Beard William L. Dickinson Carroll Hubbard, Jr. Berkley Bedell Christopher J. Dodd William J. Hughes Alphonzo Bell Thomas J. Downey William L. Hungate Charles E. Bennett Thomas N. Downing Henry J. Hyde Tom Bevill Pierre S. du Pont Richard H. Ichord Mario Biaggi Jack Edwards John Jarman Jo nathan B. Bingham David F. Emery James M. Jeffords James J. Blanchard John N. Erlenborn Albert W. Johnson Lindy Boggs John G. Fary Harold T. Johnson Edward P. Boland Dante B. Fascell James P. Johnson John Brademas Millicent Fenwick Ed Jones John B. Breaux Paul Findley Walter B. Jones John Breckinridge Hamilton Fish, Jr. Jack F. Kemp Jack Brinkley Joseph L. Fisher William M. Ketchum William M. Brodhead Floyd J. Fithian Martha Keys William S. Broomfield Walter Flowers Thomas N. Kindness Clarence J. Brown William D. Ford Robert Krueger George E. Brown, Jr. L.H. Fountain Robert J. Lagomarsino James A. Burke Bill Frenzel Robert L. Leggett Phillip Burton Barry M. Goldwater, Jr. Jim Lloyd Caldwell M. Butler Willis D. Gradison, Jr. Marilyn Lloyd Goodloe E. Byron Charles E. Grassley Clarence D. Long Tim Lee Carter Gilbert Gude Gillis W. Long Elford A. Cederberg James A. Haley Trent Lott Shirley Chisholm Tim L. Hall Manuel Lujan, Jr. Don H. Clausen Lee H. Hamilton Robert McClory Del Clawson John Paul Hammerschmidt John Y. McCollister Mark W. Hannaford Robert C. McEwen George Hansen 2 John J. McFall Ralph S. Regula David C. Treen Matthew F. McHugh John J. Rhodes Morris K. Udall Ray J. Madden Matthew J. Rinaldo Guy Vander Jagt Edward R.Madigan Ray Roberts Richard F. Vander Veen James R. Mann Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. James G. Martin Paul G. Rogers William F. Walsh Dawson Mathis Charles Rose Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Romano L. Mazzoli Dan Rostenkowski Charles E. Wiggins Lloyd Meeds Edward J. Roush Bob Wilson John Melcher John H. Rousselot Charles Wilson Edward Mezvinsky Martin A. Russo Charles H. Wilson Robert H. Michel Jim Santini Larry Winn, Jr. Abner J. Mikva Ronald A. Sarasin Antonio Borja Won Pat George Miller Paul S. Sarbanes John W. Wydler Wilbur D. Mills James H. Scheuer Sidney R. Yates Joseph G. Minish Herman T. Schneebeli Gus Yatron Donald J. Mitchell Richard T. Schulze C.W. Bill Young Joe Moakley Keith G. Sebeluis Don Young G.V. Montgomery John F. Seiberling Clement J. Zablocki W. Henson Moore George E. Shipley Robert Duncan Carlos J. Moorhead Garner E. Shriver Jamie L. Whitten Williams S. Moorhead Robert L.F. Sikes Elizabeth Holtzman Charles A. Mosher Paul Simon Dominick V. Daniels Ronald M. Mottl B.F. Sisk Edwin B. Forsythe John M. Murphy Joe Skubitz Thad Cochran Morgan F. Murphy Neal Smith James G. O'Hara Lucien N. Nedzi Gene Snyder Shirley N. Pettis Bill Nichols Stephen J. Solarz Edward R. Roybal Henry J. Nowak Floyd Spence James L. Oberstar Harley O. Staggers George M. O'Brien J. William Stanton Thomas P. O'Neil, Jr. James V. Stanton Otto E. Passman Pete Stark Edward J. Patten Tom Steed Jerry M. Patterson William A. Steiger Claude Pepper Samuel S. Stratton Peter A. Peyser W.S. Stuckey, Jr. J.J. Pickle Leonor K. Sullivan Melvin Price James W. Symington Albert H. Quie Steven D. Symms William J. Randall Gene Taylor Thomas J. Rees Frank Thompson, Jr. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 7, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX FRIEDERSDORF FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CAr SUBJECT: Rep. Robert McClory (R-III.) Rep. Bob McClory has requested a picture of the President signing H.J. Res. 670, to designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day. " This bill passed the House on April 5, 1976 by a vote of 363-2. A similar bill has passed the Senate. McClory states he is a principal sponsor of the bill which has its origin in his Congressional District. McClory would prefer to have a picture with the President signing the bill and also have included Representatives Lindy Boggs and Caldwell Butler. He suggests that it not be a formal signing ceremony but merely have these people in and out for the singing since it is also a bicentennial matter. Any possibilities or guidance? cc: Tom Loeffler Pat Rowland House Calendar No. 303 94TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. J. RES. 670 [Report No. 94-979] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEPTEMBER 25, 1975 Mr. McCLORY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service MARCH 30, 1976 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day". 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is 4 designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the President 5 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies 7 and activities. I House Calendar No. 303 94TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. J. RES. 670 [Report No. 94-979] JOINT RESOLUTION To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day". By Mr. McCLORY SEPTEMBER 25, 1975 Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service MARCH 30, 1976 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed House Calendar No. 303 94TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. J. RES. 670 [Report No. 94-979] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEPTEMBER 25, 1975 Mr. McCLORY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service MARCH 30, 1976 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day". 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is 4 designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the President 5 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies 7 and activities. I House Calendar No. 303 94TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H.J.RES. 670 [Report No. 94-979] JOINT RESOLUTION To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day". By Mr. McCLORY SEPTEMBER 25, 1975 Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service MARCH 30, 1976 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE RESTRICTION Memo From Max L. Friedersdorf to Dick 4/9/1976 J Keiser and Jane Dannenhauer, lpg. FILE LOCATION John Marsh Files, Box 70, "Jefferson, Thomas, 4/13/76 (2)" RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift. 80 12/26/13 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Bob: On the attached, do you know whether or not the President will attend the special ceremony at the Jefferson Memorial next Tuesday, April 13th? If so, Congressman McClory, who authored the proclmation, would be most interested in having his picture taken wh with the President at the Memorial. 4 of his constituents from Illinois, whose idea the proclamation was, will be in town all day on the 13th, as the Congressman's guests. (He'd probably also like them in the photo.) Can you let me know? Ta. Nancy Nanay Pres is going + you can tell Mc clory we will work out a photo. you should call the advance wan to get him on board. Bub THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date 4-8-76 TO: Bob W. FROM: Max L. Friedersdorf For Your Information Please Handle Please See Me Comments, Please Other Pls. condinate with Russ Ramhe, nicholsm. I underst and manh is writing Imidential statement for signing. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 7, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX FRIEDERSDORF FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CLg SUBJECT: Rep. Robert McClory (R-III.) Rep. Bob McClory has requested a picture of the President signing H.J. Res. 670, to designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day. " This bill passed the House on April 5, 1976 by a vote of 363-2. A similar bill has passed the Senate. McClory states he is a principal sponsor of the bill which has its origin in his Congressional District. McClory would prefer to have a picture with the President signing the bill and also have included Representatives Lindy Boggs and Caldwell Butler. He suggests that it not be a formal signing ceremony but merely have these people in and out for the singing since it is also a bicentennial matter. Any possibilities or guidance? cc: Tom Loeffler Pat Rowland April 6, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL NICHOLSON FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF SUBJECT: M.C. Bob McClory (R-ILL) Congressman McClory is the prime sponsor of H.J. Res. 670, which authorizes the President to proclaim next Tuesday, April 13th, as "Thomas Jefferson Day." He is most interested in being present when the President signs this bill. He also suggested that perhaps we would want to invite the Joint Bicentennial Committee on the Hill which includes: Chairman Lindy Boggs Vice Chairman Ed Brooke Rep. Tip O'Neill Sen. Mike Mansfield Rep. John Rhodes Sen. Hugh Scott Rep. J. J. Pickle Sen. Hubert Humphrey Rep. Marvin Esch Sen. Walter Mondale Rep. Caldwell Butler Sen. Roman Hruska The Congressman suggests, if at all possible, this be scheduled for next Monday, April 12th. CC: Jack Marsh Charlie Leppert Bob Linder Judy Johnston FORD is 1817 GERALD March 25, 1976 Dear Lindy: Thank you for your March 24 letter to the President regarding the possibility of his signing S. 2920, an act to designate the Library of Congress Annex as the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building" on April 13. I know that careful consideration will be given to your suggestion that this be coordinated with other activities scheduled for that date. Also, I realize the time frame in which you must work to expedite consideration of the legislation. We will be pleased to ask that your recommendation be given priority attention. You will hear further as soon as possible. With kindest regards, Sincerely, Charles Leppert, Jr. Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs The Honorable Lindy (Mrs. Hale)Boggs House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 bcc: w/incoming to Bill Nicholson for further action - ASAP bee: w/incoming to Max Friedersdorf - FYI CL:JEB:VO:vo FORD in 1917 070835 EMDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS, LA. 13, EDWARD W. BROOKE, M CHAIRMAN Re AMERICAN REVOLUTION RECONTENIA VICE CHAIRMAN THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., MASS. 1776-1975 MIKE MANSFIELD, MONT. JOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ. M. CALDWELL BUTLER, VA. your © HUGH SCOTT, PA. J. J. PICKLE, TEX. Congress of the United States JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. ME: HUBERT H. HUMPHREY, MINI MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH. WALLACE O. GREEN (5,2920) ROMAN L. HRUSKA, NEBR. JOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS STAFF DIRECTOR FOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL SW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING TELEPHONE 225-1776 3 Washington, D.C. 20515 March 24, 1976 The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States me The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, The Joint Committee on Arrangements is planning ceremonies to commemorate the contributions of Thomas Jefferson to our social and political systems. A Joint Meeting of the House and Senate has been planned, and we hope that several distinguished scholars will address the two Bodies. I We understand that you may participate in some type of activity at the Jefferson Memorial on the same day, April 13. If so, the Joint Committee wishes to suggest that, if appropriate, this ceremony be coordinated with the signing of the proposed legislation that would designate the I Library of Congress Annex, the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building." Your interest in Thomas Jefferson is well known, and we feel that the signing of this Bill on April 13, would be very appropriate. If this is a possibility, the Joint Committee will encourage the appropriate Committees to expedite consideration of the legislation, S. 2920. Sincerely, Lindy LINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS Chairman LB/sb THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 19, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH THRU: MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF VERN LOEN FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. Cg. SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 670 - To Designate April 13, 1976 as "Thomas Jefferson Day. " In accordance with your request, I am attaching hereto, a copy of H.J. Res. 670, designating April 13, 1976 as "Thomas Jefferson Day. " This would not create a public holiday, but merely a day of commemoration. This Joint Resolution was introduced by Rep. McClory in the House on September 25, 1975, with 233 co-sponsors. It was referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. On Thursday, March 18th, the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service reported the resolution out of Committee, however a report was not filed. The report will probably be filed next week. 94TH CONGRESS 1st SESSION H. J. RES. 670 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEPTEMBER 25, 1975 Mr. McCLoRY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service JOINT RESOLUTION To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day". 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is 4 designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the President is 5 authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies 7 and activities. I THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 9, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Jack, re the Thomas Jefferson event: 1) We have verified the fact that there is no confusion re Lindy Boggs and the various events. 2) Wilbur Jones is meeting today with all of the concerned parties, to discuss the details of the event. (SAR, National Capitol Park Service, Interior, Scheduling Office, etc.) 3) Wilbur is factoring in the two signing ceremonies (Thomas Jefferson Day Proclamation and Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building). 4) Attached memo from Max takes care of "McClory party". 5) The final agenda item is the invitations to Members of Congress. I have discussed this matter with Kendall, Leppert, Wolthuis, etc. Unless you have any suggestions to the contrary, I intend to finalize that list at Max's Monday morning staff meeting, with telephone invitations R immediately thereafter. straws A/m Suggested invitees to Jefferson Memorial Ceremonies: Tuesday, april 13, 12:00 noon, 049 1) Rep. Bob Mc clary and party mash 2) Joint Bicentermal Committee (12. - but in attached May memo) above would cover H.S.Bes. 670 and should suffice (not 200 co -sponsore). 3) S.2920: T.5. annex legulation: House and Senate Members c) House administration Committee a) Leadership c) Senate Rules (1) Committee d) fiott/Byrd e) standard leadership Judiuary s) John Warner Boorsten Dean McKd THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON / clustation list for M. C. 's 2 Luider check re both items of leg. (A. 2920-T. anney leg.) OK Willow Jones-Advance-755-7976 Cart hamb. natil.Caplarks A Wallad Green. Jant Becaut. Counsel April 9, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Jack, TO the Themss Jefferson event: 1) We have verified the fact that there is no confusion re Lindy Boggs and the various events. 2) Wilbur Jones is meeting today with all of the concerned parties, to discuss the details of the event. (SAR, National Capitol Park Service, Interior, Scheduling Office, etc.) 3) Wilbur is factoring in the two signing ceremonies (Themas Jefferson Day Proclamation and Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building). 4) Attached memo from Max takes care of "MeClory partyP. 5) The final agenda item is the invitations to Members of Congress. I have discussed this matter with Kendall, Leppert, Wolthuls, etc. Unless you have any suggestions to the conteary, I intend to finalize that list at Max's Monday morning staff meeting, with telephone invitations immediately thereafter. RAR:cb FORD is LIBRAR 07VU30 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON JEFFERSON MEMORIAL April 13, 1976 12:00 Noon TENTATIVE PROGRAM 11:45 AM Prelude music, USMC Band 12:00 Noon Assembly of Guests Arrival of The President Presentation of Colors - Honor Guard, Joint Services The National Anthem Invocation: Col. Harold Dean Krafft, USAF (Ret.) D.C., SAR (1 Minute) Welcoming Remarks: Captain Robert M. Barnes D.C., SAR (2 Minutes) Musical Selection: College of William and Mary Choir Directed by Dr. Frank Lendrim (3 Minutes) Presentation of Memorial Wreaths: 1. Presidential 2. Secretary of the Interior 3. Governor of Virginia (by Vince Callal 4. District of Columbia (by Marty Schal (5 Minutes) Taps Remarks: The Honorable Thomas Kleppe (5 Minutes) Introduction of The President by the Honorable Thomas Kleppe Commemorative Address: The President Bill Signing Ceremony JEFFERSON MEMORIAL TENTATIVE PROGRAM CONTINUED PAGE 2 Presentation of Memorial Wreaths: 8 patriotic organizations (3 Minutes) Musical Selection: College of William and Mary Choir (3 Minutes) Benediction: Colonel Krafft (1 Minute) Retirement of the Colors. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE RESTRICTION Memo From Max L. Friedersdorf to Dick 4/9/76 J keiser V Jane Dannenbour, Ipg FILE LOCATION John Marsh Files, Box 70, "Jefferson, Thomas, 4/13/76(2)" RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. 80 12/26/13 (C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82) 3-25 LINDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS, CHAIRMAN THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., VA. MASS, Re LA. 13. 1976 AMENICAN REVOLUTION EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS. VICE CHAIRMAN JOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ. 1775-1975 MIKE MANSFIELD. MONT. © HUGH SCOTT, PA. M. CALDWELL BUTLER, J. J. PICKLE, TEX. Congress of the United States JOSEPH M. MONTOYA. N. MEX. HUBERTH. HUMPHREY, MINN. MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH. ROMAN L HRUSKA, NEBR. WALLACE O. GREEN STAFF DIRECTOR peop JOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL SW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING TELEPHONE 225-1776 Mashington, D.C. 20515 March 24, 1976 Drik The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States me The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. x should Is this possible with Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, The Joint Committee on Arrangements is planning ceremonies to commemorate the contributions of Thomas Jefferson our social and political systems. A Joint Meeting of the House and Senate has been planned, and we hope that several distinguished scholars will address the two Bodies. I We understand that you may participate in some type of activity at the Jefferson Memorial on the same day, April 13. If so, the Joint Committee wishes to suggest that, if appropriate, this ceremony be coordinated with the signing of the proposed legislation that would designate the Library of Congress Annex, the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building." Your interest in Thomas Jefferson is well known, and we feel that the signing of this Bill on April 13, would be very appropriate. If this is a possibility, the Joint Committee will encourage the appropriate Committees to expedite consideration of the legislation, S. 2920. Sincerely, Lindy LINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS Chairman LB/sb THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 2, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH f FROM: RUSS ROURKE Jack, the attached memos from Cheney and Nicholson both address themselves to the possibility of an April 13 signing ceremony at the Jefferson Memorial. I have advised Nicholson of your support for this event. Nicholson informs me that, unless OMB objects, they will program the signing ceremony for the 13th. Please note Charlie's March 25 response to Lindy Boggs. Once the event is locked in, Nicholson will contact Lindy Boggs directly. cc: DCheney TMarrs MMitler CLeppert BNicholson MAD 1976 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 29, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH FROM: DICK CHENEY D I assume we can work out something on the attached letter from Mrs. Boggs. The President would like to do it. I'll let you work it out with Scheduling. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE MAR WASHINGTON March 31, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH JIM CAVANAUGH PAUL O'NEILL FROM: WILLIAM NICHOLSON WWN SUBJECT: Request that the President sign S. 2920, an act to designate the Library of Congress Annex as the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building on April 13 at the Jefferson Memorial The President will be making an address at the Jefferson Memorial on Tuesday, April 13, Jefferson's birthday. Would you recommend that this signing ceremony be added to other events at the Jefferson Memorial? Thank you. March 25, 1976 Dear Lindy: Thank you for your March 24 letter to the President regarding the possibility of his signing S. 2920, an act to designate the Library of Congress Annex as the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building" on April 13. I know that careful consideration will be given to your suggestion that this be coordinated with other activities scheduled for that date. Also, I realize the time frame in which you must work to expedite consideration of the legislation. We will be pleased to ask that your recommendation be given priority attention. You will hear further as soon as possible. With kindest regards, Sincerely, Charles Leppert, Jr. Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs The Honorable Lindy (Mrs. Hale) Boggs House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 bcc: w/incoming to Bill Nicholson for further action - ASAP bcc: w/incoming to Max Friedersdorf - FYI CL:JEB:VO:vo THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 8, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: RUSS ROURKE FROM: JACK MARS Thomas Jefferson's Juse Birthday, SUBJECT: April 13, 1976 I would like you to identify for me precisely what the events are that are scheduled for April 13, Thomas Jefferson's Birthday, to include: place of event; time of event; participants; speakers, other than the President. At the Thomas Jefferson ceremony on the Proclamation, I think the following people should be invited and I would appreciate your notifying the appropriate office handling the invitations: -- Members of Congress who are graduates of the University of Virginia. --- The Virginia Congressional Delegation. -- President of the Virginia Senate -- Speaker of the Virginia House -- Minority Leader of the House. -- Minority Leader of the Senate -- Former Governors of Virginia -- President of the University of Virginia -- Chairman of the Board of Visitors for the University of Virginia Russ, HJ. Res 670 which will Osclare a Thomas Jefferson day is at the White House. It was reported by the House poics Committee where Dave Henderson is Chairman and Ed Derwishi is the Ranbing member. this bill was not referred in the sents but was passed from Induring the desh. The Senale Pares Charyman is + Jany is the Ranbing member should you want to invite the senate anyway. Subcom. Rousselot Schnolder s. 2920 has not get cleared the Congress, but should Monday. It was reported by Senate Rules where Cannon is Chaviman and Hatfield is the Ranling member In the House at was handled by House administration where Hoys is Chairman and Bill Dishenson is the Ranking member. Wolthms Labrary I Congun Jant Committe DERALD FORD LIBRARY Pres 5:20 Apen 9:45 Intelligence Briefing yes - 6 no. Hamilton HOUSE - 30calls - 5 outstander, yes Florio Gilman 762101 Harkin Hannford Harris anderson (Dlenn) Bafalis. Kenneth Deisen DIA 75101 Burk Bengham James equipment / +7,00 4:00 10 Lyncood S. Prown wm H Tovelace cleared 5:00 . John Hugher Lineoln 13 A may Ten Fanger Sen, yes Buckley Cant Chas Crawford case Connel Bender ox 762k Dob Fannin Packwood Denailson Roth marty Hoffman H. Schnsqikes Bizid Don Saanders LSen Freed Hat's - Hae Cannon marsh Bod Ellsworts Childs. a moss adm Dan Murphy nunn Dep. on C/A ,3 Huddlest udde Archm Rumsfeld 305737-7857 Reter Jama FORD & 07V830 LIBRARY NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE RESTRICTION Memo From May Friedersdorf to Dick Keiser 4/9/76 C Jane Dannenhour, lpg. FILE LOCATION John Marsh Files, Box 70, "Sefferson, Thomas, 4/13/76 (2)" RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift. 80 12/26/13 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82) APR 7 1976 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 6, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL NICHOLSON FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF m.6. 6. SUBJECT: M.C. Bob McClory (R-ILL) Congressman McClory is the prime sponsor of H.J. Res. 670, which authorizes the President to proclaim next Tuesday, April 13th, as "Thomas Jefferson Day." He is most interested in being present when the President signs this bill. He also suggested that perhaps we would want to invite the Joint Bicentennial Committee on the Hill which includes: Chairman Lindy Boggs Vice Chairman Ed Brooke Rep. Tip O'Neill Sen. Mike Mansfield Rep. John Rhodes Sen. Hugh Scott Rep. J. J. Pickle Sen. Hubert Humphrey Rep. Marvin Esch Sen. Walter Mondale Rep. Caldwell Butler Sen. Roman Hruska The Congressman suggests, if at all possible, this be scheduled for next Monday, April 12th CC: Jack Marsh Charlie Leppert Bob Linder Judy Johnston FORD & LIBRARY DRAFT/MARSH/4-10-76 THE PEN OF JEFFERSON The countdown to Independence Day has begun. In less than 100 days the Nation shall mark its 200 years of Independence. 233 years ago today marked the birth of the author of one of the greatest documents of freedom in the history of this planet. Tom Jefferson was a product of America's frontier. In 1743, Shadwell, his place of birth in Albemarle County, Virginia, was at the outer reaches of the American West. It was one of the coincidences of American history that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence, would both die on July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after is adoption. John Adams' last words were "Jefferson still survives. " Our presence here today attests to the truth of that remark. -2- I set out for your consideration a few of the achievements of the Man from Monticello: -- President of the United States -- Vice President of the United States -- First Secretary of State -- Ambassador to France -- - Author of the Declaration of Independence - -- Member of the Continental Congress -- Governor of Virginia -- Author of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom -- Colonial Legislator -- Justice of the Peace -- Founder of the University of Virginia In addition to these achievements, he was a scientist -- an -3- accomplished violinist -- remembered as an inventor -- renowned as an architect -- respected as an agronomist -- and an excellent linguist with a command of at least six languages. Jefferson was a giant who has marched across the pages of world history. To this day he excites scholars, inspires political leaders and gives hope to the common man in the four corners of the globe. His achievements were so great, his intellect so towering we are apt to be overwhelmed and not see the man, nor appreciate his humanity. He is a personage from whom we might learn. He is a source of strength from whom we can draw. Jefferson was not only a theorist but an advocate of human freedom. It has been observed that he pled the cause of the common man. Others have said that he charted the course of American democracy. He has influenced every American political leader of -4- each succeeding age. There is a spiritual bond between Jefferson and Lincoln. Jefferson was the political philosopher and apostle of individual freedom. Lincoln took the principles of Jefferson's Declaration and translated them for the rank and file of all the people. The great Emancipator, gave it meaning to the common man and embodied it in his cause to preserve the Union. Jefferson as a champion of freedom vigorously resisted the European concept of nobility and aristocracy. However, he had his own definition of an aristocracy for America. The aristocracy of talent and virtue. This Nation more than any other nation of the world has opened the ranks of its citizens to that aristocracy. Jefferson's aristocracy of Democracy is evidenced by our worldwide preeminence today. -5- Jefferson was a fervent believer in freedom of the press. Although harshly attacked, and often vilified he maintained an unfettered press was essential to American freedom. Jefferson is remembered as a foremost exponent of American individualism. However, this was an individualism based on enlightenment and responsibility. Learning and reason he argued are essential ingredients of political freedom. Tom Jefferson's pen of the Eighteenth Century is still mightier than the sword of the Twentieth. Mankind in the Twentieth Century still draws inspiration from the Declaration of Independence. The Bicentennial is causing Americans to reexamine their past. Jefferson earned his place in the Eighteenth Century for his advocacy of individualism, the value of reason, the necessity of personal freedom and the essentiality of limited government. -6- As we begin our Third Century of Independence, we need to not only honor these precepts from our past, but apply them today. The changes that have swept across this Nation and our world in the last two centuries which are largely products of science and invention have not diminished the importance of these values set forth when we were one of the underdeveloped nations of the world. The Bicentennial is a time of reexamination and a reawakening. Jefferson's principle of limited government is again the subject of discussion and debate. Questions Jefferson raised are being raised today about encroaching Federalism and the centralization of govern- mental power at the expense of State and local responsibility and individual freedom. Big government has produced bureaucracy but not efficiency. The admonition of Jefferson that "the government which governs -7- - best is that which governs least" takes on new meaning to modern Americans. I believe as we move into our Third Century of independence there will be an even greater emphasis by our people to find ways and means to meet our needs whereby the role of government is more limited in the classical Jeffersonian sense. The Third Century of American Independence shall be the Century of Individualism. It shall be a century of public achievement and personal fulfillment. Let us honor this man this year, and in the next Century of our Independence as a people by translating into our national life the qualities, the talents and the ideas which were the warp and woof of his. Let us practice responsible individualism and thereby pay -8- tribute to the man we commemorate here. Let us dedicate ourselves to achievement so that we make this country what it has the potential to be. Let us carve out for America its rightful place of leadership in the Council of Nations of this world. Let us extend the boundaries of human freedom here at home and beyond our shores. Let us accept and discharge the responsibility as a people upon whom Providence has bestowed SO much. Let us be an enlightened Nation with appreciation for learning, for reason and for justice for all of our people. In this way, my fellow Americans, we shall pay honor to the Man from Monticello.

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Ford Presidential Library\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 8, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJACK MARSH\nMAX FRIEDERSDORF w.b.\nTHROUGH:\nCHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CAr.\nFROM:\nPAT ROWLAND PR\nSUBJECT:\nH. J. Res. 670 - Thomas Jefferson Day\nEnclosed is the material requested on the bill designating Thomas\nJefferson Day - H.J.Res 670 - which passed by a vote of 363-2 in\nthe House and unanimously in the Senate.\nR\n- mus T\nwe today\ndiscuss clay\nM\n5038\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD- Extensions of Remarks September 26, 11\nELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BI-\nbirthday, I am today offering a measure\ncolleague and my friend, G. V. \"Son\nCENTENNIAL PROJECT HONORS\nto-that effect\nMONTGOMERY of Mississippi, who\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON\nMr. Speaker, this proposed legislation\nworked 80 hard as one of the lea\nis a principal project of the Elgin Com-\ncongressional spokesman for the c.\nHON. ROBERT McCLORY\nmunity College Bicentennial Commis-\nof POW and MIA families. His selec\nsion. It is a project with which I fully\nas chairman of the new committee is\nOF ILLINOIS\nconcur and which I hope will be imple-\nbest possible assurance that the job\nIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\nmented by favorable action on the meas-\nbe carried out: His untiring leadersh\nThursday, September 25, 1975\nure which I am offering in alternate\nthe fight for a complete POW-MIA\nMr. McCLORY. Mr. Speaker, one of\nform, copies of which are attached to\ncounting has been an inspiration, a\nthe most creative and inspired organiza-\nand made a part of these remarks:\nknow that his experience and deep\ntions to receive Bicentennial designation\nH.J. RES. 670\nsonal concern will enable him to do\nis the one established at Elgin Com-\nJoint resolution to designate April 13, 1976,\nhard job and do it well.\nmunity. College in Elgin, III., which has\nas \"Thomas Jefferson Day\"\nbeen designated as a Bicentennial Col-\nResolved by the Senate and House of\nlege for 1976.\nRepresentatives of the United States of\nSENSE OF SHAME HAS BEEN L\nThe Elgin Community College Bicen-\nAmerica in Congress assembled, That April\n13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson,\ntennial Commission, comprised of Carole\nHON. BUD SHUSTER\nis designated as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\", and\nAckemann, chairman, Dennis Sientko,\nthe President. is authorized and requested\nOF PENNSYLVANIA\ncochairman-and its Jefferson project\nto issue a proclamation calling for the observ-\nIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV\nchairman, Virginia Kammerer-has de-\nance of such day with appropriate cere-\nFriday,\" September 26, 1975\nveloped a proposal that Thomas Jeffer-\nmonies and activities\nson, third President of the United States,\nMr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, a\nand the principal author of the Declara-\nH.R. 9858\nthoughtful editorial dealing with the\ntion of Independence, should be com-\nA bill to amend title 5, United States Code,\nues of our times appeared in the Altc\nmemorated by designating as a national\nto make Thomas Jefferson's birthday a\nMirror of September 23, 1975.\nlegal holiday or day of special observance\nlegal public holiday\nI. commend it to my colleagues\nthe second Monday in April as Jefferson's\nBe it enacted by the Senate and House of\ntheir consideration:\nbirthday.\nRepresentatives of the United States of\nSENSE OF SHAME Has BEEN LOST\nAmerica in Congress assembled, That section\nMr. Speaker, in connection with\nThe woman who tried to assassinate\n6103(b) of title 5, United States Code, re-\nits recommendation, the Elgin Com-\nPresident of the United States has beer\nlating to legal public holidays, 18 amended\nmunity College Bicentennial Commission\nfered $1,000 for book rights to her S\nby inserting immediately below\na news account reports, and Hollywood\nadopted the following proposal:\n\"Washington's Birthday, the third Mon-\nfigures are said to be interested in put\nWe, the Bicentennial Commission of Elgin\nday in February.\"\nup $350,000 bail and negotiating with he\nCommunity College, wish to propose that the\nthe following:\nfilm rights\nUnited States of America pay tribute to\n\"Jefferson's Birthday, the second Monday\nHer former roommate who, apparently\nThomas Jefferson during the Bicentennial\nin April.\"\nlowing their delusions over their latest CE\nYear of 1976 by enacting legislation that\necology, has threatened death to throng\nwould ensure recognition of Jefferson's birth-\nAmerican political leaders and industria\ndate and request that April 18 be designated\nPASSAGE OF HOUSE RESOLUTION\nfor \"polluting the earth, air and water.\"\nas a day of special observance.*\n335 WILL BRING HOPE TO FAM-\nThey probably compiled their lists\nThomas Jefferson, as the author of the\nDeclaration of Independence, not only gave\nILIES OF POW'S\nstate government manuals, available in\npublic library, where industrial direct\nexpression to the ideals on which this nation\nwould have provided the names of the in\nwas founded but was able to translate those\nideals into practical terms. He became Gov-\nHON. J. HERBERT BURKE\ntrialists they have \"put the finger on.\"\nPatty Hearst, center of one of the\nernor of Virginia, America's Ambassador to\nOF FLORIDA\ntion's biggest kidnap stories and hunt\nFrance, Washington's Secretary of State,\nIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\nshown after her capture, smiling bro\nVice-President under Adams, and the third\nPresident of the United States. He also\nFriday, September 26, 1975\nand holding up the clenched fist of the\nrevolutionary.\nfounded the University of Virginia.\nMr. BURKE of Florida. Mr. Speaker,\nThe Manson murder case of several 3\nWe believe this tribute to Thomas Jeffer-\nthe House voted overwhelmingly on Sep-\nago, which involved Lynette Fromme\nson is the most meaningful and appropriate\nher roommate as followers of the drug cu\nhonor that can be bestowed by a grateful\ntember 11, to pass House Resolution 335,\nand convicted murderer Charles Manson,\npeople during this Bicentennial Year of 1976.\nwhich I am happy to havé been a co-\nof such a vicious, mad nature that it BE\nMr. Speaker, the significant role of\nsponsor. House Resolution 335 will create\nincredible that all associated with him\nThomas Jefferson in the establishment\na select committee of the House to in-\nnot been either sent for treatment or\nof our free and independent Nation is\nvestigate the plight of American military\nunder surveillance.\nand civil personnel still missing in action\nBut the most disturbing thing of all is\nunsurpassed in the annals of our his-\nin Southeast Asia, I regrettably missed\nshamelessness with which Americans\ntory. His multiple talents and his-serv-\nice in numerous important public offices\nthe opportunity to vote for this measure,\ntreating this and other vicious crimes.\nBizarre crimes are not new, or even P\nare further reasons why this great\nI was excused from being present because\nliar to our modern society. But what is\nAmerican should be accorded special\nof being appointed as a congressional\nis the alarming equanimity and total\nrecognition, which could be provided\ndelegate to the 62d Inter-Parliamentary\nof shame with which this kind of news\nUnion Conference in London.\nparently is received in America today.\nthrough designation of a national légal\nholiday or day of special observance in\nI want to reiterate for the record how-\nThis seems to us to be another strong 1\ncator of the waning spiritual strength of\nhis honor.\never, my strong support for the resolu-\nnation-the dwindling capacity for shan\nMr. Speaker, the calendar birth date of\ntion. I was proud to be one of the pro-\nThe Rev. Billy Graham, some time ago,\nThomas Jefferson is April 13. Jefferson\nposal's many cosponsors because, like all\nsermon quoted his friend, John Steint\nwas born on April 13, 1743, in what is\nof my colleagues, I am acutely conscious\nas saying the only thing that could\nof the great human tragedy involved In\nAmerica would be \"a catastrophe.\"\nnow Albemarle County, Va. In recogni-\nthe whole POW-MIA question. I am\n\"The supreme crisis that confronts\ntion of the Monday holiday concept, and\nrealizing that more appropriate pro-\npleased that a committee has been es-\nsaid Rev. Graham, \"is neither political\neconomic. It is moral and spiritual. And\ngrams for celebrating the birthday of\ntablished and given the powers needed.\nspiritual problem is an individual one.\"\nJefferson would be made possible through\nto conduct a really sweeping and thor-\nThe annals of the \"Riotous Twenties\" 5\nthe designation-as a national legal holi-\nough inquiry.\nheinous crime. They also show a people\nday or day of special observance-the\nIt goes without saying that, had I been\na conscience, with shame. We seem to be\nsecond Monday in April as Jefferson's\npresent I would have added my vote and\n-ing both along the way.\nmy wholehearted support for the resolu-\nWe may feel pity for the Patty Hearsts\ntion.\nthe Lynette Frommes and the Sandra Gt\nChanged from national holiday to day of\nof our day-but unless we can feel sh\nspecial observance. This would be an ongoing\nMr. Speaker, I would like to express my\nfor ourselves and our society which be\nobservance.\nsincere admiration for the efforts of our\nthem, we are indeed in a bad way.-\n2446\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE\nMarch 29, 1976\nMr. Speaker, I move the previous ques-\nhistorian who is chairman of the Divi-\nH. RES. 1059\ntion on the resolution:\nsion of Architectural History at the Uni-\nResolved, That for the further expenses\nThe previous question was ordered.\nversity of Virginia.\nof investigations and studies to be conduct-\nThe resolution was agreed to.\nDr. Boyd will speak to us on Thomas\ned by the Committee on the District of Co-\nA motion to reconsider was laid on the\nJefferson: philosopher/statesman. Dr.\nlumbia, acting as a whole or by subcom-\ntable.\nKenyon will talk about Thomas Jef-\nmittee, not to exceed $407,800. including\nexpenditures for the employment of investi-\nferson and his thoughts on liberty and\ngators, attorneys, and clerical, and other\nAUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DE-\nconsensus in the American Republic, and\nassistants, and for the procurement of serv-\nMr. Nichols will address the subject of\nCLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY,\nices of individual consultants or organiza-\nThomas Jefferson as an architect and\ntions thereof pursuant to section 202(1) of\nAPRIL 13, 1976, TO PERMIT THE\nhis influence in that field.\nthe Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946,\nHOUSE TO COMMEMORATE\nWe are also asking the Members of the\nas amended (2 U.S.C. 72a(1)), shall be paid\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON\nSenate to join us on this important oc-\nout of the contingent fund of the House\nMr. O'NEILL Mr. Speaker, I ask unan-\ncasion, and I urge you, as we shall urge\non vouchers authorized by such commit-\ntee, signed by the chairman of such com-\nimous consent that it may be in order\nthem, to make a special effort to be here\nmittee, and approved by the Committee on\nat any time on Tuesday, April 13, 1976,\nfor what will be a most significant cere-\nHouse Administration. Not to exceed $50,000\nfor the Speaker to declare a recess per-\nmony on a most significant day.\nof the total amount provided by this reso-\nmitting the House to hold a short cere-\nMr. McCLORY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to-\nlution may be used to procure the tempo-\nmony to commemorate Thomas Jeffer-\nday to inform the Members of the House\nTary or intermittent services of individual\nson, third President of the United States.\nof the progress of the Thomas Jefferson\nconsultants or organizations thereof pur-\nThis request is made after consulta-\nDay resolution, and of plans for the com-\nsuant to section 202(1) of the Legislative\ntion with the leadership on both sides\nReorganization Act of 1946, as amended\nmemoration of the birthday of this great\n(2 U.S.C. 72a(1)) but this monetary limi-\nof the aisle and at the request of the\nFounding Father on April 13.\ntation on the procurement of such services\nJoint Committee on the Bicentennial,\nHouse Joint Resolution 670, which\nshall not prevent the use of such funds for\nwhich is arranging the program for this\nwas cosponsored by more than 230 Mem-\nany other authorized purpose.\noccasion.\nbers of the House of Representatives,\nSEC. 2. No part of the funds authorized\nIt is anticipated that the House will\nwas recommended by the full Post Office\nby this resolution shall be available for ex-\nconvene early on the day in question\nand Civil Service Committee last week,\npenditure in connection with the study or\nso that the program will not interfere\nand will be taken up under the suspen-\ninvestigation of any subject which is being\ninvestigated for the same purpose by any oth-\nwith the regular legislative program.\nsion of the rules very soon. The resolu-\ner committee of the House, and the chair-\nThe SPEAKER. Is there objection to\ntion has also been formally endorsed by\nman of the Committee on the District of\nthe request of the gentleman from Mas-\nthe Joint Committee on Bicentennial\nColumbia shall furnish the Committee on\nsachusetts?\nArrangements, which is currently plan-\nHouse Administration information with re-\nThere was no objection.\nning appropriate activities in observance\nspect to any study or-investigation intend-\nMr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, as a mem-\nof the day. Naturally, I am gratified by\ned to be financed from such funds,\nber of and as Representative of the Joint\nthe overwhelming support this proposal\nSec. 3. Funds authorized by this reso-\nCongressional Bicentennial Committee,\nhas received.\nlution shall be expended pursuant to reg-\nMrs. BOGGS and I are very pleased to be\nulations established by the Committee on\nThomas Jefferson Day is a Bicenten-\nHouse Administration in accordance with\nable to tell you today about the plans\nnial project of Elgin Community Col-\nexisting law.\nthe Joint Committee on Arrangements\nlege, which is located in my 13th Illinois\nfor Commemoration of the Bicentennial\nCongressional District at Elgin, Ill. The\nMr. THOMPSON (during the read-\nis making to commemorate Thomas Jef-\nmembers of the College Bicentennial\ning). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con-\nferson's birthday. We feel that this year\nCommission, including Mrs. Virginia\nsent that the resoultion be considered\nin particular, It is important that all\nKammerer, Carole Ackemann, Dennis\nas read and printed in the RECORD,\nof us make a special effort to take the\nSienko, and college president Dr. Mark\nThe SPEAKER. Is there objection to\ntime to pay tribute to the man who was\nHopkins, are busily preparing for the\nthe request of the gentleman from New\nresponsible for the Declaration of In-\nobservance of the day in Illinois, and\nJersey?\ndependence, and whose influence has\nalso plan to send a delegation from the\nThere was no objection.\nbeen SQ great in so many aspects of our\ncollege to Washington on April 13.\nMr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker,\ncountry's dèvelopment.\nArrangements are proceeding for the\nagain this resolution was unanimously\nIt is for this reason that our plans are\ncelebration of Thomas Jefferson Day in\nreported by both the subcommittee and\nboth of a ceremonial and a substantive\nthe Washington area, and events are be-\nthe committee.\nnature; and that the substantive part of\ning planned at the Jefferson Memorial, at\nMr. Speaker, I move the previous ques-\nthe program is aimed at giving a small\nMonticello, and here in the Congress.\ntion on the resolution.\nindication of the various aspects of\nAlso, April 13 will mark the reintroduc-\nThe previous question was ordered.\nAmerican life on which he had such\ntion by the Treasury Department of the\nThe resolution was agreed to.\ngreat and lasting influence.\n$2 bill, which features Mr. Jefferson's\nA motion to reconsider was laid on the\nThe program, as we are planning it,\nportrait, and has not been in circulation\ntable.\nwill start with a presentation of the\nsince 1966.\ncolors by the Continental Color Guard.\nThis will be followed by the Honorable\nMr. Speaker, I am sure that all these\nPROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES\nactivities will help make Thomas Jeffer-\nSecretary of the Navy, J. William Mid-\nOF COMMITTEE ON INTERNA-\nson Day, 1976, a memorable and signifi-\ndendorf, conducting the Navy Band in a\nTIONAL RELATIONS FOR INVESTI-\ncant Bicentennial tribute to our third\nperformance of the Bicentennial March\nGATIONS AND STUDIES\nPresident, the author of the Declaration\nhe has composed.\nThe three speakers who have gracious-\nof Independence.\nMr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, by di-\nrection of the Committee on House Ad-\nly accepted our invitation to address the\nministration, I call up House Resolution\nCongress are all distinguished scholars.\nPROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES\n1062 and ask for its immediate considera-\nThey are Dr. Julian Boyd, one of the\nOF INVESTIGATIONS AND STU-\ntion.\noutstanding experts on Thomas Jeffer-\nDIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY COM-\nThe Clerk read the resolution as fol-\nson, who is senior research historian at\nMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF\nPrinceton University, and is editor of the\nlows:\nCOLUMBIA\nH. RES. 1062\nJefferson Papers. Dr. Cecelia Kenyon,\nthe Charles N. Clark professor of gov-\nMr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, by di-\nResolved, That (a) effective January 3,\nernment at Smith College, whom we had\nrection of the Committee on House Ad-\n1976, the expenses of the investigations and\nministration, I call up House Resolution\nstudies to be conducted pursuant to rule XI\nf\nthe privilege of hearing speak at the\nof the Rules of the House of Representatives,\na\n200th anniversary celebration of the\n1059 and ask for its immediate consid-\nby the Committee on International Relations,\nFirst Continental Congress held here in\neration.\nacting as & whole or by subcommittee, not\nthe House in 1974; and Frederick\nThe Clerk read the resolution as fol-\nto exceed $1,051,169.24, including expendi-\nNichols, the outstanding architectural\nlows:\ntures—\nH 2836\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE\nApril 5, 1976\nwho have helped make this country great.\nrecognized the need for additional ceme-\nissue a proclamation calling for the observ-\nIt is a significant and lovely spot in the\nterial space for veterans.\nance of such day with appropriate cere-\nDistrict, and we ought to be mindful of\nSubsequently, the Veterans' Adminis-\nmonies and activities.\nit. Perhaps in this Bicentennial Year we\ntration has identified the vicinity of the\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sec-\nmight have some occasion to call atten-\nDistrict of Columbia as a prime site for\nond demanded?\ntion to the fact that this cemetery does\nan additional national cemetery.\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I\nexist.\nIn its report to the Committee on Vet-\ndemand a second.\nMr. DANIELSON. Mr. Speaker, will the\nerans' Affairs, the Veterans' Adminis-\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Without\ngentleman yield?\ntration acknowledges that \"the bill is in\nobjection, a second will be considered as\nMr. PICKLE. I yield to the gentleman\nbasic accord with our administrative\nordered.\nfrom California (Mr. DANIELSON)\nplanning for the National Cemetery Sys-\nThere was no objection.\nMr. DANIELSON. I thank the gentle-\ntem.\"\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. The\nman for yielding.\nThen, Administrator Roudebush pro-\ngentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs.\nMr. Speaker, I greatly appreciate the\nceeds to register objection to the bill be-\nSCHROEDER) and the gentleman from\nthoughtfulness of the gentleman from\ncause it directs the establishment of an\nCalifornia (Mr. ROUSSELOT) will each be\nTexas (Mr. PICKLE) for bringing this\nadditional national cemetery at a par-\nrecognized for 20 minutes.\nmatter to the attention of the House.\nticular place.\nThe Chair recognizes the gentlewoman\nThe Congressional Cemetery is really a\nI submit that this is not an objection\nfrom Colorado (Mrs. SCHROEDER)\ngreat sorrow. I am afraid it illustrates\nof great substance, in that the Veterans'\nMrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I\nthe fact that the perpetual care we think\nAdministration apparently regards the\nyield myself such time as I may consume.\nabout as to cemeteries somehow seems to\nsite as an excellent one and has indicated\n(Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was\nexpire after all of the lots are sold. There\nthat it might well end up choosing\ngiven permission to revise and extend\nare many veterans and many nonvet-\nit on its own, absent enactment of the\nher remarks.)\nerans buried there. It does not qualify\nbill before us.\nMrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker,\nunder existing law as a national ceme-\nThe Quantico site has the advanatge of\nHouse Joint Resolution 670 is a bill to\ntery, but I want to assure the gentlemen\nnot involving land acquisition cost, in\nauthorize the designation of April 13,\nthat if there is enough interest shown in\nthat the land is in Government hands,\n1976, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day.\"\nthis, maybe something can be done.\nand is surplus to the needs of the Marine\nPerhaps the most widely known ac-\nMr. PICKLE. I thank the gentleman\nCorps.\ncomplishment of Thomas Jefferson is\nfor his remarks. Maybe that is all the\nWe should move ahead to accommo-\nhis- authorship of the Declaration of\nmore reason we ought to advance this\ndate the desires of the many veterans\nIndependence. However, Mr. Jefferson's\nparticular legislation before us-and to\nfor eventual burial in a national ceme-\ncontributions to this Nation covered a\nbe thinking about the Congressional\ntery by approving this bill.\nwide range of activities. He served this\nCemetery.\nMr. HAMMERSCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker,\ncountry as a member of the Virginia\nMr. FISHER. Mr. Speaker, I am\nI yield back the balance of my time.\nHouse of Delegates, as Governor of the\npleased to speak in favor of H.R. 11140,\nMr. SATTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I\nCommonwealth, as U.S. Ambassador to\nlegislation to establish a national ceme-\nhave no further requests for time.-\nFrance, as Secretary of State, Vice Presi-\ntery at Quantico, Va.\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques-\ndent, and President of the United States.\nThere is clearly both a need to estab-\ntion is on the motion offered by the gen-\nIn addition, he was a noted scholar,\nlish an additional national cemetery in\ntleman from Virginia (Mr. SATTERFIELD)\nscientist, and architect. His home, Mon-\nthe national capital area and strong sup-\nthat the House suspend the rules and\nticello, is a living monument to the genius\nport for establishing it at Quantico, Va.\npass the bill H.R. 11140.\nof this man.\nA large number of veterans live in the\nThe question was taken.\nHis philosophy-which to this day\nWashington metropolitan area-a ma-\nMr. HILLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I\nserves as the embodiment of the spirit\njority, 650,000, reside in Virginia. Lim-\ndemand the yeas and nays.\nof this country, our ideals, and pur-\nited space at Arlington National Ceme-\nThe yeas and nays were ordered.\nposes-has left a lasting imprint on our\ntery has resulted in strict eligibility re-\nNation. The committee believes it is fit-\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant\nquirements for burial there. These re-\nstrictions in effect prohibit the burial\nto clause 3, rule XXVII, and the Chair's\nting in this Bicentennial Year that\nprior announcement, further proceedings\nThomas Jefferson, the patriot and Amer-\nof most veterans at Arlington-a situa-\non this motion will be postponed.\nican, should be honored.\ntion which must be alleviated promptly.\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield\nNational veterans organizations indi-\nmyself such time as I may consume.\ncated support for the establishment of a\nGENERAL LEAVE\n(Mr. ROUSSELOT asked and was\nnew regional cemetery and the Veterans'\ngiven permission to revise and extend\nAdministration has already approved the\nMr. SATTERFIELD. Mr, Speaker, I\nhis remarks.)\nQuantico site. The 1976 session of the\nask unanimous consent that all Members\nmay have 5 legislative days in which to\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, ob-\nVirginia General Assembly also has ap-\nrevise and extend their remarks, and to\nviously, since Mr. Jefferson is one of my\nproved a resolution of support for the\ninclude extraneous matter, on the bill\nheroes, I am proud to rise in support of\nsite.\njust under consideration.\nthis joint resolution.\nMy colleague from northern Virginia,\nRepresentative HARRIS, in whose district\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there\nMr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution\nQuantico is located, has done a com-\nobjection to the request of the gentle-\n670, a resolution which I cosponsored\nmendable job in introducing this legisla-\nman from Virginia?\nwould designate April 13, 1976 as\n\"Thomas Jefferson Day.\" This legisla-\ntion and contributing to expeditious\nThere was no objection.\ntion honors the birthdate of a statesman\ncommittee action on it. I join with him\nwho includes among an impressive list of\ntoday in urging unanimous support in\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON DAY\naccomplishments the primary author-\nthe House for passage of H.R. 11140.\nship of the Declaration of Independence.\nMr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in\nMrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I\nmove to suspend the rules and pass the\nThomas Jefferson had the foresight to\nsupport of the bill (H.R. 11140) which\ndirects the Administrator of Veterans'\njoint resolution (H.J. Res. 670) to desig-\nrealize that a strong Federal Govern-\nment would deprive its citizens of indi-\nAffairs to establish within the National\nnate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas Jefferson\nvidual liberties and responsive repre-\nDay.\"\nCemetery System a national cemetery at\nsentation. It is said that Jefferson au-\nThe Clerk read as follows:\nthe Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va.;\nthored the phrase \"That government is\nprovides for transfer of Government-\nH.J. RES. 670\nbest which governs least.\"\nheld land to accomplish this purpose, and\nResolved by the Senate and House of Rep-\nresentatives of the United States of America\nJefferson held that the purpose of gov-\nauthorizes funds to develop the new cem-\nin Congress assembled, That April 13, 1976,\nernment is to secure by law the rights of\netery\nthe birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is desig-\nthe governed, and these rights are to be\nIn 1973, through the National Ceme-\nnated as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\", and the\nrepresented in the very process by which\nteries Act-Public Law 93-43-Congress\nPresident is authorized and requested to\nlaw is made. If these laws are not effec-\nApril 5, 1976\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-\n2837\ntively represented in the legislative proc-\nthe public debt, on the principle of it's being\nleague, the gentlewoman from Louisiana\ness, then government acts without con-\npublic blessing.\n(Mrs. BOGGS) is the chairman.\nsent of the governed, that is, it acts\nHe also said:\nTherefore, Mr. Speaker, I am very\ndespotically. And the probable conse-\nWe are endeavoring, too, to reduce the gov-\ndelighted that this measure is being\nquence of despotism is tyranny, which\nernment to the practice of a rigorous econ-\nacted upon. Hopefully, it will be acted\nmeans that the power of government is\nomy, to avoid burdening the people, and\nupon favorably, and then we will have\nexercised not to secure the rights of the\narming the magistrate with a patronage of\nan opportunity next Tuesday in this\ngoverned but, on the contrary, it is ex-\nmoney, which might be used to corrupt and\nchamber to have a special recognition\nercised for the particular advantage of\nundermine the principles of our government.\nceremony for Thomas Jefferson, the\nthose who govern:\nSince it is expected that President\nperson who was indeed the author of the\nEnscribed on the dome of the Jefferson\nFord will veto the Hatch Act amend-\nprincipal document that we honor in\nMemorial are his words:\nments, perhaps it would be beneficial\nthis Bicentennial Year, the Declaration\nI have sworn upon the altar of God eternal\nto look at Jefferson's view of the role of\nof Independence.\nhostility against every form of tyranny over\nthe public servant. In a letter to Baron\nMr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution\nthe minds of men.\nvon Humboldt in 1807 Jefferson said:\n670, is a special Bicentennial measure\nIt is our duty, as Members of this legis-\nWhen a man assumes a public trust, he\nwhich designates April 13, 1976, as\nlative body, to continue to meet the\nshould consider himself public property.\nThomas Jefferson Day. The fitness of\nforces which seek to erode individual lib-\ncommemorating the birthday of perhaps\nAt another time he stated:\nerties with the same hostility. We must\nthe greatest of our Founding Fathers\naccept this challenge of vigilance if our\nOur country is too large to have all its\nin this anniversary year of our inde-\naffairs directed by a single government. Pub-\nfreedoms, as our Founding Fathers en-\npendence is clear. Jefferson's talents and\nlic servants at such a distance, and from\nvisioned them, are to be preserved.\nvision were unmatched in his own time,\nunder the eye of their constituents, must,\nJefferson stated:\nfrom circumstances of distance, be unable\nand his many achievements have re-\nThe care of human life and happiness and\nto administer and overlook all the details\nmained unique through 200 years of\nnot their destruction is the first and only\nnecessary for the good government of the\nAmerican history.\nlegitimate object of good government.\ncitizens; and the same circumstance, by\nThis resolution, which I introduced\nrendering detection impossible to their con-\nin September of last year, results from\nIn a similar vein, he noted that:\nstituents, will invite the public agents to\nthe efforts of many dedicated people.\nA wise and frugal government, which shall\ncorruption, plunder and waste.\nThe Thomas Jefferson Day idea origi-\nrestrain men from injuring one another,\nwhich shall leave them otherwise free to\nHis autobiography includes the quote:\nnated in my own 13th Congressional Dis-\nregulate their own pursuits of industry and\nWere we directed from Washington when\ntrict at Elgin Community College. The\nimprovement, and shall not take from the\nto SOW, and when to reap, we should soon\nCollege Bicentennial Commission, co-\nmouth of labor the bread it has earned-this\nwant bread.\nchaired by Carole Ackemann and Dennis\nis the sum of good government.\nSienko, made the day its primary proj-\nAs we reflect on the words of Thomas\nSeveral other excerpts from the writ-\nect, headed and coordinated by Mrs.\nJefferson and the wisdom and foresight\nings of Thomas Jefferson, I believe best\nVirginia Kammerer. The college will\nthey manifest, let us bear in mind their\nexemplify not only his philosophy but\nsend a delegation, accompanied by Pres-\nimportance-not as memorials to past\nalso the relevancy of those quotes to the\nident Mark Hopkins, to Washington to\nhistory, but rather universal principles\nissues we face today.\njoin in the ceremonies on April 13.\nof governing that are applicable today.\nOn the scope of the Federal Govern-\nI urge my colleagues to pay tribute to\nThe Joint Congressional Committee\nment Jefferson felt:\nthis great stateman and thereby confirm\non Bicentennial Arrangements formally\nIt is not by the consolidation, or concen-\nour commitment to the preservation of\nendorsed the resolution in March, Since\ntration of powers, but by their distribution,\nindividual freedoms. Vote for the adop-\nthat time, its chairwoman, our colleague\nthat good government is effected. Were not\ntion of this resolution.\nfrom Louisiana (Mrs. Boccs), and our\nthis great country already divided into\nStates, that division must be made, that\nMr. Speaker, I now yield such time as\ncolleague from Virginia (Mr. BUTLER)\nand the other members and staff of the\neach might do for itself what concerns itself\nhe may consume to one of the major au-\ndirectly, and what it can so much better\nthors of this joint resolution, one Mem-\njoint committee have worked diligently\ndo than a distant authority. Every State\nber who has been a major advocate of\nto plan and execute a meaningful ob-\nagain, is divided into counties, each to\nthis joint resolution for some time, the\nservance of the day.\ntake care of what lies within is local bounds;\ngentleman from Illinois (Mr. McCLORY).\nFinally, I am most pleased to be joined\neach county again into townships or wards,\n(Mr. McCLORY asked and was given\nin support of Thomas Jefferson Day by\nto manage minuter details; and every ward\npermission to revise and extend his re-\n240 other Members of Congress. The\ninto farms, to be governed each by its own\nmarks.)\nnames of these cosponsors are listed on\nindividual\nproprietor\nIt\nis\nby\nthis\nparti-\ntion of cares, descending in graduation from\nMr. McCLORY Mr. Speaker, I thank\nHouse Joint Resolutions 898-907, all\nthe gentleman for yielding this time to\nidentical to the original resolution, which\ngeneral to particular, that the mass of hu-\nI introduced last week.\nman affairs may be best managed, for the\nme.\ngood and prosperity of all.\nMr. Speaker, it may seem strange to\nMr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson Day is\nsome that a resident and citizen of the\na Bicentennial event in which the people\nOn another occasion he said:\nState of Illinois would be the principal\nand the Congress have joined. Through\nWhen all government, domestic and for-\nthe hard work of a group of citizens in\neign, in little as in great things, shall be\nsponsor of this joint resolution. However,\ndrawn to Washington as the center of all\nI want to explain that at one time Illi-\nIllinois, which, indeed, was at one time a\npower, it will render powerless the checks\nnois indeed, was a part of the State of\npart of Jefferson's native State of Vir-\nprovided of one government on another, and\nVirginia.\nginia, we have before us today a signifi-\nwill become as venal and oppressive as the\nThe county of Illinois formed part of\ncant resolution cosponsored by a major-\ngovernment from which we separated.\nthe State of Virginia, and that existed\nity of the Members of the House. This is\nDuring Jefferson's first administration,\nfor a period of 3 years during our early\nthe way the American political system\nthe United States paid off a considerable\nhistory.\nwas designed to work, and the genesis of\nI also want to report that this project\nthis resolution should make the observ-\nportion of the national debt, and at the\nis an American Revolutionary Bicen-\nance of Thomas Jefferson Day even more\nsame time reduced taxes. On tax policy,\n\"pay as you go\" were his very words.\ntennial project of the Elgin Community\nmeaningful on Tuesday, April 13.\nThe people had the leader they wanted,\nCollege, which is located in my congres-\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield\nand they swept him back to a second\nsional district. This project was trans-\n1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia\nterm in a landslide. On the national debt\nlated into this House Joint Resolution,\n(Mr. BUTLER).\nJefferson was for-\nand I want to commend the committee\n(Mr. BUTLER asked and was given\nfor having reported it favorably.\npermission to revise and extend his\na government rigorously frugal and\nMr. Speaker, this measure is cospon-\nremarks.)\nsimple, applying all the possible savings of\nthe public revenue to the discharge of the\nsored by 240 of our colleagues, and it has\nMr. BUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the\nnational debt; and not for a multiplication\nalso been adopted by the Joint Commit-\ngentleman for yielding.\nof officers and salaries merely to make par-\ntee to celebrate the American Revolu-\nI would just like to assure the gentle-\ntisans, and for increasing, by every device,\ntionary Bicentennial, of which our col-\nman from Illinois (Mr. McCLoRY) that\nH 2838\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE\nApril 5, 1976\nwe in Virginia feel no resentment that\nMr. HUNGATE. Mr. Speaker, we still\ntyrannical form of government. As a\nIllinois is the sponsor of this resolution.\nhave them; we still observe them. We are\nmatter of fact, Thomas Jefferson said:\nWe are pleased to share a common heri-\ngoing to have one at the end of the\nI have sworn upon the altar of God eternal\ntage and an ancestor of such distinction,\nmonth. Perhaps the gentleman from Il-\nhostility against every form of tyranny over\nnor do we feel resentment to the Demo-\nlinois (Mr. DERWINSKI) would want to\nthe minds of men.\ncratic Party which appropriated Thomas\nattend.\nI wonder if he were here today what\nJefferson many years ago, even though he\nMr. DERWINSKI If the gentleman\nhe would say of events in India, which\nalways called himself a Republican.\nfrom Missouri needed a speaker to extol\nin the name of \"Democratic Socialism,\"\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield\nthe Republican virtues of Mr. Jefferson,\nhave taken those poor people into the\n3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois\nI would be glad to cooperate.\ngrasp of dictatorship. That today India\n(Mr. DERWINSKI), the ranking Republi-\nMr. ROUSH. Mr. Speaker, will the gen-\nhas just another form-of tyranny, be-\ncan member of the Committee on Post\ntleman yield?\ncause people there idealistically, thought\nOffice and Civil Service, another repre-\nMr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen-\nthere was such a thing as \"Democratic\nsentative from the great State of Illinois.\ntleman from Indiana.\nSocialism.\" And without the \"chains of\nMr. Speaker, I imagine that because\nMr. ROUSH. Mr. Speaker, I would ad-\na constitution they now are experiencing\nthey used to be part of the State of Vir-\nvise the gentleman from Illinois (Mr.\na dictatorship:\nginia, they are anxious to be in on the\nDERWINSKI) that Indiana is having its\nSo I think this is indeed a day for\ncolloquy today.\nJefferson Day dinner on Saturday night.\nwhich we can be grateful that we are\n(Mr. DERWINSKI asked and was\nI can get him a front-row seat for $100\npaying tribute to this knowledgeable\ngiven permission to revise and extend his\nand would be glad to have him there. In\nFounding Father, Thomas Jefferson.\nremarks.)\nany event, we also celebrate Jackson-\nThat we will take time on April 13 for\nMr. DERWINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I\nJefferson Day.\nthe entire Nation to celebrate not only\nthank the gentleman for yielding.\nMr. DERWINSKI. Is that related to\nMr. Jefferson's 233d birthday, but also\nMr. Speaker, in our Bicentennial ob-\nthat 2-percent matter we worked on\nreview the positive ideas of government\nservance of our Nation's heritage, it is\nearlier?\nthat he put in the marketplace of Amer-\nfitting and proper that we pay special\nMr. ROUSH. No. That is the reason\nica and the world for all time. I hope\ntribute to the author of one of the world's\nfor having the dinner, so we can get away\nwe heed them serious consideration and\nmost remarkable and durable documents.\nfrom the 2 percent.\nput them in practice.\nI refer, of course, to Thomas Jefferson\nMr. FOUNTAIN. Mr. Speaker, will the\nMrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I\nand the Declaration of Independence.\ngentleman yield?\nyield myself such time as I may consume.\nIf the declaration that we no longer\nMr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen-\nMr. Speaker, I would like to say to my\nwould tolerate oppression were Mr. Jef-\ntleman from North Carolina.\ncolleagues that Colorado has already had\nferson's only contribution to the found-\nMr. FOUNTAIN. Mr. Speaker, just a\nits Thomas Jefferson-Andrew Jackson\ning of our Republic, it still would be\nfew weeks ago we had our annual Jack-\nDay dinner. I might also add that we had\nmore than sufficient to justify a procla-\nson-Jefferson Day dinner in North Caro-\na woman speaker there honoring our\nmation setting aside a day in his honor.\nlina, and we had a tremendous attend-\nFounding Fathers and the rights of\nIt still stands as the very embodiment of\nance. We are very proud of both Jefferson\nwomen, something that Thomas Jeffer-\nthe hopes and aspirations of men and\nand Jackson and many of us have in the\nson also felt strongly about.\nwomen who cherish freedom and the\nCongress done our best to put into prac-\n(Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was\nright to pursue their own destinies.\ntice the many great principles they enun-\ngiven permission to revise and extend her\nWhile Jefferson's genius was demon-\nciated.\nremarks.)\nstrated in the Declaration of Independ-\nMr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, will the\nMr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in\nence, he had a worldwide impact on an\ngentleman yield?\nalmost limitless variety of subjects in the\nsupport and am proud to be a cosponsor\nMr. DERWINSKI I yield to the gentle-\nof House Joint Resolution 670 which will\npublic and private sectors. If ever a man\nman from Ohio.\nset aside April 13 as Thomas Jefferson\npossessed universal knowledge, Thomas\nJefferson was that man. He deserves to\nMr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, as I\nDay. It is fitting that this Nation set\nunderstand it, Jefferson spent quite a\naside a day during its Bicentennial cele-\nbe given special tribute this year as a\nbit of time in Paris, did he not?\nbration to pay tribute to an outstanding\npatriot, statesman, inventor, politician,\nMr. DERWINSKI The gentleman\nearly American whose work on behalf of\neducator, and humanitarian. He is truly\na man for the Bicentennial season.\nwould have to check with our former\nthe early American nation helped insure\nI am pleased to join all the Jefferson-\ncolleague, Mr. Gross. He might be able\nthe success of this Nation's 200-year ex-\nian scholars in support of this resolution.\nto inform us with respect to Mr. Jeffer-\nperiment with democracy.\nI wish to call the attention of the\nson's activities.\nThomas Jefferson's accomplishments\nMembers to a statement of Thomas Jef-\nMr. ASHBROOK. I was wondering\nare well known to many of us. He was\nabout that.\none of the authors of the Declaration\nferson which is one of my favorites. That\nof Independence as well as our third\nwas in a letter to William Stevens Smith\nMr. DERWINSKI My remarks were\nPresident. His theories on democracy be-\non November 13, 1787.\ndirected entirely to Jefferson's contribu-\nJefferson wrote as follows:\ncame the basis for modern American po-\ntions to the Republic.\nlitical theory. His interest in education\nThe republican is the only form of gov-\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I\nwas exemplified by his founding of the\nernment which is not eternally at open or\nthink it would be helpful for all of us\nsecret war with the rights of mankind.\nworld renowned University of Virginia.\nto occasionally help refresh our under-\nOn April 13, this Nation will celebrate\nMr. Speaker, that is a most memorable\nstanding of the positive and constructive\nthe 233d anniversary of the birth of\nstatement for us to recall this after-\nphilosophy of Thomas Jefferson by mak-\nThomas Jefferson. If we are successful in\nnoon.\ning sure that we have a chance to review\npassing this legislation, we will also be\nI do have one question If anyone on\nin a serious and thoughtful way our third\ncelebrating Thomas Jefferson Day. It will\nthe majority side could answer this:\npresident's works that relate not only\nbe a well-timed event for by next week\nWhatever happened to those Jefferson\nto the founding of this Republic but also\nthe cherry blossoms which adorn the Jef-\nDay dinners the people on the other side\nto the concepts of government and\nferson Memorial will be at their peak of\nused to have years ago? Jefferson is not\nfreedom, which we need to keep before\nbeauty enhancing the already distinc-\npassé now, is he? Is he not honored any-\nus in our daily activities today.\ntive quality of the monument built in\nmore at those Jackson-Jefferson Day\nOf course Mr. Jefferson was one of\nhonor of this great American.\ndinners that used to be held?\nthose who wrote extensively on the fact\nI hope the millions of Americans who\nI wonder whether someone could en-\nthat the Founding Fathers gave us a re-\nwill visit the Nation's Capital will take\nlighten me.\npublic as a form of government. He\nthe time to visit the Jefferson Memorial\nMr. HUNGATE. Mr. Speaker, will the\nhelped draft a form of representative\nand read some of his more outstanding\ngentleman yield?\ngovernment, with \"the chains of a con-\nquotations and reflect on the enormous\nMr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen-\nstitution\" which would prevent our\ncontributions which this man made to\ntleman from Missouri.\ncountry from falling into the trap of a\nthe American Nation.\nApril 5, 1976\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE\n2839\nMr. RHODES. Mr. Speaker, on Tues-\nhas had a lasting and beneficial effect\never, he also ranks as a figure of im-\nday next, the House will observe Thomas\non all our lives and the lives of future\nmense importance and influence in the\nJefferson Day pursuant to a resolution\nAmericans.\neyes of all the peoples of the world-not\nwhich we have under consideration to-\nHowever, It was probably as the au-\nbecause he was a conqueror who changed\nday. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of\nthor of the Declaration of Independ-\nthe fate of civilizations through military\nthis measure to set aside a day to pay\nence that Thomas Jefferson wrote his\nforce, but because he inspired and\njust tribute to one of our most illustrious\nname indelibly into the annals of great-\nchanged the world through his great\nFounding Fathers. Jefferson was, in\nness as one of the foremost champions\nideals, the noble faith, and hope that the\nessence, the story of early America. Left\nof freedom and liberty for all. We ac-\nindividual can change his own destiny\nto fend for himself at the age of 14, he\nknowledge as a country that his sym-\nand the destiny of his family through his\nrose to eminence through self-discipline,\nbolic representation of a revolutionary\nown efforts, and not through the ar-\nhard work and the capacity to see events\nspirit has allowed us to build from it\nrogant imposition of force from a\nclearly, and recognize their import for\na United States.\ngovernment.\nthe future.\nBut we might do more. If Jefferson,\nIn the words of the Declaration of In-\nAs the author of the Declaration of\nby putting to paper the true hopes and\ndependence itself:\nIndependence, he penned a document\nlongings of a scattered people, can help\nGovernments are instituted among Men,\nthat has been unsurpassed in history,\nthose people to form one nation, then\nderiving their just Powers from the Consent\nand that should inspire our Nation as\nof the Governed, that whenever any Form\nwe, by putting to paper a special day\nof Government becomes destricutive of these\nsurely today, two centuries later, as it\nin honor of this man, may inspire his\nEnds, it is the Right of the People to alter\ndid when a struggling nation underwent\nhopes and longings in those of us who\nor to abolish it, and to institute new Govern-\nthe travails and tribulations of organiz-\nwould realize his expectations. If so,\nment, laying its Foundation on such Princi-\ning 13 States into a cohesive and work-\nthen we honor him as much as our past\nples, and organizing its Powers in such Form,\nable government.\n200-year effort.\nas to them shall seem most likely to effect\nJefferson was a man of many facets.\nIt is most fitting that today, in the\ntheir Safety and Happiness.\nMonticello is a memorial to his inventive\n200th year since the Declaration of In-\nThe mighty and revolutionary ideas\ngenius, and his unswerving allegiance to\ndependence, we honor this man who was\nexpressed in this document changed and\nthe land and those who cultivated it.\nso instrumental in the formation and\ndeeply influenced the world for the better,\nIt is fitting that we utilize our Bicen-\nshaping of our beloved country.\nand this is the highest tribute that can\ntennial observance by looking back to\nMr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in\nbe accorded any human being.\nthe days of our beginnings. Our founders\nsupport of House Joint Resolution 670,\nThe creativity and the successful\nwere fiercely intent on securing freedom\nThomas Jefferson Day, which I have the\nfuture of our people was challenged in\nand opportunity for all Americans. To-\nhonor to cosponsor. As a part of the plan\nthe year 1776, when our Declaration of\nday, we find that millions of our citizens\nfor that day the Joint Congressional Bi-\nIndependence was signed, and the out-\ndo not truly appreciate the precious free-\ncentennial Committee, LINDY BOGGS,\nlook in 1976 is no different, The goals of\ndoms secured by the blood of those brave\nchairman, has planned a program that\nliberty, equality, individual dignity, and\nmen and women who declared themselves\ntakes place in -the House Chamber at\nrepresentative government are noble\na new nation. I believe every American\n11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 13, 1976.\nideals which have inspired Americans for\nwho neglects the right to vote, to partici-\nThomas Jefferson was chairman of the\n200 years, and with the same fortitude\npate in our great Government, should\ncommittee to draft the famous \"Declara-\nand determination shown by Thomas Jef-\nreview the sacrifices and the courage\nration of Independence.\" Although it\nferson, we shall be equally successful in\nthat were required of those determined\ncontains just 110 words it so beautifully\nshaping the future of our country and\ncolonists who fought the Revolution.\nwritten, and so concise in its statements\nIn his Declaration of the Causes and\nour progress toward these goals.\nthat it rings in the ears of every\nMr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in\nNecessity for Taking Up Arms, written\nAmerican:\nsupport of House Joint Resolution 670\nJuly 6, 1775, Jefferson wrote:\nAll men are created equal\nThey\nare\nto designate April 13, 1976, as Thomas\nWe are reduced to the alternative of\nendowed by their Creator with certain un-\nJefferson Day, which is cosponsered by\nchusing an unconditional Submission to the\nalienable Rights, that among these are Life,\ntyranny of irritated Ministers, or resistance\nall members of the Virginia delegation.\nLiberty and the pursuit of Happiness\nby Force. The latter is our choice. We have\nThat to secure these rights, Governments are\nAs the Representative of that area in\ncounted the cost of this contest, and find\ninstituted among Men\nDeriving\ntheir\nVirginia where Jefferson was born and\nnothing so dreadful as voluntary Slavery.\njust Powers from the consent of the governed.\nmade his lifelong home, and as the ini-\nHonour, Justice and Humanity, forbid us\ntial sponsor of a similar resólution\ntamely to surrender that Freedom which we\nThis is the philosophy that Americans\n(H.J. Res. 777), likewise cosponsored by\nreceived from our gallant Ancestors, and\nhave lived by, and expresses our country's\nwhich our innocent Posterity have the right\nthe other nine members of the Virginia\ngoals.\nto receive from us.\ndelegation, I urge all Members of the\nThe importance of Thomas Jefferson's\nWe cannot endure the infamy and guilt of\nHouse to approve the resolution before\nphilosophy for future generations cannot\nresigning succeeding Generations to that\nus today as a small, but significant, trib-\nwretchedness which inevitably awaits them,\nbe overemphasized. We are still trying to-\nute to this great American.\nif we basely entail heriditary Bondage upon\nday to make laws that will implement this\nThe accomplishments of Jefferson\nthem.\nphilosophy.\nwere many, and most are known to all\nThomas Jefferson, truly a \"renaissance\nWe are the posterity Jefferson referred\nAmericans.\nman,\" equally at home with the arts and\nto. It is fitting that we honor the man\nthe study of architecture as with philos-\nDuring his lifetime, the native Vir-\nwho set down the principles upon which\nophy, is one of the giants who have con-\nginian adopted the roles of statesman,\nour freedoms are based. I urge my col-\ntributed SO much to our heritage. We can\ndiplomat, author, scientist, and archi-\nleagues to pass this resolution and to take\nall be proud of the \"father of the Demo-\ntect, to name only a few.\npart in the events which the House has\ncratic Party.\"\nPerhaps more than any other Ameri-\nplanned for Thomas Jefferson Day.\nMr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise\ncan living during the turbulent period\nMr. LLOYD of California. Mr. Speak-\nin strong support for House Joint Resolu-\nof our Nation's birth the man from Mon-\ner, as one of many cosponsors to House\ntion 670, which designates April 13, 1976,\nticello exemplified the modern version\nJoint Resolution 670, which would\nas Thomas Jefferson Day, and which I\nof the Renaissance man.\ndesignate April 13, 1976, as Thomas\ncosponsored.\nFew Americans since the time of Jef-\nJefferson Day, I ask that the House\nThomas Jefferson, one of the greatest\nferson can lay claim to the diverse in-\ngrant this special recognition to the au-\nof our Founding Fathers, was the author\nterests and accomplishments of this re-\nthor of our Declaration of Independence\nof the Declaration of Independence, the\nmarkable man.\njust as we have granted that honor for\nauthor of the Virginia Statutes of Religi-\nJefferson would be honored to be char-\n200 years by making manifest his work.\nous Freedom, the founder of the Univer-\nacterized by a favorite quotation of his\nThomas Jefferson is one of the giants\nsity of Virginia, and the third President\nfrom Euripides:\nof history. As one of the Founding Fa-\nof our Republic.\nFor with slight efforts, how should one ob-\nthers of the United States of America\nOf course, Jefferson is a towering figure\ntain great results? It is foolish even to de-\nand as this Nation's third President, he\nin the history of our own country. How-\nsire it.\nH 2840\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE\nApril 5, 1976\nThe noted American historian, Henry\nment, Thomas Jefferson, a man of letters\nexceed the combined totals of all the fatal-\nSteele Commager, describes Jefferson\nand a distinguished lawyer, was a cham-\nities suffered in all the wars that this coun-\nand his contemporaries, who together\npion for the rights of individuals and a\ntry has fought since its founding; and\ncertainly achieved great results, by say-\nstrong spokesman for freedom. Many of\nWhereas hundreds of millions of Ameri-\ning:\nthe accomplishments of the American\ncans-men, women, and children-are plan-\nProbably no other generation in our his-\ncolonies and of the United States of\nning to see and participate in Bicentennial\nactivities; and\ntory has been so conscious of its obligations\nAmerica were directly influenced by the\nWhereas twenty million vistors from\nto the rest of the human race\nor more\nman- from Monticello.\nabroad are expected to travel to this coun-\nready to fulfill that mission which they\nAs the intensity of our Bicentennial\ntry in order to join in our Bicentennial cel-\nfondly believed History had imposed upon\nthem\ncelebration increases, I believe it is im-\nebration; and\nportant that we set aside time to re-\nWhereas the overwhelming majority of\nMr. Speaker, the results of their mis-\nmember this great American. Mr.\nthose participating in Bicentennial related\nactivities will travel on the Nation's road-\nsion 200 years ago have been gratefuly\nSpeaker, I hope my colleagues will join\nways; and\nacknowledged by Americans ever since.\nme in overwhelming support for this\nWhereas emphasis on highway safety\nUpon retirement to Monticello, after a\nresolution so that all Americans may\nduring our Nation's two-hundredth anni-\ndistinguished public career, Jefferson\njoin together to recognize and extol the\nversary is absolutely essential to assure that\ncontinued to pursue a vigorous lifestyle,\nvirtues of one of America's most out-\n1976 does not become a year of unparalleled\nattending to his many private interests\nstanding Founding Fathers, Thomas\ncarnage and slaughter; and\nand varied hobbies.\nJefferson.\nWhereas the Congress of the United States\nHis rapidly deteriorating health in the\nMrs. SCHROEDER. I have no further\nhas provided the legislative mandate and\nearly summer of 1826 forced Jefferson\nrequests for time.\nthe financial means for substantially reduc-\nto take to his bed, where he wrote his\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mc-\ning highway accidents, injuries, and fatall-\nties: Now, therefore, be it\nlast letter on June 24.\nFALL). The question is on the motion of-\nResolved by the Senate and House of Rep-\nIt was a regretful decline of an invita-\nfered by the gentlewoman from Color-\nresentatives of the United States of America\ntion to travel to Washington to join in\nado (Mrs. SCHROEDER) that the House\nin Congress assembled, That the President\ncelebrating the Nation's 50th anniver-\nsuspend the rules and pass the joint\n1s hereby authorized and requested to issue\nsary on July 4, as one of the few surviv-\nresolution, House Joint Resolution 670.\na proclamation designating the twelve-\ning signers of the Declaration which\nThe question was taken.\nmonth period commencing with the calen-\nlaunched the country on the road to in-\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, on\ndar month beginning after the date of the\nenactment of this Act as the \"National Bi-\ndependence.\nthat I demand the yeas and nays.\ncentennial Highway Safety Year\" and call\nTo the citizens of Washington he\nThe yeas and nays were ordered.\nupon all Americans, in all walks of life, in\nwrote:\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant\nboth the public and private sectors, to par-\nAll eyes are opened, or opening, to the\nto clause 3 of rule XXVII and the Chair's\nticipate in programs and activities con-\nrights of man These are grounds for\nprior announcement, further proceedings\nducted in connection with such year: Be\nhope for others. For ourselves, let the an-\non this motion will be postponed.\nit further\nnual return of this day forever refresh our\nResolved, That it is the sense of Congress\nrecollections of these rights, and an undi-\nthat\nminished devotion to them.\nGENERAL LEAVE\n(1) each month of the National Bicenten-\nnial Highway Safety Year shall focus on a\nJefferson died at Monticello 10 days\nMrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I ask\nspecific area of activity which offers the pros-\nlater, on July 4.\nunanimous consent that all Members\npect of achieving substantial reductions in\nMr. Speaker, the fact that we are able\nmay have 5 legislative days in which to\naccidents, injuries, and families on our Na-\nto celebrate the Bicentennial of our Na-\nrevise and extend their remarks and in-\ntion's highways during the Nation's Bicen-\ntion's birth is due, in significant measure,\nclude extraneous material on the subject\ntennial celebration and in succeeding years,\nto the singular efforts of Thomas Jef-\nof House Joint Resolution 670 to desig-\nas follows:\nferson.\nnate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas Jeffer-\n(A) January-Safety Education;\n(B) February-Safer Bridges:\nIt is only fitting that Congress and the\nson Day.\"\n(C) March-Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety:\nNation take time in this special year to\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there\n(D) April-Pavement Marking and Deline-\nhonor this truly eminent American.\nobjection to the request of the gentle-\nation;\nMr. JOHNSON of California. I feel it\nwoman from Colorado?\n(E) May-Highway Hazard Removal:\nis most appropriate during this our\nThere was no objection.\n(F) June-Safety Belts and Child Re-\nstraints;\nBicentennial Year to honor one of the\n(G) July-Safer Driving:\ngreatest Americans ever to live. Thomas\nNATIONAL BICENTENNIAL HIGH-\n(H) August-Roadside Obstacle Elimina-\nJefferson, the author of our Declaration\nWAY SAFETY YEAR\ntion;\nof Independence and the third President\n(I) September-Save Our Children;\nof these United States, was truly a great\nMrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I\n(J) October-Signs and Signals;\nAmerican. I believe this resolution now\nmove to suspend the rules and pass the\n(K) November-Railroad Crossing Protec-\nbefore us is a most fitting tribute to this\njoint resolution (H.J. Res. 726) to au-\ntion; and\nthorize and request the President to is-\n(L) December-Alcohol and Problem\noutstanding leader during the birth of\nsue a proclamation designating 1976 as\nDrinkers; and\nour Nation.\n\"National Bicentennial Highway Safety\n(2) the projects and programs of the Na-\nThomas Jefferson is known to all of us\nYear,\" as amended.\ntional Bicentennial Highway Safety Year\nprimarily because of his many achieve-\nshall be formulated so as to involve individ-\nments and accomplishments in a large\nThe Clerk read as follows:\nuals, groups, and public and private sector\nnumber of areas. He was certainly a\nH.J. RES. 726\norganizations where they live, where they\nstatesman, a diplomat, and a leader\nWhereas 1976 will mark the two hun-\nwork, where they travel, and where they\namong free people. This can be said of\ndredth anniversary of the founding of our\noperate in order that the lifesaving aims,\nmany distinguished public servants who\nNation; and\ngoals, and priorities of the National Bicen-\nWhereas the President of the United\ntennial Highway Safety Year may be vigor-\nhave served in the Government of our\nStates has called for the Bicentennial cele-\nously pursued and fully realized; and be It\nNation, but, Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jef-\nbration to be an occasion for redefining\nfurther\nferson's abilities did not stop there. He\nand rededicating ourselves to our common\nResolved, That the lives saved and injuries\nwas an accomplished musician. One of\npurposes; and\nprevented through this national effort shall\nAmerica's first architects. The man who\nWhereas a central and unifying theme\nsymbolize the rededication of the American\ndonated the first collection of books for\nfor the Nation's two hundredth commem-\npeople to living and working together in a\nour Library of Congress. Thomas Jef-\noration is improving the quality of life in\nspirit of mutual cooperation, harmony, dig-\nferson was a scientist, a mathematician,\nAmerica; and\nnity, and respect in order to achieve better,\nWhereas the carnage on our highways\nhealthier, happier lives for all.\nand a connoisseur of fine art and good\neach year exacts an appalling toll in lives,\nfood. He was truly an all American man.\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sec-\ninjuries, and national treasure; and\nThrough leadership in his home State\nond demanded?\nWhereas the two million Americans who\nof Virginia and subsequently in the coun-\nhave died on the Nation's highways since\nMr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I de-\ncils which formed our Federal Govern-\nthe beginning of the automobile age far\nmand a second.\nApril 5; 1976\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE\nH 2867\nMr. Breaux with Mr. Goldwater.\nCotter\nJones, Okla\nPritchard\nNOT VOTING-67\nMrs. Chisholm with Mr. Steelman.\nCoughlin\nJones, Tenn.\nQuie\nMr. Badillo with Mr. Wiggins.\nD'Amours\nJordan\nQuillen\nAnderson, III.\nGreen\nRoberts\nMr. Barrett with Mr. Heinz\nDaniel, Dan\nKasten\nRailsback\nAndrews, N.C.\nHanley\nRostenkowski\nDaniel, R. W.\nKastenmeier\nRandall\nArmstrong\nHayes, Ind.\nRyan\nMr. Hayes of Indiana with Mr. Andrews of\nDaniels, N.J.\nBadillo\nKazen\nRangel\nHeins\nSantini\nNorth Carolina.\nDanielson\nBarrett\nKelly\nRees\nHenderson\nSarbanes\nMr. Hanley with Mr. Bell.\nDavis\nBell\nKemp\nRegula\nHinshaw\nSmith, Nebr.\nDelaney\nBevill\nMr. Green with Mr. Esch.\nKetchum\nReuse\nHolland\nSolars\nDellums\nBlouin\nMr. Rostenkowski with Mr. Horton.\nKeys\nRhodes\nHorton\nStanton,\nMr. Santini with Mr. Armstrong.\nDent\nKindness\nRichmond\nBreaux\nHoward\nJames V.\nDerrick\nMr. James V. Stanton with Mr. McCloskey.\nKoch\nRiegle\nBurke, Mass.\nJohnson, Pa.\nSteelman\nDerwinski\nKrebs\nRinaldo\nChisholm\nKarth\nSteiger, Ariz.\nMr. Stratton with Mr. Vander Jagt.\nDevine\nConyers\nLitton\nKrueger\nRisenhoover\nStephens\nMr. Zeferetti with Mr. Taylor of Missouri.\nDickinson\nLaFalce\nRobinson\nCrane\nLong, La.\nStratton\nMr. Charles H. Wilson of California with\nDiggs\nLagomarsino\nRodino\nde la Garza\nMcCloskey\nSymington\nDodd\nDingell\nMcCollister\nMr. Crane.\nLandrum\nRoe\nTaylor, Mo.\nDowney, N.Y.\nLatta\nRogers\nEckhardt\nMacdonald\nUdall\nMr. Mann with Mr. Eshleman.\nDowning, Va.\nEdwards, Calif.\nMadden\nMr. Howard with Mr. McCollister\nLeggett\nRoncalio\nVander Jagt\nDrinan\nLehman\nRooney\nEsch\nMann\nWhite\nMr. Bevill with Mr. White.\nDuncan, Oreg.\nLent\nEshleman\nMathis\nRose\nWiggins\nMr. Henderson with Mr. Udall.\nDuncan, Tenn.\nLevitas\nRosenthal\nFithian\nMoss\nWilson, C. H.\nMr. Sarbanes with Mr. Moss.\ndu Pont\nLloyd, Calif.\nRoush\nFlowers\nNix\nYatron\nMr. Solarz with Mr. Johnson of Pennsyl-\nEarly\nLloyd, Tenn.\nRousselot\nFoley\nPepper\nZeferetti\nvania.\nEdgar\nLong, Md.\nRoybal\nGoldwater\nPreyer\nMn Dingell with Mr. Conyers.\nEdwards, Ala.\nLott\nRunnels\nThe Clerk announced the following\nMr. Flowers with Mr. Eckhardt.\nEilberg\nLujan\nRuppe\nEmery\nLundine\nRusso\npairs:\nMr. Foley with Mr. de la Garza.\nEnglish\nMcClory\nSt Germain\nMr. Burke of Massachusetts with Mr. Heinz.\nMr. Fithian with Mr. Madden.\nErlenborn\nMcCormack\nSarasin\nMr. Zeferetti with Mr. Roberts.\nMr. Macdonald of Massachusetts with Mr.\nEvans, Colo.\nMcDade\nSatterfield\nMr. Yatron with Mr. James V. Stanton.\nRoberts.\nEvans, Ind.\nMcDonald\nScheuer\nMr. Karth with Mr. Preyer.\nEvins, Tenn.\nMcEwen\nSchneebeli\nMr. Preyer with Mr. Symington.\nMr. Pepper with Mrs. Smith of Nebraska.\nFary\nMcFall\nSchroeder\nMr. Dingell with Mr. Madden.\nFascell\nMcHugh\nSchulze\nMr. Breaux with Mr. McCloskey.\nMr. Blouin with Mr. Holland.\nFenwick\nMcKay\nSebelius\nMrs. Chisholm with Mr. Steelman.\nMr. Litton with Mr. Mathis.\nFindley\nMcKinney\nSeiberling\nMr. Howard with Mr. Taylor of Missouri.\nMr. Nix with Mr. Ryan.\nFish\nMadigan\nSharp\nMr. Litton with Mr. Armstrong.\nMr. Stephens with Mr. Steiger of Arizona.\nFisher\nMaguire\nShipley\nFlood\nMahon\nShriver\nMr. Macdonald of Massachusetts with Mr.\nSo (two-thirds having voted in favor\nFlorio\nMartin\nShuster\nBell.\nthereof) the rules were suspended and\nFlynt\nMatsunaga\nSikes\nMr. Solarz with Mr. Horton.\nFord, Mich.\nMazzoli\nSimon\nMr. Rostenkowski with Mr. Johnson of\nthe bill was passed.\nFord, Tenn.\nMeeds\nSisk\nPennsylvania.\nThe result of the vote was announced\nForsythe\nMelcher\nSkubitz\nMr. Ryan with Mr. Conyers.\nas above recorded.\nFountain\nMetcalfe\nSlack\nMr. Stratton with Mr. Crane.\nA motion to reconsider was laid on the\nFraser\nMeyner\nSmith, Iowa\nFrenzel\nMezvinsky\nSnyder\nMr. White with Mr. Esch.\ntable.\nFrey\nMichel\nSpellman\nMr. Sarbanes with Mr. Charles H. Wilson\nFuqua\nMikva\nSpence\nof California.\nGaydos\nMilford\nStaggers\nMr. Santini with Mr. Wiggins.\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON DAY\nGlaimo\nMiller, Calif.\nStanton,\nMr. Hayes of Indiana with Mr. Steiger of\nGibbons\nMiller, Ohio\nJ. William\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mc-\nArizona.\nGilman\nMills\nStark\nFALL). The unfinished business is the\nGinn\nMineta\nSteed\nMr. Hanley with Mr. Holland.\nquestion of suspending the rules and\nGonzalez\nMinish\nSteiger, Wis.\nMr. Green with Mr. Udall.\nGoodling\nMink\nStokes\nMr. Badillo with Mr. Anderson of Illinois.\npassing the joint resolution, House Joint\nGradison\nMitchell, Md.\nStuckey\nMr. Barrett with Mr. Andrews of North\nResolution 670.\nGrassley\nMitchell, N.Y.\nStudds\nCarolina.\nThe Clerk read the title of the joint\nGude\nMoakley\nSullivan\nMr. Blouin with Mr. de la Garza.\nGuyer\nMoffett\nresolution.\nSymms\nMr. Fithian with Mr. Eckhardt.\nHagedorn\nMollohan\nTalcott\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques-\nHaley\nMontgomery\nTaylor, N.C.\nMr. Flowers with Mr. Foley.\ntion is on the motion offered by the\nHall\nMoore\nTeague\nMr. Edwards of California with Mr. Gold-\ngentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs.\nHamilton\nMoorhead,\nThompson\nwater.\nHammer-\nCalif.\nThone\nMr. Nix with Mrs. Smith of Nebraska.\nSCHROEDER) that the House suspend\nschmidt\nMoorhead, Pa.\nThornton\nMr. Bevill with Mr. Eshleman.\nthe rules and pass the joint resolution,\nHannaford\nMorgan\nTraxler\nMr. Karth with Mr. Henderson.\nHouse Joint Resolution 670, on which\nHansen\nMosher\nTreen\nHarkin\nMottl\nMr. Mann with Mr. Pepper.\nTsongas\nthe yeas and nays are ordered.\nHarrington\nMurphy, III.\nUllman\nMr. Moss with Mr. McCollister.\nThe vote was taken by electronic de-\nHarris\nMurphy, N.Y.\nVan Deerlin\nMr. Mathis with Mr. Stephens.\nvice, and there were-yeas 363, nays 2,\nHarsha\nMurtha\nVander Veen\nHawkins\nMyers, Ind.\nVanik\nMr. WALSH changed his vote from\nnot voting 67, as follows:\nHays, Ohio\nNatcher\nVigerito\n\"nay\" to yea.\"\nHébert\nNeal\nWaggonner\n[Roll No. 164]\nSo (two-thirds having voted in favor\nHeckler, Mass.\nNedzi\nWalsh\nYEAS-383\nHefner\nNichols\nWampler\nthereof) the rules were suspended and\nAbdnor\nHelstoski\nNolan\nWaxman\nthe joint resolution was passed.\nBergland\nBurlison, Mo.\nHicks\nNowak\nWeaver\nAbzug\nBiaggi\nBurton, John\nThe result of the vote was announced\nAdams\nBiester\nHightower\nOberstar\nWhalen\nBurton, Phillip\nas above recorded.\nAddabbo\nBingham\nHillis\nObey\nWhitehurst\nButler\nHolt\nO'Brien\nWhitten\nA motion to reconsider was laid on the\nAlexander\nBlanchard\nByron\nAllen\nHoltzman\nO'Hara\nBoggs\nWilson, Bob\nCarney\ntable.\nAmbro\nBoland\nHowe\nO'Neill\nCarr\nWilson, Tex.\nHubbard\nAnderson,\nOttinger\nWinn\nBolling\nCarter\nCalif.\nBonker\nCederberg\nHughes\nPassman\nWirth\nNATIONAL EMPLOY THE OLDER\nAndrews,\nBowen\nChappell\nHungate\nPatten, N.J.\nWolff\nWORKER WEEK\nN. Dak.\nBrademas\nClancy\nHutchinson\nPatterson,\nWright\nAnnunzio\nBreckinridge\nClausen,\nHyde\nCalif.\nWydler\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. The un-\nArcher\nBrinkley\nDon H.\nIchord\nPattison, N.Y.\nWylie\nfinished business is the question of sus-\nAshbrook\nBrodhead\nClawson, Del\nJacobs\nPerkins\nYates\nAshley\nBrooks\nClay\npending the rules and passing the Senate\nJarman\nPettis\nYoung, Alaska\nAspin\nBroomfield\nCleveland\nJeffords\nAuCoin\nBrown, Calif.\nCochran\nPeyser\nYoung, Fla.\njoint resolution (S.J. Res. 35), as\nJenrette\nBafalis\nPickle\nBrown, Mich.\nYoung, Ga.\namended.\nCohen\nBaldus\nBrown, Ohio\nCollins, nl.\nJohnson, Calif. Pike\nYoung, Tex.\nThe Clerk read the title of the Senate\nBaucus\nBroyhill\nCollins, Tex.\nJohnson, Colo.\nPoage\nZablocki\njoint resolution.\nBauman\nBuchanan\nConable\nJones, Ala.\nPressler\nThe SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques-\nBeard, R.I.\nBurgener\nConlan\nJones, N.C.\nPrice\nBeard, Tenn.\nBurke, Calif.\nConte\ntion is on the motion offered by the gen-\nBedell\nBurke, Fla.\nCorman\nNAYS-2\ntlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. SCHROE-\nBennett\nBurleson, Tex.\nCornell\nHechler, W. Va. Myers, Pa.\nDER) that the House suspend the rules\n4958\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nApril 5, 1976\ndisagreeing votes of the two houses, and\nagreed to. On this question, the yeas and\nNOT VOTING-28\nthat the Chair be authorized to appoint\nnays have been ordered, and the clerk\nBaker\nEastland\nMcGovern\nthe conferees on the part of the Senate.\nwill call the roll.\nBeall\nGarn\nPearson\nThe motion was agreed to, and the\nBellmon\nGravel\nPell\nThe legislative clerk called the roll\nBentsen\nHatfield\nSparkman\nPresiding Officer (Mr. STONE) appointed\nMr. ROBERT C. BYRD of West Vir-\nBiden\nHollings\nStennis\nMr. CANNON, Mr. PELL, Mr. ROBERT C.\nginia. I announce that the Senator from\nChurch\nJackson\nStevenson\nBYRD, Mr. HATFIELD, and Mr. HUGH SCOTT\nDelaware (Mr. BIDEN), the Senator from\nClark\nLaxalt\nTunney\nCulver\nLong\nWeicker\nas conferees on the part of the Senate.\nIdaho (Mr. CHURCH), the Senator from\nCurtis\nMathias\nMississippi (Mr. EASTLAND), the Senator\nDole\nMcClellan\nfrom Alaska (Mr. GRAVEL), the Senator\nPROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF\nSo the motion to reconsider was\nfrom South Carolina (Mr. HOLLINGS),\nMEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO GO\nagreed to.\nthe Senator from Washington (Mr.\nTO THE UNITED KINGDOM TO AC-\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I\nJACKSON), the Senator from Arkansas\nCEPT LOAN OF AN ORIGINAL COPY\nmove to lay on the table Mr. BARTLETT'S\n(Mr. McCLELLAN), the Senator from\nOF THE MAGNA CARTA\namendment.\nSouth Dakota (Mr. McGoverN), the Sen-\nThe motion to lay on the table was\nThe Senate continued with the con-\nator from Rhode Island (Mr. PELL), the\nagreed to.\nsideration of the amendment of the\nSenator from Alabama (Mr. SPARKMAN),\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. The ques-\nHouse of Representatives to the concur-\nthe Senator from Mississippi (Mr. STEN-\ntion is on agreeing to the motion to con-\nrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 98) to pro-\nNIS), the Senator from Illinois (Mr.\ncur in the amendment of the House.\nvide for a delegation of Members of Con-\nSTEVENSON), the Senator from Califor-\nThe motion to concur was agreed to.\ngress to go to the United Kingdom for\nnia (Mr. TUNNEY), and the Senator from\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I\npurposes of accepting the loan of an\nTexas (Mr. BENTSEN) are necessarily\nmove to reconsider the vote by which the\noriginal copy of the Magna Carta, and\nabsent.\nmotion to concur was agreed to.\nfor other purposes.\nI further announce that the Senator\nMr. MOSS. I move to lay that motion\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask\nfrom Louisiana (Mr. LONG) is absent on\non the table.\nfor the yeas and nays on the motion to\nofficial business.\nThe motion to lay on the table was\nreconsider.\nI also announce that the Senator from\nagreed to.\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a\nIowa (Mr. CULVER) is absent attending a\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I\nsufficient second? There is a sufficient\nfuneral.\nsuggest the absence of a quorum.\nsecond.\nI further announce that the Senator\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk\nThe yeas and nays were ordered.\nfrom Iowa (Mr. CLARK) is absent because\nwill call the roll\nMr. MANSFIELD. I understand it will\nof illness.\nThe second assistant legislative clerk\nbe a 10-minute vote.\nI further announce that, if present and\nproceeded to call the roll\nMay I call to the attention of the Sen-\nvoting, the Senator from Iowa (Mr.\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask\nate once again that this is a most serious\nCLARK), and the Senator from Washing-\nunanimous consent that the order for\nmatter. An invitation has been extended\nton (Mr. JACKSON) would each vote\nthe quorum call be rescinded.\nby the United Kingdom, and they are the\n\"yea.\"\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\nones who asked that a certain number be\nMr. GRIFFIN. I announce that the\nobjection, it is so ordered.\nsent, and I am just wondering, if we ex-\nSenator from Tennessee (Mr. BAKER),\nMr. ABOUREZK Mr. President, is it\ntended an invitation to the United King-\nthe Senator from Maryland (Mr. BEALL),\nappropriate at this time to ask the lead-\ndom, if they would treat an invitation\nthe Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. BELL-\nership what the program is for the re-\nfrom us the same way we are treating\nMON), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr.\nmainder of the evening?\nthis.\nCURTIS), the Senator from Kansas (Mr.\nMr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,\nMr. HUGH SCOTT. Mr. President, I\nDOLE), the Senator from Utah (Mr.\nthere will be no more rollcall votes to-\nam bound to say I agree with the distin-\nGARN), the Senator from Oregon (Mr.\nnight.\nguished majority leader. I do feel that\nHATFIELD), the Senator from Nevada\nthe action as it stands now is very likely\n(Mr. LAXALT), the Senator from Mary-\nto be assumed by the British public opin-\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON DAY\nland (Mr. MATHIAS), the Senator from\nion and by the British hosts as being an\nKansas (Mr. PEARSON), and the Senator\nMr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,\nunwarranted rejection, in part, of a very\nfrom Connecticut (Mr. WEICKER) are\nI ask that the Chair lay before the Senate\ngenerous gesture on their part. I believe\nnecessarily absent\na message from the House of Representa-\nthat we should stay with the original\nsuggestion, which I understand came\nI further announce that, if present\ntives on H.J. Res. 670.\nand voting, the Senator from Oregon\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint\nfrom the British Government. I do not\nknow whether I am right on that or not,\n(Mr. HATFIELD) would vote \"nay.\"\nresolution will be stated by title.\nThe second assistant legislative clerk\nbut that is what I understand.\nThe result was announced-yeas 41,\nread as follows:\nMr. MANSFIELD. That is correct.\nnays 31, as follows:\nA resolution (H.J. Res. 670) to designate\nMr. HUGH SCOTT. In that case, we\n[Rollcall Vote No. 119 Leg.]\nApril 13, 1976, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day.\"\nought to stay with the number suggested.\nYEAS-41\nIt is not material if some of us would\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\nBayh\nHathaway\nMoss\nhave preferred a smaller number. What\nobjection, the joint resolution will be\nBrock\nHuddleston\nMuskie\nis material is that we owe some polite-\nBuckley\nHumphrey\nNelson\nconsidered as having been read the sec-\nness, some hautesse, some recognition of\nBurdick\nInouye\nPackwood\nond time by title.\nCannon\nJavits\nPastore\nthe fact that a great nation which is cele-\nIs there objection to the present con-\nCranston\nKennedy\nPercy\nbrating its own defeat by us some 200\nEagleton\nLeahy\nRibicoff\nsideration of the joint resolution?\nyears ago ought to be met by us in equally\nFord\nMagnuson\nScott, Hugh\nThere being no objection, the joint\nGlenn\nMansfield\nStevens\ngenerous spirit.\nresolution (H.J. Res. 670) was considered,\nGriffin\nMcGee\nSymington\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, will\nHart, Gary\nMetcalf\nTower\nordered to a third reading, read the third\nthe Senator yield?\nHart, Philip A.\nMondale\nWilliams\ntime, and passed.\nHartke\nMr. HUGH SCOTT. I yield.\nMontoya\nYoung\nHaskell\nMorgan\nMr. MANSFIELD. May I say that in\nCONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS\nNAYS-31\nvictory it is easy to be gracious, but in\nSUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDING\ndefeat it is more than appreciated. I\nAbourezk\nDurkin\nProxmire\nOFFICER PRIOR TO A CLOTURE\nAllen\nFannin\nRandolph\nthink we ought to accord the same kind\nVOTE.\nBartlett\nFong\nRoth\nof recognition to our cousins that they\nBrooke\nGoldwater\nSchweiker\nMr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,\naccord to us.\nBumpers\nHansen\nScott,\nByrd,\nHelms\nWilliam L\nI call up at this time and ask unanimous\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.\nHarry F., Jr.\nHruska\nStafford\nconsent that the Senate proceed to the\nSTONE). The question recurs on agree-\nByrd, Robert C. Johnston\nStone\nconsideration of Senate Resolution 268.\nCase\nMcClure\ning to the motion to reconsider the vote\nTaft\nChiles\nMcIntyre\nTalmadge\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. The res-\nby which the Bartlett amendment was\nDomenici\nNunn\nThurmond\nolution will be stated by title.\nLINDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS, LA.\nREVOLUTION\nEDWARD W. BROOKE. MASS.\nCHAIRMAN\nDICENTENNIAL\nVICE CHAIRMAN\nTHOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., MASS.\nAMERICAN\nMIKE MANSFIELD, MONT.\nJOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ.\n1770-1978\nHUGH SCOTT, PA.\nM. CALDWELL BUTLER, VA.\nJ. J. PICKLE, TEX.\nCongress of the United States\nJOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX.\nHUBERT HUMPHREY, MINN.\nMARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.\nROMAN L HRUSKA, NEBR.\nJOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS\nWALLACE o. GREEN\nSTAFF DIRECTOR\nFOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL\nSW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING\nTELEPHONE 225-1778\nClashington, D.C. 20515\nApril 2, 1976\nDear Colleague:\nThe Joint Committee would like to extend to you, your\nfamily and your staff an invitation to attend a special\nprogram honoring Thomas Jefferson The program will\ntake place on Tuesday, April 13, in the House Chamber\nat 11:00 a.m.\nWe feel very honored to be able to have three distin-\nguished scholars address us on different aspects of\nJefferson's influence on the development of our country.\nThe three speakers are: Mr. Julian P. Boyd, Editor,\nThe Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Princeton University,\nDr. Cecelia M. Kenyon. Charles N. Clark Professor of\nGovernment, Smith College and Mr. Frederick Nichols,\nChairman of the Division of Architectural History at\nthe University of Virginia.\nThe program will also include a performance of the\nBicentennial March composed and conducted by Secretary\nof the Navy, J. William Middendorf and performed by\nthe Navy Band.\nThe galleries will be open on a first come first serve\nbasis. Children of Members of Congress will be allowed\nto accompany their parents on the floor.\nWe urge you and your staff to attend, for this year is\nThomas Jefferson's year, and it is only fitting that\nwe all make a special effort to honor the man who was\nthe author of our Declaration of Independence.\nPlease advise the Joint Committee staff of the number\nof persons who will accompany you on the 13th, by\ncalling 5-1776.\nSincerely,\nLindy Bogg\nLINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS\nLYWARD N. BROOKE\nChairman\nVice Chairman\nCOSPONSORS TO H.J. RES. 670\nJames Abdnor\nJames C. Cleveland\nTom Harkin\nBella S. Abzug\nWilliam S. Cohen\nHerbert E. Harris\nBrock Adams\nJames M. Collins\nWilliam H. Harsha\nJoseph P. Addabbo\nBarber B. Conable, Jr.\nMargaret M. Heckler\nGlenn M. Anderson\nSilvio 0. Conte\nW.G. Hefner\nJohn B. Anderson\nJames C. Corman\nHenry Helstocki\nIke F. Andrews\nWilliam R. Cotter\nDavid N. Henderson\nMark Andrews\nPhilip M. Crane\nFloyd V. Hicks\nFrank Annunzio\nDan Daniel\nElwood Hillis\nJohn M. Ashbrook\nRobert W. Daniel, Jr.\nKenneth L. Holland\nHerman Badillo\nGeorge E. Danielson\nMarjorie S. Holt\nAlvin Baldus\nMendel J. Davis\nFrank Horton\nMax Baucus\nJames J. Delaney\nJames J. Howard\nRobert E. Bauman\nRon de Lugo\nAllan T. Howe\nRobin L. Beard\nWilliam L. Dickinson\nCarroll Hubbard, Jr.\nBerkley Bedell\nChristopher J. Dodd\nWilliam J. Hughes\nAlphonzo Bell\nThomas J. Downey\nWilliam L. Hungate\nCharles E. Bennett\nThomas N. Downing\nHenry J. Hyde\nTom Bevill\nPierre S. du Pont\nRichard H. Ichord\nMario Biaggi\nJack Edwards\nJohn Jarman\nJo nathan B. Bingham\nDavid F. Emery\nJames M. Jeffords\nJames J. Blanchard\nJohn N. Erlenborn\nAlbert W. Johnson\nLindy Boggs\nJohn G. Fary\nHarold T. Johnson\nEdward P. Boland\nDante B. Fascell\nJames P. Johnson\nJohn Brademas\nMillicent Fenwick\nEd Jones\nJohn B. Breaux\nPaul Findley\nWalter B. Jones\nJohn Breckinridge\nHamilton Fish, Jr.\nJack F. Kemp\nJack Brinkley\nJoseph L. Fisher\nWilliam M. Ketchum\nWilliam M. Brodhead\nFloyd J. Fithian\nMartha Keys\nWilliam S. Broomfield\nWalter Flowers\nThomas N. Kindness\nClarence J. Brown\nWilliam D. Ford\nRobert Krueger\nGeorge E. Brown, Jr.\nL.H. Fountain\nRobert J. Lagomarsino\nJames A. Burke\nBill Frenzel\nRobert L. Leggett\nPhillip Burton\nBarry M. Goldwater, Jr.\nJim Lloyd\nCaldwell M. Butler\nWillis D. Gradison, Jr.\nMarilyn Lloyd\nGoodloe E. Byron\nCharles E. Grassley\nClarence D. Long\nTim Lee Carter\nGilbert Gude\nGillis W. Long\nElford A. Cederberg\nJames A. Haley\nTrent Lott\nShirley Chisholm\nTim L. Hall\nManuel Lujan, Jr.\nDon H. Clausen\nLee H. Hamilton\nRobert McClory\nDel Clawson\nJohn Paul Hammerschmidt\nJohn Y. McCollister\nMark W. Hannaford\nRobert C. McEwen\nGeorge Hansen\n2\nJohn J. McFall\nRalph S. Regula\nDavid C. Treen\nMatthew F. McHugh\nJohn J. Rhodes\nMorris K. Udall\nRay J. Madden\nMatthew J. Rinaldo\nGuy Vander Jagt\nEdward R. Madigan\nRay Roberts\nRichard F. Vander Veen\nJames R. Mann\nPeter W. Rodino, Jr.\nJoe D. Waggonner, Jr.\nJames G. Martin\nPaul G. Rogers\nWilliam F. Walsh\nDawson Mathis\nCharles Rose\nCharles W. Whalen, Jr.\nRomano L. Mazzoli\nDan Rostenkowski\nCharles E. Wiggins\nLloyd Meeds\nEdward J. Roush\nBob Wilson\nJohn Melcher\nJohn H. Rousselot\nCharles Wilson\nEdward Mezvinsky\nMartin A. Russo\nCharles H. Wilson\nRobert H. Michel\nJim Santini\nLarry Winn, Jr.\nAbner J. Mikva\nRonald A. Sarasin\nAntonio Borja Won Pat\nGeorge Miller\nPaul S. Sarbanes\nJohn W. Wydler\nWilbur D. Mills\nJames H. Scheuer\nSidney R. Yates\nJoseph G. Minish\nHerman T. Schneebeli\nGus Yatron\nDonald J. Mitchell\nRichard T. Schulze\nC.W. Bill Young\nJoe Moakley\nKeith G. Sebeluis\nDon Young\nG.V. Montgomery\nJohn F. Seiberling\nClement J. Zablocki\nW. Henson Moore\nGeorge E. Shipley\nRobert Duncan\nCarlos J. Moorhead\nGarner E. Shriver\nJamie L. Whitten\nWilliams S. Moorhead\nRobert L.F. Sikes\nElizabeth Holtzman\nCharles A. Mosher\nPaul Simon\nDominick V. Daniels\nRonald M. Mottl\nB.F. Sisk\nEdwin B. Forsythe\nJohn M. Murphy\nJoe Skubitz\nThad Cochran\nMorgan F. Murphy\nNeal Smith\nJames G. O'Hara\nLucien N. Nedzi\nGene Snyder\nShirley N. Pettis\nBill Nichols\nStephen J. Solarz\nEdward R. Roybal\nHenry J. Nowak\nFloyd Spence\nJames L. Oberstar\nHarley 0. Staggers\nGeorge M. O'Brien\nJ. William Stanton\nThomas P. O'Neil, Jr.\nJames V. Stanton\nOtto E. Passman\nPete Stark\nEdward J. Patten\nTom Steed\nJerry M. Patterson\nWilliam A. Steiger\nClaude Pepper\nSamuel S. Stratton\nPeter A. Peyser\nW.S. Stuckey, Jr.\nJ.J. Pickle\nLeonor K. Sullivan\nMelvin Price\nJames W. Symington\nAlbert H. Quie\nSteven D. Symms\nWilliam J. Randall\nGene Taylor\nThomas J. Rees\nFrank Thompson, Jr.\nROBERT McCLORY, M.C.\nFOR THE RECORD\nApril 5, 1976\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON DAY\nMr. Speaker: Today we consider House Joint Resolution 670, a\nspecial Bicentennial measure which designates April 13, 1976, as Thomas\nJefferson Day. The fitness of commemorating the birthday of perhaps\nthe greatest of our Founding Fathers in this anniversary year of our\nindependence is clear. Jefferson's talents and vision were unmatched\nin his own time, and his many achievements have remained unique through\n200 years of American history.\nThis resolution, which I introduced in September of last year,\nresults from the efforts of many dedicated people. The Thomas Jefferson\nDay idea originated in my own 13th Congressional District at Elgin\nCommunity College. The College Bicentennial Commission, co-chaired by\nCarole Ackemann and Dennis Sienko, made the day its primary project,\nheaded and coordinated by Mrs. Virginia Kammerer. The College will send\na delegation, accompanied by President Mark Hopkins, to Washington to\njoin in the ceremonies on April 13.\nThe Joint Congressional Committee on Bicentennial Arrangements\nformally endorsed the resolution in March. Since that time, its Chairwoman,\nour colleague from Louisiana (Mrs. Boggs) and our colleague from Virginia\n(Mr. Butler) and the other members and staff of the Joint Committee have\nworked diligently to plan and execute a meaningful observance of the day.\nFinally, I am joined in support of Thomas Jefferson Day by 240 other\nMembers of Congress. The names of these co-sponsors are listed on House\nROBERT McCLORY, M.C.\nApril 5, 1976\nPage 2\nJoint Resolutions 898 - 907, all identical to the original resolution, which\nI introduced last week.\nMr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson Day is a Bicentennial event in which\nthe people and the Congress have joined. Through the hard work of a group\nof citizens in Illinois, which, indeed, was at one time a part of Jefferson's\nnative State of Virginia, we have before us today a significant resolution\nco-sponsored by a majority of the Members of the House. This is the way the\nAmerican political system was designed to work, and the genesis of this\nresolution should make the observance of Thomas Jefferson Day even more\nmeaningful on Tuesday, April 13.\nAPRIL 6, 1976\nBILL STATUS OFFICE\nPAGE 1\nU.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\n94TH CONG. STATUS PROFILE FOR H.J.RES.670\nBRIEF TITLE\nSPECIAL DAYS AND WEEKS\nSPONSOR\nMCCLORY\nDATE INTRODUCED SEP 25, 75\nHOUSE COMMITTEE\nPOST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE\nTITLE\nA RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 13, 1976, AS\n\"THCMAS JEFFERSON DAY\"\nSEP 25, 75 REFERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL\nSERVICE.\nSEP 26, 75 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION.\nMAR 18, 76 FIRST DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP\nSESSION.\nMAR 18, 76 FINAL DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP\nSESSION.\nMAR 18, 76 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED.\nMAR 30, 76 REPORTED TO HOUSE BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE\nAND CIVIL SERVICE. REPORT NO: 94-979.\nMAR 30, 76 PLACED ON HOUSE CALENDAR, NO: 303.\nAPR 5, 76 CALLED UP BY HOUSE UNDER MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES.\nAPR 5, 76 PASSED HOUSE BY YEA-NAY VOTE: 363 - 2.\nAPR 5, 76 PASSED SENATE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS BY VOICE VOTE.\nAPR 5, 76 MEASURE CLEARED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.\nAPR 6, 76 DELIVERED TO PRESIDENT.\nAPRIL 6, 1976\nBILL STATUS OFFICE\nPAGE 1\nU.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\n94TH CONG. STATUS PROFILE FOR H.J.RES.670\nBRIEF TITLE\nSPECIAL DAYS AND WEEKS\nSPONSOR\nMCCLORY\nDATE INTRODUCED... SEP 25, 75\nHOUSE COMMITTEE..\nPOST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE\nTITLE\nA RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 13, 1976, AS\n\"THCMAS JEFFERSON DAY\"\nSEP 25, 75 REFERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL\nSERVICE.\nSEP 26, 75 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION.\nMAR 18, 76 FIRST DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP\nSESSION.\nMAR 18, 76 FINAL DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP\nSESSION.\nMAR 18, 76 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED.\nMAR 30, 76 REPORTED TO HOUSE BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE\nAND CIVIL SERVICE. REPORT NO: 94-979.\nMAR 30, 76 PLACED ON HOUSE CALENDAR, NO: 303.\nAPR 5, 76 CALLED UP BY HOUSE UNDER MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES.\nAPR 5, 76 PASSED HOUSE BY YEA-NAY VOTE: 363 - 2.\nAPR 5, 76 PASSED SENATE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS BY VOICE VOTE.\nAPR 5, 76 MEASURE CLEARED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.\nAPR 6, 76 DELIVERED TO PRESIDENT.\nFORD\nCOSPONSORS TO H.J. RES. 670\nJames Abdnor\nJames C. Cleveland\nTom Harkin\nBella S. Abzug\nWilliam S. Cohen\nHerbert E. Harris\nBrock Adams\nJames M. Collins\nWilliam H. Harsha\nJoseph P. Addabbo\nBarber B. Conable, Jr.\nMargaret M. Heckler\nGlenn M. Anderson\nSilvio 0. Conte\nW.G. Hefner\nJohn B. Anderson\nJames C. Corman\nHenry Helstocki\nIke F. Andrews\nWilliam R. Cotter\nDavid N. Henderson\nMark Andrews\nPhilip M. Crane\nFloyd V. Hicks\nFrank Annunzio\nDan Daniel\nElwood Hillis\nJohn M. Ashbrook\nRobert W. Daniel, Jr.\nKenneth L. Holland\nHerman Badillo\nGeorge E. Danielson\nMarjorie S. Holt\nAlvin Baldus\nMendel J. Davis\nFrank Horton\nMax Baucus\nJames J. Delaney\nJames J. Howard\nRobert E. Bauman\nRon de Lugo\nAllan T. Howe\nRobin L. Beard\nWilliam L. Dickinson\nCarroll Hubbard, Jr.\nBerkley Bedell\nChristopher J. Dodd\nWilliam J. Hughes\nAlphonzo Bell\nThomas J. Downey\nWilliam L. Hungate\nCharles E. Bennett\nThomas N. Downing\nHenry J. Hyde\nTom Bevill\nPierre S. du Pont\nRichard H. Ichord\nMario Biaggi\nJack Edwards\nJohn Jarman\nJo nathan B. Bingham\nDavid F. Emery\nJames M. Jeffords\nJames J. Blanchard\nJohn N. Erlenborn\nAlbert W. Johnson\nLindy Boggs\nJohn G. Fary\nHarold T. Johnson\nEdward P. Boland\nDante B. Fascell\nJames P. Johnson\nJohn Brademas\nMillicent Fenwick\nEd Jones\nJohn B. Breaux\nPaul Findley\nWalter B. Jones\nJohn Breckinridge\nHamilton Fish, Jr.\nJack F. Kemp\nJack Brinkley\nJoseph L. Fisher\nWilliam M. Ketchum\nWilliam M. Brodhead\nFloyd J. Fithian\nMartha Keys\nWilliam S. Broomfield\nWalter Flowers\nThomas N. Kindness\nClarence J. Brown\nWilliam D. Ford\nRobert Krueger\nGeorge E. Brown, Jr.\nL.H. Fountain\nRobert J. Lagomarsino\nJames A. Burke\nBill Frenzel\nRobert L. Leggett\nPhillip Burton\nBarry M. Goldwater, Jr.\nJim Lloyd\nCaldwell M. Butler\nWillis D. Gradison, Jr.\nMarilyn Lloyd\nGoodloe E. Byron\nCharles E. Grassley\nClarence D. Long\nTim Lee Carter\nGilbert Gude\nGillis W. Long\nElford A. Cederberg\nJames A. Haley\nTrent Lott\nShirley Chisholm\nTim L. Hall\nManuel Lujan, Jr.\nDon H. Clausen\nLee H. Hamilton\nRobert McClory\nDel Clawson\nJohn Paul Hammerschmidt\nJohn Y. McCollister\nMark W. Hannaford\nRobert C. McEwen\nGeorge Hansen\n2\nJohn J. McFall\nRalph S. Regula\nDavid C. Treen\nMatthew F. McHugh\nJohn J. Rhodes\nMorris K. Udall\nRay J. Madden\nMatthew J. Rinaldo\nGuy Vander Jagt\nEdward R.Madigan\nRay Roberts\nRichard F. Vander Veen\nJames R. Mann\nPeter W. Rodino, Jr.\nJoe D. Waggonner, Jr.\nJames G. Martin\nPaul G. Rogers\nWilliam F. Walsh\nDawson Mathis\nCharles Rose\nCharles W. Whalen, Jr.\nRomano L. Mazzoli\nDan Rostenkowski\nCharles E. Wiggins\nLloyd Meeds\nEdward J. Roush\nBob Wilson\nJohn Melcher\nJohn H. Rousselot\nCharles Wilson\nEdward Mezvinsky\nMartin A. Russo\nCharles H. Wilson\nRobert H. Michel\nJim Santini\nLarry Winn, Jr.\nAbner J. Mikva\nRonald A. Sarasin\nAntonio Borja Won Pat\nGeorge Miller\nPaul S. Sarbanes\nJohn W. Wydler\nWilbur D. Mills\nJames H. Scheuer\nSidney R. Yates\nJoseph G. Minish\nHerman T. Schneebeli\nGus Yatron\nDonald J. Mitchell\nRichard T. Schulze\nC.W. Bill Young\nJoe Moakley\nKeith G. Sebeluis\nDon Young\nG.V. Montgomery\nJohn F. Seiberling\nClement J. Zablocki\nW. Henson Moore\nGeorge E. Shipley\nRobert Duncan\nCarlos J. Moorhead\nGarner E. Shriver\nJamie L. Whitten\nWilliams S. Moorhead\nRobert L.F. Sikes\nElizabeth Holtzman\nCharles A. Mosher\nPaul Simon\nDominick V. Daniels\nRonald M. Mottl\nB.F. Sisk\nEdwin B. Forsythe\nJohn M. Murphy\nJoe Skubitz\nThad Cochran\nMorgan F. Murphy\nNeal Smith\nJames G. O'Hara\nLucien N. Nedzi\nGene Snyder\nShirley N. Pettis\nBill Nichols\nStephen J. Solarz\nEdward R. Roybal\nHenry J. Nowak\nFloyd Spence\nJames L. Oberstar\nHarley O. Staggers\nGeorge M. O'Brien\nJ. William Stanton\nThomas P. O'Neil, Jr.\nJames V. Stanton\nOtto E. Passman\nPete Stark\nEdward J. Patten\nTom Steed\nJerry M. Patterson\nWilliam A. Steiger\nClaude Pepper\nSamuel S. Stratton\nPeter A. Peyser\nW.S. Stuckey, Jr.\nJ.J. Pickle\nLeonor K. Sullivan\nMelvin Price\nJames W. Symington\nAlbert H. Quie\nSteven D. Symms\nWilliam J. Randall\nGene Taylor\nThomas J. Rees\nFrank Thompson, Jr.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 7, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nMAX FRIEDERSDORF\nFROM:\nCHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CAr\nSUBJECT:\nRep. Robert McClory (R-III.)\nRep. Bob McClory has requested a picture of the President\nsigning H.J. Res. 670, to designate April 13, 1976, as\n\"Thomas Jefferson Day. \" This bill passed the House on\nApril 5, 1976 by a vote of 363-2. A similar bill has passed\nthe Senate.\nMcClory states he is a principal sponsor of the bill which\nhas its origin in his Congressional District.\nMcClory would prefer to have a picture with the President\nsigning the bill and also have included Representatives Lindy\nBoggs and Caldwell Butler. He suggests that it not be a\nformal signing ceremony but merely have these people in\nand out for the singing since it is also a bicentennial matter.\nAny possibilities or guidance?\ncc: Tom Loeffler\nPat Rowland\nHouse Calendar No. 303\n94TH CONGRESS\n2D SESSION\nH. J. RES. 670\n[Report No. 94-979]\nIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\nSEPTEMBER 25, 1975\nMr. McCLORY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred\nto the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service\nMARCH 30, 1976\nReferred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed\nJOINT RESOLUTION\nTo designate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\".\n1\nResolved by the Senate and House of Representatives\n2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,\n3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is\n4 designated as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\", and the President\n5 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling\n6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies\n7 and activities.\nI\nHouse Calendar No. 303\n94TH CONGRESS\n2D SESSION\nH. J. RES. 670\n[Report No. 94-979]\nJOINT RESOLUTION\nTo designate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas\nJefferson Day\".\nBy Mr. McCLORY\nSEPTEMBER 25, 1975\nReferred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil\nService\nMARCH 30, 1976\nReferred to the House Calendar and ordered to be\nprinted\nHouse Calendar No. 303\n94TH CONGRESS\n2D SESSION\nH. J. RES. 670\n[Report No. 94-979]\nIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\nSEPTEMBER 25, 1975\nMr. McCLORY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred\nto the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service\nMARCH 30, 1976\nReferred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed\nJOINT RESOLUTION\nTo designate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\".\n1\nResolved by the Senate and House of Representatives\n2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,\n3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is\n4 designated as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\", and the President\n5 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling\n6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies\n7 and activities.\nI\nHouse Calendar No. 303\n94TH CONGRESS\n2D SESSION\nH.J.RES. 670\n[Report No. 94-979]\nJOINT RESOLUTION\nTo designate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas\nJefferson Day\".\nBy Mr. McCLORY\nSEPTEMBER 25, 1975\nReferred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil\nService\nMARCH 30, 1976\nReferred to the House Calendar and ordered to be\nprinted\nNATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)\nFORM OF\nDOCUMENT\nCORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE\nDATE\nRESTRICTION\nMemo\nFrom Max L. Friedersdorf to Dick\n4/9/1976\nJ\nKeiser and Jane Dannenhauer, lpg.\nFILE LOCATION\nJohn Marsh Files, Box 70, \"Jefferson, Thomas, 4/13/76 (2)\"\nRESTRICTION CODES\n(A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information.\n(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.\n(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.\n80 12/26/13\nGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION\nGSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nBob:\nOn the attached, do you know whether or not\nthe President will attend the special ceremony\nat the Jefferson Memorial next Tuesday, April 13th?\nIf so, Congressman McClory, who authored the\nproclmation, would be most interested in having\nhis picture taken wh with the President at the\nMemorial. 4 of his constituents from Illinois,\nwhose idea the proclamation was, will be in town\nall day on the 13th, as the Congressman's guests.\n(He'd probably also like them in the photo.)\nCan you let me know?\nTa.\nNancy\nNanay\nPres is going + you can\ntell Mc clory we will work\nout a photo. you should\ncall the advance wan to\nget him on board.\nBub\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nDate 4-8-76\nTO:\nBob W.\nFROM: Max L. Friedersdorf\nFor Your Information\nPlease Handle\nPlease See Me\nComments, Please\nOther Pls. condinate with\nRuss Ramhe, nicholsm.\nI underst and manh is\nwriting Imidential\nstatement for signing.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 7, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nMAX FRIEDERSDORF\nFROM:\nCHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CLg\nSUBJECT:\nRep. Robert McClory (R-III.)\nRep. Bob McClory has requested a picture of the President\nsigning H.J. Res. 670, to designate April 13, 1976, as\n\"Thomas Jefferson Day. \" This bill passed the House on\nApril 5, 1976 by a vote of 363-2. A similar bill has passed\nthe Senate.\nMcClory states he is a principal sponsor of the bill which\nhas its origin in his Congressional District.\nMcClory would prefer to have a picture with the President\nsigning the bill and also have included Representatives Lindy\nBoggs and Caldwell Butler. He suggests that it not be a\nformal signing ceremony but merely have these people in\nand out for the singing since it is also a bicentennial matter.\nAny possibilities or guidance?\ncc: Tom Loeffler\nPat Rowland\nApril 6, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nBILL NICHOLSON\nFROM:\nMAX FRIEDERSDORF\nSUBJECT:\nM.C. Bob McClory (R-ILL)\nCongressman McClory is the prime sponsor of H.J. Res. 670,\nwhich authorizes the President to proclaim next Tuesday,\nApril 13th, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day.\"\nHe is most interested in being present when the President\nsigns this bill. He also suggested that perhaps we would\nwant to invite the Joint Bicentennial Committee on the Hill\nwhich includes:\nChairman Lindy Boggs\nVice Chairman Ed Brooke\nRep. Tip O'Neill\nSen. Mike Mansfield\nRep. John Rhodes\nSen. Hugh Scott\nRep. J. J. Pickle\nSen. Hubert Humphrey\nRep. Marvin Esch\nSen. Walter Mondale\nRep. Caldwell Butler\nSen. Roman Hruska\nThe Congressman suggests, if at all possible, this be\nscheduled for next Monday, April 12th.\nCC: Jack Marsh\nCharlie Leppert\nBob Linder\nJudy Johnston\nFORD\nis\n1817\nGERALD\nMarch 25, 1976\nDear Lindy:\nThank you for your March 24 letter to the President\nregarding the possibility of his signing S. 2920,\nan act to designate the Library of Congress Annex\nas the \"Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson\nBuilding\" on April 13.\nI know that careful consideration will be given\nto your suggestion that this be coordinated with\nother activities scheduled for that date. Also,\nI realize the time frame in which you must work\nto expedite consideration of the legislation. We\nwill be pleased to ask that your recommendation\nbe given priority attention. You will hear further\nas soon as possible.\nWith kindest regards,\nSincerely,\nCharles Leppert, Jr.\nSpecial Assistant for\nLegislative Affairs\nThe Honorable Lindy (Mrs. Hale)Boggs\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D.C. 20515\nbcc: w/incoming to Bill Nicholson for further action - ASAP\nbee: w/incoming to Max Friedersdorf - FYI\nCL:JEB:VO:vo\nFORD\nin\n1917\n070835\nEMDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS, LA.\n13,\nEDWARD W. BROOKE, M\nCHAIRMAN\nRe\nAMERICAN REVOLUTION RECONTENIA\nVICE CHAIRMAN\nTHOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., MASS.\n1776-1975\nMIKE MANSFIELD, MONT.\nJOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ.\nM. CALDWELL BUTLER, VA.\nyour\n©\nHUGH SCOTT, PA.\nJ. J. PICKLE, TEX.\nCongress of the United States\nJOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. ME:\nHUBERT H. HUMPHREY, MINI\nMARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.\nWALLACE O. GREEN\n(5,2920)\nROMAN L. HRUSKA, NEBR.\nJOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS\nSTAFF DIRECTOR\nFOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL\nSW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING\nTELEPHONE 225-1776\n3\nWashington, D.C. 20515\nMarch 24, 1976\nThe Honorable Gerald R. Ford\nPresident of the United States\nme\nThe White House\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20500\nDear Mr. President,\nThe Joint Committee on Arrangements is planning ceremonies\nto commemorate the contributions of Thomas Jefferson to\nour social and political systems. A Joint Meeting of the\nHouse and Senate has been planned, and we hope that several\ndistinguished scholars will address the two Bodies.\nI We understand that you may participate in some type of\nactivity at the Jefferson Memorial on the same day, April\n13. If so, the Joint Committee wishes to suggest that, if\nappropriate, this ceremony be coordinated with the signing\nof the proposed legislation that would designate the\nI Library of Congress Annex, the \"Library of Congress Thomas\nJefferson Building.\"\nYour interest in Thomas Jefferson is well known, and we\nfeel that the signing of this Bill on April 13, would be\nvery appropriate. If this is a possibility, the Joint\nCommittee will encourage the appropriate Committees to\nexpedite consideration of the legislation, S. 2920.\nSincerely,\nLindy\nLINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS\nChairman\nLB/sb\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 19, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJACK MARSH\nTHRU:\nMAX L. FRIEDERSDORF\nVERN LOEN\nFROM:\nCHARLES LEPPERT, JR.\nCg.\nSUBJECT:\nH.J. Res. 670 - To Designate April 13,\n1976 as \"Thomas Jefferson Day. \"\nIn accordance with your request, I am attaching hereto, a copy of\nH.J. Res. 670, designating April 13, 1976 as \"Thomas Jefferson\nDay. \" This would not create a public holiday, but merely a day of\ncommemoration.\nThis Joint Resolution was introduced by Rep. McClory in the House\non September 25, 1975, with 233 co-sponsors. It was referred to\nthe Subcommittee on Census and Population of the Committee on Post\nOffice and Civil Service.\nOn Thursday, March 18th, the Committee on Post Office and Civil\nService reported the resolution out of Committee, however a report\nwas not filed. The report will probably be filed next week.\n94TH CONGRESS\n1st SESSION\nH. J. RES. 670\nIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\nSEPTEMBER 25, 1975\nMr. McCLoRY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred\nto the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service\nJOINT RESOLUTION\nTo designate April 13, 1976, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\".\n1\nResolved by the Senate and House of Representatives\n2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,\n3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is\n4 designated as \"Thomas Jefferson Day\", and the President is\n5 authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling\n6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies\n7 and activities.\nI\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 9, 1976\nMEMORANDUM TO:\nJACK MARSH\nFROM:\nRUSS ROURKE\nJack, re the Thomas Jefferson event:\n1)\nWe have verified the fact that there is no confusion\nre Lindy Boggs and the various events.\n2)\nWilbur Jones is meeting today with all of the concerned\nparties, to discuss the details of the event. (SAR,\nNational Capitol Park Service, Interior, Scheduling\nOffice, etc.)\n3)\nWilbur is factoring in the two signing ceremonies (Thomas\nJefferson Day Proclamation and Library of Congress\nThomas Jefferson building).\n4)\nAttached memo from Max takes care of \"McClory\nparty\".\n5)\nThe final agenda item is the invitations to Members of\nCongress. I have discussed this matter with Kendall,\nLeppert, Wolthuis, etc. Unless you have any suggestions\nto the contrary, I intend to finalize that list at Max's\nMonday morning staff meeting, with telephone invitations\nR\nimmediately thereafter.\nstraws\nA/m\nSuggested invitees to Jefferson\nMemorial Ceremonies: Tuesday,\napril 13, 12:00 noon,\n049\n1) Rep. Bob Mc clary and party\nmash\n2) Joint Bicentermal Committee\n(12. - but in attached May memo)\nabove would cover H.S.Bes. 670\nand should suffice (not 200 co -sponsore).\n3) S.2920: T.5. annex legulation:\nHouse and Senate Members\nc) House administration Committee\na) Leadership\nc) Senate Rules (1) Committee\nd) fiott/Byrd\ne) standard leadership Judiuary\ns) John Warner\nBoorsten Dean McKd\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\n/ clustation list\nfor M. C. 's\n2\nLuider check re\nboth items of leg.\n(A. 2920-T. anney leg.)\nOK Willow Jones-Advance-755-7976\nCart hamb. natil.Caplarks\nA\nWallad Green. Jant Becaut. Counsel\nApril 9, 1976\nMEMORANDUM TO:\nJACK MARSH\nFROM:\nRUSS ROURKE\nJack, TO the Themss Jefferson event:\n1)\nWe have verified the fact that there is no confusion\nre Lindy Boggs and the various events.\n2)\nWilbur Jones is meeting today with all of the concerned\nparties, to discuss the details of the event. (SAR,\nNational Capitol Park Service, Interior, Scheduling\nOffice, etc.)\n3)\nWilbur is factoring in the two signing ceremonies (Themas\nJefferson Day Proclamation and Library of Congress\nThomas Jefferson building).\n4)\nAttached memo from Max takes care of \"MeClory\npartyP.\n5)\nThe final agenda item is the invitations to Members of\nCongress. I have discussed this matter with Kendall,\nLeppert, Wolthuls, etc. Unless you have any suggestions\nto the conteary, I intend to finalize that list at Max's\nMonday morning staff meeting, with telephone invitations\nimmediately thereafter.\nRAR:cb\nFORD is LIBRAR 07VU30\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nJEFFERSON MEMORIAL\nApril 13, 1976\n12:00 Noon\nTENTATIVE PROGRAM\n11:45 AM\nPrelude music, USMC Band\n12:00 Noon\nAssembly of Guests\nArrival of The President\nPresentation of Colors - Honor Guard,\nJoint Services\nThe National Anthem\nInvocation: Col. Harold Dean Krafft, USAF\n(Ret.) D.C., SAR (1 Minute)\nWelcoming Remarks: Captain Robert M. Barnes\nD.C., SAR (2 Minutes)\nMusical Selection: College of William and\nMary Choir Directed by Dr. Frank Lendrim\n(3 Minutes)\nPresentation of Memorial Wreaths:\n1. Presidential\n2. Secretary of the Interior\n3. Governor of Virginia (by Vince Callal\n4. District of Columbia (by Marty Schal\n(5 Minutes)\nTaps\nRemarks: The Honorable Thomas Kleppe\n(5 Minutes)\nIntroduction of The President by the\nHonorable Thomas Kleppe\nCommemorative Address: The President\nBill Signing Ceremony\nJEFFERSON MEMORIAL\nTENTATIVE PROGRAM CONTINUED\nPAGE 2\nPresentation of Memorial Wreaths: 8 patriotic\norganizations (3 Minutes)\nMusical Selection: College of William and\nMary Choir (3 Minutes)\nBenediction: Colonel Krafft (1 Minute)\nRetirement of the Colors.\nNATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)\nFORM OF\nDOCUMENT\nCORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE\nDATE\nRESTRICTION\nMemo\nFrom Max L. Friedersdorf to Dick\n4/9/76\nJ\nkeiser V Jane Dannenbour, Ipg\nFILE LOCATION\nJohn Marsh Files, Box 70, \"Jefferson, Thomas, 4/13/76(2)\"\nRESTRICTION CODES\n(A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information.\n(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.\n80 12/26/13\n(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.\nGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION\nGSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)\n3-25\nLINDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS,\nCHAIRMAN\nTHOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR.,\nVA. MASS, Re LA. 13. 1976\nAMENICAN REVOLUTION\nEDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS.\nVICE CHAIRMAN\nJOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ.\n1775-1975\nMIKE MANSFIELD. MONT.\n©\nHUGH SCOTT, PA.\nM. CALDWELL BUTLER,\nJ. J. PICKLE, TEX.\nCongress of the United States\nJOSEPH M. MONTOYA. N. MEX.\nHUBERTH. HUMPHREY, MINN.\nMARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.\nROMAN L HRUSKA, NEBR.\nWALLACE O. GREEN\nSTAFF DIRECTOR\npeop\nJOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS\nFOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL\nSW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING\nTELEPHONE 225-1776\nMashington, D.C. 20515\nMarch 24, 1976\nDrik\nThe Honorable Gerald R. Ford\nPresident of the United States\nme\nThe White House\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.\nx should\nIs this possible with\nWashington, D.C. 20500\nDear Mr. President,\nThe Joint Committee on Arrangements is planning ceremonies\nto commemorate the contributions of Thomas Jefferson\nour social and political systems. A Joint Meeting of the\nHouse and Senate has been planned, and we hope that several\ndistinguished scholars will address the two Bodies.\nI We understand that you may participate in some type of\nactivity at the Jefferson Memorial on the same day, April\n13. If so, the Joint Committee wishes to suggest that, if\nappropriate, this ceremony be coordinated with the signing\nof the proposed legislation that would designate the\nLibrary of Congress Annex, the \"Library of Congress Thomas\nJefferson Building.\"\nYour interest in Thomas Jefferson is well known, and we\nfeel that the signing of this Bill on April 13, would be\nvery appropriate. If this is a possibility, the Joint\nCommittee will encourage the appropriate Committees to\nexpedite consideration of the legislation, S. 2920.\nSincerely,\nLindy\nLINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS\nChairman\nLB/sb\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 2, 1976\nMEMORANDUM TO:\nJACK MARSH\nf\nFROM:\nRUSS ROURKE\nJack, the attached memos from Cheney and Nicholson\nboth address themselves to the possibility of an April 13\nsigning ceremony at the Jefferson Memorial.\nI have advised Nicholson of your support for this event.\nNicholson informs me that, unless OMB objects, they will\nprogram the signing ceremony for the 13th. Please note\nCharlie's March 25 response to Lindy Boggs. Once the\nevent is locked in, Nicholson will contact Lindy Boggs\ndirectly.\ncc: DCheney\nTMarrs\nMMitler\nCLeppert\nBNicholson\nMAD 1976\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 29, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJACK MARSH\nFROM:\nDICK CHENEY D\nI assume we can work out something on the attached letter from\nMrs. Boggs.\nThe President would like to do it. I'll let you work it out with\nScheduling.\nAttachment\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nMAR\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 31, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJACK MARSH\nJIM CAVANAUGH\nPAUL O'NEILL\nFROM:\nWILLIAM NICHOLSON WWN\nSUBJECT:\nRequest that the President sign S. 2920, an\nact to designate the Library of Congress Annex\nas the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson\nBuilding on April 13 at the Jefferson Memorial\nThe President will be making an address at the Jefferson Memorial\non Tuesday, April 13, Jefferson's birthday.\nWould you recommend that this signing ceremony be added to other\nevents at the Jefferson Memorial?\nThank you.\nMarch 25, 1976\nDear Lindy:\nThank you for your March 24 letter to the President\nregarding the possibility of his signing S. 2920,\nan act to designate the Library of Congress Annex\nas the \"Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson\nBuilding\" on April 13.\nI know that careful consideration will be given\nto your suggestion that this be coordinated with\nother activities scheduled for that date. Also,\nI realize the time frame in which you must work\nto expedite consideration of the legislation. We\nwill be pleased to ask that your recommendation\nbe given priority attention. You will hear further\nas soon as possible.\nWith kindest regards,\nSincerely,\nCharles Leppert, Jr.\nSpecial Assistant for\nLegislative Affairs\nThe Honorable Lindy (Mrs. Hale) Boggs\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D.C. 20515\nbcc: w/incoming to Bill Nicholson for further action - ASAP\nbcc: w/incoming to Max Friedersdorf - FYI\nCL:JEB:VO:vo\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 8, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nRUSS ROURKE\nFROM:\nJACK MARS\nThomas Jefferson's Juse Birthday,\nSUBJECT:\nApril 13, 1976\nI would like you to identify for me precisely what the events are\nthat are scheduled for April 13, Thomas Jefferson's Birthday,\nto include: place of event; time of event; participants; speakers,\nother than the President.\nAt the Thomas Jefferson ceremony on the Proclamation, I think\nthe following people should be invited and I would appreciate your\nnotifying the appropriate office handling the invitations:\n--\nMembers of Congress who are graduates of the University of\nVirginia.\n---\nThe Virginia Congressional Delegation.\n--\nPresident of the Virginia Senate\n--\nSpeaker of the Virginia House\n--\nMinority Leader of the House.\n--\nMinority Leader of the Senate\n--\nFormer Governors of Virginia\n--\nPresident of the University of Virginia\n--\nChairman of the Board of Visitors for the University of Virginia\nRuss,\nHJ. Res 670 which will\nOsclare a Thomas Jefferson day\nis at the White House. It\nwas reported by the House poics\nCommittee where Dave Henderson\nis Chairman and Ed Derwishi\nis the Ranbing member. this bill\nwas not referred in the sents\nbut was passed from Induring the desh.\nThe Senale Pares Charyman\nis + Jany\nis the Ranbing member should you\nwant to invite the senate anyway.\nSubcom. Rousselot Schnolder\ns. 2920 has not get cleared the\nCongress, but should Monday. It\nwas reported by Senate Rules where\nCannon is Chaviman and Hatfield\nis the Ranling member In the\nHouse at was handled by House\nadministration where Hoys is Chairman\nand Bill Dishenson is the Ranking\nmember.\nWolthms\nLabrary I Congun Jant Committe\nDERALD FORD LIBRARY\nPres 5:20 Apen\n9:45 Intelligence Briefing\nyes - 6 no. Hamilton HOUSE - 30calls - 5 outstander,\nyes\nFlorio\nGilman\n762101\nHarkin Hannford\nHarris\nanderson (Dlenn)\nBafalis.\nKenneth\nDeisen DIA 75101\nBurk Bengham James\nequipment / +7,00 4:00\n10\nLyncood S. Prown\nwm H Tovelace\ncleared\n5:00 .\nJohn Hugher Lineoln\n13\nA\nmay Ten Fanger\nSen, yes\nBuckley\nCant Chas Crawford\ncase\nConnel Bender ox 762k\nDob\nFannin\nPackwood\nDenailson\nRoth\nmarty Hoffman\nH. Schnsqikes Bizid\nDon Saanders LSen\nFreed Hat's - Hae\nCannon marsh\nBod Ellsworts\nChilds.\na\nmoss\nadm Dan Murphy\nnunn\nDep. on C/A\n,3\nHuddlest udde\nArchm Rumsfeld\n305737-7857 Reter Jama\nFORD & 07V830 LIBRARY\nNATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)\nFORM OF\nDOCUMENT\nCORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE\nDATE\nRESTRICTION\nMemo\nFrom May Friedersdorf to Dick Keiser\n4/9/76\nC\nJane Dannenhour, lpg.\nFILE LOCATION\nJohn Marsh Files, Box 70, \"Sefferson, Thomas, 4/13/76 (2)\"\nRESTRICTION CODES\n(A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information.\n(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.\n(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.\n80 12/26/13\nGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION\nGSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)\nAPR 7 1976\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nApril 6, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nBILL NICHOLSON\nFROM:\nMAX FRIEDERSDORF m.6. 6.\nSUBJECT:\nM.C. Bob McClory (R-ILL)\nCongressman McClory is the prime sponsor of H.J. Res. 670,\nwhich authorizes the President to proclaim next Tuesday,\nApril 13th, as \"Thomas Jefferson Day.\"\nHe is most interested in being present when the President\nsigns this bill. He also suggested that perhaps we would\nwant to invite the Joint Bicentennial Committee on the Hill\nwhich includes:\nChairman Lindy Boggs\nVice Chairman Ed Brooke\nRep. Tip O'Neill\nSen. Mike Mansfield\nRep. John Rhodes\nSen. Hugh Scott\nRep. J. J. Pickle\nSen. Hubert Humphrey\nRep. Marvin Esch\nSen. Walter Mondale\nRep. Caldwell Butler\nSen. Roman Hruska\nThe Congressman suggests, if at all possible, this be\nscheduled for next Monday, April 12th\nCC: Jack Marsh\nCharlie Leppert\nBob Linder\nJudy Johnston\nFORD & LIBRARY\nDRAFT/MARSH/4-10-76\nTHE PEN OF JEFFERSON\nThe countdown to Independence Day has begun. In less than\n100 days the Nation shall mark its 200 years of Independence.\n233 years ago today marked the birth of the author of one of\nthe greatest documents of freedom in the history of this planet.\nTom Jefferson was a product of America's frontier. In 1743,\nShadwell, his place of birth in Albemarle County, Virginia, was\nat the outer reaches of the American West.\nIt was one of the coincidences of American history that Thomas\nJefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of\nIndependence, would both die on July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day\nafter is adoption. John Adams' last words were \"Jefferson still\nsurvives. \" Our presence here today attests to the truth of that\nremark.\n-2-\nI set out for your consideration a few of the achievements of\nthe Man from Monticello:\n--\nPresident of the United States\n-- Vice President of the United States\n-- First Secretary of State\n-- Ambassador to France\n-- - Author of the Declaration of Independence\n-\n-- Member of the Continental Congress\n-- Governor of Virginia\n-- Author of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom\n-- Colonial Legislator\n-- Justice of the Peace\n-- Founder of the University of Virginia\nIn addition to these achievements, he was a scientist -- an\n-3-\naccomplished violinist -- remembered as an inventor -- renowned\nas an architect -- respected as an agronomist -- and an excellent\nlinguist with a command of at least six languages.\nJefferson was a giant who has marched across the pages of world\nhistory. To this day he excites scholars, inspires political leaders\nand gives hope to the common man in the four corners of the globe.\nHis achievements were so great, his intellect so towering\nwe are apt to be overwhelmed and not see the man, nor appreciate\nhis humanity. He is a personage from whom we might learn.\nHe is a source of strength from whom we can draw.\nJefferson was not only a theorist but an advocate of human\nfreedom. It has been observed that he pled the cause of the common\nman. Others have said that he charted the course of American\ndemocracy. He has influenced every American political leader of\n-4-\neach succeeding age.\nThere is a spiritual bond between Jefferson and Lincoln.\nJefferson was the political philosopher and apostle of individual\nfreedom. Lincoln took the principles of Jefferson's Declaration\nand translated them for the rank and file of all the people. The\ngreat Emancipator, gave it meaning to the common man and\nembodied it in his cause to preserve the Union.\nJefferson as a champion of freedom vigorously resisted\nthe European concept of nobility and aristocracy. However,\nhe had his own definition of an aristocracy for America. The\naristocracy of talent and virtue. This Nation more than any\nother nation of the world has opened the ranks of its citizens to that\naristocracy. Jefferson's aristocracy of Democracy is evidenced\nby our worldwide preeminence today.\n-5-\nJefferson was a fervent believer in freedom of the press.\nAlthough harshly attacked, and often vilified he maintained an\nunfettered press was essential to American freedom.\nJefferson is remembered as a foremost exponent of American\nindividualism. However, this was an individualism based on\nenlightenment and responsibility. Learning and reason he argued\nare essential ingredients of political freedom.\nTom Jefferson's pen of the Eighteenth Century is still mightier\nthan the sword of the Twentieth. Mankind in the Twentieth Century\nstill draws inspiration from the Declaration of Independence.\nThe Bicentennial is causing Americans to reexamine their past.\nJefferson earned his place in the Eighteenth Century for his\nadvocacy of individualism, the value of reason, the necessity of\npersonal freedom and the essentiality of limited government.\n-6-\nAs we begin our Third Century of Independence, we need to\nnot only honor these precepts from our past, but apply them today.\nThe changes that have swept across this Nation and our world\nin the last two centuries which are largely products of science and\ninvention have not diminished the importance of these values set\nforth when we were one of the underdeveloped nations of the world.\nThe Bicentennial is a time of reexamination and a reawakening.\nJefferson's principle of limited government is again the subject of\ndiscussion and debate. Questions Jefferson raised are being raised\ntoday about encroaching Federalism and the centralization of govern-\nmental power at the expense of State and local responsibility and\nindividual freedom.\nBig government has produced bureaucracy but not efficiency.\nThe admonition of Jefferson that \"the government which governs\n-7- -\nbest is that which governs least\" takes on new meaning to modern\nAmericans.\nI believe as we move into our Third Century of independence\nthere will be an even greater emphasis by our people to find ways and\nmeans to meet our needs whereby the role of government is more\nlimited in the classical Jeffersonian sense.\nThe Third Century of American Independence shall be the\nCentury of Individualism. It shall be a century of public achievement\nand personal fulfillment.\nLet us honor this man this year, and in the next Century of our\nIndependence as a people by translating into our national life the\nqualities, the talents and the ideas which were the warp and woof\nof his.\nLet us practice responsible individualism and thereby pay\n-8-\ntribute to the man we commemorate here.\nLet us dedicate ourselves to achievement so that we make\nthis country what it has the potential to be.\nLet us carve out for America its rightful place of leadership\nin the Council of Nations of this world.\nLet us extend the boundaries of human freedom here at home\nand beyond our shores.\nLet us accept and discharge the responsibility as a people\nupon whom Providence has bestowed SO much.\nLet us be an enlightened Nation with appreciation for learning,\nfor reason and for justice for all of our people.\nIn this way, my fellow Americans, we shall pay honor to the\nMan from Monticello."
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