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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN K THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DINNER AND PRESENTATION OF MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO JOHN FORD Saturday - March 31, 1973 Beverly Hilton Hotel Beverly Hills, California From: Tom Hart + BACKGROUND: Tonight you will attend the dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel honoring Director John Ford where you will present him with the Medal of Freedom. He will also receive the first annual American Film Institute Award for lifetime achievement in films. Charlton Heston is Chairman of the AFI and will act as Master of Ceremonies. Prior to the dinner, John Wayne is hosting a reception for 150 people honoring you, Mrs. Nixon and the Fords. John Ford has requested to attend only the last 5 minutes of this reception because of the night's strenuous activities. Attendees at TAB A. There will be 55 minutes of personal time at the hotel prior to the reception and dinner. Dress is Black Tie. Additional background material is at TAB B. Mrs. Nixon will accompany you throughout the evening's events.