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WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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WORKSHEET
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Name of Document: BRIEFING PAPERS
FOR PRESIDENT'S
Subject Codes:
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THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Monday, May 16, 1983
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
(15 min)
(Clark)
Hemp,
Get
Rye
CRAISHER
Oval Office
buy.
9:45 am
Meeting with Crown Prince Hassan
Oval Office
(15 min)
of Jordan
(Clark)
(distributed separately)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(50 min)
0:05
JAB PHOTO -Terry Dale
10:50 am
Depart for Speech at National
South Grounds
Association of Home Builders Meeting
at the Washington Hilton Hotel
(Henkel/Whittlesey)
(TAB A)
11:50 am
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
1
12:00 m
Lunch
Oval Office
(60 min)
1:00 pm
Economic Briefing
Oval Office
(TAB B)
(30 min)
(Darman/Fuller)
1:30 pm
Pre-News Conference Briefing
Family Theatre
(2hrs)
(Gergen/Speakes)
4:00 pm
Dropby Briefing for CEO's re: MX
East Room
(10 min)
(Whittlesey/Clark/Henkel)
(TAB C)
4:15 pm
Haircut
W. Basement
(30 min)
4:45 pm came
Photo with Joan Benoit, Woman Winner
Oval Office
(5 min)
of the Boston Marathon
(Duberstein)
(TAB D)
5:00 pm
Attend Swearing-In Ceremony
Rose Garden
(15 min)
for Helene von Damm
state senes;
Am
(Clark)
(TAB E)
UNP 5/13/83
4:00 pm
THE SCHEDULE OF
Der
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Monday, May 16, 1983
9:08 OVAL
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
-
BUSH 9:20 CLARK
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Clark) Jose Kimp BILL REE 9:31 -
Treater HOWARD TEICHER, ME FARLAND
9:45 am
Meeting with Crown Prince Hassan
Oval Office
(15 min)
of Jordan 9.48- 10:03
(Clark)
(distributed separately)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time 10:03-
Oval Office
(50 min)
10:30 10:32 +B, TERRY DOLAN - PHOTO
10:50 am
Depart for Speech at National 10:55 -
South Grounds
Association of Home Builders Meeting
at the Washington Hilton Hotel
(Henkel/Whittlesey)
(TAB A)
11:50 am
Arrive back at White House 11:50
South Grounds
12:00 m
Lunch
Oval Office
(60 min)
1:00 pm
Economic Briefing 1:05-1:50
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Darman/Fuller)
(TAB B)
1:30 pm
Pre-News Conference Briefing 1:35-3:42 Family Theatre
(2hrs)
(Gergen/Speakes)
3:45-
TP
4:00 pm
Dropby Briefing for CEO's re: MX PROCE per. East Room
(10 min)
(Whittlesey/Clark/Henkel) B/ 3.52-4.08
(TAB C)
4:15 pm
Haircut 4:12 -4:45
W. Basement
(30 min)
4:45- 4:55 PERSONAL TIME
4:45 pm conc
Photo with Joan Benoit, Woman Winner
Oval Office
(5 min)
of the Boston Marathon
(Duberstein)
(TAB D)
state In... iRson
5:00 pm
Attend Swearing-In Ceremony
Rose Garden
(15 min)
for Helene von Damm
(Clark)
(TAB E)
5:00 - 5:27
UNP 5/13/83
4:00 pm
Mia Prosident 1666
THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
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Monday, May 16, 1983
2/1/14
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Clark)
9:45 am
Meeting with Crown Prince Hassan
Oval Office
(15 min)
of Jordan
(Clark)
(distributed separately)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(50 min)
10:50 am
Depart for Speech at National
South Grounds
Association of Home Builders Meeting
at the Washington Hilton Hotel
(Henkel/Whittlesey)
(TAB A)
11:50 am
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
12:00 m
Lunch
Oval Office
(60 min)
1:00 pm
Economic Briefing
Oval Office
(TAB B)
(30 min)
(Darman/Fuller)
1:30 pm
Pre-News Conference Briefing
Family Theatre
(2hrs)
(Gergen/Speakes)
4:00 pm
Dropby Briefing for CEO's re: MX
East Room
(10 min)
(Whittlesey/Clark/Henkel)
(TAB C)
4:15 pm
Haircut
W. Basement
(30 min)
4:45 pm
Photo with Joan Benoit Woman Winner
Oval Office
(5 min)
of the Boston Marathon
(Duberstein)
(TAB D)
S5.DiNING Room
5:00 pm
Attend Swearing-In Ceremony
Rose Garden
(15 min)
for Helene von Damm
(Clark)
(TAB E)
UNP 5/13/83
4:00 pm
A
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
HOME BUILDERS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DATE:
May 16, 1983
LOCATION:
Washington Hilton Hotel
TIME:
11:00
FROM:
FAITH RYAN WHITTLESEY
I. PURPOSE
3HR
To address the Board of Directors of the National Association
of Home Builders at their annual meeting on issues which
affect the homebuilding industry.
II. BACKGROUND
This group is composed of over 110,000 independent home builders.
Over 75% of the membership are small businessmen. More than two-
thirds of all residential building in America is done by its
members. Housing starts, up over 90% from the first quarter of
1982, are leading the recovery. Home builders are more optimistic
this year than any time during the past three years. The group
has passed a resolution blaming Paul Volcker for the high interest
rates which crippled the housing industry, and have called upon
you to replace him.
At the time of the 1982 meeting, then President, Fred Napolitano,
presented you with a model home in the Cabinet Room.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Approximately 2,000 people including over 900 directors. The
meeting will be video-taped, and sent to over 800 state and
local home builders' meetings in ensuing months.
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open Press
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
11:00 am
Upon arrival by car, you are greeted by the 5
senior officers of the association (Harry Pryde,
President of NAHB, Pete Herder, John Koelemij,
David Smith & Fred Napolitano.
11:05 am
You enter the Hotel for a photo opportunity with
these gentlemen.
11:10 am
Proceed to the hotel Cabinet Room for hand shake
with major PAC contributors (Capitol Club)
11:15 am
Proceed to Holding Room and await your introduction
11:20 am
You are introduced by President, Harry Pryde, then
deliver your remarks.
11:45 am
You depart hotel
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1983
PARTICIPANTS IN GREETING PARTY FOR PRESIDENT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
Washington Hilton Hotel
11:00 a.m.
May 16, 1983
Harry Pryde, President
Pete Herder, First Vice President
John Koelemij, Vice President and Treasurer
(Pronounced Coal-e-my)
David Smith, Vice President and Secretary
Fred Napolitano, Immediate Past President
THE WHITE HOUSE
AAR
WASHINGTON
5/13/83
MEMORANDUM
April 8, 1983
TO:
FAITH WHITTLESEY
7th
RECEIVED
FROM: FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR. DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
APR 16 1983
SUBJ: REQUEST FOR SCHEDULING RECOMMENDATION
SCHEDULING
OFFICE
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR RECOMMENDATION ON THE FOLLOWING
SCHEDULING REQUEST UNDER CONSIDERATION:
EVENT:
Address the National Association of Home Builders
annual Spring Board of Directors meeting
JND
DATE:
May 16, 1983
APPROVED Date. Time. 5/10/21
FOR
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND: See attached
Length. Date 11:00 4/21/87 45, MIL FJR
YOUR RECOMMENDATION:
Accept
Regret
Surrogate
Message
Other
Priority
Routine
IF RECOMMENDATION IS TO ACCEPT, PLEASE CITE REASONS:
Very important group. Housing starts are up so short speach
could be highly effective.
"RESPONSE DUE
4/13/83
TO
FJR, jr.
May 3, 1983
Dear Mr. Pryde:
On behalf of the President, I wish to acknowledge and
thank you for your kind invitation to address your annual
Spring Board of DirectorsMMeeting.
The President is pleased to accept. This has been entered
on his schedule for Monday, May 16, 1983, at 11:00 a.m. and
nearer the date Mr. William Henkel, Special Assistant to
the President and Director of Advance, will contact you
about the President's acceptance of your invitation.
The President's acceptance of this invitation should not be
announced to anyone until official notification is given by
the White House Press Office, and any public announcement of
this event must be coordinated with that office.
You should be aware that certain physical facility require-
ments exist for any Presidential appearance. The costs which
are associated with these requirements are generally the
responsibility of the host and are summarized on the attached
list.
If you wish to alter the current plans for this event in any
way, such as changing any part of the format, the location, or
the participants, please direct your request for the proposed
change to the Office of Presidential Appointments and
Scheduling.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.
Director, Presidential
Appointments and Scheduling
Mr. Harry Pryde, President
National Association of Home Builders
15th and M Streets, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20005
CC and incmg to Helen Donaldson for May 16 schedule
inf copies to Mr. Deaver, Mike McManus, Sarah Long, Larry Speakes,
Bill Henkel, Speechwriters
Ltrhead copies to Sen. Laxalt and Cong. Guy Vander Jagt
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FOR
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1983
EVENT: Address to the National Association of Home Builders
Annual Board of Directors Meeting
DRESS: Men's Business Suit
WEATHER: Mid 60's, Chance of Rain
10:45 a.m.
Proceed to motorcade and board.
10:50 a.m.
Depart White House en route Washington Hilton.
Drive Time: 5 mins. In Limo: J. Baker, F. Whittlesey
10:55 a.m.
Arrive Washington Hilton and proceed inside to Exhibit
Area. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Met by:
Officers of the National Association of
Home Builders:
Harry Pryde, President
Peter D. Herder, First Vice President
John Koelemij, Vice President and
Treasurer
David Smith, Vice President and Secretary
David E. Stahl, Executive Vice President
Robert D. Bannister, Senior Staff Vice
President
11:00 a.m.
Proceed to Cabinet Room for photo opportunity with
National Association of Home Builders' Capitol Club
Members. Approximately 60 people. OFFICIAL
PHOTOGRAPHER
11:10 a.m.
Proceed to holding room.
11:15 a.m.
Proceed to off-stage announcement area.
11:17 a.m
Proceed to seat on dais.
11:18 a.m.
Mr. Pryde makes brief remarks and
introduction.
11:20 a.m.
Proceed to podium and make remarks. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
11:35 a.m.
Conclude remarks and proceed to holding room.
11:40 a.m.
Proceed to motorcade and board.
11:45 a.m.
Depart en route The White House. Drive Time: 5 mins.
In Limo: J. Baker, F. Whittlesey.
11:50 a.m.
Arrive White House.
B
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1983
BRIEFING PAPER FOR THE PRESIDENT
MEETING:
ECONOMIC BRIEFING GROUP
DATE:
MAY 16, 1982
TIME:
1:00 P.M. (30 MINUTES)
LOCATION: OVAL OFFICE
FROM:
RICHARD G. DARMAN
CRAIG L. FULLER
I.
PURPOSE
Secretary Regan and Marty Feldstein will provide you
with a briefing on current economic matters.
II. BACKGROUND
Don Regan and Marty Feldstein have agreed to cover the
folloing topics:
-Overview:
Feldstein
-Industrial Production
-Current Economic Statistics
Interest Rates
Regan
-Monetary Aggregates
Regan
III. PARTICIPANTS
The Vice President
Donald T. Regan
Edwin Meese, III
David Stockman
James A. Baker III
-
Michael K. Deaver
Richard G. Darman
-
Martin Feldstein
Craig L. Fuller
-
David Gergen
- Edwin L. Harper
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1983
BRIEFING PAPER FOR THE PRESIDENT
MEETING: ECONOMIC BRIEFING GROUP
DATE:
MAY 16, 1982
TIME:
1:00 P.M. (30 MINUTES)
LOCATION: OVAL OFFICE
FROM:
RICHARD G. DARMAN
CRAIG L. FULLER
as
I. PURPOSE
Secretary Regan and Marty Feldstein will provide you
with a briefing on current economic matters.
II. BACKGROUND
Don Regan and Marty Feldstein have agreed to cover the
folloing topics:
--Overview:
Feldstein
-Industrial Production
-Current Economic Statistics
Interest Rates
Regan
Monetary Aggregates
Regan
III. PARTICIPANTS
The Vice President
Donald T. Regan
Edwin Meese, III
David Stockman
James A. Baker III
Michael K. Deaver
Richard G. Darman
Martin Feldstein
Craig L. Fuller
David Gergen
Edwin L. Harper
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only.
V. SEQUENCE
Marty Feldstein will be prepared to make the first
presentation.
C
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH PROMINENT BUSINESS LEADERS
DATE:
May 16, 1983
LOCATION:
East Room
TIME:
4:00 - 4:10 p.m
FROM:
FAITH RYAN WHITTLESEY FRW
I. PURPOSE
Air
To greet and brief influential leaders in the business com-
munity on the critical importance of the MX missile program
for U.S. national security. In briefing these leaders, you
ask for their help and active support in gaining approval for
the MX.
II. BACKGROUND
Congressional action on the MX is expected within the next
few days. You make a strong appeal to leaders of America's
largest corporations to lend active support based on brief-
ing information which will follow your remarks. You merely
keynote the critical importance of this mission.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Chief Executive Officers of Fortune 500 companies, labor union
officials, presidents of key defense and conservative PACs
(approximately 225-275 people).
IV. PRESS PLAN
Full coverage for President only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
4:00 pm You enter the East Room and take your place
at the podium.
4:02 pm
You deliver your remarks
4:10 pm
Depart the East Room
Attachment: Participants List (provided by Social Office)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
REVISED
MX Briefing for CEO's
May 16, 1983
Monday, May 16, 1983
1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
East Room
FROM:
Gahl Hodges 6H
3:15 p.m.
Guests arrive the Southwest Gate, Diplomatic
Reception Room. They are held in the Lower
Cross Hall.
3:45 p.m.
Guests are led up the Grand Staircase to the
East Room where they may be seated.
Mrs. Faith Whittlesey, Mr. John Lyons, Former
Senator Nick Brady, and Mr. Robert McFarlane
are escorted to the Green Room where they hold
briefly.
3:55 p.m.
The members of the press are led into the East
Room and take their places.
Platform participants in the Green Room proceed
to the East Room and take their places on stage.
4:00 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT arrives the State Floor via the
elevator and is announced into the East Room
where he proceeds to the podium.
Remarks by THE PRESIDENT.
4:10 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT departs the East Room and proceeds
to the elevator via the Cross Hall.
Following THE PRESIDENT'S departure, the press
will also depart.
4:13 p.m.
Mrs. Faith Whittlesey introduces Mr. John Lyons.
4:15 p.m.
Remarks by Mr. John Lyons, Commission Member,
MX Commission; and Vice President, AFL-CIO.
4:25 p.m.
Remarks by Former Senator Nick Brady, Commission
Member, MX Commission.
4:35 p.m.
Remarks by Mr. Robert McFarlane.
PAGE 2
4:45 p.m.
The Vice President arrives the State Floor via
the elevator.
4:48 p.m.
Mrs. Faith Whittlesey introduces the Vice President.
Remarks by the Vice President.
5:00 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the Vice President's remarks,
the guests will be served coffee from carts
wheeled into the East Room.
5:30 p.m.
The guests begin to depart the north door of the
East Room, down the Grand Staircase and out the
Diplomatic Reception Room.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
REVISED
MX Briefing for CEO's
May 13, 1983
Monday, May 16, 1983
7:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
East Room
FROM:
Gahl Hodges
of
3:15 p.m.
Guests arrive the Southwest Gate, Diplomatic
Reception Room. They are held in the Lower
Cross Hall.
3:45 p.m.
Guests are led up the Grand Staircase to the
East Room where they may be seated.
Mrs. Faith Whittlesey, Mr. John Lyons, Former
Senator Nick Brady, and Mr. Robert McFarlane
are escorted to the Green Room where they hold
briefly.
3:55 p.m.
The members of the press are led into the East
Room and take their places.
Platform participants in the Green Room proceed
to the East Room and take their places on stage.
4:00 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT arrives the State Floor via the
elevator and is announced into the East Room
where he proceeds to the podium.
Remarks by THE PRESIDENT.
4:10 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT departs the East Room and proceeds
to the elevator via the Cross Hall.
Following THE PRESIDENT'S departure, the press
will also depart.
4:13 p.m.
Mrs. Faith Whittlesey introduces Mr. John Lyons.
4:15 p.m.
Remarks by Mr. John Lyons, Commission Member,
MX Commission; and Vice President, AFL-CIO.
4:25 p.m.
Remarks by Former Senator Nick Brady, Commission
Member, MX Commission.
4:35 p.m.
Remarks by Mr. Robert McFarlane.
PAGE 2
4:45 p.m.
The Vice President arrives the State Floor via
the elevator.
4:48 p.m.
Mrs. Faith Whittlesey introduces the Vice President.
Remarks by the Vice President.
5:00 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the Vice President's remarks,
the guests proceed to the Grand Foyer for a
reception.
5:30 p.m.
The guests begin to depart the Grand Staircase,
Diplomatic Reception Room.
D
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1983
MEETING WITH SENATOR WILLIAM COHEN (R-MAINE)
AND JOAN BENOIT
DATE: Monday, May 16, 1983
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 4:45 p.m. (5 minutes)
FROM: Kenneth M. Duberstein tarD.
I. PURPOSE
To respond to Senator William Cohen's (R-Maine) request for
an opportunity to bring Miss Joan Benoit, winner of the 1983
Boston Marathon, to the White House to meet the President.
II. BACKGROUND
On April 18, 1983, Joan Benoit was the first woman to cross
the finish line at the Boston Marathon. She completed the
26-mile race in the record time of 2:22:42. She has won a
number of other marathons, including the 1979 Boston Marathon.
Miss Benoit is presently coaching the women's track team at
Boston University. She is also training for the Olympic Trials,
and as a result of her time in the April Marathon, is a favorite
to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
Joan Benoit is from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and Senator Cohen
has known the Benoit family for several years.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator William Cohen (R-Maine)
John Benoit
Staff
Kenneth M. Duberstein
2
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Cohen and Joan Benoit to arrive through the Northwest
Gate, enter the West Lobby, and be escorted to the Oval Office
for a 5-minute photo opportunity with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
SENATOR WILLIAM COHEN AND JOAN BENOIT
-- Welcome Senator Cohen and Joan Benoit to the White House.
-- Congratulate Joan on her recent victory and commend her for
breaking the existing women's record by 2:47.
--- Wish Joan best of luck in her training for the Olympic Trials
and her pursuit of the gold medal at Los Angeles in 1984.
-- Thank Senator Cohen and Joan for taking the time to come by
for a visit.
E
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SWEARING-IN OF HELENE VON DAMM
DATE:
Monday, May 16,1983
TIME:
5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Rose Garden
FROM:
WILLIAM P. CLARK
upe
I. PURPOSE
To attend the Swearing-in Ceremony of Helene von Damm
II. BACKGROUND
Helene is one of your long-time and most trusted
associates. She is being sworn in as our new
Ambassador to Austria.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
William P. Clark
Mrs. Roosevelt
Helene von Damm
Byron Leeds
and invited guests
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open press coverage
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
°The President departs Oval Office for Rose Garden
accompanied by the Vice President, Judge Clark, Helene
von Damm, and Byron Leeds
°Mrs. Roosevelt makes brief remarks
°Judge Clark performs Swearing-In Ceremony (Byron Leeds
holds the Bible)
°The President proceeds to podium to make brief
remarks (draft statement attached at Tab A)
°Helene responds
°The President congratulates Helene, shakes hands
with participants on stage, briefly mingles with
guests, and departs
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
RAIN SCENARIO FOR SWEARING-IN OF
HELENE VON DAMM AS
AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRIA
Monday, May 16, 1983
State Dining Room
5:00 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
Guests begin arriving Northwest
Gate and are escorted up Grand
Staircase to State Dining Room.
4:50 p.m.
Judge William Clark, Helene von
Damm and Byron Leeds arrive Oval
Office.
4:55 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by Judge Clark, Helene
von Damm and Byron Leeds, departs Oval Office and
proceeds to Red Room.
5:00 p.m.
THE PRESIDENT, Judge Clark, Helene von Damm and
Byron Leeds arrive Red Room.
NOTE: The Vice President will
meet in the Red Room.
Announcement
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
THE PRESIDENT, Vice President Bush, Judge Clark,
Helene von Damm and Byron Leeds proceed to
toemarks on dais.
Ambassador Selwa Roosevelt makes
brief welcoming remarks.
5:05 p.m.
Helene von Damm is sworn in as
Ambassador to Austria by Judge
William Clark.
THE PRESIDENT makes brief remarks.
-Designate
Ambassador /von Damm makes brief
remarks.
5:15 p.m.
Ceremony concludes.
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to private residence.
NOTE: After THE PRESIDENT has
cleared the area, guests will
proceed to reception in Crosshall.