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Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/4/1969
Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
Letter from H. Lynn Sheller to Dick and Pat. 1 pg. Attached to previous. [Letter], 11/8/1968
Memo from RN to William Rogers. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to General Goodpastor. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to Rogers. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Letter from Robert Anderson to President-Elect Nixon. 3 pgs. Attached to previous. [Letter], 1/10/1969
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Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
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Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/4/1969
Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
Letter from H. Lynn Sheller to Dick and Pat. 1 pg. Attached to previous. [Letter], 11/8/1968
Memo from RN to William Rogers. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to General Goodpastor. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Memo from RN to Rogers. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1969
Letter from Robert Anderson to President-Elect Nixon. 3 pgs. Attached to previous. [Letter], 1/10/1969
Memo from RN to General Goodpastor. 2 pgs. [Memo], 1/8/1969
Memo from RN to General Goodpastor. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
Letter from Walter Reed Hospital to President-Elect Nixon. 2 pgs. Attached to previous. [Letter], 12/4/1968
Memo from RN to Don Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/16/1969
Memo from RN to Gerry Van der Heuval. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/15/1969
Memo from RN to Kissinger. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/13/1969
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Memo from RN to RMW. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/8/1969
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January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Henry Kissinger
FROM:
RN
In making your study of Vietnam I want a precise
report on what the enemy has in Cambodia and what, if
anything, we are doing to destroy the build-up there.
I think a very definite change of policy toward Cambodia
probably should be one of the first orders of business
when we get in.
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RMW
FROM:
RN
Lyman Brownfield should be on the Inauguration
invitation list.
Brownfield, Kosydar & Yearling
88 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Henry Kissinger
FROM:
RN
You may recall that I mentioned Teddy White's
suggestion that one dramatic move might be for us to
offer to send Western European astronauts into space
with ours.
This supplements the other suggestion that has
been made with regard to inviting a Russian astronaut
to go along on our next space trip.
I don't know whether such ideas are feasible
or not but they appeal to me, and at some level you might
have them checked out and give me a recommendation
sometime after January 20.
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RMW
FROM:
RN
Just to remind you that you are to prepare
a special list of those who helped us between the
period of 1962 and 1968 with a few added from earlier
years who should be on our "special, friends" list.
This is for the purpose not only of such
drills as Christmas cards, but also for occasional
letters, telephone calls and White House invitations.
R
January 4, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RMW
FROM:
RN
CC:
Bob Haldeman
In the future on my letters where I indi cate
they should be signed "Richard Nixon" or "Dick Nixon" or "Dick"
I think it would be helpful to have an auto-pen signature for
each one of these three forms. This will save me an enormous
amount of time.
The procedure will be that no letter will be signed
by the auto pen unless I have seen it or approved the form. After
January 20 I will either sign all mail personally or approve it for
auto pen signature.
The major problem, of course, will involve
autographed pictures. I think we have to keep these to a minimum and
I will welcome any suggestions as to how you feel that in this case
an auto pen might be used.
Rose in charge of autopen - no one else.
try towork out way to sign pectiver
wy outoper say lest within
don't sign any thing yourself.
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RMW
FROM:
RN
When someone writes and asks for a favorite
poem, you might send them this excerpt from Carl
Sandburg's, "The People Yes".
I recall studying this when Sheller was my
teacher 40 years ago!
NOV 15 1968
FJC
Fullerton Junior College 321 East Chapman Avenue Fullerton, California 92634 Telephone 871-8000
Superintendent
Charles H. Wilson
shereof
President
H. Lynn Sheller
Board of Trustees
Melvin D. Hilgenfeld
Joe W. Johnson
November 8, 1968
Francis N. Laird
Felix S. LeMarinel
Richard D. Noble
President-Elect Richard Nixon and Pat
James R. Ratcliffe
Key Biscayne, Florida
Herbert M. Warren
Dear Dick and Pat,
The people is a monolith,
a mover, a dirt farmer,
a desperate hoper.
The prize liar comes saying, "I know' how, listen to me and I'll
bring you through."
The guesser comes saying, "The way is long and hard and maybe
what I offer will work out."
The people choose and the people's choice more often than not
is one more washout.
Yet the strong man, the priceless one who wants nothing for him-
self and has his roots among his people,
Comes often enough for the people to know him and to win through
into gains beyond later losing,
Comes often enough so the people can look back and say, "We have
come far and will go farther yet."
--From The People, Yes, by Carl Sandburg
Congratulations a million to both of you, with every good
wish for your unlimited success as our President and First Lady!
Sincerely,
H. Lynn D Mary Sheller
President
North Orange County Junior College District
January 11, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
William Rogers
FROM:
RN
Typical of some of the bad appointments by
the previous administration was the Assistant Secretary
for Latin-American affairs. From the reports of virtually
everybody except the "in" group in the State Department,
he was a walking disaster.
I think it is vitally important to get a capable
man in this position and I hope we don't send another
hack down there at this critical period.
#
#
#
January 11, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DON HUGHES
FROM:
RN
The piano in my library should be sent to
Florida once we get ready to make the move from the apartment.
Also, I would like to have the stereophonic equipment in
the library sent to Florida and installed there with the
speakers placed on either side of the fireplace in the long
room which will be our residence. Bebe will be able to give
instructions on this matter when the equipment arrives.
# # #
January 11, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
GENERAL GOODPASTER
FROM:
RN
I was talking to General Eisenhower tonight and
told him that I would like to have General Lincoln,
Frank Shakespeare who is going to take on the job at USIA,
and Walter Annenberg who is going to be Ambassador to
London to call on him and get his views on these posts.
He was very pleased with the idea and I would, therefore,
suggest that you see that each of these men is contacted
and that arrangements be made for them to talk with
Bob Schultz for appointments to be made at the General's
convenience.
January 11, 1969 -- RN Tape
TO:
DON HUGHES
FROM: RN
For purposes of the Inauguration, I would like
to have a plane pick up Julie and David on Saturday
morning and then stop in New York and pick up Mrs. Nixon
and Tricia at approximately 12:00 Noon so that they
can be in Washington in time for afternoon and evening
functions. which they are expected to attend. I would
like for Manolo and Fina to go down to Washington at
that same time. Will you have someone make hotel reservations
for them as well as for the family.
# # #
HRH
January 11, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
ROGERS
cc: Goodpaster and Kissinger
FROM:
RN
While some of the conclusions he reaches may
be overstated, I think it might be constructive for you
to see some of Bob Anderson's observations with regard to
the problems you will face in dealing with the State
Department staff.
I have suggested that Bob, at your convenience,
talk to you directly so that you can appraise his views
for whatever they are worth.
# # #
ROBERT B. ANDERSON
ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10020
January 10, 1969
President-elect
Richard M. Nixon
(By Hand)
Dear Mr. President,
One of the characteristics of our system
of government is the fact that whenever anyone
is appointed to Cabinet responsibility they neces-
sarily inherit a well established and long exper-
ienced bureaucracy. For the most part these are
dedicated civil servants. who have given a lifetime
career to their particular department. However,
immediately a Cabinet officer is appointed he goes
on trial by the permanent staff. It is a test
really to determine whether he in fact is going to
be the master of his department making the primary
policy decisions, or whether he is going to rely
substantially upon his staff to make recommenda-
tions which are then translated into policy decis-
ions by his signature. Obviously, the permanent
staff would prefer that they be the guiding
masters in each department. They are making a
serious effort to accomplish this result. I
suppose this is human because they live with the
department's problems permanently.
On the other hand, if a Cabinet official
makes it clear that he is going to be the master
of his own department and make his own independ-
ent decisions, he arouses a certain amount of
hostility at bureaucratic levels who feel that
they are being directed by a man of lesser exper-
ience than they.
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It is obvious that perhaps the most
entrenched bureaucracy in our government is the
State Department. Traditionally these people
believe that the moment any problem arises off-
shore it is automatically within the custody of
the policy making power of the State Department.
They propose to have people who can cope with the
world's best in financial matters, commercial
matters, military matters, labor, or anything else
so long as it is offshore. On the other hand,
nations dealing with us for the most part do not
send their foreign staff officers when the matter
is economic, but they send their very best people
out of their Ministry of Finance. If the matter
is military, they send the best man from their
military services.
Our State Department is willing for some
of the representatives of the other departments
to tag along but they want the final responsibility
for themselves. It is my view that the Lord did
not endow any of us with such a variety of capa-
bilities that any one department is capable of
dealing with all of the matters offshore which
confront a highly complex country like ours.
I call this to your attention because in
my experience with President Eisenhower I frequently
found in my discussions with him that things which
he thought had been ordered done, or policies
which he thought had been ordered implemented,
were either lost or substantially modified by the
bureaucracy of the Department of State. Other
Cabinet officers disclaim full responsibility be-
cause of the State Department's insistence that
they have experts in every field.
I could go on about this for a long time
because I know it was one of the most difficult
experiences of the Eisenhower years and one which
President Eisenhower has discussed with me a great
deal since he left office.
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Unless you as the Chief Executive are
absolutely sure of the people in every responsi-
bility in this and other departments where
decisions are actually made on a day-to-day basis,
you will find yourself the custodian of policies
which you do not recognize and the object of
criticism both within and without the government
on matters and policies to which you might not
personally subscribe.
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
General Goodpaster
FROM:
RN
On one of the recent occasions when I saw the
General I believe he handed me this memo and told me that
he had received it from Johnson. My recollection, however,
may be fuzzy in this respect. I found the memorandum in
some papers that had piled up on my desk over the past
few weeks.
I would like for you to read it quickly and give
me a recommendation. My guess is that we can accomplish
everything set forth in the memo better by individual
handling rather than setting up a Council of former
Presidents.
I, for example, can't see much good that would be
accomplished by asking Truman to sit down with Johnson and
Eisenhower. On the other hand, I could well bring Johnson
and Eisenhower in together on one occasion as well as seeing
them separately which, of course, I plan to do. As far as
the staffing function is concerned and keeping them posted,
as you know, we have talked about Bob Schulz taking over
this function.
I would like for you to give the whole matter some
thought and I will follow whatever advice you come up with.
"Through the years ahead the President of the United States should draw on
Dwight D. Eisen hower, in quiet days as well as troubled, for the sage guidance
and heartening lift he gives all who call on him.
"I have directed my staff to prepare ways by which, without undue imposition on
him or trial to him, he can be kept currently abreast of the ventures, problems,
and aspirations of the next Administration. "
(From October 14, 1968, Press Release)
THE SITUATION
The extraordinary political hallmark of the Republic since its inception, except
for the 1861-65 period, is National Governmental continuity through many
decades of change in circumstances, of growth and expansion in every measure-
ment of a nation's stature. In part, this continuity has been due to the durability
of the membership of the Congress of the United States on the legislative side.
In larger part, on the executive side, it has been due to the longevity of invid-
iduals, commonly referred to as Elder Statesmen, who have bridged Presidencies
and who have been advisers to Presidents.
First and preeminent among such men today is Dwight D. Eisenhower. Since late
1945 until early 1961, he was either a molder and shaper of national policy at
home and abroad or the Chief Executive.
His immediate successors in times of urgent crisis have always been quick to
call on him for counsel--thereby, on more than one occasion, giving reassurance
to Americans everywhere. The present President has tried to keep him
abreast of international affairs by briefings in depth when advisable or possible.
Most of the time, however, his sources of information have been his newspaper
and visitors. And his views have only irregularly reached Government
because no organized line of communications--protecting him from the
appearance of intrusiveness--existed. Despite his self-imposed or tradition-
imposed isolation from the mainstream of public affairs, he has nevertheless
continued to enjoy the confidence and affection of the American people.
For the next Administration not fully to use a man still in his intellectual
prime and in command of knowledge and wisdom immediately applicable to
both foreign and domestic problems would be a waste of a unique human resource.
=
THE PROBLEM
How--constitutionally, without diminition of Presidental image, stature or
independence- can such a man and men like him in the future be formally
associated with the President as continuing sources of senior advice?
A PROPOSED SOLUTION
The establishment by Executive Order of a Council of Former Presidents,
constituting a solely advisory body but assigned a staff adequate to brief the
council members and to communicate regularly through designated channels
their advice whenever requested.
At the start, for a pioneer venture of this sort, the Secretary (or Chief
Coordinator) should be an individual: who has a broad knowledge of the
Executive departments and particularly White House operations; who is known
to and has acted as liaison between those who will be members of the Council;
who is keenly aware of the protocols, propieties and channels that must be
observed.
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
General Goodpaster
FROM:
RN
Re the attached letter you will note the
General's reference to General Heaton.
I would like to follow up on this in any way
that is appropriate since I have the highest regard for
General Heaton.
Perhaps the proper course of action is for a
personal letter to be sent by me to him indicating that
I would like for him to stay on and that I will put a
request in to the Congress at the appropriate time.
I will, of course, do whatever you recommend
in this respect.
DDE
GETTYSBURG
PENNSYLVANIA 17325
Walter Reed Hospital
December 4, 1968
Dear Dick:
When I saw you all Thanksgiving Day there were two rather
personal matters that I wanted to mention but with so many
people present I thought it better to write you personally,
making sure you got the letter yourself.
The first one has to do with Bob Woodruff. As you know,
being from Georgia, he has been a Democrat all his life
but he has supported me in the past as well as you this
time. He made a significant contribution- I suppose
secretly, due to his party affiliation. I am told that the
amount was in excess of $20,000. I know you are ac-
quainted with Bob and thought it quite possible this knowl-
edge had not come to your attention. I felt if you knew it
you would write a note of appreciation.
The other point has to do with General Heaton. When he
was asked to remain another two years on active duty
(Though now retired) he declined to do so before the
election for the simple reason of his determination to
avoid serving under your opponent. I believe under the
last resolution passed by Congress, a resolution ex-
tended his service to sometime in May. It occured to
me that you might want to take some action in the mat-
ter. He wants nothing for himself, but all his associ-
ates that I have met are so impressed; first, by his
standing in medicine in the United States and second, by
the close and friendly relation he has built up with Con-
gress during the past 15 years that you might want him
to continue for a couple years as the Chief, Army Medi-
cal Corps or you might want to use him in some capacity
as coordinator of military medicine in all the services.
He is an extremely able man.
Incidentally, we were all delighted to hear that you are
assigning Colonel Tkach as your White House Physician.
He is top flight in every respect.
I hate to bother you with a letter but these two matters
were personal and are the expressions of my own opinion.
No one else has any knowledge of this letter. I shall ad-
dress it to Bryce Harlow who can bring it to you at your
convenience.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the visit you and
your family made to Mamie and me on Thanksgiving Day.
That occasion has been the highlight of seven long months
in a hospital room.
With every good wish and affectionate greetings to every
member of your charming family.
Cordially,
the ≤.
The
Z.
President-Elect Richard M. Nixon
c/o Hotel Pierre
5th Avenue at 61st Street
New York, New York 10021
January 16, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Don Hughes
FROM:
RN
With regard to the naming of the boats, I would
like for the Sequoia to be retained purely apart from whether
I would have the authority to change it, it has a California
connotation which I like.
The other two boats will be called "The Patricia"
and "The Julie".
January 15, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Gerry Van der Heuvel
FROM:
RN
I think it would be helpful if you would get
the best book on First Ladies - as well as the best book on
the history of entertainment in the White House and see that
Mrs. Nixon, Tricia and Lucy Winchester, as well as yourself,
have copies.
Along this line there may be an outstanding
magazine article on the role of the First Lady as well as one
on the White House background.
Don't get a whole mass of material together but
be discriminating in picking out the very best which might be
read with profit by those involved.
NRH
January 13, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
KISSINGER
FROM:
RN
Among others with whom it might be well
to set up a private correspondence would be the
following:
Pope Paul
Ayub Khan
Sato
Marcos (Here I know Marcos and Romulo
Shah of Iran
Thanat Khoman - Foreign Minister of Thailand
January 13, 1969
MEMRORANDUM
TO:
EHRLICHMAN
FROM:
RN
In setting up the White House functions,
I recall that Roger Williams played at our rally
in Pittsburgh. He, therefore, should be included at
an early time as one of our prime artists. Also,
it might be well to check with our advancemen to see
if any other outstanding artists appeared at functions
during the campaign. Where they are of top quality,
they should be invited.
# # #
January 13, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
HALDEMAN
FROM:
RN
I note the ten young men of the year have
been selected, including Bart Starr, Bill Steiger
and Sam Wyly, all of whom we know well -- and James
Hogue of the Chicago Sun-Times whom I have met.
Brief congratulatory notes should be pre-
of these
pared for each,men. In addition, a system must be
set up in the White House where letters are automatically
prepared for my signature to cover everything in
this area of achievement where a congratulatory note
from the President would be expected or appreciated.
In this note, reference should be made in order to
personalize it that I received this honor in 1947.
# # #
January 13, 1969 - RN Tape
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DR. DUBRIDGE
FROM:
RN
On Page 16 of the January 12 New York Times,
there is an interesting UPI report on a speech by
Dr. Elliott Corday warning against the danger of a
"medical sputnik."
In one of our early Cabinet meetings, I
would like for you to analyze this problem in both
the specific and general aspects that might be involved.
We probably need at an early date recommendations
as to what, if any, changes we make in the outgoing
administration's budget on science research.
I am aware of the fact just more money for
research even in a politically sensitive field like
medicine is not necessarily productive but this is one
area where I think we should not hesitate to appropriate
and spend all that can be effectively used.
#
#
#
HRH
January 8, 1969
TO:
RMW
FROM:
RN
From the enclosed letter from Eisenhower,
you will note his reference to Bob Woodruff. Would
you check Stans' office to see if an acknowledgement
was made to Bob Woodruff. If none was made, see that
a letter goes to him and then have Haldeman ride herd
to see if there are any others of this type who should
have letters from me. I don't want things to fall
between the stools as they did in 1960 in this respect,
simply because we don't get the information.
# # #
HRH
January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Daniel P. Moynihan
FROM:
RN
Your memorandum of January 3 was stimulating
and helpful. Clearly apart from your other duties, I
would like for you to sit back about once a month, or at
other times when the spirit may move you to do so, and
give me your reactions to policy problems generally in
a memo of this type. In addition, I would like for you
in that type of memo to send along on a very limited
basis, having in mind my time problem, any suggestions
you have for extra-curricular reading of good articles,
columns or summaries of articles or columns on major
national issues.
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January 8, 1969
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RMW
FROM:
RN
I would like you to consider whether Rev. John
F. Cronin, S.S. ought to be included at a White House
reception or something else.
Rev. John F. Cronin, S.S.
St. Mary's Seminary
5400 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210