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The original documents are located in Box 5, folder "USSR - Nikolas Podgorny" of the
National Security Adviser's Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection
at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 5 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
1999
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1975
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Thank you for your letter of March 20, 1975, inviting
the United States of America to send a delegation to
take part in Soviet observations marking the 30th
Anniversary of the restoration of peace in Europe.
The American people have the deepest respect for the
contributions and sacrifices made by the Soviet Union
in the course of the Second World War. Our countries
experienced the agonies of war as allies. The anni-
versary of our wartime cooperation is another reminder
of the need to work together to maintain the peace. It
is in this spirit that I am pleased to accept your invita-
tion to send a delegation to the Moscow commemorative
ceremonies.
I have asked one of our most distinguished Americans,
W. Averell Harriman, to lead the U.S. delegation. His
long connection with the Soviet Union and his wartime
service in Moscow as our Ambassador symbolize the
significance of this anniversary.
I share your belief that our participation in these commem-
orative ceremonies will contribute further to the develop-
ment of mutual understanding between our countries.
Sincerely, Health R. 7nd
His Excellency
N. Podgorny
Chairman of the Presidium
FOHD
of the USSR Supreme Soviet
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Moscow
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Date: April 23 1975 1B
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GEORGE SPRINGSTEEN
NSC LOG# 7501999
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
TO:
N. Podgorny
FROM:
President
DATE:
Apr 23, 1975
SUBJECT: Response to USSR invitation
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
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WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL/NODIS
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger K
SUBJECT:
Reply to Chairman Podgorny
On March 20, Chairman Podgorny wrote (at Tab B) to inform you of
plans for observation of the 30th anniversary of V-E Day in the Soviet
Union. Podgorny stated that a ceremony will be held in Moscow on
May 8 and invited you to send an official delegation representing the
United States.
With your approval, I have asked Averell Harriman to lead our delegation
to the V-E Day celebration in Moscow and he has accepted. As
wartime U.S. ambassador in Moscow, he is a particularly appropriate
choice.
The reply for your signature to Podgorny at Tab A would note the
contributions and sacrifices made by the Soviet Union in World War II,
point out that the anniversary of our wartime cooperation is another
reminder of the need to work together to maintain the peace, and accept
the invitation to send a delegation to Moscow. The reply would name
Harriman as head of the U.S. delegation.
Your letter to Chairman Podgorny has been cleared with Paul Theis.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter at Tab A.
CONFIDENTIAL/NODIS
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.5
NSC MEMO, 11/24/98, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES
BY in
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MEMORANDUM
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April 2, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY KISSINGER
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FROM:
Mr. Clift
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4/21/75
SUBJECT:
Reply to Chairman Podgorny on V-E
Day Celebrations
On March 20, Chairman Podgorny wrote the President (at Tab B)
to inform him of plans for observation of the 30th anniversary of V-E
Day in the USSR. Podgorny stated that a commemorative ceremony
will be held in Moscow on May 8 and invited an official delegation from
the United States to participate.
You have suggested and the President has approved that Averell
Harriman lead the U.S. delegation. Harriman has accepted, and has
asked for the last word in selecting the other members of the delegation.
State notes that depending on the level at which our allies are represented,
the President may wish to designate Harriman as his Special Representa-
tive for this trip. In view of the importance of this occasion to the
Soviets, I believe it would be appropriate and advisable for him to be so
designated regardless of the level of the other participants.
The memorandum for your signature to the President at Tab I would
forward a reply to Chairman Podgorny (at Tab A). The President's
letter would note the contributions and sacrifices made by the Soviet
Union in World War II, point out that the anniversary of our wartime
cooperation is another reminder of the need to work together to maintain
the peace, and accept the invitation to send a delegation to Moscow. It
would name Mr. Harriman as head of the U.S. delegation.
The President's reply has been cleared with Paul Theis.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter at Tab I.
CONFIDENTIAL/NODIS
DECLASSIFIED
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NSC MEMO, 11/24/98, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES
BY in
, NARA, DATE 3/10/04
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CONFIDENTIAL/NODIS
MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Response to Soviet Invitation to
Send US Delegation to Soviet
V-E Day Celebrations
Attached is a draft reply for the President's
signature responding to Soviet Chief of State
Podgorny's invitation to send a delegation to the
Soviet V-E Day celebrations.
Averell Harriman has agreed to the Secretary's
suggestion that he lead the US delegation.
Harriman told Mr. Sonnenfeldt that he would like
to have the last word in selecting the other members
of his delegation.
We will be informing NATO and our overseas
posts of the Soviet invitation and our intention
to send Harriman. Depending on the level at which
our allies are represented, the President may
wish to designate Harriman as his Special Repre-
sentative for purposes of this trip.
George S. Springsteen
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Executive Secretary
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
Thank you for your letter of March 20, 1975
inviting the United States of America to send a
delegation to take part in Soviet observations
marking the 30th Anniversary of the restoration
of peace in Europe.
The American people have the deepest respect
for the contributions and sacrifices made by the
Soviet Union in the course of the Second World War.
Our countries experienced the agonies of war as
allies. The anniversary of our wartime cooperation
is another reminder of the need to work together to
maintain the peace. It is in this spirit that I am
pleased to accept your invitation to send a delegation
to the Moscow commemorative ceremonies.
His Excellency,
N. Podgorny,
Chairman of the Presidium,
of the USSR Supreme Soviet,
Moscow.
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One of our most distinguished Americans,
W. Averell Harriman, has agreed to lead the US
delegation. His long connection with the Soviet
Union and his wartime service in Moscow as our
Ambassador symbolize the significance of this
anniversary.
I share your belief that our participation
in these commemorative ceremonies will contribute
further to the development of mutual under-
standing between our countries.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
S/S 7505636
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Unofficial translation
March 20, 1975
Dear Mr. President:
This year in the Soviet Union, in the name of an
active struggle for lasting peace and security of
peoples, there will be a wide-scale observation of the
30-th anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the
Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The 30-th anniversary
of the victory is not only a nation-wide holiday of the
Soviet Union but also our common holiday with the peoples
of states-members of the antihitlerite coalition who made
a great contribution to the common historic victory over
the forces of aggression and enslavement of peoples. In
commemoration of the anniversary, a ceremonial meeting
will be held in Moscow on May 8, 1975 and a number of
other events will also take place.
I have the honor to invite an official delegation
of the USA consisting of 3 to 5 persons to come to the
Soviet Union for the celebration of the 30-th anniversa-
ry of the victory. The American guests participating in
the ceremonial meeting and other. events will be accorded
due hospitality and attention.
His Excellency
Gerald R. Ford
President of the United
States of America
DECLASSIFIED
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We believe that the visit of the US delegation
to our country on the occasion of the anniversary
celebrations will promote further development of
mutual understanding and friendship between the
peoples of the Soviet Union and the United States of
America.
Sincerely,
N.Podgorny,
Chairman of the Presidium
of the USSR Supreme Soviet
Moscow
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Brent Scowcroft
SUBJECT:
Message From Chairman Nikolas Podgorny
Nikolas Podgorny, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet,
has sent you the following message extending sympathy to the victims
of the Idaho dam disaster:
"Moscow
June 8, 1976
"Dear Mr. President:
"In the name of the Soviet people, I express deep
sympathy on the occasion of the disaster that has
struck the population of the State of Idaho as the
result of the breaking of the Teton Dam which has
led to lossof life and great material damage.
"Please convey our heartfelt sympathy to the families
of the deceased and all those who have suffered.
Respectfully,
N. Podgorny"
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you sent him last May following the earthquake disaster in Soviet
Central Asia (Tab A). No reply is necessary.
Text of Your Message
May 17, 1976
Dear Chairman Podgorny:
I wish to extend to the Soviet peoples our sincere and deep
sympathy for victims of the earthquake disaster in Soviet
Central Asia.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
GERALD
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on the occasion of the Idaho dam disaster.
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of Chairman Podgorny's message, together with the comment that
it parallels his own expression of sympathy on the occasion of the
earthquake in Soviet Central Asia last May.
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