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The original documents are located in Box 28, folder "Sequoia" of the Jerry H. Jones Files
at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 28 of the Jerry H. Jones Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
June 16, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. RICHARD B. CHENEY
FROM:
TERRY O'DONNELL
SUBJECT:
First Family Use of the SEQUOLA
Bill Gulley talked to me about the First Family use of the SEQUOIA and
asked for some guidance.
His problem is this: Steve or Susan have called on very, very short
notice to request the SEQUOLA. Usually this is no problem; however,
It would be helpful for the Military Office to be able to alert the crew
a short time in advance.
The problem comes in the case of conflicts. The President has approved
the use of the SEQUOIA by Cabinet Members, senior White House staff,
etc. Bill Gulley's problem is what to do If a First Family member asks
for the boat at the last minute and it is already committed to a Cabinet
Member, a group of Congressmen hosted by the Congressional Office,
or a senior Staff member of the White House who has invited a group.
We can do one of two things: (1) Either pre-empt the boat for a First
Family request or (2) Advise Steve, Jack or Susan that the boat is already
booked and is not available for that evening.
Obvieusly, the President should decide which policy he prefers. It would
be helpful If you discussed this with him to (1) alert him to the fact that
we will ask Susan and Jack and Steve to try to let the Military Office know
a little in advance when they wish to have the boat and (2) get the President's
desires as to whether or not there should be pre-emption rights by the
First Family.
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD