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From Stan Anderson to Timmons RE: conversation with Ken Rietz. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/9/1972
From Colson to Chapin RE: Republican Convention speakers. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/10/1972
Information on aging Americans who might speak at the Republican Convention of 1972. Author and recipient unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Don Rodgers to Dick H oward RE: Republican labor leaders. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/10/1972
From Mark Goode to Chapin and Bill Henkel RE: video tape machine for RN's Miami home. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/2/1972
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/1/1972
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/1/1972
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/1/1972
From L. Higby to Chapin RE: Mexican Americans at the 1972 Republican Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/2/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: 1972 Republican Convention planning. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: 1972 Republican Convention planning. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
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This file contains:
From Stan Anderson to Timmons RE: conversation with Ken Rietz. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/9/1972
From Colson to Chapin RE: Republican Convention speakers. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/10/1972
Information on aging Americans who might speak at the Republican Convention of 1972. Author and recipient unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Don Rodgers to Dick H oward RE: Republican labor leaders. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/10/1972
From Mark Goode to Chapin and Bill Henkel RE: video tape machine for RN's Miami home. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/2/1972
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/1/1972
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/1/1972
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/1/1972
From L. Higby to Chapin RE: Mexican Americans at the 1972 Republican Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/2/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: 1972 Republican Convention planning. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From Chapin to Timmons RE: 1972 Republican Convention planning. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
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2
68
8/9/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Stan Anderson to Timmons RE:
conversation with Ken Rietz. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
2
68
8/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Colson to Chapin RE: Republican
Convention speakers. 2 pgs.
2
68
Campaign
Other Document
Information on aging Americans who might
speak at the Republican Convention of
1972. Author and recipient unknown. 1 pg.
2
68
8/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Don Rodgers to Dick H oward RE:
Republican labor leaders. 1 pg.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Page 1 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
2
68
8/2/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Mark Goode to Chapin and Bill
Henkel RE: video tape machine for RN's
Miami home. Handwritten note added by
unknown. 1 pg.
2
68
8/1/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald
Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg.
2
68
8/1/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald
Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg.
2
68
8/1/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Chapin to William Codus and Ronald
Walker RE: PN's trip to Florida. 1 pg.
2
68
8/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From L. Higby to Chapin RE: Mexican
Americans at the 1972 Republican
Convention. 1 pg.
Friday, March 12, 2010
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2
68
8/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement
of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg.
2
68
8/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement
of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg.
2
68
8/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Chapin to Timmons RE: involvement
of rabbis in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg.
2
68
7/18/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Chapin to Timmons RE: 1972
Republican Convention planning. 1 pg.
2
68
7/18/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Chapin to Timmons RE: 1972
Republican Convention planning. 1 pg.
Friday, March 12, 2010
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2
68
6/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: Republican
Convention of 1972. Handwritten notes
added by unknown. 2 pgs.
2
68
6/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman
RE: Republican Convention of 1972.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
2
68
6/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman
RE: Republican Convention of 1972.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
2
68
6/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
Copy of a memo from Chapin to Haldeman
RE: Republican Convention of 1972.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Page 4 of 4
TO Dwight chapin
what think?
August 9, 1972
IN
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
SUBJECT FROM: bett better sup win Eth
STAN ANDERSON
SOA
Conversation with
Ken Rietz
I talked with afternoon and he makes a strong case for
keeping the young black, Gary Hughes, in the presentation on
working youth. Ken feels that young blacks have a universal
appeal to young people and their experience has been very favor-
able in sending a black speaker to a white audience. Ken has
convinced me that we should keep Hughes. I'd like to re-open
that discussion.
Ken also feels that Sherry Shealy should not give a seconding
speech. Ken argues that Shealy does not appeal to young people.
good
Ken makes a strong case for Kathy Swajion, a delegate from
California. She looks like a 21 year old and would have more
rapport with young people. She's a good speaker and extremely
attractive. I suggest that we substitute Kathy for Sherry.
I've gone ahead and set up a Youth Caucus for Wednesday morning.
The thought struck me that we should send Kissinger to that Caucus
and just have that Caucus be closed to the press. Brock would
chair the meeting and we would send other members of the Caucus
team as well. Reitz agrees. What do you think?
Conful.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Convention Speakers
We will have five local labor leaders, all Republicans, in Miami.
The list is attached. I don't know how articulate or attractive
any of them are. I don't believe any of them are up to seconding
the President, but the only way to determine that is to have one
of your people interview each of them. They can be contacted
through Don Rodgers. My own recommendation after thinking
it through is that Peter Brennan would be the best person to
second the President's nomination. It's true, he looks like a
labor leader and not a rank and file worker. On the other hand,
he has a good Bronx accent, is nationally known among the
Building Trades and next to Fitzsimmons, with whom we have
had enough identification, is probably the President's favorite
labor leader. Another choice to second the President's nomina-
tion would be Mike Maye, who is the head of the Fire Fighters of
Greater New York, an ex-Army MP who still looks like one, is
a fire-brand speaker and a marvelous guy. He would stand them
on their ears and there is a certain identification of firemen all
across the country that might be a very good touch.
Finally, we should consider Joe DiSilva in California because he
is Italian and does represent Southern California and is, I believe,
nominally a Republican. In any event, he is with the President.
As for women speaking for senior citizens, attached is a list
submitted to me by Bud Evans. All four sound good, particularly
Margaret Church.
2.
Among Catholic women, I think Irene Dunn or Clare Booth Luce would
be the best known, but to my mind Peggy Heckler is a bright new
star that we should make at this convention. Peggy is an Irish-Catholic,
41, attractive, lawyer and now has three terms in Congress. She is
an excellent speaker.
I regret to inform you that there are no attractive Polish women! I
am having Balzano continuing the hunt, but the prospects don't look
good at the moment. I think if we dig out good old Ed Derwinski and
Mayor Perk, that's pretty good ethnic coverage on the Republican
side for the Eastern European bloc. Don't forget we have Cardinal
Krol who is Polish.
On the Italian side, Balzano, Volpe, Conte and Rizzo are all very good.
I will try to come up with more thoughts in the morning, but you might
want to sort these out and see where they fit into your overall plan.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Aging
CWC: Info from Bud on possible speaker for
convention:
Bertha Atkins -- fairly good -- Under Sec
of HEW, Exec Dir of Women's Divi of RNC,
Assistant Chairman of RNC, Vice Chairman
of WH Conf on Agim and Repu Commiwom of Md.
Margaret Stit Church -- Evanston, III.
MC for WH Conf on Agin main meeting -- 86 yrs.
old -- fantastic speaker (gothing DID)
Ertha M. White -- 90 years old, black. Won
Better Life Award of American Nursing Home
Assoc. this year and still supposed to be spry
Ethal Waters -- singing for Billy Graham
(running political check to be sure)
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK HOWARD
FROM:
DON RODGERS
DR
The following are labor leaders (Republicans) who were
on our "Task Force" for the Platform, and, I am sure,
would serve any other purpose you have in mind.
Dan Gagliardi
Local 137
International Union of Operating Engineers
1360 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
John Stender
International Vice President
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
18601 Pacific Highway South, Suite 198
Seattle, Washington 98188
Joseph M. Townsley
Secretary-Treasurer
Joint Council No. 62, International Brotherhood of
Teamsters
2238 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21231
Al Figone
Secretary
Bay Counties District Council of Carpenters
995 Market Street, Room 804
San Francisco, California 94103
Guy Jack Hensler
Business Manager
Local 60; IBEW
1722 1/2 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, Illinois 61820
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: DWIGHT CHAPIN
BILL HENKEL
FROM:
MARK GOODE M.A.
Regarding the offer of a Packard Bell Home Video Tape Cartridge
Machine for the President's use in Miami, I feel it should be
declined. Any manufacturer of such hardware would be more than
glad to set up such a deal. However, it hardly seems worth
risking even the slightest mention of such an arrangement, when
that piece of equipment can be easily rented at a reasonable rate.
NELL: / SENT THIS REPLY To THE ATTACHED
MATERIAL. / DON'T KNOW IF MR. CHAPIN
CONCURS. / HEARD NOTHING FURTHER ON IT
UNTIL TODAY, WHEN RHEINSTEIN CALLED. HE
SAIP IT WAS VERY IMPORTANT To MAKE THE
PACKARD BELL PEOPLE HAPPY, AND THAT HE
WOULD BE GLAD TO ARRANGE To PAY THEM
A RENTAL FEE, IN ORDER To KEEP THINGS
ON A BUSINESS BASIS. THE QUESTION IS -
WOULD THE PRESIDENT BE INTERESTED IN HAVING
THIS MACHINE IF A RENTAL IS ARRANGED ?
M.D.
August 1, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM CODUS
MR. RONALD WALKER
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Mrs. Nixon will be taking some of her staff down to Florida. The list will undoubtedly
include Lucy Winchester, Connie, and perhaps some others. Will you two work with
Bill Timmons to see that these people have proper jobs to fill down there - in a
volunteer capacity. Let's try to keep them out of our operation.
August 1, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM CODUS
MR. RONALD WALKER
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Mrs. Nixon will be taking some of her staff down to Florida. The list will undoubtedly
include Lucy Winchester, Connie, and perhaps some others. Will you two work with
Bill Timmons to see that these people have proper jobs to fill down there - in a
volunteer capacity. Let's try to keep them out of our operation.
August 1, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM CODUS
MR. RONALD WALKER
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Mrs. Nixon will be taking some of her staff down to Florida. The list will undoubtedly
include Lucy Winchester, Connie, and perhaps some others. Will you two work with
Bill Timmons to see that these people have proper jobs to fill down there - in a
volunteer capacity. Let's try to keep them out of our operation.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 2, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
I know you've already got this covered, but simply as a
reminder, let's make sure we have some visible involve-
ment of Mexican Americans at the convention.
I know you are planning on turning in your plan on this on
Friday or Monday. Please make sure this particular item
is covered.
August 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Billy Graham has notified us that Rabbi Tannenbaum does not wish to appear
at our Convention. He has suggested Rabbi Finklestein who has appeared
at the White House and Billy Graham thinks this would be a good idea also.
They both feel that he would be better than Kellman. I assume that we want
to have Flanigan invite Finklestein. Correct?
cc: Mr. Anderson
Mr. Carruthers
August 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Billy Graham has notified us that Rabbi Tannenbaum does not wish to appear
at our Convention. He has suggested Rabbi Finklestein who has appeared
at the White House and Billy Graham thinks this would be a good idea also.
They both feel that he would be better than Kellman. I assume that we want
to have Flanigan invite Finklestein. Correct?
cc: Mr. Anderson
Mr. Carruthers
August 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Billy Graham has notified us that Rabbi Tannenbaum does not wish to appear
at our Convention. He has suggested Rabbi Finklestein who has appeared
at the White House and Billy Graham thinks this would be a good idea also.
They both feel that he would be better than Kellman. I assume that we want
to have Flanigan invite Finklestein. Correct?
cc: Mr. Anderson
Mr. Carruthers
July 18, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
This is a recap of the memorandum Haldeman sent me on July 13th stating some
of the desires concerning Convention planning. He said, "The Convention plan
should include a segment for speeches - brief speeches - by Democrats and
Independents who will appear by invitation of the Convention management.
They should include possibly John Connally, some Independents, youth, prom-
inent Governors, Senators, etc. who will make the point that they have decided
to support President Nixon's re-election because of the outstanding job he has
done, because of his trip to China and to Russia, because they can't take
McGovern, etc.
"This should include the maximum number of Democrats, at least one Chicano,
and only one Black, some Italians and Polish, one or two youth, but it should not
go hog-wild on youth. It should be done as a solid hour in order to get impact.
if we do a telethon, we should include some Democrats on that also.
"We might even want to consider a prominent Democrat for a seconding speech.
Don't let this idea get lost."
We must take a close look at our schedule which we developed yesterday for the
Convention program. As you can tell, we are not at all close to what Haldeman
has laid down for us to follow. We really have no Democrats speaking from the
podium - except for the one plan to use Connally. To my knowledge, we have
no Chicanos on the program and perhaps we have too many Blacks. I cannot give
a rundown on the Italians and Polish since I am unclear as to what ethnics we
really have.
By our meeting next Tuesday, we should have from Stan or whoever is doing the
research a list of possible speakers which fit the above criteria and whom we could
work into the program. I assume you will cover this with Anderson.
cc: Mr. Carruthers (To be dexed to Los Angeles)
July 18, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
This is a recap of the memorandum Haldeman sent me on July 13th stating some
of the desires concerning Convention planning. He said, "The Convention plan
should include a segment for speeches - brief speeches - by Democrats and
Independents who will appear by invitation of the Convention management.
They should include possibly John Connally, some Independents, youth, prom-
inent Governors, Senators, etc. who will make the point that they have decided
to support President Nixon's re-election because of the outstanding job he has
done, because of his trip to China and to Russia, because they can't take
McGovern, etc.
"This should include the maximum number of Democrats, at least one Chicano,
and only one Black, some Italians and Polish, one or two youth, but it should not
go hog-wild on youth. It should be done as a solid hour in order to get impact.
if we do a telethon, we should include some Democrats on that also.
"We might even want to consider a prominent Democrat for a seconding speech.
Don't let this idea get lost."
We must take a close look at our schedule which we developed yesterday for the
Convention program. As you can tell, we are not at all close to what Haldeman
has laid down for us to follow. We really have no Democrats speaking from the
podium - except for the one plan to use Connally. To my knowledge, we have
no Chicanos on the program and perhaps we have too many Blacks. I cannot give
a rundown on the Italians and Polish since I am unclear as to what ethnics we
really have.
By our meeting next Tuesday, we should have from Stan or whoever is doing the
research a list of possible speakers which fit the above criteria and whom we could
work into the program. I assume you will cover this with Anderson.
cc: Mr. Carruthers (To be dexed to Los Angeles)
MEMORANDUM
&
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 26, 1972
of
EYES ONLY
Comete
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN of
DWIGHT L. CHAP
conguits
SUBJECT:
CONVENTION
Moore, Carruthers, Tex and I had lunch on Friday to discuss some ideas to sex
up our Convention and to keep the President on the highest possible plane.
I understand that it is in our best interest not to lock the President into anything
specific too soon. Therefore, we will just keep sending suggestions in. Toss those
you don't like and hold the others as options. We have some sensational oppor-
tunities to show off the President during our Convention
bett
be
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972
Never!
A.
Monday night - first night of Convention. The S '76 arrives Homestead
(A crowd of youth or closed.) The Convention is underway a dead
TV period SO the cameras switch live to Homestead. The President
escorts Mrs. Nixon to her helicopter which departs for the Convention
boards his helicopter for the compound. Bad temphasye them
Hall. She will be there for Reagan and the key note. President Nixon
Aplitting up.
B.
Half-way through the evening's activities, a couple of rumors start:
1.
The President has summoned the Cabinet to Key Biscayne what with
this evening immediately after the Convention gavel is down.
war a
2.
Speculation in Chicago to the effect the President will address
the Legion tomorrow.
C.
When the evening session ends, the President has the Cabinet (maybe
we would add some 3 or 4 leaders or a couple of Governors) come to
the compound. The meeting is from 11:00 p.m. to midnight. There
Terrible!
are many things we can do. But look at the effect. The networks will
go out of their minds. The next day any of those who attended will
Talk
about
be sought after and ideal for interviews. Mystique, drama and
credibility +
being Residential
How hoped up can
good givel
we get?
2.
speculation something is up. Plus it builds the President's team. How?
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1972
A.
The President departs Tuesday morning in time to be in Chicago by 12:00 noon
to address the Legion. He finishes about the time the third session of the
Convention is called to order.
Ziegler does not confirm he is going until early Tuesday morning.
We go through Chicago around noon which gives us crowd possibilities.
Daley should be on stage for the event.
at the compound waiting to be nominated. good wontwork idea -
We have focused attention on the President. Not on Richard Nixon sitting too bad
We have avoided having to do a raft of things in Miami in conjunction with
the Convention. We can avoid that any way.
His remarks are key. They are defense oriented -- the near end of the ten
year war - or something.
He is acclaimed by a "non-partisan" group.
Guess what the evening news is all about! Idon't know - what?
( Youre starting to sound like Tex McGary)
B.
When the President arrives back at Key Biscayne, he goes to the compound.
Later after the nomination (or maybe early before the nomination is placed)
he goes to the Youth Rally good
We are somewhat reluctant to have the President appear before the full Convention
two evenings, If we can create alternates to two Convention appearances, it is
probably to our advantage. agree
The option to the Monday night arrival would be to have the President fly into
Chicago from Los Angeles or Washington on Tuesday for the Legion. He could
go on to Florida. After the nomination he could go with the Cabinet meeting.
Dandy idea -except Their convention
doesn't open until 8:00 pm - so There
won't be anyone to address at noon
June 26, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
SUBJECT:
CONVENTION
Moore, Carruthers, Tex and I had lunch on Friday to discuss some ideas to sex
up our Convention and to keep the President on the highest possible plane.
I understand that it is in our best interest not to lock the President into anything
specific too soon. Therefore, we will just keep sending suggestions in. Toss those
you don't like and hold the others as options. We have some sensitional oppor-
tunities to show off the President during our Convention.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972
A.
Monday night - first night of Convention. The S '76 arrives Homestead.
(A crowd of youth or closed.) The Convention is underway - a dead
TV period so the cameras switch live to Homestead. The President
escorts Mrs. Nixon to her helicopter which departs for the Convention
Hall. She will be there for Reagan and the key note. President Nixon
boards his helicopter for the compound.
B.
Half-way through the evening's activities, a couple of rumors start:
1.
The President has summoned the Cabinet to Key Biscayne
this evening immediately after the Convention gavel is down.
2.
Speculation in Chicago to the effect the President will address
the Legion tomorrow.
C.
When the evening session ends, the President has the Cabinet (maybe
we would add some 3 or 4 leaders or a couple of Governors) come to
the compound. The meeting is from 11:00 p.m. to midnight. There
are many things we can do. But look at the effect. The networks will
go out of their minds. The next day any of those who attended will
be sought after and ideal for interviews. Mystique, drama and
2.
speculation something is up. Plus it builds the President's team.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1972
A.
The President departs Tuesday morning in time to be in Chicago by 12:00 noon
to address the Legion. He finishes about the time the third session bf the
Convention is called to order.
Ziegler does not confirm he is going until early Tuesday morning.
We go through Chicago around noon which gives us crowd possibilities.
Daley should be on stage for the event.
We have focused attention on the President. Not on Richard Nixon sitting
at the compound waiting to be nominated.
We have avoided having to do a raft of things in Miami in conjunction with
the Convention.
His remarks are key. They are defense oriented - the near end of the ten
year war - or something.
He is acclaimed by a "non-partisan" group.
Guess what the evening news is all about!
B.
When the President arrives back at Key Biscayne, he goes to the compound.
Later after the nomination (or maybe early before the nomination is placed)
he goes to the Youth Rally.
We are somewhat IT we can
two probably evenings* to our advantage.
The option to the Monday night arrival would be to have the President fly into
Chicago from Los Angeles or Washington on Tuesday for the Legion. He could
go on to Florida. After the nomination, he could go with the Cabinet meeting.
June 26, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
SUBJECT:
CONVENTION
Moore, Carruthers, Tex and I had lunch on Friday to discuss some ideas to sex
up our Convention and to keep the President on the highest possible plane.
I understand that it is in our best interest not to lock the President into anything
specific too soon. Therefore, we will just keep sending suggestions in. Toss those
you don't like and hold the others as options. We have some sensitional oppor-
tunities to show off the President during our Convention.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972
A.
Monday night - first night of Convention. The S '76 arrives Homestead.
(A crowd of youth or closed.) The Convention is underway - a dead
TV period so the cameras switch live to Homestead. The President
escorts Mrs. Nixon to her helicopter which departs for the Convention
Hall. She will be there for Reagan and the key note. President Nixon
boards his helicopter for the compound.
B.
Half-way through the evening's activities, a couple of rumors start:
1.
The President has summoned the Cabinet to Key Biscayne
this evening immediately after the Convention gavel is down.
2.
Speculation in Chicago to the effect the President will address
the Legion tomorrow.
C.
When the evening session ends, the President has the Cabinet (maybe
we would add some 3 or 4 leaders or a couple of Governors) come to
the compound. The meeting is from 11:00 p.m. to midnight. There
are many things we can do. But look at the effect. The networks will
go out of their minds. The next day any of those who attended will
be sought after and ideal for interviews. Mystique, drama and
2.
speculation something is up. Plus it builds the President's team.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1972
A.
The President departs Tuesday morning in time to be in Chicago by 12:00 noon
to address the Legion. He finishes about the time the third session bf the
Convention is called to order.
Ziegler does not confirm he is going until early Tuesday morning.
We go through Chicago around noon which gives us crowd possibilities.
Daley should be on stage for the event.
We have focused attention on the President. Not on Richard Nixon sitting
at the compound waiting to be nominated.
We have avoided having to do a raft of things in Miami in conjunction with
the Convention.
His remarks are key. They are defense oriented - the near end of the ten
year war - or something.
He is acclaimed by a "non-partisan" group.
Guess what the evening news is all about!
B.
When the President arrives back at Key Biscayne, he goes to the compound.
Later after the nomination (or maybe early before the nomination is placed)
he goes to the Youth Rally.
We are somewhat If we reluctant can create to have alternates the President to two
two probably evenings to our advantage.
The option to the Monday night arrival would be to have the President fly into
Chicago from Los Angeles or Washington on Tuesday for the Legion. He could
go on to Florida. After the nomination, he could go with the Cabinet meeting.
June 26, 1972
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
SUBJECT:
CONVENTION
Moore, Carruthers, Tex and I had lunch on Friday to discuss some ideas to sex
up our Convention and to keep the President on the highest possible plane.
I understand that it is in our best interest not to lock the President into anything
specific too soon. Therefore, we will just keep sending suggestions in. Toss those
you don't like and hold the others as options. We have some sensitional oppor-
tunities to show off the President during our Convention.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972
A.
Monday night - first night of Convention. The S '76 arrives Homestead.
(A crowd of youth or closed.) The Convention is underway a dead
TV period so the cameras switch live to Homestead. The President
escorts Mrs. Nixon to her helicopter which departs for the Convention
Hall. She will be there for Reagan and the key note. President Nixon
boards his helicopter for the compound.
B.
Half-way through the evening's activities, a couple of rumors start:
1.
The President has summoned the Cabinet to Key Biscayne
this evening immediately after the Convention gavel is down.
2.
Speculation in Chicago to the effect the President will address
the Legion tomorrow.
C.
When the evening session ends, the President has the Cabinet (maybe
we would add some 3 or 4 leaders or a couple of Governors) come to
the compound. The meeting is from 11:00 p.m. to midnight. There
are many things we can do. But look at the effect. The networks will
go out of their minds. The next day any of those who attended will
be sought after and ideal for interviews. Mystique, drama and
2.
speculation something is up. Plus It builds the President's team.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1972
A.
The President departs Tuesday morning in time to be in Chicago by 12:00 noon
to address the Legion. He finishes about the time the third session bf the
Convention is called to order.
Ziegler does not confirm he is going until early Tuesday morning.
We go through Chicago around noon which gives us crowd possibilities.
Daley should be on stage for the event.
We have focused attention on the President. Not on Richard Nixon sitting
at the compound waiting to be nominated.
We have avoided having to do a raft of things in Miami in conjunction with
the Convention.
His remarks are key. They are defense oriented - the near end of the ten
year war - or something.
He is acclaimed by a "non-partisan" group.
Guess what the evening news is all about!
B.
When the President arrives back at Key Biscayne, he goes to the compound.
Later after the nomination (or maybe early before the nomination is placed)
he goes to the Youth Rally.
We are somewhat reluctant to have the President
IT we can create litermates to two
two probably evenings 20 our advantage.
The option to the Monday night arrival would be to have the President fly into
Chicago from Los Angeles or Washington où Tuesday for the Legion. He could
go on to Florida. After the nomination, he could go with the Cabinet meeting.