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The original documents are located in Box 72, folder "White House Bicentennial Task
Force - Meetings (2)" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 72 of The John Marsh Files
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Queen's Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 5, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
TED MARRS
Following are the various matters concerned with the
visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip which have
either been resolved or are currently being considered:
RESOLVED:
- Queen will ring new bell for the first time in
Philadelphia on July 6, 1976.
- Arrival in Washington, July 7, 1976.
- State Dinner, White House, evening of July 7, 1976.
- Return Dinner, Washington, D. C., evening of July 8, 1976.
BEING CONSIDERED:
- Private luncheon with Queen, Prince, President and
First Lady, at Residence, following arrival ceremony.
- Accommodations at Residence for Queen and Prince.
- Farewell dinner aboard Royal Yacht at Newport, RI on
July 11, 1976.
- Queen's full itinerary while in United States.
As we draw closer to the time of the Queen's visit, I think
it is essential one point of contact at the White House be
established. If too many individuals are involved, we are
opening the possibility of confusion and conflict. Until
now, we have been successful in accomplishing this informally
and the results have been satisfactory. I do think it is now
necessary to establish the point of contact on a formal basis.
JAN 14 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 13, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
MILT MITLER
And
Here is your copy of the current visitation
agenda for the Queen. I'll have the problem
areas flagged for the Wednesday "In-House
Bicentennial Task Force" meeting.
Attachment
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
19th December, 1975
DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN AND
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
6TH - 11TH JULY, 1976
Tuesday, 6th July
10.30 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive
in H.M.Y. BRITANNIA at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia.
Welcomed by the Honourable Henry Catto (Chief
of Protocol of the United States), the Honourable
Frank Rizzo (Mayor of Philadelphia), Sir Peter
Ramsbotham (British Ambassador) and other officials.
10.40 a.m.
Leave Penn's Landing by car for City Hall.
10.55 a.m.
Arrive City Hall.
Formally welcomed by dignitaries of the City.
11.15 a.m.
Leave by car.
11.20 a.m.
Visit Liberty Bell Pavilion.
11.40 a.m.
Leave by car.
11.45 a.m.
Visit observation deck of Penn Mutual Building.
12 noon
Leave by car.
12.05 p.m.
Arrive H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
12.45 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a
luncheon in H.M.Y. BRITANNIA..
2.45 p.m.
Leave by car for the National Park Centre
Bell Tower (in the historic area) in which will
hang the Bicentennial Bell, the gift of the British
people to the American people.
(S) 3.00 p.m.
The Queen inaugurates the Bicentennial Bell.
3.15 p.m.
Visit on foot Independence Hall, Carpenters'
Hall and the Second Bank of the United States.
4.10 p.m.
Leave by car.
4.15 p.m.
Arrive H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
8.15 p.m.
Leave H.M.Y. BRITANNIA by car for the Art
Museum.
8.30 p.m.
Attend a banquet given by the City of
Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Dress: Black Tie (T)
- 2 -
10.30 p.m.
Attend a Reception at the Philadelphia Art
Museum.
Later
Return to H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
Wednesday, 7th July
8.00 a.m.
H.M.Y. BRITANNIA moves downstream to berth
at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
10.00 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh depart
from H.M.Y. BRITANNIA by car for Philadelphia
Airport.
10.15 a.m.
Depart from Philadelphia Airport by R.A.F.
VC10 for Andrews Air Force Base, Washington.
11.15 a.m.
Arrive Andrews Air Force Base.
Received by Chief of Protocol.
11.45 a.m.
Arrive by car at the White House.
Greeted by the President and Mrs. Ford, the
Secretary of State and Mrs. Kissinger, the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Mrs. Brown, the
Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the Mayor of Washington
and Mrs. Washington, and other officials.
Full military honours will be rendered.
(S)
Brief exchange of speeches by President Ford
and The Queen.
12.15 p.m.
Proceed to the Blue Room for a brief Reception.
12.45 p.m.
Luncheon with the President and Mrs. Ford.
2.30 p.m.
Depart by car for Arlington National Cemetery.
2.40 p.m.
Arrive entrance to Arlington National Cemetery.
2.45 p.m.
Her Majesty lays a wreath at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier.
3.00 p.m.
Leave Arlington National Cemetery by car for
the Lincoln Memorial.
3.05 p.m.
Visit the Memorial and adjacent areas on foot.
3.30 p.m.
Leave by car for Blair House.
3.35 p.m.
Arrive Blair House.
4.15 p.m.
Leave Blair House by car for British Embassy.
4.30 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a
Reception at the British Embassy for press, radio
and television correspondents.
- 3 -
5.30 p.m.
Leave by car for Blair House.
5.45 p.m.
Arrive Blair House.
8.00 p.m.
Leave by car for the White House.
8.05 p.m.
Arrive White House.
(S)
The President and Mrs. Ford give a State
Dinner in honour of The Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh. The Dinner will be followed by a
Reception and entertainment.
Dress: White Tie (T)
and decs.
Later
Return by car to Blair House.
Thursday, 8th July
10.00 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave
Blair House by car for Washington Cathedral.
10.15 a.m.
Arrive Washington Cathedral for a dedication
ceremony of the Nave with President and Mrs. Ford.
11.10 a.m.
Take farewell of President and Mrs. Ford and
depart by car for the New Zealand Embassy.
11.15 a.m.
Arrive New Zealand Embassy. The Queen lays
foundation stone for new Chancery Building.
Receive Commonwealt Ambassadors (photograph).
11.35 a.m.
Walk through garden to British Embassy.
11.40 a.m.
Meet British Embassy staff.
12 noon
Receive foreign Heads of Mission, with
Commonwealth Ambassadors standing behind.
12.25 p.m.
Retire.
12.35 p.m.
Leave by car.
12.50 p.m.
Arrive Capitol.
(S) 1.00 p.m.
The Vice-President of the United States and
the Speaker of the House of Representatives give
a luncheon in honour of The Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh.
THE QUEEN
2.30 p.m.
The Queen visits the Rotunda of the Capitol
Building where the Magna Carta will be on display.
2.45 p.m.
Leave by car for the Smithsonian Castle.
- 4 -
3.00 p.m.
Arrive Smithsonian Castle.
Received by
Hon. Dillon Ripley (Secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution).
Visit Smithsonian Chapel and Smithson vault.
See Exhibition of London Treasures at
Smithsonian Castle.
3.30 p.m.
Leave by car.
3.35 p.m.
Arrive National Gallery. Received by Mr.
Carter Brown (Director of National Gallery).
Visit the "Eye of Jefferson Exhibition".
4.00 p.m.
Leave by car.
4.05 p.m.
Arrive Municipal Building.
Received by
Mayor of Washington and Mrs. Washington.
Meet dignitaries.
4.25 p.m.
Leave by car.
4.30 p.m.
Arrive Blair House.
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
2.30 p.m.
Leave by car.
2.40 p.m.
Arrive Ellipse and leave by helicopter.
2.55 p.m.
Arrive Wolf Trap.
3.00 p.m.
Attend Matinee performance of Scottish Military
Tattoo, accompanied by Mrs. Ford.
4.45 p.m.
Leave by helicopter.
5.00 p.m.
Arrive Ellipse.
5.05 p.m.
Arrive Blair House.
THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
5.30 p.m.
Presentation of photographs and presents
8.00 p.m.
Leave by car for British Embassy.
8.15 p.m.
Arrive British Embassy.
8.25 p.m.
Receive President and Mrs. Ford.
8.30 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a
Return Banquet in honour of the President of the
United States and Mrs. Ford.
Dress: White Tie (T)
and decs.
- 5 -
10.00 p.m.
Dinner will be followed by a Reception
(1,000 guests).
Later
Return by car- to Blair House..
Friday, 9th July
9.30 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave
Blair House by car for Andrews Air Force Base.
9.50 a.m.
Leave Andrews Air Force Base for Newark
Airport, New Jersey.
11.05 a.m.
Arrive Newark. Welcomed by the Hon. Brendan
T. Byrne (Governor of New Jersey).
Proceed by car to Bayonne Naval Dockyard.
11.25 a.m.
Embark H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
12.10 p.m.
H.M.Y. BRITANNIA arrives at the Battery,
Manhattan Island, having passed the Statue of Liberty.
Disembark by barge.
Greeted by Ambassador Angier Biddle Duke
(Commissioner for the Department of Civic Affairs
and Public Events, City of New York).
H.M.Y. BRITANNIA will proceed to the International
Terminal on the Hudson River.7
12.15 p.m.
Leave by car for Federal Hall.
12.25 p.m.
Welcomed at Federal Hall by the Honourable
Abraham Beame (Mayor of the City of New York).
(S)
The Mayor proclaims Her Majesty an Honorary
Citizen of New York and presents her with a Key
to the City and a Bicentennial Medal.
12.45 p.m.
Leave by car for Waldorf-Astoria Hottell.
1.00 p.m.
Arrive Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
Retire.
(S) 1.30 p.m.
Attend luncheon given by the Officers and
Directors of the Pilgrims and the English Speaking
Union.
3.00 p.m.
Leave by car.
3.10 p.m.
Arrive Macy's/Sak's Store.
3.30 p.m.
Leave by car.
3.40 p.m.
Attend Reception given by British Societies
in New York in the forum of the State Theatre at
the Lincoln Centre.
- 6 -
4.15 p.m.
Leave by car.
Drive through Harlem, stopping for walkabout.
5.00 p.m.
Arrive International Terminal.
Greeted by representatives of the Port
Authority.
Embark H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
5.15 p.m.
Receive Secretary-General of the United Nations,
President of General Assembly and United Kingdom
Permanent Representative.
8.30 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a
dinner on board H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
Dress: Black Tie
10.00 p.m.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness give a
Reception on board H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
11.00 p.m.
Royal Marine Band beat retreat on quayside.
Later
H.M.Y. BRITANNIA sails for New Haven, Connecticut.
Saturday, 10th July
10.00 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh disembark.
Greeted by the Mayor of New Haven and other
dignitaries.
10.05 a.m.
Leave for New Haven Airport.
10.25 a.m.
Leave in a DC9 of the President's Flight for
Charlottesville, Virginia.
11.35 a.m.
Arrive Charlottesville Airport.
Greeted by the Mayor of Charlottesville and
other dignitaries.
11.55 a.m.
Arrive University of Virginia.
Meet local dignitaries and visit campus of
University.
(S) 12.20 p.m.
Take part in a ceremony in the Rotunda of the
University of Virginia in which Her Majesty will
grant in perpetuity a devisal to the Commonwealth
of Virginia of the Arms used by the Virginia Company
of London and later by the Royal Colony and Dominion
of Virginia. The Honourable Mills Godwin (Governor
of Virginia) will receive the devisal.
- 7 -
12.45 p.m.
Attend luncheon in University of Virginia.
2.15 p.m.
Depart for Monticello (perhaps calling at
Western Virginia Bicentennial Centre en route).
2.30 p.m.
Visit Monticello.
3.20 p.m.
Leave by car for Charlottesville Airport.
3.45 p.m.
Depart by a DC9 of the President's Flight
for Providence, Rhode Island.
5.15 p.m.
Arrive Providence, Rhode Island.
Greeted by the Mayor.
5.20 p.m.
Depart by car for Newport, Rhode Island.
5.50 p.m.
Embark H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
8.30 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a
dinner in H.M.Y. BRITANNIA in honour of the President
and Mrs. Ford.
Dress: Black Tie
Later
H.M.Y. BRITANNIA sails for Boston.
Sunday, 11th July
10.30 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh disembark
at Boston.
Greeted by the Honourable Kevin White (Mayor
of Boston) and other dignitaries.
10.40 a.m.
Proceed by car to the Old North Church.
11.00 a.m.
Attend morning service at the Old North Church.
The Duke of Edinburgh reads lesson.
12 noon
Proceed by car from Old North Church to the
Old State House.
12.15 p.m.
Arrive Old State House.
National Anthems.
Rededication of the Old State House.
(S)
The Queen unveils a plaque commemorating the
rededication.
12.45 p.m.
Proceed on foot to City Hall for luncheon
given by Mayor.
2.15 p.m.
Proceed on foot to Fanueil Hall. Honours
will be accorded by the Honorable Artillery Company
of Massachusetts.
- 8 -
3.15 p.m.
Visit the U.S.S. CONSTITUTION.
3.45 p.m.
Return by car to H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
5.00 p.m.
Presentation of photographs and presents.
6.00 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a
Reception on board H.M.Y. BRITANNIA.
7.30 p.m.
H.M.Y. BRITANNIA sails from Boston for Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
JAN 1 = 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 13, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
MILT MITLER
Acid
Here is the agenda for the In-House Bicentennial
Task Force Meeting at three o'clock. I'll have
copies for the attendees.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
IN-HOUSE BICENTENNIAL TASK FORCE
MEETING TO BE HELD
JANUARY 14, 1976
3:00 PM
ROOSEVELT ROOM
AGENDA
1. Visit of Queen Elizabeth -- up-date:
a. Tentative schedule
b. Unresolved factors:
- Private luncheon with President and Mrs. Ford
following arrival on July 7th.
- Residence for Queen while in D.C.
- White Tie and decorations dinner at White House
- Farewell dinner aboard royal yacht in Newport, RI
- Exchange of gifts and should the Queen bring gifts
for Ford children
c. A "dry-run" team will visit this country from May 2-9,
1976 to look over itinerary areas and various factors.
2. Visit of President Giscard - up-date.
3. ARBA Fellows Program
4. Special Presidential Messages -- Proposal by Ron Kienlen, OMB.
5. Tentative plans for Heads of State visitation.
6. Gifts for visiting Heads of State:
Suggestions thus far:
- Copy of Declaration of Independence
taken from 1823 plate
a. In cherry wood box
b. Framed
- Piece of Moonrock encased in faceted
glass or plexiglass and nested in pewter
box
In-House Task Force Meeting
Page 2
January 14, 1976
- Kentucky Rifle
- Special Print of a White House
Painting
- Special Print of a Commissioned Painting
- Engraved Paul Revere Bowls
- Commissioned Sculpture of Bald Eagle
- Polished cutting from California Redwood
with 200 year mark indicated
- Engraved Jefferson cup or cups
- Medal - special issue
7. Presidential participation in Bicentennial programs.
8. Bicentennial remarks in State of the Union Message.
9. Cape Canaveral Science and Technology Exhibition press announcement.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
IN-HOUSE BICENTENNIAL TASK FORCE
MEETING TO BE HELD
JANUARY 14, 1976
3:00 PM
ROOSEVELT ROOM
AGENDA
/1.
Visit of Queen Elizabeth --- up-date:
a. Tentative schedule
b. Unresolved factors:
- Private luncheon with President and Mrs. Ford
following arrival on July 7th.
- Residence for Queen while in D.C.
- White Tie and decorations dinner at White House
- Farewell dinner aboard royal yacht in Newport, RI
- Exchange of gifts and should the Queen bring gifts
for Ford children
c. A "dry-run" team will visit this country from May 2-9,
1976 to look over itinerary areas and various factors.
R.
Visit of President Giscard up-date.
B.
ARBA Fellows Program
A.
Special Presidential Messages - -- Proposal by Ron Kienlen, OMB.
b. Tentative plans for Heads of State visitation. 20/21 July
6. Gifts for visiting Heads of State:
Suggestions thus far:
- Copy of Declaration of Independence
taken from 1823 plate
a. In cherry wood box
b. Framed
- Piece of Moonrock encased in faceted
glass or plexiglass and nested in pewter
box
In-House Task Force Meeting
Page 2
January 14, 1976
- Kentucky Rifle
- Special Print of a White House
Painting
- Special Print of a Commissioned Painting
- Engraved Paul Revere Bowls
- Commissioned Sculpture of Bald Eagle
- Polished cutting from California Redwood
with 200 year mark indicated
- Engraved Jefferson cup or cups
- Medal - special issue
7. Presidential participation in Bicentennial programs.
8. Bicentennial remarks in State of the Union Message.
9. Cape Canaveral Science and Technology Exhibition press announcement.
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January 14, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
DICK CHENEY
JIM CONNOR
BILL HYLAND
-Dave Gergen
BOB GOLDWIN
JERRY JONES
TED MARRS
BHILLNOOHEILSON Richolson
MILT MITLER
PAUL O'NEILL
RUSS ROURKE
PAUL THEIS Boborben
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
White House Bicentennial Task Force
On Thursday, January 22, 1976 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a meeting
of the White House Bicentennial Task Force Group in the Roosevelt
Room.
The subjects to be discussed at that time will be:
-- Gifts to foreign heads of State.
-- Scheduling the President for Bicentennial events.
I would appreciate your attendedue at this meeting. These are sub-
jects that I feel need to be discussed as soon as possible.
Phonesyndwise my office if you cannot attend.
Many thanks.
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GREATE ALBRARA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
MILT MITLER
Russ, at the last In House Bicentennial Task
Force meeting, we discussed very briefly ARBA's
plan for a Bicentennial Fellowship Program.
There are some factors which should be consid-
ered before ARBA makes a public announcement
concerning this.
1. No announcement should be made until
ARBA actually has sufficient funds on
hand to support the Fellowship Program.
2. What kind of accountability system will
be established to satify the program?
3. Permitting State to establish the
selection process or would it be better
to have a special non-salaried board
established which would be non-partisan,
geographically spread and people oriented
to assure a balance of ethnics and
minorities.
JAN 15 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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January 15, 1976
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
MILT MITLER
Auir
As requested, here is a Presidential memo concerning
the major events programmed to take place in the
Washington, D. C. area during the July 4th weekend.
I have not included the rally scheduled by the
People's Bicentennial Commission for the Mall
between 1st and 7th Streets, NW on July Fourth.
They have asked for authority to amass 250,000
people.
Attachment
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FORD : LIBRARY SERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
IN-HOUSE BICENTENNIAL TASK FORCE
MEETING TO BE HELD
JANUARY 22, 1976
3:00-4:00 PM
ROOSEVELT ROOM
AGENDA
1.
GIFTS FOR FOREIGN HEADS OF STATE:
A decision must be reached concerning an
appropriate gift to go to each visiting
Head of State which will be Bicentennial
in nature, not too costly, and significant.
2.
PRESIDENTIAL BICENTENNIAL PARTICIPATION:
Consideration toward which Bicentennial
events should be recommended for Presidential
participation.
GIFT POSSIBILITIES:
1.
Copy of Declaration of Independence produced from
the Stone Plate (1823) from which about 250 copies
can be drawn before it is no longer usable.
A. Copy rolled and placed in Cherry wood box with
brass plate on top.
B. Copy framed for presentation.
2.
Piece of Moonrock encased in faceted glass or plexiglass
and nested in pewter box. Engraving on top of box.
3.
Kentucky Rifle.
4.
Special numbered print of a White House painting.
5.
Special print of a commissioned painting.
6.
Engraved Paul Revere Bowl.
7.
Commissioned sculpture of Bald Eagle.
8.
Engraved Jefferson Cups.
9.
Official Bicentennial Medal (ARBA)
10.
Special issue medal.
11.
Polished cutting from California Redwood with 200 year
stripe marked and with brass plate.
12.
Seedling of American Elm for planting.
13.
Shadow box with several appropriate items which have
Bicentennial significance.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 23, 1976
JACK,
I have sent a copy of the
attached to Milt, FYI.
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JAN 21 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
JIM CONNOR
Attached is a memorandum from DaveMathews
concerning Bicentennial. I think it might be
something you might like to address at the
Task Force meeting tomorrow.
encl.
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
HEALTH.
DEPARTMENT
THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
IDEATITY OF AND
WASHINGTON, D. C.20201
U.S.A.
JAN 19 1976
NOTE FOR DR. JAMES E. CONNOR
Jim:
It occurs to me that you could help all of us in the
Cabinet if we could get some guidance on any plans that
the Executive Branch might have for Bicentennial cele-
brations here in Washington on the 4th of July. Perhaps
we could devote a few minutes on this subject at the
Cabinet meeting, or perhaps you could devise a less
formal mechanism that might focus on this issue.
Congress has decided to celebrate the Bicentennial on
July 2 here in Washington and then go out to be with the
people on the 4th. If we are going to follow that general
outline in the Executive Branch, it would be helpful to
know that that was the case because I, and I am sure this
is true for all of the others, have invitations to speak
elsewhere on the 4th and, of course, if they are plans
that would make it more useful if we were here in Washington,
we would all want to do that.
With all good wishes,
Cordially,
Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN 0. MARSH, JR.
SUBJECT:
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS FOR JULY 4TH
WEEKEND IN D.C.
Following is a compilation of the known major Bicentennial
events either now scheduled or being planned for the
Washington, D.C. area during the July 4th Weekend.
NATIONAL HERITAGE DAY
Date:
July 3
Event:
Flag raising ceremony
Location:
Washington Monument
Sponsor:
"Honor America"
Participants: Young representatives from each state.
NATION DAY OF SERVICE
Date:
July 3, 4 (July 5 possibly)
Event:
Liturgy/Festival Concerts/Open House
Location:
Washington Cathedral
Sponsor:
Washington Cathedral
Participants: General Public
Memorandum for The President
Page 2
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE
Date:
An ongoing event
Event:
Designed to present art, music, dance,
food and stories of our people and their
heritage - participation of some 40
nations expected in addition to various
American groups.
Location:
The Mall
Sponsor:
Smithsonian Institution
FREEDOM TRAIN
Date:
June 30 - July 5
Event:
The Freedom Train on Display
Location:
Not yet determined
Sponsor:
American Freedom Train Foundation
CENTENNIAL SAFE
Date:
July 3 or 4
Event:
The opening of the Centennial Safe and
display of contents. There is a proposal
also to place items from Bicentennial in
safe and seal for another 100 years.
Location:
U.S. Capitol
Sponsor:
Congress of United States
SALUTE TO THE STATES
Date:
July 3 (tentative)
Event:
A musical salute to our 50 states
Location:
Wolf Trap Farm
Memorandum for The President
Page 3
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
"HONOR AMERICA"
Date:
July 3 (9:00 P.M.)
Event:
A gala variety program, The Mormon
Tabernacle Choir and Dr. Billy Graham
have already been committed. National
TV coverage expected.
Location:
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsor:
"Honor America" - J. Willard Marriott
THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
Date:
July 3, 4 or 5
Event:
The opening of the new Air and Space
Museum at the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The Smithsonian Institution
RINGING ALL THE BELLS IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL
Date:
July 4 (2:00 P.M.)
Event:
All bells in the city and area to be rung
at one time. This is in conjunction with
a national program.
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
NATIONAL VISITOR CENTER
Date:
July 4
Event:
Opening of the National Visitor Center
at the Union Station. A welcome area
for visitors with theater and audio-
visual presentations.
Location:
The Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Sponsor:
National Park Service
Memorandum for The President
Page 4
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
NATIONWIDE BICENTENNIAL INFORMATION CENTER
Date:
Ongoing
Event:
A visitors center in the downtown area
of Washington containing a variety of
informational services plus the display
of Bicentennial Gifts which have been
given to the nation.
Location:
The Great Hall, Commerce Building, E
Street between 14th and 15th Streets, NW.
Sponsor:
National Capitol Park Service and ARBA
SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW
Date:
Ongoing from May
Event:
A Sound and Light Panorama to be put on
each evening throughout the summer.
Location:
Mount Vernon
Sponsor:
The Government of France (A Bicentennial
Gift)
NATIONAL PAGEANT OF FREEDOM/SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL
Date:
July 4 (Evening)
Event:
A combination of speechs, pageantry and
fireworks.
Location:
The Capitol and the Washington Monument
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
Memorandum for The President
Page 5
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL GRAND PARADE
Date:
July 5 (12:00 noon)
Event:
A gala parade with the theme, "A Nation
of Nations."
Location:
Constitution and Independence Avenues
(Route to be determined)
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
WHITE HOUSE VISITOR PROGRAM
Date:
March through September
Event:
Area for visitors to the White House
where they can pick up advance tickets
and be entertained. Bleacher seats and
entertainment stage for various performing
groups.
Location:
The Ellipse
DISPLAY OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND CONSTITUTION
Date:
July 3, 4 or 5
Event:
A formal presentation of the Declaration
of Independence and The Constitution with
appropriate ceremonies conducted by the
three branches of government.
Location:
The National Archives
Sponsor:
The Archivist
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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NATIONAL HERITAGE DAY
Date:
July 3
Event:
Flag raising ceremony
Location:
Washington Monument
Sponsor:
"Honor America"
Participants: Young representatives from each state.
NATION DAY OF SERVICE
Date:
July 3, 4 (July 5 possibly)
Event:
Liturgy/Festival Concerts/Open House
Location:
Washington Cathedral
Sponsor:
Washington Cathedral
Participants: General Public
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Memorandum for The President
Page 2
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE
Date:
An ongoing event
Event:
Designed to present art, music, dance,
food and stories of our people and their
heritage - participation of some 40
nations expected in addition to various
American groups.
Location:
The Mall
Sponsor:
Smithsonian Institution
FREEDOM TRAIN
Date:
June 30 - July 5
Event:
The Freedom Train on Display
Location:
Not yet determined
Sponsor:
American Freedom Train Foundation
CENTENNIAL SAFE
Date:
July 3 or 4
Event:
The opening of the Centennial Safe and
display of contents. There 1s a proposal
also to place items from Bicentennial in
safe and seal for another 100 years.
Location:
U.S. Capitol
Sponsor:
Congress of United States
SALUTE TO THE STATES
Date:
July 3 (tentative)
Event:
A musical salute to our 50 states
Location:
Wolf Trap Farm
GERALD AND FORD
Memorandum for The President
Page 3
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
"HONOR AMERICA"
Date:
July 3 (9:00 P.M.)
Event:
A gala variety program, The Mormon
Tabernacle Choir and Dr. Billy Graham
have already been committed. National
TV coverage expected.
Location:
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsor:
"Honor America" - J. Willard Marriott
THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
Date:
July 3, 4 or 5
Event:
The opening of the new Air and Space
Museum at the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The Smithsonian Institution
RINGING ALL THE BELLS IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL
Date:
July 4 (2:00 P.M.)
Event:
All bells in the city and area to be rung
at one time. This is in conjunction with
a national program.
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
NATIONAL VISITOR CENTER
Date:
July 4
Event:
Opening of the National Visitor Center
at the Union Station. A welcome area
for visitors with theater and audio-
visual presentations.
Location:
The Union Station, Washington, D.C.
BERALD FORD
Sponsor:
National Park Service
Memorandum for The President
Page 4
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
NATIONWIDE BICENTENNIAL INFORMATION CENTER
Date:
Ongoing
Event:
A visitors center in the downtown area
of Washington containing a variety of
informational services plus the display
of Bicentennial Gifts which have been
given to the nation.
Location:
The Great Hall, Commerce Building, E
Street between 14th and 15th Streets, NW.
Sponsor:
National Capitol Park Service and ARBA
SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW
Date:
Ongoing from May
Event:
A Sound and Light Panorama to be put on
each evening throughout the summer.
Location:
Mount Vernon
Sponsor:
The Government of France (A Bicentennial
Gift)
NATIONAL PAGEANT OF FREEDOM/SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL
Date:
July 4 (Evening)
Event:
A combination of speechs, pageantry and
fireworks.
Location:
The Capitol and the Washington Monument
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - - USA"
BERALD FORD LIDRARY
Memorandum for The President
Page 5
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL GRAND PARADE
Date:
July 5 (12:00 noon)
Event:
A gala parade with the theme, "A Nation
of Nations."
Location:
Constitution and Independence Avenues
(Route to be determined)
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
WHITE HOUSE VISITOR PROGRAM
Date:
March through September
Event:
Area for visitors to the White House
where they can pick up advance tickets
and be entertained. Bleacher seats and
entertainment stage for various performing
groups.
Location:
The Ellipse
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DISPLAY OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND CONSTITUTION
Date:
July 3, 4 or 5
Event:
A formal presentation of the Declaration
of Independence and The Constitution with
appropriate ceremonies conducted by the
three branches of Government.
Location:
The National Archives
Sponsor:
The Archivist
EFORD : LIBRARY 938839
March 18, 1976
BICENTENNIAL INVITATIONS
EVENT
Halifax Day, commemoration of signing of Halifax Resolves
Halifax, N. Carolina April 12
Jefferson Birthday Celebration at Jefferson Memorial
Washington
April 13
Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress
Washington
April 19
Louisiana State University Bicentennial Convocation
Baton Rouge
April 30
Re-enactment of George Washington's Inaugural Trip
Trenton, N. Jersey
April 30 - May 1
Founders Day Commemoration at Washington Monument
Washington
April 30
Wayne County Michigan Bicentennial Parade
Detroit
May 2
Bicentennial Parade of American Music - Michigan Day
Kennedy Center
May 12
All Service Bicentennial Military Ball
Chicago
May 15
BICENTENNIAL INVITATIONS - 2
EVENT
LOCATION
DATE
Visit of French President Giscard d'Estaing
Washington
May 17-20
Mt. Vernon
Synagogue Council of America's Bicentennial Commemoration
of Freedom of Religion in America, Touro Synagogue
Newport, Rhode Island May 24
Newport, New Hampshire Bicentennial Celebration
Newport, N.H.
June, July, August
Lewis and Clark Memorial Statue
Fort Benton, Mont.
June 13
Flag Day celebration in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, Va.
June 14
Flag Day at Stoney Hill (first Flag Day in US)
Fredonia, Wis.
June 14
George Rogers Clark Visitors Center
Vincennes, Ind.
June 19
Grand Rapids Bicentennial and Sesquicentennial Celebration
Grand Rapids,
June 25-26
Minnesota Bicentennial Freedom Festival
Minneapolis
June 26
Detroit-Windsor (Canada) International F reedom Festival
Detroit
June 28 thru July 6
Ceremony at the National Archives
Washington
July 2,3,4
Dedication of National Air and Space Museum
Washington
July 1 -
Honor American Celebration (Medal of Freedom awards)
Kennedy Center
July 3
Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello
Monticello, Va.
July 4
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge, Pa.
July 4
International Naval Review (OP SAIL)
New York Harbor
July 4
BICENTENNIAL INVITATIONS - 3
EVENT
LOCATION
DATE
State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II
Washington etal
July 7-11
Rapids City Bicentennial Event at Mt. Rushmore
North Dakota
July 13-14-15
White House Bicentennial Reception for the Diplomatic Corps
White House
July 20
Dedication of International Forest of Friendship
Atchison, Kansas
July 24
Dayton Air Fair, Ohio's largest Bicentennial event
Dayton, Ohio
July 24-25
Bicentennial: Prospects for Women (Business and Professional
Denver
July 25
Women's Club meeting)
Jackson County Indiana Bicentennial Festival
Seymour, Ind.
August 13, 14,15
Colorado State Fair
Denver
August 28- Sept. 6
Boulder City Bicentennial Committee Hoover Dam ceremony
Boulder City, Nev.
September or October
Springfield Illinois Bicentennial Committee Lincoln Home
Springfield, Ill.
October
Visitors Center
BICENTENNIAL SCHEDULE PROPOSALS NOW ON FILE
March 18, 1976
DATE OF EVENT
LOCATION
EVENT
Between
Mar 19 & Apr 15
Oval Office
To announce publication
of The States and the Nation:
Bicentennial Histories and to
receive the first 3 copies.
Mar 22
Oval Office
To meet with winner of Jack
Anderson "Slogans U.S.A.
Contest".
Apr 5
White House
Greet participants of the
Hugh O'Brian Youth Founda-
tion during or following
tour.
Apr 13
D.C.
Birthday Commemoration for
Thomas Jefferson - ceremonies
at Jefferson Memorial.
Apr 30
D.C.
"Founders Day" commemora-
tion - ceremonies at
Washington Monument.
May 2
Rome, N.Y.
Rededication of Fort
Stanwyx.
May 8
Valley Forge
"Ballad of Valley Forge" -
special commemorative
ceremonies.
May 15
Fort Lee, N.J.
Dedication of Historic park.
Sat. or Sun.
Old Presbyterian
Remembrance and Thanksgiving
following
Meeting House,
service at Tomb of Unknown
Easter Sun.
Alexandria, Va.
Soldier of Revolutionary War.
May 23
Wichita, Kansas
Dedication of Mid-America
All-Indian Center.
May 23
Newport, R.I.
Synagogue Council of America
Bicentennial Observance at
Touro Synagogue, Newport, R.I.
Nat'l Shrine coupled with
Bicentennial event at Trinity
Church there.
Page 2
Between
Sylvan Theatre
Visit "Great America
Jun 14 & Jul 18
on the Mall" - A musical
Bicentennial commemoration.
Jul 2, 3, 4
D.C.
Declaration of Independence
ceremonies at National
Archives.
Jul 3
D.C.
"Honor America" program at
Kennedy Center.
Jul 3
Concert Hall
Medals of Freedom to selected
Kennedy Center
individuals.
Jul 3, 4 or 5
D.C.
Dedication of Smithsonian
new Air and Space Museum
building.
Jul 6
Cincinnati, Oh.
Dedication of "Yeatman's
Cove Park".
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Agenda
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March 17, 1976
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MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Paul Brockman, member of COG (and a representative on
Dick Hite's White House Task Force), called re request for
assistance from you in connection with funding request for
emergency police and fire services in connection with bicen-
tennial tourist influx.
Brockman has already been around the horn on this with Dick
Hite, Milt Mitler, et al.
Brockman indicated that OMB is presently considering an
Emergency Supplemental (to D. C. Appropriations bill) request
for $2.75 million. Paul O'Neill has the actual paper. Brockman
contends that "unless pressure is applied, there will be no action".
I checked this matter out with Alan Kranowitz today. The request
is for approximately $3 million instead of the $2.75 suggested by
Brockman. More importantly, however, the monies will be used
only for the District of Columbia. No funds can be applied
to surrounding jurisdictions. I am sure that this will come as
a disappointment to Brockman.
FYI, Brockman made some veiled, albeit diplomatic, threats
re sharp political reactions from Washington area Members of
Congress in the event funds for "surrounding jurisdictions were
not included in the supplemental".
P.S. Paul, anything you can do to help expedite final decision
on the above would be appreciated.
CC: PO'Neill
MMitler
FORD & GERALD AGRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 17, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, I spoke with Milt re Susan Porter's action and the
Jefferson Memorial event. Since there are now approximately
three separate suggestions re Jefferson, I have asked Milt
to calendar this item for discussion at our White House Bicen-
tennial Task Force meeting on Thursday, March 18.
NATIONAL HERITAGE DAY
Date:
July 3
Event:
Flag raising ceremony
Location:
Washington Monument
Sponsor:
"Honor America"
Participants: Young representatives from each state.
NATION DAY OF SERVICE
Date:
July 3, 4 (July 5 possibly)
Event:
Liturgy/Festival Concerts/Open House
Location:
Washington Cathedral
Sponsor:
Washington Cathedral
Participants: General Public
Memorandum for The President
Page 2
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE
Date:
An ongoing event
Event:
Designed to present art, music, dance,
food and stories of our people and their
heritage - participation of some 40
nations expected in addition to various
American groups.
Location:
The Mall
Sponsor:
Smithsonian Institution
FREEDOM TRAIN
Date:
June 30 - July 5
Event:
The Freedom Train on Display
Location:
Not yet determined
Sponsor:
American Freedom Train Foundation
CENTENNIAL SAFE
Date:
July 3 or 4
Event:
The opening of the Centennial Safe and
display of contents. There 1s a proposal
also to place items from Bicentennial in
safe and seal for another 100 years.
Location:
U.S. Capitol
Sponsor:
Congress of United States
SALUTE TO THE STATES
Date:
July 3 (tentative)
Event:
A musical salute to our 50 states
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Location:
Wolf Trap Farm
Memorandum for The President
Page 3
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
"HONOR AMERICA"
Date:
July 3 (9:00 P.M.)
Event:
A gala variety program, The Mormon
Tabernacle Choir and Dr. Billy Graham
have already been committed. National
TV coverage expected.
Location:
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsor:
"Honor America" - J. Willard Marriott
THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
Date:
July 3, 4 or 5
Event:
The opening of the new Air and Space
Museum at the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The Smithsonian Institution
RINGING ALL THE BELLS IN THE NATION"S CAPITOL
Date:
July 4 (2:00 P.M.)
Event:
All bells in the city and area to be rung
at one time. This is in conjunction with
a national program.
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
NATIONAL VISITOR CENTER
Date:
July 4
Event:
Opening of the National Visitor Center
at the Union Station. A welcome area
for visitors with theater and audio-
visual presentations.
Location:
The Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Sponsor:
National Park Service
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Memorandum for The President
Page 4
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
NATIONWIDE BICENTENNIAL INFORMATION CENTER
Date:
Ongoing
Event:
A visitors center in the downtown area
of Washington containing a variety of
informational services plus the display
of Bicentennial Gifts which have been
given to the nation.
Location:
The Great Hall, Commerce Building, E
Street between 14th and 15th Streets, NW.
Sponsor:
National Capitol Park Service and ARBA
SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW
Date:
Ongoing from May
Event:
A Sound and Light Panorama to be put on
each evening throughout the summer.
Location:
Mount Vernon
Sponsor:
The Government of France (A Bicentennial
Gift)
NATIONAL PAGEANT OF FREEDOM/SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL
Date:
July 4 (Evening)
Event:
A combination of speechs, pageantry and
fireworks.
Location:
The Capitol and the Washington Monument
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - - USA"
GERALD ADVERIT : FORD
Memorandum for The President
Page 5
From John 0. Marsh, Jr.
January 15, 1976
THE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL GRAND PARADE
Date:
July 5 (12:00 noon)
Event:
A gala parade with the theme, "A Nation
of Nations."
Location:
Constitution and Independence Avenues
(Route to be determined)
Sponsor:
"Happy Birthday - USA"
WHITE HOUSE VISITOR PROGRAM
Date:
March through September
Event:
Area for visitors to the White House
where they can pick up advance tickets
and be entertained. Bleacher seats and
entertainment stage for various performing
groups.
Location:
The Ellipse
MEH/abh
DISPLAY OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND CONSTITUTION
Date:
July 3, 4 or 5
Event:
A formal presentation of the Declaration
of Independence and The Constitution with
appropriate ceremonies conducted by the
three branches of government.
Location:
The National Archives
Sponsor:
The Archivist
FORD LIBI
AGENDA
WHITE HOUSE BICENTENNIAL TASK FORCE
Thursday, March 18, 1976
4:15 p.m.
Roosevelt Room
--
Jefferson Memorial Speech
--
Down range Presidential Bicentennial Events
(list of those events)
--
Public Speeches and Statements
(set out list)
- -
President d'Estaing Visit
--
Fourth of July Weekend
--
D. C. Visitations
:
-
Emergency Supplemental to D. C. Appropriations
Bill (police and fire services)
--
White House gates
March 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Would you please follow-up on the request we had in the White
House Bicentennial Task Force meeting yesterday concerning
President d'Estaing's visit, and obtain the itinerary for the
visit from the NSC and get it distributed. I think it should be
distributed to several people, including Dave Gergen.
I think this should be a point-by-point breakdown. Also
establish whether or not he is going to use the Concorde to
go to New Orleans and Texas. I think that's the case.
JOM/dl
FORD
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GERALD
March 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
In the White House Bicentenaial Task Force Meeting en Thursday
afternoon, Dave Gergen made as excellent suggestion which relates
to the observance of the Fourth of July weekend by the President.
Dave feels there should be some distinctive ceremony or event
which is the President's event and features him in a setting of his
choice with principal emphasis on the White House. He felt that
the Medal of Freedom Award was the type of ceremony which would
be most appropriate in this regard. There was a general consensus
smong those present on this suggestion.
As a follow-up, it was thought it would be helpful to have a very
small task force from the White House, named by you, consisting
of two or three people to review such a project and also to come
forward with nominees for the Medal of Freedom. Dave may have
already mentioned this to you, but in the event he has not, 1 wanted
to bring it to your attention.
ce: Dave Gergen.
JOM/dl
GERALD LIQUOIT FORD