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LIST
RE ATTENDEES TO CO-CHAIRMEN MTG
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Signing Ceremony: World Communications Year
Date:
December 16, 1982
Location:
The East Room, State Dining Room
Time:
11:45 A.M.
From:
Jay Moorhead, Special Assistant to
the President
Private Sector Initiatives
I. Purpose
To sign United Nations proclamation declaring 1983 as
World Communications Year and to commend the U.S.
Council for World Communications for adopting a
private sector initiatives approach to promoting
communications internationally.
II. Background
Approximately 100 senior officers of corporations,
universities, foundations, unions, and trade associations
joined in partnership to promote private sector
communications in partnership with International
Telecommunication Union. The group is chaired by William
Ellinghaus also President of AT&T.
After your remarks and proclamation signing, Ellinghaus
will introduce you to Amory Houghton, Jr., Chairman of
the Board and CEO of Corning Glassworks. Houghton will
present you with a Christmas tree ornament in the shape
of the World Communications Year logo. The ornament is
made of fiber optics, materials used for communication
lines.
At this point, thank Houghton and Ellinghaus (see attached
talking points) and ask guests to join you for refreshments
in the State Dining Room and lead the way through the cross
hall.
III. Participants
William Ellinghaus, Chairman, U.S. Council on World
Communications Year 1983.
Amory Houghton, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Corning
Glassworks
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Craig Naylon, President, Overseas Private Investment
Corporation
Robert Mosbacher, Jr., Vice President, Mosbacher Production
Company and member, Task Force on
Private Sector Initiatives.
Jay Moorhead, Special Assistant to the President, Private
Sector Initiatives
Attendees - U.S. Council on World Communications Year 1983
Executive Branch employees
IV. Press Plan
Open Press coverage
White House Photographer
V. Sequence of Events
-- Enter East Room
-- Address audience from podium
-- Sign proclamation at table next to podium
-- Ellinghaus introduces Houghton
-- Houghton presents tree ornament
-- Ask guests to join you for refreshments in State
Dining Room
-- Proceed to State Dining Room
Attachment - talking points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS YEAR
CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT PRESENTATION
--
Thank Houghton and the artisans at Corning
Glassworks for the ornament.
Comment on ornament's shape of World Communications
Year logo and made out of the same materials
communications cables are made from.
--
I know Nancy will love this, I am going to
hang this on our personal Christmas tree upstairs
in the residence.
Thanks again - Now how about some refreshments.
Won't you all follow me to the State Dining Room.
--
Note: In State Dining Room - brief mix and mingle
with White House photographer.
(Elliott/AB)
December 15, 1982
1:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING CEREMONY FOR WORLD COMMUNICATIONS
YEAR 1983 PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1982
Thank you very much, Bill. We're delighted to welcome all
of you to the White House -- and it's especially nice to have you
with us here at Christmas time. I'm sorry Nancy isn't here, but
as you look around, you can see that she's with us in spirit.
You may have noticed that this room is where I normally have my
press conferences. I don't mind telling you I'm just as content
to be with your group. At least with you, there won't be any
failure to communicate.
Many outstanding leaders from different areas of the
communications industry are with us today. As you know, our
Administration has asked the private sector to carry the ball for
the United States in World Communications Year 1983. We're very
grateful for your leadership and initiative. I know Bill
Ellinghaus has put together a national council with
representatives from industry, labor, academia, media and
professional and trade associations to implement the goals for
the United States.
The aim of World Communications Year is to stimulate
economic and social progress around the world through accelerated
expansion of communications and information services. I think
this represents a tremendous opportunity for U.S. world
leadership. Let's face it: we are the pathbreakers in the most
communications-intensive era in history. The world is in a
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communications revolution and that revolution is being made right
here at home.
I think this progress grows out of our 200-year-old
tradition of freedom -- freedom like that embodied in our first
amendment, which gives every citizen the right to express his or
her ideas and to act on them politically. We trust the people.
Our revolution was born to liberate the individual and to create
economic and social opportunity. It lives in one simple
principle: government must rest on the consent of the governed.
This is still the most inspiring, successful and truly
progressive political idea in the world today. It always has and
always will make tyrants tremble.
Back in the days before we had satellites and electronic
hook-ups, Thomas Jefferson put it this way: "The basis of our
government being the opinion of the people, the very first object
should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide
whether we should have a government without newspapers, or
newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment
to prefer the latter." Now I couldn't help noticing something
about that kind remark Jefferson made about the press -- he made
it before he was President, not during his term. But I guess
that just proves his point. As long as information can flow
freely, America can grow and thrive, and democracy itself will be
stronger than before.
This principle Jefferson championed is reflected in
Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression;
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this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference
and to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through
any media and regardless of frontiers."
As we describe the world in which we live today, and the
world we are building for tomorrow, we see two trends growing
side by side: a universal quest for more and better information,
and new opportunities and technologies sprouting up to meet this
quest almost faster than we can imagine. We Americans have an
unprecedented opportunity: we can embark on a noble journey to
reach our dreams and to serve mankind; and we can do it through
communications, creating new growth, jobs and hope -- for our
people and for the people of the world. This is our challenge
for the eighties.
The development of new technologies, such as computers,
micro-chips, satellites and fiber optics, has revolutionized our
concept of communications over telephone, radio and television.
Each day in the United States our citizens engage in some
400 million telephone calls. That's nearly two for every man,
woman and child. The world now has over one-half billion
telephones, and about 140 nations are connected by communications
satellites. The majority of these were built and launched in the
United States.
Looking ahead to another private sector initiatives effort,
in 1984 the Olympics in Los Angeles will be carried, via
satellite transmission, to some 2 billion people around the
globe. There is an international satellite under construction
here in the United States that will hopefully be launched by
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1986. It will be able to transmit the equivalent of the
Encyclopedia Britannica every 3 seconds. Beyond that, we can
envision the possibility of building much larger satellites
complete with millions of telephone circuits and thousands of
television channels.
We have opened the door, but we have taken only our first
small steps into the new age of communications. With faith and
confidence in each other, with a commitment to invest more and to
invest more wisely in our future, we can create a new era of
knowledge and opportunity. The United States must rededicate
itself to development of technology through our private
enterprise system. We're one of the few nations of the world in
which telecommunications is still controlled by private
enterprise -- and we still lead the way. We must continue to
share the benefits of this technology with the rest of mankind --
in keeping with the spirit of Article 19 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
Thank you very much for your strong, personal efforts to
help us build our future -- a better future of progress,
excitement and hope.
And now, I'm pleased to sign this Proclamation for World
Communications Year 1983.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BRIEFING PAPER
December 15, 1982
MEETING WITH RNC DINNER COMMITTEE
Roosevelt Room
December 16, 1982
1:30 p.m.
I. PURPOSE
To meet and thank the members of the 1982 RNC Dinner
Committee for their willingness to bolster the sales
for the annual RNC Fund-raising dinner, which will be
held February 1, 1983.
II. BACKGROUND
This year, the RNC Dinner Committee hopes to raise
$2-3 million in their annual fund-raising dinner.
Each of the participants in this meeting (all of whom
are Republican Eagles) have committed to the selling
of 5 tables, for a total of $50,000 in ticket sales each.
Monies raised at the RNC Dinner will go to the White House
support budget and the RNC General Support budget.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See attached (approximately 45 people)
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
-- THE PRESIDENT is escorted to the Roosevelt Room
-- THE PRESIDENT greets the group and talks informally
with them, thanking them for their leadership roles
in the Party and for the RNC Dinner
-- THE PRESIDENT shakes hands and allows for photo
opportunities before leaving
-- THE PRESIDENT departs
-- Guests depart
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
INTERVIEW WITH THE WASHINGTON POST
DATE: December 16, 1982 (Thursday)
PLACE: Oval Office
TIME: 3:30 p.m. (30 minutes)
FROM: Larry Speakes
I. PURPOSE
To be interviewed by The Washington Post at the midpoint
of the President's first term.
II. BACKGROUND
The interview will focus on a mid-term assessment of where
the country is, what has been accomplsihed and where we go
from here on the wide range of issues facing the President
such as Social Security, the jobs bill and the Mideast.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Lou Cannon
David Hoffman
IV. PRESS PLAN
The interview will be used in Friday's edition of the Post,
with the possibility of an additional in-depth article being
written for the weekend edition. The Washington Post
photographer will photograph the first few minutes of the
interview, along with the White House photographer
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
After pleasantries, the interview will proceed.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 15, 1982
BRIEFING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
ON: THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
DATE:
16 December 1982
TIME:
4:20 PM (5 minutes)
LOCATION:
Cabinet Room
FROM:
EDWIN L. HARPER
I.
PURPOSE
For Carlton Turner to discuss your campaign against drug
abuse and outline the First Lady's efforts with
representatives of the professional sports associations.
The meeting is designed to solidify their commitment to get
their respective sports involved in drug abuse awareness and
education efforts.
II. BACKGROUND
In 1972 the NFL and the NFL Players Association, in
cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) -
Joe Band, developed a drug education and prevention program.
On March 22, 1982, Mrs. Reagan hosted a White House Briefing
on Drug Use and the Family. Several representatives from
the sports associations were present and a renewed interest
in the drug education program was sparked.
In July 1982, Carlton Turner met with the Commissioners of
the professional sports associations: soccer, hockey,
basketball, football and baseball. The Commissioners were
very positive about helping and requested the White House
provide leadership and make recommendations on how sports
organizations could help.
After evaluating the different approaches that would be both
positive for your program and for the sports organizations,
our recommendations are: a poster series featuring
prominent sports personalities; designating games or
tournament to promote drug abuse awareness and prevention;
public service announcements; preparation of a booklet
displaying sports figures with anti-drug messages; bumper
stickers; T-shirts; patches; hats; half-time interviews;
scoreboard displays; talk show guests; and national and
local speakers bureau.
The National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth (NFP)
recently received a donation of $40,000 from the NFL
Charities. A portion of that money will be used to initiate
the "Nancy Reagan Speakers' Bureau". The Speakers' Bureau
was established on October 12, 1982 and should be
operational by April 1, 1983. It will buttress both the
efforts of the NFP and Mrs. Reagan.
The visit by you and Mrs. Reagan and your brief remarks will
further strengthen the interest previously expressed by the
professional sports. Participation from a group like the
professional sports, with their high visibility and
influence on both the youth and media, will heighten the
degree of awareness of the problems of drug abuse and
provide an excellent private sector initiative for your
overall drug program. Players and management know it is in
the interest of their sport to help take a highly visible
stand against drug abuse.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Mrs. Reagan
Carlton Turner
Representatives of the Professional Sports Associations
(See attached list)
IV. PRESS PLAN
Pool Photographer
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
3:55pm Sports figures will enter the Cabinet Room (5 min)
4:00pm Carlton Turner will begin the briefing (19 min)
4:20pm You and the First Lady will enter and Carlton Turner
will present the attendees
You will then make brief remarks (4 min)
4:24pm Thank you from Commissioner 'Brien of NBA (1/2 min)
Don Weiss (Executive Director - NFL) will invite
Mrs. Reagan to participate in the half-time
activities of the Super Bowl via personal visit or
tape (1/2 min)
4:25pm You and the First Lady will leave
4:30pm Briefing concluded
VI. REMARKS
See Attached
BRIEFING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
ON: THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
PARTICIPANTS
Band, Joe
Special Assistant to the
Deputy Assistant Attoreny General (Criminal Division)
Department of Justice
Holliday Bobbitt, John
Media Coordinator
WMAL-Radio
Conway, Donald
Chief Administrative Officer
U.S. Tennis Association
Counce, Dan
Coach
North American Soccer League
Durso, Edward
Assistant Commissioner
Major League Baseball Association
Ferry, Robert
General Manager
Washington Bullets
Fleisher, Larry
National Basketball Association
Foreman, Earl
Commissioner
Major Indoor Soccer League
Jackson, Charles
Director of Security
National Football League
Joyce, Jack
Commissioners Office
National Basketball Association
Kerr, John
North American Soccer League Players Association
Kuhn, Bowie
Commissioner
Major League Baseball Association
- 2 -
Laupheimer, John
Commissioner
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Menchel, Michael
Director of Communications
Major Indoor Soccer League
Mitchell, Robert
Assistant General Manager
Washington Redskins
O'Brien, Laurence
Commissioner
National Basketball Association
Owens, Brigman
National Football League Players Association
Rice, Susan
Visual Information Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration
Ryan, Jr., Stephen
Commissioner
National Hockey League
Taylor, Charles
Director of Public Relations
Washington Redskins
Weiss, Don
Executive Director
National Football League
Woosnam, Phil
Commissioner
North American Soccer League
DRAFT REMARKS
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 15, 1982
BRIEFING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
ON: THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
DATE:
16 December 1982
TIME:
4:20 PM (5 minutes)
LOCATION:
Cabinet Room
FROM:
EDWIN L. HARPER
REMARKS:
Nancy has kept me informed of the progress that is being made
is drug abuse education and prevention and I am pleased with
the success thus far.
I would like enlist all of you, as representatives of your
respective sports associations, to help in this very
worthwhile cause
fighting drug abuse.
Because of the increased level of awareness, parent groups are
starting up all across the country.
Many elements in the private sector have taken bold
initiatives in drug abuse awareness and education; and
I am offering you a challenge; imagine what you and your
organizations can do to influence young people to avoid drugs
and alcohol.
Then do something about it!
Carlton Turner has just offered suggestions as to positive
ways in which sports figures can become involved in preventing
drug abuse.
Athletics play an important part in our lives and it is
certainly not news to you that athletes are literally heros in
our society, especially among our young people. I know, I had
heros in the sports world.
Athletes are symbols of physical fitness and well being. Our
youth looks to their favorite athlete as their model and the
athlete is particularly influential on their behavior.
That is why I hope that I can count on your help in our drug
abuse awareness programs.
Educating our young people on what drugs do to their bodies
and their minds will help prevent many drug abuse problems and
help protect the future of our country.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 14, 1982
MEETING WITH NATIONAL OFFICERS OF
THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
DATE:
December 16, 1982
LOCATION:
Oval Office
TIME:
4:15 p.m. - 4:20 p.m
EAD
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
I.
PURPOSE
Photo opportunity with the newly-elected officers of
the Future Farmers of America (FFA).
II. BACKGROUND
The 1982-83 national officers were elected at the
National FFA Convention (the largest youth convention
in the world with over 23,000 participants) in Kansas
City, Missouri on November 13, 1982. Jan Eberly is the
first woman elected President of the FFA in their 55-
year history. The newly-elected officers went through
four days of intensive questioning and examination by
FFA's Nominating Committee before being presented for
election by the delegates. The national officers will
travel throughout the nation spreading the word about
agriculture, vocational agriculture and the FFA.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See attached list.
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photo only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
4:15 p.m.
Your guests join you in the Oval Office.
4:16 p.m.
You make brief remarks and pose for
pictures.
4:20 p.m.
You thank your guests and they depart.
ATTACHMENTS: Participants/Talking Points
PARTICIPANTS
1982-1983 National FFA Officers
Jan Eberly, President
Marty Coates, Secretary
Cara Doyle, Vice President, Central Region
Bruce Kettler, Vice President, Eastern Region
Bryan Stamps, Vice President, Southern Region
Wendell Jeffreys, Vice President, Western Region
Tony Hoyt, Program Specialist-Leadership, FFA
Michael Wilson, Photographer for FFA
Administration
Elizabeth H. Dole
Thelma Duggin
Adis Vila (White House Fellow)
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING
WITH THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
--
Congratulations, I am certain this will be a very
rewarding and productive year for all of you.
---
I would like to especially congratulate Jan Eberly for
becoming the first woman elected President of the FFA
in their 55-year history. This is indeed something to
be proud of, and your achievement exemplifies the
expanding role of women in today's society.
--
You all should be proud, for you represent a most
worthwhile youth organization.
--
I would also like to wish Jan a happy birthday. I
understand you turned 20 yesterday.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVE JAMES HANSEN
(R-UTAH) AND REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE MORMON YOUTH SYMPHONY
AND CHORUS
DATE:
Thursday, December 16, 1982
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
4:30 (5 minutes)
FROM:
Kenneth M. Duberstein
K.D.
I.
PURPOSE
To honor Congressman Jim Hansen's (R-Utah) request for the
President to meet with representatives of the Mormon Youth
Symphony and Chorus who would like to present him with a
number of albums and a cassette of their Emmy Award Winning
Christmas Show (1981).
II.
BACKGROUND
Jim Hansen, a Freshman Republican from Utah's First
Congressional District (east Utah, including Ogden and Provo),
serves on the House Interior and Insular Affairs and Standards
of Official Conduct Committees. Jim, whose family was injured
in an accident caused by a drunken driver, spearheaded the
Congressional effort to force federal and state governments
to take strong measures to solve the problem of the drinking
driver. He met with the President on November 13, 1981 in
the Oval Office to present him with a letter co-signed by
160 Members of Congress, urging the appointment of a Presiden-
tial Commission on this subject.
Jim has been a strong supporter of Administration policies.
The representatives of the Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus will
be Dr. Robert C. Bowden, Conductor and Director; Mr. Raymond
Furgeson, President; and William Wingert, a member of the group
and an intern in Representative Hansen's office.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Representative James V. Hansen
Dr. Robert C. Bowden
Mr. Raymond Furgeson
Mr. William Wingert
Staff
Kenneth M. Duberstein
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer Only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Participants will enter the Oval office as a group and will
be greeted by the President for purposes of (1) the presen-
tation to be made and (2) the photograph to be taken.
Attachment: Talking Points
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR
CONGRESSMAN JAMES HANSEN (R-UTAH)
AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MORMON
YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CHORUS
--
Welcome the guests to the White House.
--
Tell Jim Hansen you were conscious of his presence and influence
Monday when you signed the National Drunk and Drugged Driving
Awareness Week Proclamation (Week of December 12). Compliment
him on his successful efforts on behalf of his "cause" as well
as his choice of guests.
--
Tell the guests -representatives of the Mormon Youth Symphony
and Chorus--you were particularly looking forward to seeing
them at this holy and festive season.
--
Comment that a gift of music is more than a gift of beautiful
sound - - it is a gift which nourishes the spirit. Congratulate
Dr. Bowman, Raymond Furgeson and Bill Wingert on their work
with the Chorus.
--
In closing, wish them continued success as they bring the
joy and beauty of their music to a receptive world.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 15, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
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FROM:
WILLIAM P. CLARK
SUBJECT:
Photo Session with US Outgoing Ambassadors
Thursday, December 16 -- 4:30 p.m.
Oval Office
Attached are 3x5 cards with pertinent information for
your photo session with:
Ambassador Edward Peck
-
Mauritania
Ambassador John Holdridge
-
Indonesia
Ambassador Samuel Hart
-
Ecuador
The Ambassadors are especially appreciative of your
taking the time to meet and be photographed with them,
and their families, prior to departure for their
respective posts.
CC
Vice President
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Mike Deaver
PHOTO SESSION
AMB. JOHN H. HOLDRIDGE (INDONESIA)
PARTICIPANTS: FAMILY - WIFE: MARTHA
SON : GEOFFREY (22)
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- WILLIAM P. CLARK
CHARLES P. TYSON
NSC
- RICHARD CHILDRESS
STATE - DANIEL O'DONOHUE
-- CAREER FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER, LONG/
VARIED ASIAN EXPERIENCE
-- 1968 - SENIOR STAFF MEMBER, ASIA (NSC) ;
1973 - DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION, CHINA
-- 1975 - AMB. TO SINGAPORE; 1981 - ASST.
SECRETARY OF STATE (EAST ASIA)
PHOTO SESSION
AMB. SAMUEL F. HART (ECUADOR)
PARTICIPANTS: FAMILY - MOTHER: WILLIE HART
SISTER: BENNIE HART
WH
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WILLIAM P. CLA
CHARLES, P. TYS
NSC
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AL SAPIA-BOSCH
-- CAREER FOREIGN SERVICE SINCE 1958.
-- SERVED IN LATIN AMERICA--CHILE, COSTA RICA,
URUGUAY; THE FAR EAST -INDONESIA, MALAYSIA;
AND THE MID-EAST--ISRAEL--IN POLITICAL,
ECONOMIC AND CONSULAR ASSIGNMENTS.
-- MOST RECENTLY SERVED AS DIRECTOR OF ANDEAN
AFFAIRS AT DEPT. OF STATE, RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONDUCT OF RELATIONS WITH VENEZUELA, COLOMB:
ECUADOR, PERU AND BOLIVIA.
PHOTO SESSION
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AMB. EDWARD L. PECK (MAURITANIA)
-- CAREER FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER SINCE
1957 WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA.
-- MINISTER COUNSELLOR FOR U.S. INTERESTS
IN BAGHDAD, IRAQ, 1977-1980.
-- 1980-1982 DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF EGYPTIAN
AFFAIRS--PLAYED A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE
IN STRENGTHENING U.S.-EGYPTIAN
RELATIONS.
PHOTO SESSION
AMB. EDWARD L. PECK (MAURITANIA)
PARTICIPANTS: FAMILY
- WIFE: ANN
FATHER
- GEORGE A. PECK (93y
DAUGHTER
- JULIA (2-1/2 yrs)
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- HEATHER (23 yrs)
SON - THOMAS (5 yrs)
IN-LAW - JOSEPH SLEVIN
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- KATHERINE SLEVIN
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- WILLIAM ?. CLARK
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- CHARLES P. TYSON
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- HOWARD J. TEICHER
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
DATE:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1982
LOCATION:
THE OVAL OFFICE
TIME:
4:20 P.M. (administrative time)
(5 Minutes)
FROM:
JOANNA BISTANY Asam
I. PURPOSE
Photo opportunity is intended to generate national and
international publicity in the medium of newspapers,
magazines, television and radio, for the kick-off
presentation of the Louis Sudler National Intercollegiate
March Band Trophy being awarded at the Rose Bowl.
It will also be used in conjunction with a message that
the President recently taped that will be shown on
national tv at half-time of the Rose Bowl.
II. BACKGROUND
The Sudler Trophy is one in a series of awards developed
by Louis Sudler and the John Philip Sousa Foundation to
recognize and to encourage excellence in the various
aspects of band work.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Ambassador Daniel Terra
Louis Sudler
IV. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
After a brief introduction, the photo opportunity will begin.
V. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BRIEFING PAPER FOR THE PRESIDENT
LIGHTING OF THE NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE
DATE: Thursday, December 16, 1982
TIME: 5:43 p.m.
LOCATION: Steps outside Oval Office,
Leading to Rose Garden
I.
PURPOSE
To light the National Christmas Tree
II.
BACKGROUND
The National Pageant of Peace was organized in 1954. The first
tree to be lit by a President was lit by Calvin Coolidge in
1923 on the White House lawn. Since 1954 the Presidents have
actually gone to the Pageant to light the tree. The tree is
surrounded by 57 trees representing the 50 states and 7
territories that are decorated by craftsmen from each state
to depict that state. This year a full hour of entertainment
has been planned.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Mrs. Reagan
IV.
PRESS PLAN
live television
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Mrs. Reagan joins the President in the Oval Office by 5:40
in order to walk out together at 5:43. The President makes
brief remarks which have been prepared by the speechwriters
(4-5 minutes). The President pushes the switch which lights
the National Christmas Tree. Television coverage of this
event then returns to the Ellipse where the show continues.
The President and Mrs. Reagan then return to the residence
stopping to grett Karen Ann Sheppard (Camp Fire Girl) and
J. Thomas Acklin (Boy Scout) honored by the Pageant of
Peace; and Mr. John Dixon, Chairman of the Pageant of Peace
and Chairman of the Board of E Systems, Dallas, Texas.
(RR/Parvin/AB)
December 15, 1982
4:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1982
My fellow Americans, the Christmas and Hanukkah decorations
are up around the country and in a moment we'll be lighting the
National Christmas Tree here in the Nation's capital.
In this holiday season, we celebrate the birthday of one
who, for almost 2,000 years, has been a greater influence on
humankind than all the rulers, all the scholars, all the armies
and all the navies that ever marched or sailed, all put together.
He brought to the world the simple message of peace on Earth,
good will to all mankind.
Some celebrate the day as marking the birth of a great and
good man, a wise teacher and prophet, and they do so sincerely.
But for many of us it is also a holy day, the birthday of the
Prince of Peace, a day when "God so loved the world" that He sent
us His only begotten Son to assure forgiveness of our sins.
The Yuletide season is characterized in our country by the
giving of gifts, a spirit of charity and, yes, goodwill more so
than at any other time of the year. Already traditional programs
are underway, drives to collect food and clothing for those who
are in need. The U.S. Marine Reserves have a toy collection
drive to make sure old St. Nicholas -- Santa Claus -- has enough
to go around. This is matched in countless American communities
by firemen, policemen, churches, religious groups, and service
clubs.
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Let me give you one specially moving example of what the
Christmas spirit can do. In Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Police
Athletic League for years has maintained a kind of Christmas
center. It consists of a ranch-type house, a manger and other
things associated with Christmas. During the holiday season it
is manned by a Santa Claus, elves and helpers. Thousands of
children visit it every year and thousands of toys are given out.
This year, on Tuesday, December 7th, it was destroyed by
fire -- set by a suspected arsonist. The Mayor of Bridgeport
asked for constructionists, carpenters, electricians, all the
skills needed to help rebuild such a place. The answer to his
call was instantaneous. More than 250 volunteers worked in
shifts around the clock.
On Sunday, December 12th, at about 1:30 p.m., the fifth day
after the fire, I phoned the Mayor. He was officiating at the
re-opening of that Christmas Center to the cheers of hundreds and
hundreds of the citizens of Bridgeport. It had been rebuilt in
only 4 days between the fire and the opening.
A recent initiative of Postmaster General William Bolger's
will make it easier for all of us to do our part. He has
instructed post offices across the country to display lists of
the Christmas food, clothing and toy drives in their local
areas -- a guide to holiday giving open to all Americans.
This holiday season, as we work our way out of recession,
too many still find themselves without jobs, forced to cut back
on things they once thought of as their normal pattern of living.
They aren't statistics, they are people. They're our neighbors,
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friends and, yes, family, and they make up that group that right
now we call the unemployed.
Their number is greater than it has been for some time past.
Still for every unemployed individual there are nine of us who do
have jobs. And with that ratio of one out of ten in mind, I'd
like to make a suggestion. How about those of us who are
employed making sure that those who aren't will never-the-less
have a merry Christmas?
This is something that needs doing at the community level --
neighbor helping neighbor. The people we're talking about may be
members of your church, brothers and sisters in your union local,
or that family across the street or down the block in your
neighborhood. Surely between the nine of us we can find a way to
make Christmas merry for that one who temporarily can use our
help.
But remember, time is growing short and Christmas is almost
here -- which brings us back to lighting the National Christmas
Tree.
This beloved tradition, which began nearly 50 years ago, has
a special symbolism for our people. It's as if when we light
this tree, we light something within ourselves as well. And,
during the Christmas season, I think most Americans do feel a
greater sense of family, friendship, giving and joy.
There's a special joy in our children at this time of year.
I've heard from many of them recently. I wish Nancy and I could
personally thank all you children who've written in, but I want
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you to know how good your cards, letters and artwork make us
feel.
Now while Christmas is a time for children, it's also a time
to think of those who are less fortunate than we. As we light
this Christmas tree, may it light hope in the hearts of those who
are lonely and needy.
In Ephesians we read that: Each of us has been given his
gift, his portion of Christ's bounty. Well, let us share our
bounty this Christmas season. Let us offer not only our hearts
and prayers, but a generous hand, to those who need our help.
And as we light this tree, let us brighten the lives of those
here at home and around the world whose Christmas may not be as
glowing and cheerful as ours. So, to all of you, God bless you
and keep you during this cherished holiday season. And now,
let's turn on the National Christmas Tree
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
REVISED
Reception for Press
DECEMBER 13, 1982
Thursday, December 16, 1982
10:00 am
8:00 p.m.
FROM:
Muffie Brandon Muffie Branda
7:45 p.m.
Guests begin to arrive the East Gate and are led up the
Grand Staircase to the State Floor into the State Dining
Room and East Room.
8:10 p.m.
Social Aides begin to line guests up for the receiving line
in the State Dining Room. As many guests as possible
should be in the State Dining Room with remaining guests
in the Cross Hall.
8:15 p.m.
PRESIDENT AND MRS. REAGAN proceed to the State Floor via the
elevator and continue to the Blue Room via the Red Room.
They take their places in front of the window for the
receiving line for approximately one hour and then mix and
mingle in the Cross Hall.
As soon as the PRESIDENT AND MRS. REAGAN are in place, Social
Aides will start the receiving line feeding from the south
door of the State Dining Room, into the Red Room, from the
south door of the Red Room into the Blue Room, past the
PRESIDENT AND MRS. REAGAN, around the Christmas tree past
the fireplace, and into the Cross Hall. Guests are then
ushered into the East Room for more refreshments.
9:15 p.m.
At the termination of the receiving line and after a brief
mix and mingle, PRESIDENT AND MRS. REAGAN proceed to the
Residence via the elevator.
10:00 p.m.
All guests depart via the East Gate.