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Larry L. Logan Editorial Photography July 10, 1984 Mr. William F. Sittman Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Sittman: Thank you for responding on behalf of Mr. Deaver, with respect to my interest in serving as the Personal Photographer to President Reagan during the President's second term. I look forward to the opportunity of an interview there in Washington. However, I am equally available to informally meet with either Mr. Deaver or yourself during one of the President's visits to California, should you have a few moments. Santa Barbara was my home for three years, and its close proximity is certainly convenient. With the upcoming convention and election you no doubt have much to occupy your energies. But I do appreciate your and Mr. Deaver's offer to consider my request, and I remain confident that such an appointment would reflect well upon the President. Sincerely, JinnRoon Larry L. Logan 11104 La Maida Street, #1 North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 761-2319 Larry L. Logan Editorial Photography June 18, 1984 Mr. Charles Rochner c/o Senator Richard Lugar 306 Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Mr. Rochner: My apologies for the delay in not following up sooner, with regards to my quest as Personal Photographer to the President. I have used the time to work with Morgan Mason, formerly with the President, on strategy and my resume. It is my understanding that Michael Deaver is solely responsible for the selection, pending approval of the President. I have sent him a resume and cover letter; likewise to Michael Evans. We are down-playing my work at Playboy. I trust that in a personal meeting with Mr. Deaver I could quickly remove any doubts about my character from that relationship. (I must be the only Republican who has worked at Playboy!) If you are amenable, I would appreciate your forwarding a copy of the resume and any comments to either Mr. Deaver or David Fisher. I'm not sure if a mention that my brother-in-law, Ron Bean, was the Presidential pilot is called for, but it probably wouldn't hurt. I am very proud of Ron's record, and only hope that I may serve to that standard. Sincerely, PR Larry L. Logan 11104 La Maida Street, #1 North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 761-2319 Larry L. Logan Editorial Photography PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL PROFILE OF LARRY L. LOGAN OBJECTIVE PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER To The President of the United States SUMMARY & QUALIFICATIONS More than ten (10) years highly successful experience as a professional editorial photographer with international, national, and regional publications and organizations. Thoroughly experienced in all phases of personal photography, including news, public relations, portraiture, and candids. Credits include entertainment industry superstars, business leaders, politicians, and other persons with high visibility. Consistent record of meeting tight and complex deadlines, through both personal initiative and as part of a team effort. Keen sense of the role of photography as image projector and protector. Qualities include the ability to maintain confidences, follow protocol precisely, communicate effectively with staff at all levels, and manage and motivate photographic personnel. (FOR SUBSTANTIATING DATA PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING PAGES) 11104 La Maida Street, #1 North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 761-2319 LARRY L. LOGAN Page 2 EMPLOYMENT: Professional Photographer Currently and since 1977 employed as a Professional Photographer in Southern California. The following is a list of employers, assignments, and credits: Larry L. Logan Photography, North Hollywood General assignment photography (1977 to date) for clients in photojournalism, public relations, advertising, and architectural photography. Magazine credits - Esquire, TIME, TV-Cable Week, among others. Event and profile photography of celebrities and personalities such as Jimmy Stewart, Robert Wagner, Luciano Pavarotti. Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Special assignment photography (photojournalistic, non-nude) covering corporate and editorial activities (1977 to date). Reported to the Offices of the Chairman, President, and Group Vice-Presidents Projects - pictorials, news, and feature photography; all West Coast corporate communications (public relations) photography for media kits and releases to wire services; annual report; Playboy Interview photography. Over 200 celebrities, personalities, and news-makers photo- graphed; diversity includes - Bob Hope, Bette Davis, George Burns, Count Basie, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Carson, Mel Torme, Julie Andrews, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Connors, William Shockley, Debbie Reynolds, Clint Eastwood, Peter Falk, Ann-Margaret, Diane Sawyer, William Rukeyser, Tom Wolfe, and Danny Kaye. Also impressive roster of Presidential candidates, US Senators, governors, mayors, ambassadors, civic, and political leaders. Logan Design Group Principal in this organization of photographers, writers, and designers (1980 to date). Projects - authored and self-published The Professional Photog- rapher's Handbook (recognized as one of the most complete and compact technical references for the professional and advanced amateur; 50,000 copies sold). Official technical manual of The Nikon School of Photography. Main selection of the Popular Photography Book Club. Used in undergraduate photography courses around the nation. Client assignments - created instruction manuals, press releases, and other collateral material for manufacturers and retailers in the consumer photographic industry. LARRY L. LOGAN Page 3 EDUCATION: 1) BA, University of Arkansas, 1974 Major: Journalism Minor: Business Activities Editor, University Yearbook Chief Photographer, Yearbook and Daily Newspaper Still Photographer, University Sports Department Honors/Awards a. Who's Who Among Students in American Universities b. Exclusive photographs on the cover of Harper's Magazine and on "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite." C. Over 500 national and regional sports magazine photo credits by graduation. d. Assisted photographers or provided coverage myself for The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, LOOK, National Geographic, and Southern Living. e. In national collegiate competition for internship, ranked Number 1 by Newsday, and among top three by United Press International and The Washington Post. Professional/Photography Training 2) BA, Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts and Sciences, Santa Barbara, 1977. Major: Photographic Illustration a. Studies in advertising photography, photojournalism, portraiture, color technology, motion picture production. b. Served as Apprentice to Julius Shulman, internationally- recognized architectural photographer. C. Received commissions and was published by Architectural Forum (USA), American Home (USA), Domus (Italy), Architectural Design (Great Britain), Toshi-Jutaku (Japan), and Mobilia (Denmark). PERSONAL: Age 33, born 1/29/51. 5' 9", 162 lbs. Married. Good health. Two children. Hobbies - licensed amateur radio operator, tennis. Registered Republican (third generation). REFERENCES: Top-level professional, personal, and security references. Notified 7/19 TCC Health recemed alcosmant Fee July 17, 1984 Bull allieve Jangai The Honorable 2/ Michael K. Deaver C/O William Sittman West Wing, The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: Bill Diamond is an old friend, who is currently in for an appointment with HUD. A decision is to be made within a few days. All the Best, Joseph joe W. Canzeri I we believe a good the appoint would - The Canzeri Company 3213 P Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 (202) 965-7320 A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CORPORATION WILLIAM J. DIAMOND 220 East 79th Street U.S. General Services New York, NY 10021 Administration (212) 988-3413 (h) 26 Federal Plaza (212) 264-2600 (o) New York, NY 10278 CAREER HISTORY Regional Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration, 1982- Responsible for the operation and management of 18 million square feet of government-owned and leased office space; 2,000 employees; 6,000 automobiles; and procurement of $350 million annually in office supplies and paper goods, with an operating budget of $250 million. * Executive Vice President, Diamond Realty Organization, 1975-1982 Responsible for the operation and management of extensive family real estate business with properties throughout New York City. * Administrative Executive, London Merchant Securities, Ltd., 1973-1975 Administrative responsibilities for twelve subsidiary companies of LMS in the United States and Canada. * Attorney in private practice, 1968-1973 Specialized in administrative and legal matters regarding governmental regulation of real property development, acquisition and management. * Assistant Housing & Development Administrator, New York City, 1968 Created and planned large scale new town developments on Roosevelt and Staten Islands. * Commissioner, Department of Buildings, New York City, 1967 [Acting] Responsible for city-wide operation of 3500-man agency, and the enforcement of laws and administrative regulations con- cerning the health and safety of millions of New Yorkers. * Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings, New York City, 1966 Originated and implemented widespread administrative reforms to increase operational efficiency and cut costs. EDUCATION Horace Mann School, 1949-1955 Columbia University, B.S., 1960 Johns Hopkins University, 1956 Columbia Law School, L.L.B., 1963 PERSONAL & CIVIC Married. Three children, ages 20, 18, and 14 years. Born New York City, July 30, 1937. Veteran, United States Army Reserve. Republican candidate; State Assembly, 1972, and Manhattan Councilman- at-Large, 1973. Chairman, Community Board #8, 1970-1972. Legislative Counsel, Environmental Action Coalition, 1972. Major, New York State Guard, 1983- Fluent in the French language. AFFILIATIONS Trustee: City Club of New York, 1975 Chairman: Class of 1955, Horace Mann School Member: New York County Lawyers Association MEDIA, PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS Host: "Community Board Report", Sterling Manhattan Cable Television, 1970-1972. Author: "A Waste Disposal Fee for New York City--Make the Refuse Pay for Itself", City Club of New York, 1970. Author: "At Long Last--A Formal Training Program for Building Department Inspectors", NAHRO, 1966. Award: "For Meritorious Municipal Service", New York Young Republican Club, 1967. Host: "Commissioner Diamond Reports on New Homes for New Yorkers", WNYC-AM, 1966-1967. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES AMDINISTRATION - REGION TWO Reduced total personnel from 2400 to 2000 for a savings of 20 percent. Eliminated 18 telephone operator positions saving $250,000. Closed five motor pools to date. (Consolidated Trenton and Syracuse; closed four sub-motor pools). General Services Administration internal space reduced, saving $500,000 annually, resulting in space utilization of 128 square feet per person. First place in space utilization rates: a) Overall (govertment-wide owned and leased) 148 vs. national average of 163. b) Leased space - 129 VS. national average of 159. Reduced total government-wide vacant space inventory by 20%. Consolidated nationwide Credit and Finance operation into Region 2 for nationwide savings of 38% in positions for the function (10 vs. 16). Instituted "How Much Money Have I Saved Today" program for cost-consciousness at lowest levels. Terminated leases worth $5.6 million dollars by relocating to federal space. PRIOR CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS As Deputy Commissioner of New York City's Department of Buildings, originated and implemented the city's first Landlord-Tenant Repair Agreement which subsequently saved thousands of residential apart- ment buildings from being abandoned by their owners. * Developed and implemented the One-Stop Service Program for the City of New York which drastically cut the time and expense required in the review and approval of thousands of building construction plans by seven different municipal agencies. * Negotiated a new two-year labor contract with the 3,000-man Depart- ment of Buildings union, and suceeded in obtaining increased productivity by this workforce. * Obtained $350,000 in federal government funds to create the first program in the United States to provide academic training for building department inspectors. * As Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, analyzed and re- drafted New York City's Housing Maintenance Code and successfully advocated legislation to implement these reforms. * As Assistant Housing & Development Administrator, worked closely with a committee of distinguished New Yorkers to create 10,000 units of housing, open spaces and public facilities on Roosevelt Island. * As Chairman of Manhattan Community Board #8, worked successfully with community groups, public officials and property developers to solve complex zoning and transportation problems on Manhattan's Upper East Side. * Prepared an extensive feasibility study of real property develop- ment potentials in the city of Hull, Quebec, including acquisition and construction costs of individual sites and projections of future transportation, public utility and population needs. * Hosted for two years on cable television a weekly one-half hour program on community problems. NAVY RELIEF SOCIETY THE NAVY BALL BENEFIT NAVY RELIEF SOCIETY July 14, 1984 my dear Mr deaver, It is my haros as the chairman of the 1984 Loves sale to excute saw and mrs deader to serve as patrans. There is no aaligated other than to permit us to prina our names en our program. The Lacy Ball is for the benefits of the Lacy Rehip Society. This worth while argong ation assests our nong and morine Corps families in time of need. The bace evere be held an december 14, 1984 as the Convention Gater The articipate a festive accaseon, with a meaning perpose. of your schedule would we would presence. be most horared by gour Please address gain reply to the 20mg Bael office or you may telephone 889-8112 Sincerely Sally Rowden Mrs I ellian N Poude Chairman, Daug Ball THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON could approved Lend your name to the NAVY ball Committee to be a patron for their 1984 BALL. APPROVE DISAPPROVE WD Fin - 7/20 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL per 5588 July 21, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM SITTMANN FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT Bob SUBJECT: Charles Wick's Request that the President Meet with Japanese Students In response to your note saying that Mike Deaver would like our views on Charles Wick's request (Tab A), I have had the NSC staff contact State and also Gaston Sigur, who is vacationing at the beach, for their views. State endorses the USIA request, if the President can fit it into his schedule. Gaston also feels that if the President is here and can do it, it would be a good thing, as it will get considerable attention in Japan. However, Gaston believes the President should certainly not stay in the city or change other plans to do the meeting, and that the Japanese will certainly understand if the President cannot do it, given that it is campaign time and that August is also vacation time. The plain fact is that the event draws more attention in Japan than in the U.S., and has always gotten more publicity there. The Prime Minister of Japan has met with the equivalent group of Japanese students for the past twenty years, although that has not been the custom here. 5588 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 19, 1984 TO: Bob Kimmitt FROM: BILL SITTMANN Special Assistant to the President and Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff Mike Deaver would like your thoughts on this idea. ASAP Thanks Information Action United States Information Agency USIA MEMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable JUL 17 Bul 1984. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Twich Assistant to the President The White House W know. FROM: Charles Z. Wick Director SUBJECT: Request that the President meet with Japanese and American High School Students Summary Because of the important symbolic nature of the Japan Prefecture student exchange program, we recommend reconsideration of a meeting with the President and the 47 specially-selected Japanese students. Background Our original June 7 recommendation that the President meet with the students was turned down on June 13 (see recommendation and turn-down, Tab A). The Japanese students, representing each of Japan's 47 Prefectures, are part of the first official bilateral exchange project with Japan under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative. The project is a reciprocal American gesture to an exchange program for American students sponsored by the Government of Japan. In our memo, we indicated that Prime Minister Nakasone would meet with the American students. The meeting took place on June 25 and received nationwide news coverage on Fuji and Asahi Television (See Tab C). He is also scheduled to meet on July 31 with the Japanese students coming to the United States under our program. On June 28, we recommended that the Vice President meet with the students, but this meeting was also not possible. (see Tab B). I would like to discuss this idea again with you because of the symbolic importance attached to these student exchanges in Japan. Given the interest of Prime Minister Nakasone and the Japanese Government generally, a Presidential meeting would be appropriate and would demonstrate equal American commitment to cultural understanding between the United States and Japan. 4627 add-on THE WHITE house washington 7/19/84 Bill Sittmann: We support this meeting, but do not see how at could be done on the dates suggested (Avg 2-4) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Bob Kummett July 19, 1984 TO: Bob Kimmitt FROM: BILL SITTMANN Special Assistant to the President and Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff Mike Deaver would like your thoughts on this idea. ASAP Thanks Information Action United States Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 USIA JUL 17 1984. MEMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Bul Twich Assistant to the President The White House FROM: Charles Z. Wick w elmow. Director SUBJECT: Request that the President meet with Japanese and American High School Students Summary Because of the important symbolic nature of the Japan Prefecture student exchange program, we recommend reconsideration of a meeting with the President and the 47 specially-selected Japanese students. Background Our original June 7 recommendation that the President meet with the students was turned down on June 13 (see recommendation and turn-down, Tab A). The Japanese students, representing each of Japan's 47 Prefectures, are part of the first official bilateral exchange project with Japan under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative. The project is a reciprocal American gesture to an exchange program for American students sponsored by the Government of Japan. In our memo, we indicated that Prime Minister Nakasone would meet with the American students. The meeting took place on June 25 and received nationwide news coverage on Fuji and Asahi Television (See Tab C). He is also scheduled to meet on July 31 with the Japanese students coming to the United States under our program. On June 28, we recommended that the Vice President meet with the students, but this meeting was also not possible. (see Tab B). I would like to discuss this idea again with you because of the symbolic importance attached to these student exchanges in Japan. Given the interest of Prime Minister Nakasone and the Japanese Government generally, a Presidential meeting would be appropriate and would demonstrate equal American commitment to cultural understanding between the United States and Japan. Card THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 5956 June 13, 1984 Dear Mr. Wick: Your recent memorandum requesting that the President meet with participants in the Japan-U.S. Senate Scholarship Program, June 18-22, 1984 and with the participants of the Prefecture Program, August 2-3, 1984 has been referred to me by Michael Deaver. We appreciate your bringing these outstanding groups of young people to our attention. I know that it is encouraging to watch the Japan-U.S. Senate program doing so well and exciting to be launching the Prefecture Program. Unfortunately, I regret to write that the President's schedule for the summer is such that we are unable to arrange for meetings with these groups. However, please extend to each of these students our best wishes for enjoyable and educational experiences this summer. With best regards, Sincerely, Fred FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR. Director, Presidential Appointments and Scheduling The Honorable Charles Z. Wick, Director United States Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 Follow up June 7. 1984 6/19/84: Pres cannot do:3. NEMORANDUM FOR: The Nonorable Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of staff and Assistant to the President FROM: Charles 1. wick SUBJECT: Request for the President to Meet with Japanese and American High School Exchange Students Under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative, 47 Japanese high school students will be in Washington, D.C. August 2 and 3 for an orientation session prior to joining their American bost families for a year-long stay in the United States. These students represent each of Japan's Prefectures, the equivalent of our states. In return, 100 American high school students will meet in Washington June 19-22 for orientation prior to their departure for Tokyo under the Japan- U.S. Senate Schelarship Program. Both the Japanese and the American students will be received by Prime Minister Nakasone and other high level government officials in Tokyo. Since the Youth Exchange Initiative has always placed great emphasis on the reciprocal nature of exchanges, our Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs feels strongly that it would be an appropriate gesture for the President to meet with these two groups of students. The Prefecture Program, fully funded by USIA, is the first official bilateral youth exchange project with Japan under the President's Initiative. During their year in the U.S., the Japanese students will live with American families and attend American high schools in various communites around the country. The Japan-U.S. Senate Scholarship Program, fully funded by the Government of Japan, is now in its third year. The 100 young American participants are officially appointed by their Senators and spend a SURRER in Japan living with Japanese families. -2- During his visit to Japan last November, the President said in an interview for Japanese television that he would like to see an increase in student exchanges between Japan and the U.S. Both of the programs described above are making important strides in that direction. If the President can meet with only one of the two groups, our recommendation would be that he meet with the Japanese students. Please let ne know if you think either of the two meetings, or both, would be helpful. Drafted by:E/YX:KBrion:kb:#0236T:5/25/84 Edited/Final:D:CZWick:AChermak:kd 0035H pg. 1 Clearances: E/YX:DMOglesby E/YX:MDRaymond CC: EA 8405273-4 8405273-csf CC: D, DD, EA, E OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON July 9, 1984 CMS The Honorable Charles z. Wick Director United States Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 Dear Mr. Wick: Thank you for your recent request for the Vice President to meet with the Japanese high school students who will be participating in the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative during their orientation session, August 2 - 4. Unfortunately, the Vice President is scheduled to be out of the city at that time and will be unable to meet with the students. He has asked, however, that I express his appreciation for your thinking of him and extend his best wishes. Sincerely, Jennifer A. Fitzgerald a. Figerala Executive Assistant to the Více President Informa Agency JUN 2 8 1984 USIA MEMORANDUM FOR: The Vice President The White House FROM: Charles Z. Wick Director SUBJECT: Request to Meet with Japanese High School Exchange Students Under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative, 47 Japanese high school students will be in Washington, D.C. August 2, 3 and 4 for an orientation session prior to joining their American host families for a year-long stay in the United States. These students represent each of Japan's Prefectures, the equivalent of our states. They are participating in the exchange as full scholarship winners in the Japan-Prefecture Program. The students are scheduled to be received by Prime Minister Nakasone and other high level government officials in Tokyo. Since the Youth Exchange Initiative has always placed great emphasis on the reciprocal nature of exchanges, our USIS post in Tokyo, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and I, personally, feel strongly that it would be an appropriate gesture for you to meet with these students. The Prefecture Program, fully funded by USIA, is the first official bilateral youth exchange project with Japan under the President's Initiative. During their year in the U.S., the students will live with American families and attend American high schools in various communities around the country. The Program was launched in response to a five-year exchange, fully funded by the Japanese government, which brings 100 outstanding U.S. high school students to Japan for a summer homestay visit. During his visit to Japan last November, the President said in an interview for Japanese television that he would like to see an increase in student exchanges between Japan and the U.S. The Prefecture Program is making important strides in that direction. A meeting to welcome the first group of Japanese students under this exchange will provide you an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the importance the President and his Administration attach to the Initiative, will promote increased exchanges with Japan, and underscore the important cultural ties within the U.S.-Japan bilateral relationship. I would appreciate your consideration of this request. DUCLASSIFIED INCOMING TELEGRAM UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY PAGE a1 013470 100450 $11170 02/10141 END TEXT ACTION OFFICE EY-05 5. FOLLOWING REMARKS, THE PRIME MINISTER POSED FOR INFO ACO-01 DSO-02 DIS-01 EA-03 K-21 0-03 /023 A1 10 GROUP PHOTOS AND MET STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY, ADDING A WARM AND PERSONAL TOUCH TO THE EVENT. R $210022 JUL " TH AMEMBASSY TOKYO 6. THE PRIME MINISTER'S WELCOME WAS COVERED IN NOOM TO RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 0773 NEWS BROADCASTS BY NATIONWIDE FUJI TV AND ASAMI TV. INFO RUENC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8688 BT 7. THE STUDENTS ALSO VISITED MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, UNCLAS TOXYO 12311 WHERE MINISTER OF EDUCATION YOSHIRO MORI MET AND ADDRESSED THEM, AND MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS FOR USIA FOR E/YX; E.A. - NEVITT BRIEFINGS. STATE FOR EA/J 1. AMBASSADOR WAS NOT IN COUNTRY so DCM GREETED AND E.O. 12356: N/A POL AND CULTURAL OFFICERS BRIEFED IN CALL AT SUBJ: YOUTH EXCHANGE: PRIME MINISTER GREETS SENATE EMBASSY. HITCHCOOK EXCHANGE STUDENTS BT #3311 1. JAPAN-U.S. SENATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVED IN TOKYO JUNE 24 AND MAD ONE DAY OF COURTESY CALLS AND BRIEFINGS JUNE 25 BEFORE JOINING HOST FAMILIES. MIGHLIGHT OF THEIR RECEPTION WAS WELCOME BY PRIME MINIMIER NAKASONE AT HIS OFFICIAL RESIDENCE. FOLLOWING is TEXT OF PRIME MINISTER'S WELCOMING REMARKS, DELIVERED IN ENGLISH: REMARKS, DELIVERED IN ENGLISH: 2. BEGIN TEXT: YOUNG FRIENDS, IT IS A GREAT PLEASURE FOR ME TO BE WITH YOU TODAY. FIRST OF ALL, OH BEHALF OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT AND THE JAPANESE PEOPLE, I SHOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A MOST HEARTY WELCOME TO YOU ALL. MY SENSE OF WELCOME is EVEN GREATER AS ALL MY CHILDREN, TWO DAUGHTERS AND A SON, HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF STAYING IN THE UNITED STATES AT ABOUT YOUR AGE; STUDYING AT AMERICAN SCHOOLS, LEARNING THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE, AND OBSERVING DEMOCRACY AT WORK. 3. YOU WILL BE IN JAPAN FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS, STAYING WITH JAPANESE FAMILIES. DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR STAY, YOU MAY MEET LOTS OF PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE. IN so DOING, PLEASE OBSERVE JAPAN AS SHE 13, THE JAPANESE PEOPLE AS THEY ARE. THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE is PREVAILING IN JAPAN AND YET YOU MAY FIND THE JAPANESE VERY DIFFERENT. (THIS 1S) NATURALLY so, AS CUR TWO COUNTRIES, JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES, ARE DIFFERENT IN HISTORIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. 4. STILL, IN MORE THAN ONE WAY, WE JAPANESE AND AMERICANS MAY BE ALIKE: IN THE PATHS OF ADVANCEMENT AND FREEDOM, IN OUR HOSPITABLE AND OPEN CHARACTER AND, ABOVE ALL, IN OUR EFFORTS TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY. HISTORY BROUGHT ABOUT DIFFERENT CIVILIZATIONS TO DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE WORLD. AND IT WAS RUDYARD KIPLING WHO SAID IN THE LAST CENTURY, "EAST IS EAST AND WEST is WEST. THE TWAIN SHALL NEVER MEET." 5. BUT CAN THERE REALLY BE AN ABSOLUTE EAST OR WEST? MY DEAR FRIENDS, AFTER ALL, THIS EARTH IS ROUND. PEOPLE, DEEP INSIDE US WHERE WE ARE HUMAN, AREN'T WE ALL THE SAME? IN THIS AGE OF JET TRAVEL AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATION, THE PACIFIC OCEAN SEPARATING OUR TWO GCUNTRIES IS NARROWER THAN IT WAS IN THE LAST CENTURY. AFTER TWO MONTHS, YOU'WILL BE RETURNING TO EACH STATE AND COMMUNITY OF AMERICA. AND IN A FEW YEARS, YOU'LL BE ENTERING INTO VARIOUS SPHERES OF AMERIAN SOCIETY. THEN AND THERE, I PRAY THAT YOU EACH BECOME A BRIDGE CONNECTING JAPAN Aleo THE UNITED STATES AND MAKE THE PACIFIC OCEAN EVER R. WISHING YOU A PLEASANT STAY IN JAPAN. United States Office of the Director Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 USIA MEMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable JUL 17 Bill 1984 7R Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Twick Assistant to the President The White House FROM: Charles Z. Wick Director SUBJECT: Request that the President meet with Japanese and American High School Students Summary Because of the important symbolic nature of the Japan Prefecture student exchange program, we recommend reconsideration of a meeting with the President and the 47 specially-selected Japanese students. Background Our original June 7 recommendation that the President meet with the students was turned down on June 13 (see recommendation and turn-down, Tab A). The Japanese students, representing each of Japan's 47 Prefectures, are part of the first official bilateral exchange project with Japan under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative. The project is a reciprocal American gesture to an exchange program for American students sponsored by the Government of Japan. In our memo, we indicated that Prime Minister Nakasone would meet with the American students. The meeting took place on June 25 and received nationwide news coverage on Fuji and Asahi Television (See Tab C). He is also scheduled to meet on July 31 with the Japanese students coming to the United States under our program. On June 28, we recommended that the Vice President meet with the students, but this meeting was also not possible. (see Tab B). I would like to discuss this idea again with you because of the symbolic importance attached to these student exchanges in Japan. Given the interest of Prime Minister Nakasone and the Japanese Government generally, a Presidential meeting would be appropriate and would demonstrate equal American commitment to cultural understanding between the United States and Japan. Can THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 5956 June 13, 1984 Dear Mr. Wick: Your recent memorandum requesting that the President meet with participants in the Japan-U.S. Senate Scholarship Program, June 18-22, 1984 and with the participants of the Prefecture Program, August 2-3, 1984 has been referred to me by Michael Deaver. We appreciate your bringing these outstanding groups of young people to our attention. I know that it is encouraging to watch the Japan-U.S. Senate program doing so well and exciting to be launching the Prefecture Program. Unfortunately, I regret to write that the President's schedule for the summer is such that we are unable to arrange for meetings with these groups. However, please extend to each of these students our best wishes for enjoyable and educational experiences this summer. With best regards, Sincerely, Fred FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR. Director, Presidential Appointments and Scheduling The Honorable Charles Z. Wick, Director United States Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 Follow up June 7. 1984 6/19/84: Pres cannot do ? REMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President FROM: Charles 2. Nick SUBJECT: Request for the President to Meet with Japanese and American High School Exchange Students Under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative, 47 Japanese high school students will be in Washington, D.C. August 2 and 3 for an orientation session prior to joining their American bost families for a year-long stay in the United States. These students represent each of Japan's Prefectures, the equivalent of our states. In return, 100 American high school students will meet in Washington June 19-22 for orientation prior to their departure for Tokyo under the Japan- U.S. Senate Schelarship Program. Both the Japanese and the American students will be received by Prime Minister Nakasone and other high level government officials in Tokyo. Since the Youth Exchange Initiative has always placed great emphasis on the reciprocal nature of exchanges, our Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs feels strongly that it would be an appropriate gesture for the President to meet with these two groups of students. The Prefecture Program, fully funded by USIA, is the first official bilateral youth exchange project with Japan under the President's Initiative. During their year in the U.S., the Japanese students will live with American families and attend American high schools in various communites around the country. The Japan-U.S. Senate Scholarship Program, fully funded by the Government of Japan, is now in its third year. The 100 young American participants are officially appointed by their Senators families. and spend a summer in Japan living with Japanese -2- During his visit to Japan last November, the President said in an interview for Japanese television that he would like to see an increase in student exchanges between Japan and the U.S. Both of the programs described above are making important strides in that direction. If the President can meet with only one of the two groups, our recommendation would be that he meet with the Japanese students. Please let me know if you think either of the two meetings, or both, would be helpful. Drafted by:E/YX:KBrion:kb:#0236T:5/25/84 Edited/Final:D:CZWick:AChermak:kd 0035H pg. 1 Clearances: E/YX:DMOglesby E/YX:MDRaymond CC: EA 8405273 - of 8405273-csf OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT CC: D, DD, EA, E WASHINGTON 11 July 9, 1984 CMS The Honorable Charles Z. Wick Director United States Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 Dear Mr. Wick: Thank you for your recent request for the Vice President to meet with the Japanese high school students who will be participating in the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative during their orientation session, August 2 - 4. Unfortunately, the Vice President is scheduled to be out of the city at that time and will be unable to meet with the students. He has asked, however, that I express his appreciation for your thinking of him and extend his best wishes. Sincerely, Jennifer Jennifer A. Fitzgerald a. Figerala Executive Assistant to the Více President Information Agency JUN 2 8 1984 Washington DC 20547 USIA MEMORANDUM FOR: The Vice President The White House FROM: Charles Z. Wick Director SUBJECT: Request to Meet with Japanese High School Exchange Students Under the President's International Youth Exchange Initiative, 47 Japanese high school students will be in Washington, D.C. August 2, 3 and 4 for an orientation session prior to joining their American host families for a year-long stay in the United States. These students represent each of Japan's Prefectures, the equivalent of our states. They are participating in the exchange as full scholarship winners in the Japan-Prefecture Program. The students are scheduled to be received by Prime Minister Nakasone and other high level government officials in Tokyo. Since the Youth Exchange Initiative has always placed great emphasis on the reciprocal nature of exchanges, OUI USIS post in Tokyo, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and I, personally, feel strongly that it would be an appropriate gesture for you to meet with these students. The Prefecture Program, fully funded by USIA, is the first official bilateral youth exchange project with Japan under the President's Initiative. During their year in the U.S., the students will live with American families and attend American high schools in various communities around the country. The Program was launched in response to a five-year exchange, fully funded by the Japanese government, which brings 100 outstanding U.S. high school students to Japan for a summer homestay visit. During his visit to Japan last November, the President said in an interview for Japanese television that he would like to see an increase in student exchanges between Japan and the U.S. The Prefecture Program is making important strides in that direction. A meeting to welcome the first group of Japanese students under this exchange will provide you an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the importance the President and his Administration attach to the Initiative, will promote increased exchanges with Japan, and underscore the important cultural ties within the U.S. -Japan bilateral relationship. I would appreciate your consideration of this request. UNCLASSIFIED INCOMING UNITED STATES TELEGRAM INFORMATION AGENCY PAGE @1 013470 ICABDO $13470 ICASSO 02/10141 END TEXT. ACTION OFFICE EY-05 5. FOLLOWING REMARKS, THE PRIME MINISTER POSED FOR INFO ACO-01 DSO-02 DIS-01 EA-03 E-08 0-03 /023 A1 10 GROUP PHOTOS AND MET STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY, ADDING A WARM AND PERSONAL TOUCH TO THE EVENT. R 0210022 JUL 84 TH AMEMBASSY TOKYO 6. THE PRIME MINISTER'S WELCOME WAS COVERED IN NOON TO RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 0773 NEWS BROADCASTS BY NATIONWIDE FUJI TV AND ASAMI TV. INFO RUENC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8688 BT 7. THE STUDENTS ALSO VISITED MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, UNCLAS TOKYO 13311 WHERE MINISTER OF EDUCATION YOSHIRO MORI MET AND ADDRESSED THEM, AND MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS FOR USIA FOR E/YX; EA - NEVITT BRIEFINGS. STATE FOR EA/J 8. AMBASSADOR WAS NOT IN COUNTRY so DCM GREETED AND E.O. 12356: N/A POL AND CULTURAL OFFICERS BRIEFED IN CALL AT SUBJ: YOUTH EXCHANGE: PRIME MINISTER GREETS SENATE EMBASSY. HITCHCOCK EXCHANGE STUDENTS BT #3311 1. JAPAN-U.S. SENATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVED IN TOKYO JUNE 24 AND HAD ONE DAY OF COURTESY CALLS AND BRIEFINGS JUNE 25 BEFORE JOINING HOST FAMILIES. MIGHLIGHT DE THEIR RECEPTION WAS WELCOME BY PRIME MINISTER NAKASONE AT HIS OFFICIAL RESIDENCE. FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF PRIME MINISTER'S WELCOMING REMARKS, DELIVERED IN ENGLISH: REMARKS, DELIVERED IN ENGLISH: 2. BEGIN TEXT: YOUNG FRIENDS, IT IS A GREAT PLEASURE FOR ME TO BE WITH YOU TODAY. FIRST OF ALL, OH BEHALF OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT AND THE JAPANESE PEOPLE, I SHOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A MOST HEARTY WELCOME TO YOU ALL. MY SENSE OF WELCOME is EVEN GREATER AS ALL MY CHILDREN, TWO DAUGHTERS AND A SON, HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF STAYING IN THE UNITED STATES AT ABOUT YOUR AGE; STUDYING AT AMERICAN SCHOOLS, LEARNING THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE, AND OBSERVING DEMOCRACY AT WORK. 3. YOU WILL BE IN JAPAN FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS, STAYING WITH JAPANESE FAMILIES. DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR STAY, YOU MAY MEET LOTS OF PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE. IN SO DOING, PLEASE OBSERVE JAPAN AS SHE 13, THE JAPANESE PEOPLE AS THEY ARE. THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE IS PREVAILING IN JAPAN AND VET YOU MAY FIND THE JAPANESE VERY DIFFERENT. (THIS 1S) NATURALLY so, AS OUR TWO COUNTRIES, JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES, ARE DIFFERENT IN HISTORIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. 4. STILL, IN MORE THAN ONE WAY, WE JAPANESE AND AMERICANS MAY BE ALIKE: IN THE PATHS OF ADVANCEMENT AND FREEDOM, IN OUR HOSPITABLE AND OPEN CHARACTER AND, ABOVE ALL, IN OUR EFFORTS TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY. HISTORY BROUGHT ABOUT DIFFERENT CIVILIZATIONS TO DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE WORLD. AND IT WAS RUDYARD KIPLING WHO SAID IN THE LAST CENTURY, "EAST IS EAST AND WEST IS WEST. THE TWAIN SHALL NEVER MEET. 5. BUT CAN THERE REALLY BE AN ABSOLUTE EAST OR WEST? MY DEAR FRIENDS, AFTER ALL, THIS EARTH IS ROUND. PEOPLE, DEEP INSIDE US WHERE WE ARE HUMAN, AREN'T WE ALL THE SAME? IN THIS AGE OF JET TRAVEL AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATION, THE PACIFIC OCEAN SEPARATING OUR TWO GOUNTRIES IS NARROWER THAN IT WAS IN THE LAST GENTURY. AFTER TWO MONTHS, YOU"WILL BE RETURNING TO EACH STATE AND COMMUNITY OF AMERICA. AND IN A FEW YEARS, YOU'LL BE ENTERING INTO VARIOUS SPHERES OF AMERIAN SOCIETY. THEN AND THERE, I PRAY THAT YOU EACH BECOME A BRIDGE CONNECTING JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES AND MAKE THE PACIFIC OCEAN EVER R. WISHING YOU A PLEASANT STAY IN JAPAN. ASSISTED