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Copy of memo from Harry Dent to Rogers Morton RE: a discussion with Ambassador Shelby Davis of Switzerland about generating more votes and donations among Republicans in Europe and the possibility of an overseas trip. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1969
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11/16/1969
Campaign
Memo
Copy of memo from Harry Dent to Rogers
Morton RE: a discussion with Ambassador
Shelby Davis of Switzerland about
generating more votes and donations among
Republicans in Europe and the possibility of
an overseas trip. 2 pgs.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Page 1 of 1
RNC
November 26, 1969
CONFIDENTIAL
By
Date
6/5/81
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGERS MORTON
Ambassador Shelby Davis of Switzerland visited me today to
report on a meeting he and some of our other Ambassadors
in Western Europe recently had on the subject of helping
the Republican Party win more votes and dollars among
Americans in Europe. He said June Whalen of your staff was
present.
This recalls to me a discussion we had at a political session
floating down the Potomac in which we discussed this and the
possibility of an overseas trip to feel this out. Please
think about this before you come to the meeting on Tuesday
morning and let me know what you think.
I suggest we might set up a trip right after Christmas, during
the Congressional recess, after we have laid preliminary plans
with these Ambassadors who want to help us. We might also
tie in General Mark Clark, who is soon to be named Chairman of
the American Battle Monument Commission. The General will be
in Italy for Christmas, and we could have him also on such a
trip and make him one of the star attractions for getting the
crowd together. He will be most pleased to cooperate.
Also, I have another Presidential project for you. The
President wants to get across the point to our people on the
Hill that he is needed up there as much as they are needed
down here. For instance, Republicans constitute 27% of the
population; we won in 1968 with 43% of the vote, and today the
President stands with 68% approval. Also, we can point to the
victories in New Jersey, Virginia, and the recent victory in
Illinois as proof of the pudding. I think this point should
be made to groups of Congressmen and Senators and see what we
can do to get some better understanding on how we can all
work together for the good of all.
The Honorable Rogers Morton
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November 26, 1969
Think about this before Tuesday, also.
At the Tuesday morning meeting we will discuss Senate
races with the Key Biscayne group, including Senator
Tower. This meeting is set for 8:00 a.m. at the
Executive Dining Room in the White House basement. After
we get the input of the others in the group, you and I
ought to work up a memorandum for the President. This
will be submitted to the President in advance, and then
we will meet with him to get his ideas and suggestions.
After this is done we are ready to go.
Hope you had a nice trip.
Harry S. Dent
Deputy Counsel
to the President
DETERMINED TO EE AN
CONFIDENTIAL
MARKING
F.O. 12005, Section 6-102
B/ CRMF MARS, Date 6/5/81
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