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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENMT
WORKSHEET
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Name of Document: PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE MAY 1981 PR 007.01
1) Subject: Suncheon in honor of NASA
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UNPUBLISHED
THE WHITE H: USE
May 18, 1981
4:00 pm
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 19, 1981
9:12
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing CLANK, BUSH, Em, tos, MKO Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
MURPHY
9:50
9:45 am
Meeting with Baker, Meese, Deaver,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Friedersdorf, Speakes and Gergen
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time SPEECH Peap-
Oval Office
(60 min)
10:18-10:20 - Rooseven Rn DRUP BY- - MEXICAN NEWSPAPER Enitons
11:00 am Speech Preparation with Meese, Deaver,
Oval Office
(20 min) Gergen and Rohrabacher 11:10
1: (David Gergen)
11:30 am
Meeting with Joseph Coors 11:45
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Richard V. Allen) Em
(to report on Australian trip)
White House Photographer Only
12:15
11:45 am
Meeting with Astronauts Crippen and Young
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Joseph W. Canzeri)
Press Photo Opportunity
(detail available in morning - please
see and edit talking points as appropriate)
Noon
Luncheon for the Astronauts
(TAB A)
Rose Garden
(75 min)
(Joseph W. Canzeri)
Press Photo Opportunity
1:45-
our
1.15 pm
Return to Residence
1:55- RESIAGNCE
5:30 pm Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
Der
Tuesday, May 19, 1981
Page 1
11:50 a.m. Guests arrive The White House, Southwest
Gate, and proceed to the Diplomatic
Reception Room (where they will hang their
coats), down the Lower Cross Hall,
through the West Garden Room, and into the
Rose Garden to their seats for reception.
12:00 a.m.
NASA party arrives The White House,
Northwest Gate, and proceed to West Lobby
Entrance.
NASA Party
Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Columbia
Astronaut
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crippen, Columbia
Astronaut
Mr. and Mrs. William Young, parents of
John Young
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Lovelace, NASA Acting
Administrator
Mr. Gerald Griffin, Acting Associate
Administrator for External Relations and
Deputy Director, Kennedy Space Center
Mr. Richard Muller, Consultant to the
Acting Administrator
NASA party will be met in the West Lobby
by Joseph W. Canzeri, Deputy Assistant to
The President and Executive Assistant to
the Deputy Chief of Staff, and escorted
into the Roosevelt Room for briefing.
12:10 p.m.
The Vice President arrives The Oval
Office.
12:15 p.m. NASA party will be escorted to The Oval
Office by Joseph W. Canzeri and introduced
to THE PRESIDENT and The Vice President.
PRESS INSTRUCTIONS
Press will be escorted into The Oval
Office.
THE PRESIDENT presents Mr. John Young with the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
NOTE: THE PRESIDENT presents the medals
while the Military Aide reads the
citations for each.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 1981 - Continued
Page 2
THE PRESIDENT presents Mr. Robert Crippen with the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal.
THE PRESIDENT presents Dr. Alan Lovelace with the
Presidential Citizen's Medal.
THE PRESIDENT presents Mr. John Young with the
Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
PRESS INSTRUCTIONS
Press will be escorted out.
Mr. Muller makes brief remarks (Ham and
\
Eggs Society).
-?
12:25 p.m.
Mrs. Reagan, Mrs. Bush, and Mr. and Mrs.
Ronald P. Reagan enter the Rose Garden and
are seated.
12:27 p.m.
Mrs. Young, Mrs. Crippen, Dr. and Mrs.
Lovelace, Mr. Muller, Mr. Griffin, and
Mr. and Mrs. (William) Young are escorted
by a Social Aide to the Rose Garden and
are seated.
12:30 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT, The Vice President, Mr.
Young, and Mr. Crippen are all announced
(off-stage), proceed down The Oval Office
steps to the Rose Garden and are seated.
Lunch is served.
PRESS INSTRUCTIONS
1:10 p.m. Press will be escorted to designated
areas in the Rose Garden.
PROGRAM:
1:15 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT makes remarks.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
1:20 p.m. THE PRESIDENT concludes remarks, asking Mr. Young, Mr.
Crippen, and Dr. Lovelace to join him.
Dr. Lovelace asks The Vice President to
accompany them on the platform.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 1981 - Continued
Page 3
Dr. Lovelace presents THE PRESIDENT with a
Presidential flag (folded) which flew
aboard Columbia.
Dr. Lovelace presents The Vice President
with a Vice-Presidential flag (folded)
which flew aboard Columbia.
Dr. Lovelace presents THE PRESIDENT with a
flight jacket.
Mr. Young and Mr. Crippen present THE
PRESIDENT with an American flag, a
California flag, and the official
astronaut insignia (jointly framed) which
flew aboard Columbia.
Mr. Young and Mr. Crippen present The Vice
President with an American flag, a Texas
flag, and the official astronaut insignia
(jointly framed) which flew aboard
Columbia.
1:30 p.m. Luncheon concludes.
1:30 p.m. THE PRESIDENT returns to The Oval Office.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
TAB A
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL CITATION
Recipient: Mr. John W. Young
For distinguished service as Commander of the first orbital test
flight of the reuseable Space Shuttle--a new generation of
spacecraft whose highly successful first flight promises continued
U.S. preeminence in space.
*****
DISIINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL CITATION
Recipient: Commander Robert L. Crippen
For distinguished service as Pilot of the first orbital test flight
of the reuseable Space Shuttle--a new generation of spacecraft whose
highly successful first flight promises continued U.S. preeminence
in space.
*****
PRESIDENTIAL CITIZEN'S MEDAL
Recipient: Dr. Alan M. Lovelace
In more than twenty-five years of public service, Alan M. Lovelace
has exemplified the highest standards of responsibility in Federal
research and development programs. His leadership gave stability,
continuity and direction to the successful first flight of the
United States Space Shuttle.
In presenting Alan Lovelace the Presidential Citizen's Medal, we
recognize his unswerving integrity, acceptance of responsibility and
the extraordinary technical achievement of the Columbia, a proud
symbol for America.
*****
TAB A
(cont.)
CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR
Recipient: Mr. John W. Young
By direction of the President, John W. Young is awarded the
Congressional Space Medal of Honor for exceptionally meritorious
efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind.
John Young, in a space flight career spanning two decades, has
demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, courage, and
technical skill. The success of each of his five critical space
flight missions has made a major contribution to human progress in
the exploration and utilization of space.
In April, 1981, John Young commanded the first orbital flight test
of the Space Shuttle to verify a radical spacecraft design combining
the sum total of U.S. experience in both spacecraft and high
performance aircraft. In 1972, he commanded the Apollo 16 lunar
exploration mission to the highlands of the moon. In 1969, he
participated in the first lunar orbit rendezvous and docking mission
of Apollo 10. In 1966, he commanded the Gemini X mission, the first
successful demonstration of manned orbital docking and transfer
techniques. In 1965, he flew on the first manned Gemini mission.
John Young's outstanding career as an astronaut reflects great
credit upon himself and the Nation he has served so well.
(Maseng/TD)
May 18, 1981
Final Draft
TALKING POINTS: EAST ROOM LUNCHEON WITH SHUTTLE ASTRONAUTS
MAY 19, 1981
-- John and Bob, all the world held its breath in the silent
moments of your re-entry. When we finally heard your
voices again, all the world knew America had begun a new
age.
-- A few moments ago I had the privilege to decorate Commander
Young and Captain Crippen for their personal courage and
the honor they have brought to our Nation. I presented John
the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, our highest award for
achievements in space, and to both John and Bob the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award the Space
Agency can bestow.
--
These men have traveled across the country since the shuttle
flight, and the American people have welcomed them with
tremendous affection. It is no wonder, because through them
we have all been a part of greatness, pushing wider the
boundaries of our freedom.
--
As I told John and Bob before they took off, through them
we all felt as giants once again. Once again we felt the
surge of pride that comes from knowing we are the first
and we are the best and we are so because we are free.
Page 2
---
The Space Shuttle is the world's first true Space Transportation
System. It will be a space workhorse for many years to
come. Soon we will have an operational capability that will
place cargo in orbit for a variety of users.
The United States leads the world in the science of space
travel and, because we do, we are on the cutting edge of
technology and discovery. The knowledge and capability we
gain from the Shuttle will affect American life in both
subtle and dramatic ways, bringing energy and excitement to
our national renewal.
--
The flight of the Columbia not only mastered new technology,
but was a victory for the American spirit.
--
John Young and Bob Crippen made us proud. Their deeds
reminded us that we, as a free people, can accomplish
whatever we set out to do. We remembered that nothing
binds our abilities except our own expectations, and, given
that, the farthest star is within our reach.
--
To paraphrase John Greenleaf Whittier, we are a people
who have thrown the windows of our souls wide open to the
sun. We will follow, as we can, where our hearts have
long since gone, and progress will be ours for all mankind
to share.
--
Americans have shown the world we not only dream great
to live them
Page 3
--
I would like now to introduce Dr. Alan M. Lovelace, the
acting director of NASA, and a man whose leadership and
high standards made the success of the Columbia possible.
JOHN W. YOUNG
NASA Astronaut
Commander, First Space Shuttle Flight
Mr. Young was selected as an astronaut by NASA in September
1962 and was named Chief of the Astronaut Office in January 1975.
He served as pilot with command pilot Gus Grissom on the first
manned Gemini flight on March 23, 1965, a 3-orbit mission, during
which the crew accomplished the first manned spacecraft orbital
trajectory modifications and lifting reentry. On July 18, 1966,
Young was the command pilot on the Gemini 10 mission, with Michael
Collins as pilot. He was the command module pilot for Apollo 10,
May 18-26, 1969, the comprehensive lunar-orbital qualification test
of the Apollo lunar module with Thomas P. Stafford (spacecraft com-
mander) and Eugene Cernan (lunar module pilot). His fourth space
flight was as spacecraft commander of Apollo 16, April 16-27, 1972,
with Thomas K. Mattingly, II (command module pilot) and Charles M.
Duke, Jr., (lunar module pilot). Apollo 16 was the only manned lunar
mission to inspect, survey, and sample materials and surface features
in the rugged lunar highlands.
Mr. Young received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical
Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1952. Upon
graduation from Georgia Tech, Young entered the U.S. Navy. After
serving on a west coast destroyer for one year, he was sent to flight
training in props, jets, and helicopters.
Following test pilot training at the U.S. Navy Test Pilot school
in 1959, he was stationed at the Naval Air Test Center for three years.
Young retired from the United States Navy in September 1976, after
completing almost 25 years of active military service.
Mr. Young is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society, and
an Associate Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP)
and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He was
awarded two NASA Distinguished Service Medals, two NASA Exceptional
Service Medals, the JSC Certificate of Commendation (1970), the Navy
Astronaut Wings, two Navy Distinguished Service Medals, three Navy
Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Georgia Tech Distinguished Young
Alumni Award (1965) and the Distinguished Service Alumni Award (1972),
the SETP Iven C. Kincheloe Award (1972), the AAS Flight Achievement
Award (1972), and the AIAA Haley Astronautics Award (1973).
Young was born in San Francisco, California, in 1930. He is
married to the former Susy Feldman of St. Louis, Missouri. He has
two children.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
12:00 p.m. NASA party arrives The White House and
proceeds into Roosevelt Room.
12:10 p.m.
The Vice President arrives The Oval
Office.
12:15 p.m.
NASA party proceeds into The Oval
Office.
12:15 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT makes presentations to Mr. John Young,
Mr. Robert Crippen, and Dr. Alan Lovelace.
12:27 p.m. NASA party proceeds into the Rose
Garden.
12:30 p.m. THE PRESIDENT, The Vice President, Mr. Young, and
Mr. Crippen are announced, proceed into the Rose
Garden and are seated.
Luncheon begins.
1:15 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT makes remarks.
1:20 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT concludes remarks.
The Vice President, Mr. Young,
Mr. Crippen, and Dr. Lovelace proceed
to platform.
Dr. Lovelace makes presentations to
THE PRESIDENT and The Vice President.
Mr. Young and Mr. Crippen make
presentations to THE PRESIDENT and
The Vice President.
1:30 p.m.
Luncheon concludes.
1:30 p.m. THE PRESIDENT returns to The Oval Office.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FOR
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1981
EVENT: LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF THE NASA COLUMBIA ASTRONAUTS
THE PRESIDENT'S PARTICIPATION
WEATHER
Presentation of Medals
Mid 50's
Brief Remarks
Rain Showers
DRESS
Men's Business Suit
Ladies' Afternoon Dress
ADVANCE
STUDDERT, STEPHEN M.
LEAD
KUONEN, ROCKY D.
PRESS
STEPHENS, RICHARD
WHCA
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 1981
Page 1
11:50 a.m.
Guests arrive The White House, Southwest
Gate, and proceed to the Diplomatic
Reception Room (where they will hang their
coats), down the Lower Cross Hall,
through the West Garden Room, and into the
Rose Garden to their seats for reception.
12:00 a.m.
NASA party arrives The White House,
Northwest Gate, and proceed to West Lobby
Entrance.
NASA Party
Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Columbia
Astronaut
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crippen, Columbia
Astronaut
Mr. and Mrs. William Young, parents of
John Young
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Lovelace, NASA Acting
Administrator
Mr. Gerald Griffin, Acting Associate
Administrator for External Relations and
Deputy Director, Kennedy Space Center
Mr. Richard Muller, Consultant to the
Acting Administrator
NASA party will be met in the West Lobby
by Joseph W. Canzeri, Deputy Assistant to
The President and Executive Assistant to
the Deputy Chief of Staff, and escorted
into the Roosevelt Room for briefing.
12:10 p.m.
The Vice President arrives The Oval
Office.
12:15 p.m.
NASA party will be escorted to The Oval
Office by Joseph W. Canzeri and introduced
to THE PRESIDENT and The Vice President.
PRESS INSTRUCTIONS
Press will be escorted into The Oval
Office.
THE PRESIDENT presents Mr. John Young with the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
NOTE: THE PRESIDENT presents the medals
while the Military Aide reads the
citations for each.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 1981 - Continued
Page 2
THE PRESIDENT presents Mr. Robert Crippen with the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal.
THE PRESIDENT presents Dr. Alan Lovelace with the
Presidential Citizen's Medal.
THE PRESIDENT presents Mr. John Young with the
Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
PRESS INSTRUCTIONS
Press will be escorted out.
Mr. Muller makes brief remarks (Ham and
Eggs Society).
12:25 p.m.
Mrs. Reagan, Mrs. Bush, and Mr. and Mrs.
Ronald P. Reagan enter the Rose Garden and
are seated.
12:27 p.m.
Mrs. Young, Mrs. Crippen, Dr. and Mrs.
Lovelace, Mr. Muller, Mr. Griffin, and
Mr. and Mrs. (William) Young are escorted
by a Social Aide to the Rose Garden and
are seated.
12:30 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT, The Vice President, Mr.
Young, and Mr. Crippen are all announced
(off-stage), proceed down The Oval Office
steps to the Rose Garden and are seated.
Lunch is served.
PRESS INSTRUCTIONS
1:10 p.m. Press will be escorted to designated
areas in the Rose Garden.
PROGRAM:
1:15 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT makes remarks.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
1:20 p.m. THE PRESIDENT concludes remarks, asking Mr. Young, Mr.
Crippen, and Dr. Lovelace to join him.
Dr. Lovelace asks The Vice President to
accompany them on the platform.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 1981 - Continued
Page 3
Dr. Lovelace presents THE PRESIDENT with a
Presidential flag (folded) which flew
aboard Columbia.
Dr. Lovelace presents The Vice President
with a Vice-Presidential flag (folded)
which flew aboard Columbia.
Dr. Lovelace presents THE PRESIDENT with a
flight jacket.
Mr. Young and Mr. Crippen present THE
PRESIDENT with an American flag, a
California flag, and the official
astronaut insignia (jointly framed) which
flew aboard Columbia.
Mr. Young and Mr. Crippen present The Vice
President with an American flag, a Texas
flag, and the official astronaut insignia
(jointly framed) which flew aboard
Columbia.
1:30 p.m. Luncheon concludes.
1:30 p.m. THE PRESIDENT returns to The Oval Office.
5/18/81 5:00 p.m.
TAB A
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL CITATION
Recipient: Mr. John W. Young
For distinguished service as Commander of the first orbital test
flight of the reuseable Space Shuttle--a new generation of
spacecraft whose highly successful first flight promises continued
U.S. preeminence in space.
*****
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL CITATION
Recipient: Commander Robert L. Crippen
For distinguished service as Pilot of the first orbital test flight
of the reuseable Space Shuttle--a new generation of spacecraft whose
highly successful first flight promises continued U.S. preeminence
in space.
*****
PRESIDENTIAL CITIZEN'S MEDAL
Recipient: Dr. Alan M. Lovelace
In more than twenty-five years of public service, Alan M. Lovelace
has exemplified the highest standards of responsibility in Federal
research and development programs. His leadership gave stability,
continuity and direction to the successful first flight of the
United States Space Shuttle.
In presenting Alan Lovelace the Presidential Citizen's Medal, we
recognize his unswerving integrity, acceptance of responsibility and
the extraordinary technical achievement of the Columbia, a proud
symbol for America.
*****
TAB A
(cont.)
CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR
Recipient: Mr. John W. Young
By direction of the President, John W. Young is awarded the
Congressional Space Medal of Honor for exceptionally meritorious
efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind.
John Young, in a space flight career spanning two decades, has
demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, courage, and
technical skill. The success of each of his five critical space
flight missions has made a major contribution to human progress in
the exploration and utilization of space.
In April, 1981, John Young commanded the first orbital flight test
of the Space Shuttle to verify a radical spacecraft design combining
the sum total of U.S. experience in both spacecraft and high
performance aircraft. In 1972, he commanded the Apollo 16 lunar
exploration mission to the highlands of the moon. In 1969, he
participated in the first lunar orbit rendezvous and docking mission
of Apollo 10. In 1966, he commanded the Gemini X mission, the first
successful demonstration of manned orbital docking and transfer
techniques. In 1965, he flew on the first manned Gemini mission.
John Young's outstanding career as an astronaut reflects great
credit upon himself and the Nation he has served so well.
ROBERT L. CRIPPEN (Commander, USN)
NASA Astronaut
Pilot, First Space Shuttle Flight
Commander Crippen became a NASA astronaut in September 1969.
He was a crew member on the highly successful Skylab Medical
Experiments Altitude Test (SMEAT) --a 56-day simulation of the Skylab
mission, enabling crewmen to collect medical experiments baseline
data and evaluate equipment, operations, and procedures. Crippen
was a member of the astronaut support crew for the Skylab 2, 3, and 4
missions, and he served in this same capacity for the Apollo-Soyuz
Test Project (ASTP) mission which was completed successfully in
July 1975.
Crippen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace
Engineering from the University of Texas in 1960. He received his
commission through the Navy's Aviation Officer Program at Pensacola,
Florida, which he entered after graduation from the University of
Texas. He continued his flight training at Whiting Field, Florida,
and went from there to Chase Field in Beeville, Texas, where he
received his wings.
From June 1962 to November 1964, he was assigned to Fleet
Squadron VA-72--completing two-and-one-half years of duty as an
attack pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE. He
later attended the USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards
Air Force Base, California, and, upon graduation, remained there
as an instructor until his selection in October 1966 to the USAF
Manned Orbiting Laboratory Program. Crippen was among the second
group of aerospace research pilots to be assigned to the MOL Program.
Crippen was awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and the
Johnson Space Center Group Achievement Award in 1972.
Commander Crippen was born in Beaumont, Texas in 1937. He is
married to the former Virginia Hill and they have three children.
DR. ALAN M. LOVELACE
Acting Administrator
Dr. Alan M. Lovelace was appointed NASA Deputy Administrator in
June 1976 by President Ford, a post he held until December 1980. At
that time he assumed the position of Associate Administrator/General
Manager until becoming Acting Administrator in January 1981.
Lovelace was born in St. Petersburg, FL, on September 4, 1919. He
received his B.S. in chemistry in 1951, his M.S. in 1952 and his Ph.D.
in 1954, both in organic chemistry, and all from the University of
Florida.
From 1954 to 1956 Lovelace served in the U.S. Air Force, after
which he continued to work as a civilian at the Air Force Materials
Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, where he
was named Chief Scientist in January 1964 and Director in 1967.
In October 1972, Lovelace was named Director of Science and Tech-
nology, Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. He
went on to become principal Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the
Air Force for Research and Development, a post he held until joining
NASA.
Lovelace is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society and
the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is a
member of the National Academy of Engineering, the Air Force Association,
Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa. He is chairman of the Advisory Group for
Aerospace Research and Development (NATO), and is an Associate Adviser
to the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Lovelace is the author of more than 40 technical publications
and is credited with six inventions. He has earned numerous awards
including the Arthur S. Flemming Award as one of 10 outstanding young
men in government in 1958, the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service
Award in 1959, the Office of Aerospace Research Award for Outstanding
Contributions to Research in 1970 and the Air Force Exceptional Civil-
ian Service Medal in 1973.
Lovelace is married to the former Kathryn Logan. They have a
son and daughter and reside in Serverna Park, MD.
GERALD D. GRIFFIN
Acting Associate Administrator for External Relations
and
Deputy Director, Kennedy Space Center
Since July 1980, Gerald D. Griffin has been serving in the
dual role of Acting Associate Administrator for External Relations
at NASA Headquarters and Deputy Director of the Kennedy Space Center.
He was named to the Kennedy post in May of 1977. Griffin was also NASA's
Transition Officer from November 1980 to January 1981.
Griffin was a Flight Director in Mission Control at the Johnson
Space Center for all eleven manned Apollo missions. He was lead Flight
Director for Apollos 12, 15 and 17. He was Assistant Administrator for
Legislative Affairs at NASA Headquarters from 1973 to 1975.
He was awarded NASA's Exceptional Service Medal for his work on
Apollos 12 and 15, the Presidential Medal of Freedom Group Achievement
Award for Apollo 13, and the NASA Headquarters Creative Management
Award in May 1975. In 1980 he was awarded the Presidential Rank of
Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service. Griffin is
an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics and a member of Tau Beta Pi.
RICHARD J. MULLER
Consultant to the Acting Administrator
Richard J. Muller was a member of the Transition Team at
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during
November and December, 1980.
On January 21, 1981, the White House Counsel requested
that Muller continue to serve the agency as a volunteer con-
sultant to the Acting Administrator from the Office of Policy
Development.
Muller is Director of the Washington Public Affairs Office
of Chrysler Corporation. He has been in executive positions
with Chrysler since 1961 and in Washington since 1976.
(MASENG/TD)
EAST ROOM LUNCHEON WITH SHUTTLE ASTRONAUTS
MAY 19, 1981
-- CMDR YOUNG & CAPT. CRIPPEN - ALL , WORLD
HELD ITS BRETH IN. SILNT MOMNTS . I YUR REENTRY.
WHEN WE FINLY HRD YUR VOICES AGN, ALL. I WRLD
KNEW AMER. HAD BEGUN A NEW AGE.
-- A FW MOMNTS AGO !. PRIVLGD I DECRATE CMDR
YOUNG & CAPT. CRIPPEN " THEIR PERSONL COUR'G &
HONR HV BROT NATN.
I PRESENTD JOHN
:
YOUNG CONG. SPACE MEDL I HONOR, OUR HIGHST
AWARD FOR ACHIEVMNTS IN SPACE,
& TO BOTH HIM &
BOB CRIPPEN THE NASA DISTING SERVICE MEDAL,
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POSIBL.
L&G ACTING DIRECTR OF NASA,
DR. ALAN M. LOVELACE.