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Inauguration-[Memos and Ticket Requests, 10/76-12/76]
Folder Citation: Collection: Office of Staff Secretary; Series: 1976 Campaign Transition File;
Folder: Inauguration-[Memos and Ticket Requests, 10/76-12/76]; Container 2
To See Complete Finding Aid:
http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/library/findingaids/Staff_Secretary.pdf
To: Jimmy Carter, President-elect
From: Jerry Rafshoon
ok calling to me
Re: Inaugural theme
1. Every inauguration has a theme for the literature, parade, concert,
etc. In 1973, the Nixon theme was THE SPIRIT OF "76. Just an
obvious play on the bi-centennial.
I would like to derive our theme from the words that you used in
Plains at dawn on November 3rd. " I see the sun rising on a beautiful
new day, a beautiful new spirit in the country... a commitment to the
future.' We are planning to show this tape of the Plains morninga at
the beginning of the January 19th concert on national TV... this will
be the first public event of the inaugural festivities:am hence
the theme:
" A New Spirit
A New Commitment...
A New America"
or
" A New Spirit for a New America"
The concert will be called "The New Spirit Concert."
Plans are underway for Leonard Bernstein to compose a new and
original work called THE NEW SPIRIT dedicated to the Carter Administration.
and premiered at the inauguration. Also, an original piece of poetry
will be commissioned to be written by an artist of your choice.
I need your upper approval on this immediately in order to get the
printed material in the works.
ELECTROSTATIC REPRODUCTION MADE FOR
PRESERVATION PURPOSES
October 23, 1976
To:
Governor Carter
From:
Bardyl and Vicki
Re:
The 1977 Inauguration
Legal Requirements. Ford's term of office ends at
Noon on January 20, 1977. The only requirement of the President-
elect is to take the oath prescribed by the Constitution. The
law is otherwise silent, leaving the place and nature of the
Inauguration to the absolute discretion of the President-elect.
Goals. Three major Inaugural goals suggest themselves:
(1) To set the right tone for the Carter Administration;
(2) To acknowledge groups such as Members of Congress
and Governors, whose cooperation the Carter Admini-
stration will need; and
(3) To give proper recognition to those who worked
in the primary and general elections.
Factors Affecting the 1977 Inaugural Format. A change
from the Inaugural format used by Nixon, LBJ, JFK and Eisenhower
will be required, because of the following circumstances:
(1) President Carter will be the first President
from the South since prior to the Civil War,
and the first President in this Century whose
election arose from a direct appeal to the
people. (Many more people than in the past
Inauguration, and the ceremonies should be
PRESERVATION PURPOSES
ELECTROSTATIC REPRODUCTION MADE FOR
can be expected to come to Washington for the
open and populist in tone.)
(2) President Carter will be the first President
to have defeated an incumbent since FDR defeated
Hoover in 1932. (It might be inappropriate to
have Inaugural celebrations in Washington prior
to the day of the Inauguration, with the defeated
President still in the White House.)
continued
continued
(3) Inauguration Day falls on a Thursday. (All
events on Inauguration Day could be open to
the public or very large numbers of people,
with private receptions deferred until Friday
and Saturday, January 21 and 22.)
(4) President Carter will be the first Governor
elected President since FDR; the first Commander-
in-Chief who was a graduate of the Naval Academy;
and the only Service Academy graduate other than
Eisenhower to have been President in this Century.
(Special receptions at the White House on Friday
and Saturday may be appropriate for the Governors
and the Armed Forces; and also for members of
the Senate and House of Representatives, the
Diplomatic Corps, the Democratic National Committee
and labor leaders, and Georgians and long-standing
supporters.)
Timing of Decisions. There are no decisions on the
Inauguration which must be made before the election. At our
request, participating Federal and District agencies have deferred
making any final plans until we meet with them after November 2.
Thus, we would appreciate Mrs. Carter's and your guidance on the
Inauguration as soon after the election as your schedule permits.
Attachments: 1. Draft schedule for the Inaugural Week.
2. Background information on Inaugurations.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR INAUGURAL WEEK
(For President-Elect)
Wednesday, January 19, 1977
7:00 P.M. INAUGURAL CONCERT/GALA (1 hr., 15 min.)
Atlanta Civic Center or Omni
Sponsored by Democratic National Committee
[ See page 2]
9:00 P.M. DANCE (40 min.)
World Congress Center
Hosted by 1977 Inaugural Committee
[ See page 2]
10:00 P.M. FLIGHT to Washington, D. C. (1 hr., 20 min.)
[ See page 2]
Thursday, January 20, 1977
8:30 A.M. SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICE (45 min.)
Area Baptist Church
By special invitation for family, Cabinet designees
and close personal friends
[ See page 3]
10:25 A.M. COFFEE with President and Mrs. Ford (30 min.)
(If invited by President Ford)
White House
[ See page 3]
11:30 A.M. SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES (prayers, music, oaths
of office and Inaugural Address) (1 hr., 15 min.)
East Portico of U. S. Capitol
Hosted by Joint Congressional Committee on
Inaugural Ceremonies
[ See pages 3-4, 5-6]
12:45 P.M. INAUGURAL MOTORCADE from Capitol to White House,
followed by
PARADE, viewed by President and Mrs. Carter, and
Vice President and Mrs. Mondale and their
families from stand in front of White House
(2 hrs., 15 min.)
[ See pages 4-5, 6]
3:00 P.M. PRIVATE TIME with family
White House
[ See page 6]
8:00 P.M. PARTIES
National Visitor Center, John F. Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts, D. C. Armory and Capital Centre
Hosted by 1977 Inaugural Committee
[ See pages 6-7]
continued
Friday, January 21, 1977 and Saturday, January 22, 1977
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS (one hr. each)
White House
Hosted by President and Mrs. Carter
By special invitation from 1977 Inaugural Committee
Separate receptions could be held for each of the following:
(1) Members of the Senate and House of Representatives
(2) Governors
(3) Diplomatic Corps
(4) Armed Forces, represented by:
(a) Joint Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Chiefs of the
Services, and Chiefs of the Unified and
Specified Commands; and
(b) Designated Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
and Enlisted Men's Councils
(5) Democratic National Committee and labor leaders
(6) Georgians, contributors, and long-standing supporters
[ See page 8]
THE 1977 INAUGURATION
Background Information on Inaugurations
Bardyl Tirana
Vicki Rogers
October 23, 1976
PRE-INAUGURAL EVENTS
Past Inaugurations: There is no genuine tradition as to
pre-inaugural events. Most of the pre-inaugural events
have been fashioned to suit the tastes and spirit of the
President-elect.
All of the pre-inaugural programs from JFK's in 1961
through Nixon's in 1973 included an event at which all of
the Governors were honored. Similarly, all of the Inaugura-
tions from 1961 through 1973 included a spectacular, with
performances by Hollywood and other stars. This event has
sometimes been a fund raiser for the political party of the
incoming President.
FDR chose in 1937 to have a pre-inaugural concert
instead of balls or other types of celebrations which would
not have been appropriate during the Depression. Recent
Inaugurations have continued to include a concert, with
Nixon having three "cultural" events at the Kennedy Center.
Since World War II, other pre-inaugural events have
included distinguished ladies' receptions, Vice President's
receptions, Young Democrats/Republicans receptions, and
other similar events. For instance, Nixon had a "Salute to
America's Heritage", featuring art and food of ethnic minori-
ties at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Participation in pre-inaugural events of the past has
been by special invitation only, and has generally been re-
structed to persons with substantial influence or money.
Carter-Mondale Inauguration. From the election through the
day before the Inauguration, President-elect Carter and
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Vice President-elect Mondale will have to devote substantially
all their time to the transition of government. Much of the
transition planning will take place in Georgia. Thus, holding
pre-inaugural events in Atlanta on the evening before the
Inauguration would provide the following advantages:
(1) The work of President-elect Carter and Vice
President-elect Mondale would not be interup-
ted for travel or ceremonies until the evening
before the Inauguration;
(2) Ceremonies in Washington before the Inauguration
might be in bad taste, with the defeated Presi-
dent still in the White House;
(3) The pre-inaugural events in Atlanta could include
Georgians and other supporters and friends from
the Southeastern United States, who might be unable
to come to Washington for reasons of cost or other-
wise;
(4) A concert/gala at the Atlanta Civic Center for
5,000 people, or at the Omni for 17,000 could
be sponsored by the Democratic National Committee,
providing for DNC participation;
(5) A dance for up to 60,000 people could be hosted
by the 1977 Inaugural Committee at the World
Congress Center after the concert/gala;
(6) Washington does not have facilities which would
permit as many people to be accomodated at two
locations; and
(7) President-elect Carter, and Vice President-elect
Mondale, and their families, could attend both
functions in Atlanta and still arrive at their
overnight accomodations in Washington before
Midnight.
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INAUGURATION DAY
Past Inaugurations. Many Presidents have chosen to go to
church on the morning of Inauguration Day. For instance,
President Truman attended a special service at St. John's
(Episcopal) Church, and President Kennedy attended an early
morning mass at Holy Trinity Church.
Traditionally, the President-elect meets the outgoing
President at the White House on the morning of the Inauguration.
The President-elect, the President and their wives then proceed
to the Capitol together for the swearing-in ceremonies.
The first outdoor Inauguration was Monroe's in 1817.
There was a dispute as to whether the ceremony should be in
the "fine red chairs" of the Senate chamber, or the "plain
democratic chairs" of the House chamber. Monroe settled the
argument by having everyone stand outdoors. Most inaugurations
since Van Buren's in 1837 have taken place on the steps of the
East Portico of the Capitol.
Since World War II, elaborate seating has been con-
structed for members of Congress, Governors, the Judiciary,
the diplomatic corps and other V.I.P.'s. The Joint
Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has already
commissioned the construction of approximately 18,000 seats
around the East Portico; and has provided reserved standing
room for an additional 50,000. In the 1973 Inauguration,
there were approximately 5,000 seats allocated to the President
and Vice President, the Republican National Committee and the
Inaugural Committee.
The distribution of tickets by the Joint Congressional
Committee has always been a problem, since there are so few
after the mandatory allocation to V.I.P.'s. Monroe's solution
(standing) might make sense for future Inaugurations.
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White House after the ceremonies. A parade back to the
White House has followed most of the Inaugurations at the
Capitol in this Twentieth Century, although Harding cancelled
his parade because of extravagance.
Parades used to have major participation by the Armed
Forces, including exhibition of military hardware. Recent
parades have had floats and bands from the fifty states,
with very reduced military participation.
Jackson, after the traditional swearing-in ceremony,
threw open the White House for a reception for his friends
and supporters. He nearly suffocated from the crush of
well-wishers trying to shake his hand and had to be rescued
from the White House and taken to the refuge of a hotel.
Lincoln also opened the White House for a reception on his
second Inauguration. There was widespread pilferage of
anything small enough to steal easily. Stolen items were
replaced.
JFK, LBJ and Nixon crowded about 30,000 persons on
an average into the several balls. Congressmen, members
of the Judiciary, National Committeepersons (DNC now has
310), diplomats and the influential received most of the
tickets. The President rushed from ball to ball (LBJ alone
managed to dance at each of his sites). Very few of the
persons attending the balls came close to the President.
The crowding was so tight that it was difficult to obtain
refreshments or breathe, much less to dance.
Carter-Mondale Inauguration. The Carter-Mondale Inauguration
should be open and purposeful. This can be achieved by
simplifying the schedule and manner in which each event is
planned. The format of Inauguration Day will be traditional,
but the character of each event would be in keeping with
the spirit of the Carter Administration.
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The dress at the swearing-in ceremonies should be
business suits, instead of the outdated morning clothes.
The motorcade from the Capitol to the White House would
begin immediately at the conclusion of the swearing-in
ceremonies. The Congressional and Cabinet lunches would
not be scheduled, having included only 15 Senators and
Representatives in 1973. (A White House reception on
Friday or Saturday would be scheduled instead for all
members of Congress.) Senator Mansfield concurs in our
recommendation that the lunches be omitted.
The parade would have participation from the 50 States
and the Armed Forces. The parade would be comparatively
simple and short, ending by 3:00 P.M. Thereafter, no
events would be scheduled until the evening.
Parties would be scheduled after the dinner at four
locations, each of which could hold many thousands of
people. Dress would be informal. Provision would be made
for music, but not for dancing because of lack of space.
Decorations would be simple and inexpensive. The cost
should be no greater than $10.00 per person, as opposed to
$50.00 in 1973.
There would be entertainment at each event which could
be televised over the networks, so as to include the entire
nation. The Capital Centre seats 19,000, and has a stage
designed for television. Thus the Capital Centre's program
would principally be entertainment, except for appearances
by the President or Vice President.
The National Visitors Center at Union Station and
the D. C. Armory each can accomodate about 10,000 people.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts can
accomodate about 6,000 people. The programs at those three
locations would include more music than entertainment, and
there would be adequate space for the guests to mingle and
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talk while listening to music. Later on in the evening,
as the crowds thinned out, there might be spontaneous
dancing.
There would be no V.I.P. boxes anywhere, and no easy
way to distinguish V.I.P.'s from anyone else. The only
special attention given anyone would be to the President
and his family, and the Vice President and his family.
(The President and Vice President would attend the parties
separately.) There should be adequate space to accomodate
all out-of-town guests at the four locations.
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POST-INAUGURAL EVENTS
Past Inaugurations. No President in this century has
effectively used the White House for receptions as a
part of the Inauguration. Because of the very large
numbers of people coming to Washington for the Inauguration,
and the shortage of time, new Presidents have rarely given
adequate recognition to members of Congress, the governors,
mayors, the judiciary, the diplomatic corps, and long-time
supporters and friends.
Carter-Mondale Inauguration. The White House could
effectively be used by President and Mrs. Carter for
receptions on the Friday and Saturday following the
Inauguration.
A schedule of receptions could be established so
that each separate group could visit the White House, in
a personal and memorable setting. An invitation to such
a reception would probably be much more greatly appreciated
than the invitations to crowded balls. The use of receptions
at the White House for special recognition eliminates the
need to fashion other pre-inaugural or post-inaugural events
for the benefit of V.I.P.'s.
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JOHN M. POPE
RAWLEY ROAD
AMERICUS, GEORGIA
31709
December 21, 1976
MEMO TO: Maxie Wells
Enclosed please dind a letter from John D. Welsh (Jack)
Director of International Division of the Georgia Bureau
of Industry and Trade. I have previously written in
a request for these and several other oriental dignitaries
to receive tickets.
Last week in Washington, at Chip's suggestion, I
carried all these names to the chief protocol officer
in the Inaugural Building. His ruling was: "that none
of the consul generals or consulars should be extended
official invitations, but for Mr. Kanemaru's party
should be an exception." (This is due to the fact
that Kagoshima, Japan, is the sister state of Georgia.
He thought it fitting that this request be granted by
the Carter administration).
Many thanks for your cooperation and help in this matter.
JMP/bp
Enclosures
John
GENERAL OF TOURISM
AND TRADE Misnoni
GEORGIA BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
JOHN D. WELSH
DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
TELEX: 54-2534 GACOMCENTR ATL 245
TELEPHONE: (404) 656-3577
December 3, 1976
The Honorable John M. Pope
Georgia Board of Industry and Trade
Rawley Road
Americus, Georgia 31709
Dear John:
Confirming our informal conversation Thursday, December 2nd, at the
Board of Industry and Trade meeting in the World Congress Center, I would
like to solicit your help and assistance in arranging for some guests from
Japan to attend the Presidential Inauguration ceremonies January 20, 1977.
Governor Busbee and I have had letters and also a telephone call from
Mr. Maki, who is visiting in Washington, D. C., regarding interest in attending
the Inauguration. What has been requested are tickets for the inaugural cere-
mony and a suggestion to attend one of the inaugural balls for Governor and
Mrs. Saburo Kanemaru, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, Mr. Suetaka Hatanaka,
Chairman of the Board, Minaminihon Broadcasting Company, Kagoshima, and Mr.
Hideshi Maki, President, Pacific Research Center, Inc. Addresses for all are
enclosed.
We would appreciate your help and assistance in this matter. As you recall,
you had the opportunity to meet with Governor and Mrs. Kanemaru, both in Japan
and in Plains, Georgia, and Mr. Maki, who was with that group and met Governor
Carter in Plains.
Governor and Mrs. Kanemaru, if at all possible, would like to have the
opportunity to make a brief courtesy call on President-elect Carter in Washington,
at his convenience between January 17 and 19, 1977.
Many thanks again for your cooperation and assistance.
With warm personal regards.
Sincerely,
Jash JOHN D. WELSH
JDW:bsp
Director, International Division
Enclosure
CC: Governor Kanemaru
Mr. Hatanaka
Mr. Maki
INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL TRADE - TOURISM
SIXTH FLOOR
TRINITY-WASHINGTON BUILDING
P. O. BOX 38097
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
Governor and Mrs. Saburo Kanemaru
Kagoshima Prefectural Government
Kagoshima City, Japan
Mr. Suetaka Hatanaka
Chairman of the Board
Minaminihon Broadcasting
Company, Ltd.
5-25 Korai-cho
Kagoshima City, Japan
Mr. Hideshi Maki
President
Pacific Research Center, Inc.
Imperial Hotel, Suite 219 5
1-1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100
Japan
Maxie, called/15/70
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invitations sent to
Mrs. James S. Gordy
P.O. Box 341
Columbus, Ga,
and 31902
Dr. + Mrs. Sam. McCalla
No. 4 Rockinghamad
Greendille, S.C. 29607
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MRS. HARRY V. PIPPERT
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MASONCITY IOWA 50401
MR HAROLD H PIPPERT
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Rev, MRS Roy L. Comstocu
714 E. ILLINOIS
WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187
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TICKETS FOR
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Mr. & Mrs. M.L. Gordy
called to
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Chip
12/16/76
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Mr. of Mrs. Ron Joyner
1533 Rankin Ave.
Tallahassee, Florida
32304
Miss Elizabeth Gordy
40 Mrs. Ron Joyner
1533 Rankin Ave.
Tallahassee, Florida
32304
Mr. Stephen L. Gordy
10950 Jefferson Highway, Apt. B-13
River Ridge, Louisiana 70123
Mr. of Mrs. Paul Gordy
P.O. Box 148
Chipley, Florida 32428
Mr. of Mrs Chas. he Noir, Jr.
% Le noir Construction Company
austen, yexas
512/476-6701
Mr. + mes Bupard H Reese t Teresa
P.O. Box't
Plain, Da. 31780
Mr.x mrs Larry Reese
P.O.BOX7
Plans Ya. 31780
Dr. & mr, W.L. Kimble
1011 Felaw,St.
american Da. 31709
Ren a mrs Fred Collins
ati4, Box 587 albany, Ga 31705
mr Sunie Dutt
58 Pali Hill
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Bombay 50 , A India
moo 6 me. Frank Spann
Plans, Gan 31780
Everett Syrd
2112 Lorranne
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