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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "Christmas Message - Armed Forces Veterans, 1975" of the Eliska Hasek 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.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. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Christmas 1975 TO THE MEN AND WOMEN VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES No Americans have given more to the cause of freedom than those who have served in our nation's Armed Forces. Christmas gives Mrs. Ford and me a welcome opportunity to thank each of you and to express the nation's enduring respect for your patriotism and valor. We join in the hope that you and your loved ones will have a happy holiday season and a most satis- fying New Year. Herald R. Ford FORD & LIBRARY BERALE October 29, 1975 Dear Major Hanst: President Ford has just signed the tradi- tional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Major Kenneth F. Hanst, Jr., USA (Ret.) President Army Mutual Aid Association Fort Myer Arlington, Virginia 22211 Enclosure EH:SEV:ck FORD is LIBRARY GERALD October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Zaruba: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Hessages Mr. Louis F. Zaruba National Commander Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc. 916 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Walker: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Thomas C. Walker Commander-in-Chief Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. 200 Maryland Avenue, NE. Washington, D.C. 20002 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses GERALD LEBRARY ? FORD October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Broderick: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Masek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Donald H. Broderick National President Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc. Suite 300W 7315 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, D.C. 20014 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses GERALD LIBRARY ? FORD October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Carey: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Jeffries Carey President National Association of Concerned Veterans ROOM 314 1900 L Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY GERALD October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Duchessi: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's nessage. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. John Duchessi National Commander Military Order of the Purple Heart Post Office Box 1901 Washington, D.C. 20013 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses GERALD ? LISARA FORD October 29, 1975 Dear Commandant Cody: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I an pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Patrick J. Cody National Commandant Marine Corps League 933 North Kenmore Street Arlington, Virginia 22201 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses GERAL FORD LIBRARY October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Jackson: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Hen and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Willis Jackson National Commander Legion of Valor of the U.S.A., Inc. 621 South Taylor Street Arlington, Virginia 22204 Enclosure EH: SEV mvm FORD BERN LIBRARY October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Morin: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I an pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Joseph D. Morin National President Fleet Reserve Association 1303 New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses GERALD LIBRARY ? FORD October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Hopkins: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Basek Director Office of Presidential Messages Lieutenant Julian H. Hopkins National Commander Disabled Officers Association 1612 X Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20006 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Pearson: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Lyle c. Pearson National Commander Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters 1221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20005 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY BERALD October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. MacGillivary: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Charles A. MacGillivary President Congressional Medal of Honor Society 38 Fallon Circle Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY GERALD October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Palaia: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Joseph J. Palaia National Commander Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A. 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20001 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses BERRID FORD LIBRARY October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Monroe: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Jerry R. Monroe National President Blinded Veterans Association 1735 DeSales Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY GERAL October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Welsh: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Paul C. Welsh National Commander ANVETS 1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY GERALE October 29, 1975 Dear Dr. Pepper: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Hessages F. J. Pepper, M.D. National Chairman American Veterans Committee, Inc. 1333 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses BERRAD FORD October 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Elsey: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Hasek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. George M. Elsey President The American National Red Cross 18th & D Streets, NW. Washington, D.C. 20006 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD & LIBRARY GERALD October 29, 1975 Dear Commander Wiles: President Ford has just signed the traditional Christmas greeting to the Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. I am pleased to send you a copy of the President's message. It comes with his best wishes to you and your membership. Sincerely, Eliska Basek Director Office of Presidential Messages Mr. Harry G. Wiles National Commander The American Legion 1608 K Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20006 Enclosure EH:SEV:ses FORD of LIA GERALD

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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder \"Christmas Message - Armed Forces\nVeterans, 1975\" of the Eliska Hasek Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nCopyright Notice\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the\nUnited States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives\ncollections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in\nthe public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are\npresumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject\nto a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nChristmas 1975\nTO THE MEN AND WOMEN\nVETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES\nNo Americans have given more to the cause of\nfreedom than those who have served in our nation's\nArmed Forces. Christmas gives Mrs. Ford and\nme a welcome opportunity to thank each of you and\nto express the nation's enduring respect for your\npatriotism and valor.\nWe join in the hope that you and your loved ones\nwill have a happy holiday season and a most satis-\nfying New Year.\nHerald R. Ford\nFORD & LIBRARY BERALE\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Major Hanst:\nPresident Ford has just signed the tradi-\ntional Christmas greeting to the Men and\nWomen Veterans of the Armed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of the\nPresident's message. It comes with his\nbest wishes to you and your membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMajor Kenneth F. Hanst, Jr., USA (Ret.)\nPresident\nArmy Mutual Aid Association\nFort Myer\nArlington, Virginia 22211\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ck\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Zaruba:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Hessages\nMr. Louis F. Zaruba\nNational Commander\nVeterans of World War I\nof the U.S.A., Inc.\n916 Prince Street\nAlexandria, Virginia 22314\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. Walker:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Thomas C. Walker\nCommander-in-Chief\nVeterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.\n200 Maryland Avenue, NE.\nWashington, D.C. 20002\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nGERALD LEBRARY ? FORD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. Broderick:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Masek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Donald H. Broderick\nNational President\nParalyzed Veterans of America, Inc.\nSuite 300W\n7315 Wisconsin Avenue\nWashington, D.C. 20014\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nGERALD LIBRARY ? FORD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. Carey:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Jeffries Carey\nPresident\nNational Association of Concerned\nVeterans\nROOM 314\n1900 L Street, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20036\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Duchessi:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's nessage. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. John Duchessi\nNational Commander\nMilitary Order of the Purple Heart\nPost Office Box 1901\nWashington, D.C. 20013\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nGERALD ? LISARA FORD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commandant Cody:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI an pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Patrick J. Cody\nNational Commandant\nMarine Corps League\n933 North Kenmore Street\nArlington, Virginia 22201\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nGERAL FORD LIBRARY\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Jackson:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Hen and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Willis Jackson\nNational Commander\nLegion of Valor of the U.S.A., Inc.\n621 South Taylor Street\nArlington, Virginia 22204\nEnclosure\nEH: SEV mvm\nFORD\nBERN\nLIBRARY\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. Morin:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI an pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Joseph D. Morin\nNational President\nFleet Reserve Association\n1303 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20036\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nGERALD LIBRARY ? FORD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Hopkins:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Basek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nLieutenant Julian H. Hopkins\nNational Commander\nDisabled Officers Association\n1612 X Street, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20006\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Pearson:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Lyle c. Pearson\nNational Commander\nDisabled American Veterans\nNational Headquarters\n1221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20005\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY BERALD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. MacGillivary:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Charles A. MacGillivary\nPresident\nCongressional Medal of Honor Society\n38 Fallon Circle\nBraintree, Massachusetts 02184\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Palaia:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Joseph J. Palaia\nNational Commander\nCatholic War Veterans of the U.S.A.\n2 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20001\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nBERRID FORD LIBRARY\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. Monroe:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Jerry R. Monroe\nNational President\nBlinded Veterans Association\n1735 DeSales Street, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20036\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY GERAL\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Welsh:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Paul C. Welsh\nNational Commander\nANVETS\n1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20036\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALE\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Dr. Pepper:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Hessages\nF. J. Pepper, M.D.\nNational Chairman\nAmerican Veterans Committee, Inc.\n1333 Connecticut Avenue, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20036\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nBERRAD FORD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Mr. Elsey:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Hasek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. George M. Elsey\nPresident\nThe American National Red Cross\n18th & D Streets, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20006\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nOctober 29, 1975\nDear Commander Wiles:\nPresident Ford has just signed the\ntraditional Christmas greeting to\nthe Men and Women Veterans of the\nArmed Forces.\nI am pleased to send you a copy of\nthe President's message. It comes\nwith his best wishes to you and\nyour membership.\nSincerely,\nEliska Basek\nDirector\nOffice of Presidential Messages\nMr. Harry G. Wiles\nNational Commander\nThe American Legion\n1608 K Street, NW.\nWashington, D.C. 20006\nEnclosure\nEH:SEV:ses\nFORD of LIA GERALD"
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