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The original documents are located in Box 31, folder "State Dinners - 5/15/75 - Iran (2)"
of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 31 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 12, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ALL WHITE HOUSE/O. E.O.B. STAFF
SUBJECT:
Arrival Ceremony
Their Imperial Majesties
The Shahanshah of Iran
and The Empress Farah
Thursday, May 15, 1975-10:30 a. m.
You and your family and friends are invited to attend the Arrival
Ceremony on the South Lawn for Their Imperial Majesties The
Shahanshah of Iran and The Empress Farah.
Guests accompanied by a White House or EOB pass holder will
be admitted through the Southwest Gate on Thursday, May 15, 1975,
beginning at 9:30 a.m. If you are unfamiliar with the proper
standing areas, one of the Executive Protective Service Officers
will be happy to assist you.
The President and Mrs. Ford hope you will enjoy joining them
in extending.a warm welcome to our distinguished guests.
Mihi Fanell
Michael J. Farrell
Director
Office of White House Visitors
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1975
Dear Sheila:
I have learned that the State Department's
suggested list of invitees to the State Dinner
for the Shah of Iran names The Honorable and
Mrs. Ralph E. Becker for invitation. It was
my thought that some background on them might
be helpful to Mrs. Ford.
Ann Becker is a well known socialite who really
works when called on. She was very active in
grouping women and personally working on the
acknowledgments to Mrs. Ford's get-well wishers.
She is active in many altruistic and charitable
causes in the area and is a very personable lady.
Ralph is a prominent attorney and is Legal Counsel
to the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap. He has been
President of the Iran-American Society for several
years, and is probably the most decorated American
by the Shah and the government of Iran.
I hope that the foregoing will be of help to our
dear First Lady.
Sincerely,
ofm
John E. Nidecker
Mrs. Sheila Weidenfeld
The White House
Washington, D. C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
PERSONAL - CONFIDENTIAL
Mrs. Sheila Weidenfeld
The White House
Washington, D. C.
GUEST LIST FOR THE DINNER TO BE GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. FORD IN HONOR OF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIES THE SHAHANSHAH
ARYAMEHR OF IRAN AND THE SHAHBANOU ON THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1975
AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, THE WHITE HOUSE
Their Imperial Majesties
The Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou
His Excellency Abbas Ali Khalatbari
Minister of Foreign Affairs
His Excellency Ardeshir Zahedi
Ambassador of Iran
His Excellency Abdolhossein Samiy
Minister of Science and Higher Education
Mrs. Adele Diba
Lady-in-Waiting to Her Imperial Majesty,
The Shahbanou of Iran
Lieutenant General Mohsen Hashemi-Nejad
Chief of the Military Household and General Military
Aide to His Imperial Majesty, The Shahanshah
His Excellency Hormoz Gharib
Grand Master of Ceremonies to His Imperial Majesty,
The Shahanshah
His Excellency Karim Pasha Bahadori
Chief of the Private Secretariat of Her Imperial Majesty,
The Shahbanou of Iran
Lieutenant General Dr. Abdol-Karim Ayadi
Private Physician to The Shahanshah
Lieutenant General Mansour Afkham Ebrahimi
Military Aide to His Imperial Majesty, The Shahanshah
Lieutenant General Ali Mohammad Khademi
President, Iran Air Lines
Her Excellency Mrs. Kowkab Moarefi
Vice Minister of Social Welfare
The Honorable Nasser Majd and Mrs. Majd
Minister Counselor, Imperial Embassy of Iran
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Kissinger
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Burger
The Honorable Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor to the President
and Mrs. Hartmann
The Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor to the President,
and Mrs. Marsh
The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, Assistant to the President,
and Mrs. Rumsfeld
The Honorable Quentin N. Burdick, United States Senate (North Dakota)
The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Hollings (South Carolina)
The Honorable Clifford P. Hansen, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Hansen (Wyoming)
-2- 5/15/75
The Honorable Alan Cranston, United States Senate (California)
The Honorable Charles McC. Mathias, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Mathias (Maryland)
The Honorable J. Glenn Beall, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Beall (Maryland)
The Honorable Jesse A. Helms, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Helms (North Carolina)
The Honorable Jack Brooks, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Brooks (Texas)
The Honorable Bob Casey, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Casey (Texas)
The Honorable Del Clawson, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Clawson (California)
The Honorable Sam Gibbons, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Gibbons (Florida)
The Honorable Garry Brown, House of Representatives (Michigan)
The Honorable James T. Broyhill, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Broyhill (North Carolina)
The Honorable William P. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers
Mr. Rogers is former Secretary of State now with law firm of
Rogers and Wells in New York City
The Honorable Joseph J. Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political
Affairs, and Mrs. Sisco
General David C. Jones, USAF, Chief of Staff of the Air Force,
and Mrs. Jones
The Honorable Richard M. Helms, American Ambassador to Iran,
and Mrs. Helms
The Chief of Protocol and Mrs. Catto
The Honorable Alfred L. Atherton, Jr., Assistant Secretary of State for
Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, and Mrs. Atherton
Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, USAF, Deputy Assistant to the
President for National Security Affairs, and Mrs. Scowcroft
Mr. Fred Astaire, Beverly Hills, California
Actor, dancer
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Baroody, Sr., Washington, D. C.
Mr. Baroody is President, American Enterprise Institute
Mr. Richard Bass, Dallas, Texas
SERALD R. FORD LIBRABY
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bellson, Northridge, California
Mrs. Bellson is singer, Pearl Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bernstein, New York, New York
Mr. Bernstein is Conductor, New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bewley, Lockport, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bradley, New York, New York
Mr. Bradley is member of the New York Knickerbockers Basketball Team
Mrs. Joyce Braithwaite, Charlotte, Michigan
Guest of Rep. Garry Brown
- 3 - 5/15/75
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brokaw
Mr. Brokaw is White House Correspondent, NBC
Dr. and Mrs. Berkeley G. Burrell, Washington, D. C.
Dr. Burrell is President, National Business League
Mr. and Mrs. John J. deButts, New York, New York
Mr. deButts is Chairman, American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Etchepare, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Mr. Etchepare is President, Warren Live Stock Company
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Frost, Jr., San Antonio, Texas
Mr. Frost is Chairman, Frost National Bank
Mr. Iraj Gorgin
Head, National Iranian Radio & TV Group
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Gray, Hartford, Connecticut
Mr. Gray is Chairman and President, United Technologies Corporation
Mr. Merv Griffin, Hollywood, California
Television entertainer
The Honorable Henry Ford II and Mrs. Ford, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Mr. Ford is Chairman, Ford Motor Company
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Harper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mr. Harper is Chairman, Aluminum Company of America and
Chairman The Business Roundtable
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Henning, San Francisco, California
Mr. Henning is Secretary-Treasurer, California Labor Federation
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hope, North Hollywood, California
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jannotta, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Jannotta is Assistant Managing Partner, William Blair & Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kennedy, New York, New York
Mr. Kennedy is Commissioner, National Basketball Association
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Lewis, St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. Lewis is Chairman, General Dynamics Corporation
Mrs. Glenard Lipscomb, Washington, D. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Malott, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Malott is Chairman, FMC Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond K. Mason, Jacksonville, Florida
Miss Barbara MacFarland, Carmel, California
Guest of Merv Griffin
Mrs. Aileen Mehle, New York, New York
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Mrs. Mehle is columnist, Suzy Knickerbocker
Mr. Ogden Phipps, New York, New York
Miss Mary Jane Pool, New York, New York
Editor-in-Chief, House & Garden Magazine
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schlosser, New York, New York
Mr. Schlosser is President, National Broadcasting Company
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Seawell, New York, New York
Mr. Seawell is Chairman and President, Pan American World Airways, Inc.
- 4 - - 5/15/75
Mr. Javan Shir
Director, PARS News Agency (Iran)
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith, Beverly Hills, California
Mrs. Smith is actress, Ann-Margret
Mr. Andy Warhol, New York, New York
Artist
Mrs. Linton Wells, Washington, D. C.
White House Correspondent, Storer Broadcasting Company
Lieutenant Linton Wells II
Escort of Mrs. Linton Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wicker, New York, New York
Mr. Wicker is Associate Editor, The New York Times
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Wriston, New York, New York
Mr. Wriston is Chairman, First National City Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Bloomingdale, Los Angeles, California
Mr. Bloomingdale is Consultant, Diners' Club
Mr. E. B Smith
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GUEST LIST FOR THE DINNER TO BE GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. FORD IN HONOR OF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIES THE SHAHANSHAH
ARYAMEHR OF IRAN AND THE SHABANOU ON THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1975
AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, THE WHITE HOUSE
Their Imperial Majesties
The Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou
His Excellency Abbas Ali Khalatbari
Minister of Foreign Affairs
His Excellency Ardeshir Zahedi
Ambassador of Iran
His Excellency Abdolhossein Samiy
Minister of Science and Higher Education
Mrs. Adele Diba
Lady-in-Waiting to Her Imperial Majesty,
The Shahbanou of Iran
Lieutenant General Mohsen Hashemi-Nejad
Chief of the Military Household and General Military
Aide to His Imperial Majesty, The Shahanshah
His Excellency Hormoz Gharib
Grand Master of Ceremonies to His Imperial Majesty,
The Shahanshah
His Excellency Karim Pasha Bahadori
Chief of the Private Secretariat of Her Imperial Majesty,
The Shahbanou of Iran
Lieutenant General Dr. Abdol-Karim Ayadi
Private Physician to The Shahanshah
Lieutenant General Mansour Afkham Ebrahimi
Military Aide to His Imperial Majesty, The Shahanshah
Lieutenant General Ali Mohammad Khademi
President, Iran Air Lines
Her Excellency Mrs. Kowkab Moarefi
Vice Minister of Social Welfare
The Honorable Nasser Majd and Mrs. Majd
Minister Counselor, Imperial Embassy of Iran
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Burger
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Kissinger
The Honorable Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor to the President,
and Mrs. Hartmann
The Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor to the President,
and Mrs. Marsh
The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, Assistant to the President,
and Mrs. Rumsfeld
The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Hollings (South Carolina)
The Honorable Clifford P. Hansen, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Hansen (Wyoming)
The Honorable Alan Cranston, United States Senate (California)
The Honorable Charles McC. Mathias, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Mathias (Maryland)
The Honorable J. Glenn Beall, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Beall (Maryland)
The Honorable Jesse A. Helms, United States Senate,
and Mrs. Helms (North Carolina)
The Honorable Jack Brooks, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Brooks (Texas)
The Honorable Bob Casey, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Casey (Texas)
The Honorable Del Clawson, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Clawson (California)
The Honorable Sam Gibbons, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Gibbons (Florida)
The Honorable John M. Murphy, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Murphy (New York)
The Honorable Garry Brown, House of Representatives (Michigan)
- 2 - 5/15/75
The Honorable James T. Broyhill, House of Representatives,
and Mrs. Broyhill (North Carolina)
The Honorable William P. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers
Mr. Rogers is former Secretary of State now with law firm of
Rogers and Wells in New York City
The Honorable Joseph J. Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political
Affairs, and Mrs. Sisco
General David C. Jones, USAF, Chief of Staff of the Air Force,
and Mrs. Jones
The Honorable Richard M. Helms, American Ambassador to Iran,
and Mrs. Helms
The Chief of Protocol and Mrs. Catto
The Honorable Alfred L. Atherton, Jr., Assistant Secretary of State for
Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, and Mrs. Atherton
Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, USAF, Deputy Assistant to the
President for National Security Affairs, and Mrs. Scowcroft
Mr. Fred Astaire, Beverly Hills, California
Actor, dancer
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Baroody, Sr., Alexandria, Virginia
Mr. Baroody is President, American Enterprise Institute
Mr. Richard Bass, Dallas, Texas
President, H. W. Bass Oil Company of Dallas
Mrs. Louis Bellson, Northridge, California
Mrs Bellson is singer, Pearl Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bewley, Lockport, New York
Mr. Bewley is President, Bewley Conduit Construction, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Aifred S. Bloomingdale, Los Angeles, California
Mr. Bloomingdale is Consultant, Diners' Club
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bradley, New York, New York
Mr. Bradley is member of the New York Knickerbockers Basketball
Team
Mrs. Joyce Braithwaite, Charlotte, Michigan
Guest of Representative Garry Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brokaw
Mr. Brokaw is White House Correspondent, National Broadcasting Co.
Dr. and Mrs. Berkeley G. Burrell, Washington, D. C.
Dr. Burrell is President, National Business League
Mr. and Mrs. John J. deButts, New York, New York
Mr. deButts is Chairman, American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Etchepare, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Mr. Etchepare is President, Warren Live Stock Company
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Frost, Jr., San Antonio, Texas
Mr. Frost is Chairman, Frost National Bank
Mr. Iraj Gorgin
Head, National Iranian Radio & TV Group
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Gray, Hartford, Connecticut
Mr. Gray is Chairman and President, United Technologies Corporation
Mr. Merv Griffin, Hollywood, California
Television entertainer
The Honorable Henry Ford II and Mrs. Ford, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Mr. Ford is Chairman, Ford Motor Company
The Honorable John D. Harper and Mrs. Harper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mr. Harper is Chairman, Aluminum Company of America and
Chairman, The Business Roundtable
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Henning, San Francisco, California
Mr. Henning is Secretary-Treasurer, California Labor Federation
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hope, North Hollywood, California
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jannotta, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Jannotta is Assistant Managing Partner, William Blair & Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kennedy, New York, New York
Mr. Kennedy is Commissioner, National Basketball Association
- 3 - 5/15/75
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Lewis, St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. Lewis is Chairman, General Dynamics Corporation
Mrs. Glenard Lipscomb, Washington, D. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Malott, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Malott is Chairman, FMC Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond K. Mason, Jacksonville, Florida
Mr. Mason is President, Charter Company of Florida
Miss Barbara MacFarland, Carmel, California
Guest of Merv Griffin
Mrs. Aileen Mehle, New York, New York
Mrs. Mehle is columnist, Suzy Knickerbocker
Mr. Ogden Phipps, New York, New York
Chairman, Bessemer Securities Corporation
Miss Mary Jane Pool, New York, New York
Editor-in-Chief, House & Garden Magazine
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schlosser, New York, New York
Mr. Schlosser is President, National Broadcasting Company
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Seawell, New York, New York
Mr. Seawell is Chairman and President, Pan American World
Airways, Inc.
Mr. Javan Shir
Director, PARS News Agency (Iran)
Mr. E. B. Smith, Hollywood, California
Manager for Miss Pearl Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith, Beverly Hills, California
Mrs. Smith is actress, Ann-Margret
Mr. Andy Warhol, New York, New York
Artist
Mrs. Linton Wells, Washington, D. C.
White House Correspondent, Storer Broadcasting Company
Lieutenant Linton Wells II
Escort of Mrs. Linton Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wicker, New York, New York
Mr. Wicker is Associate Editor, The New York Times
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Wriston, New York, New York
Mr. Wriston is Chairman, First National City Bank
REVISED
May 15, 1975
10:00 a.m.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DINNER IN HONOR OF
THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIES THE SHAHANSHAH ARYAMEHR OF IRAN
AND THE SHAHBANOU
May 15, 1975
8:00 p.m.
Dress:
White tie
...
long dresses for the ladies
Arrival:
--
8:00 p.m.
at North Portico Entrance
...
Shahanshah
Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou, Ambassador and Mrs. Catto
--
You and Mrs. Ford will greet
--
Photo coverage of greeting
Yellow Oval Room:
--
Secretary and Mrs. Kissinger; Minister of Foreign Affairs
Khalatbari; American Ambassador and Mrs. Richard M. Helms;
and Foreign Ambassador Ardeshir Zahedi will assemble just
prior to the 8:00 p.m. arrival of Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran
and The Shahbanou and Ambassador and Mrs. Catto.
Color Guard will request permission to remove Colors at
approximately 8:10 p.m.
all guests except Shahanshah Aryamehr
of Iran ard The Shahbanou will depart at this time.
Grand Entrance:
Approximately 8:12 p.m.
descend Grand Staircase
FORD is LIBRARY preceded
by Color Guard.
Pause at foot of staircase for official photograph (Shahanshah
Aryamehr of Iran to your right
The Shahbanou to your left
then Mrs. Ford).
-2-
Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran Dinner
Color Guard reforms and procession moves to red carpet
facing East Room
pause for Ruffles and Flourishes and
announcement
take receiving line positions (Shahanshah
Aryamehr of Iran to your right
then Mrs. Ford
then
The Shahbanou).
Follow Color Guard into East Room when "Hail to the Chief" is
played.
Receiving Line:
Take position just inside door of East Room
Ambassador
Catto will present your guests.
After receiving line, follow guests into State Dining Room.
Dinner:
Round tables
No press coverage of dinner; toasts will be piped to the press
transcripts will be released to the press
there will be
mini-camera coverage of the toasts with a small photo pool.
After-Dinner:
10:00 p. m.
guests proceed to parlors for demitasse, liqueurs,
and cigars. You and Mrs. Ford will escort Shahanshah Aryamehr
of Iran and The Shahbanou to the Blue Room where you will visit
informally with your guests.
No press coverage in the Blue Room.
10:05 p.m.
after-dinner guests will be escorted to the State
Floor. You, Mrs. Ford, Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran and
The Shahbanou (Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran to your right
then Mrs. Ford
then The Shahbanou) will receive the after-
dinner guests from a position in the Grand Hall in front of the
Blue Room door a Military Social Aide will present your
guests -- guests will proceed to the East Room and take their
seats.
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Shahanshah of Aryamehr of Iran Dinner
Entertainment:
After the guests are seated, you will enter the East Room through
the Green Room door and seat Mrs. Ford, Shahanshah Aryamehr
of Iran and The Shahbanou.
You proceed to the stage which will be located at the North End
of the East Room and introduce Ann-Margret.
NOTE: Suggested remarks (Tab A).
At the conclusion of the performance, you and Mrs. Ford will
escort Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou to the
stage to thank Ann-Margret.
NOTE: There will be press coverage of the entertainment, including
pool coverage of your introduction and the first and last part of
the program.
After you have thanked Ann-Margret, you and Mrs. Ford will
escort Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou to the
Grand Foyer for dancing.
Departure:
--
You, Mrs. Ford, Ambassador and Mrs. Catto escort Shahanshah
Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou to the North Portico.
You and Mrs. Ford may wish to return for dancing or return to
the Family Quarters.
There will be champagne, mixed drinks and dancing for the guests
who remain.
NOTES:
--
The dinner and after-dinner guest lists are attached (Tab B).
--
A suggested toast is attached (Tab C).
--
Military Social Aides will be present.
-4- -
Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran Dinner
The Navy Band will be playing on the South Balcony as your dinner
guests arrive.
--
A Marine Harpist will be playing in the Diplomatic Reception Room
as your dinner and after-dinner guests arrive.
--
White House photographer will be present.
Nancy Ruwe
SEALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: Instructions for Social Aides
EVENT: State Dinner - The Shahanshah of Iran & The Empress Farah
Date/Time: May 15, 1975 (8:00)
No. of Guests: 120
Uniform: White Tie
Parking: South Grounds
In-Place Time for Aides:
6:30 p.m. (Library)
In-Place Time for OIC:
6:00 p.m. (Duty Aide)
Duty Aide: LCDR Stephen Todd, USN
First Family Participation:
The President and Mrs. Ford
The following Social Aides will attend:
LCDR T. E. Grabowsky, USN
Capt James M. Roberts, USAF
Lt Marsha A. Johnson, USN
Capt Charles I. Arms, USAF
Lt F. Taney Heil, USN
Capt Roger F. Peters, USAF
Lt John R. Evans, USN
lstLt Robert J. Harig, USAF
Lt Michael F. Martus, USN
Major Henry W. Buse, USMC
Major Duncan D. Briggs, USA
Capt John R. Harris, USMC
Capt Janet S. Rexrode, USA
Capt Dolores K. Lyons, USMC
Capt Thomas L. Groppel, USA
Capt Andrew N. Pratt, USMC
Capt Carl E. Linke, USA
1stLt John B. Sollis, USMC
1stLt Mark R. Lewis, USA
1stLt Scott W. McKenzie, USMC
*
Major David Van Poznak, USAF
Capt John D. Power, USAF
*Officer in Charge
Music: US Navy Band on South Balcony (7:15) (Southwest Gate)
USMC Drum and Bugle Corps on North Portico (7-15) (Northwest Gate)
USMC Harp in Diplomatic Reception Room (7:15 & 9:15) (East Gate)
USMC Orchestra in the Lobby (7:30) (East Gate)
US Army Strings in State Dining Room (9;00) (East Gate)
USMC Dance Combo in the Lobby (10:30) (East Gate)
Remarks:
Staff Mess will feed Aides
3 Doormen from MDW
1 Doorman from Garage
STEPHEN TODD
Call system in effect Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Navy
Naval Aide to the President
DISTRIBUTION:
Capt Kollmorgen
Mrs. Ruwe
Usher's Office
LtCol Sardo
Mrs. Weidenfeld
White House Garage
LCDR Todd
Secret Service
White House Staff Mess
LtCol Blake
Visitor's Office
Mr. O'Donnell
Major Barrett
Band
White House Police (7)
Date Issued 5/1/75
By P. Howard
Revised
FACT SHEET
Mrs. Ford's Office
Event State Dinner
Gennax Honoring The Shahanshah of Iran and The Empress Farah
DATE/TIME May 15, 1975
8:00 p. m.
Contact Pat Howard
Phone 2927
120 Dinner
Number of guests: Total 100 A-Dinner Women
X
Men X
Children
Place State Floor
-
Principals involved
President and Mrs. Ford
Participation by Principal
yes
(Receiving line)
yes
Remarks required
yes
Background
- -
REQUIREMENTS
Social:
Guest list yes
Invitations yes
Programs yes
Menus
yes
Refreshments Sta te Dinner Format
Entertainment yes
Decorations/flowers yes
Music yes
Social Aides yes
Dress White Tie
Coat check yes
Other
- -
Press:
Reporters yes
Photographers yes
TV Crews yes
White House Photographers yes
Color yes
Mono.
Other - -
-
Technical
Support:
Microphones yes
PA Other Rooms yes
Recording
yes
Lights
yes
Transportation cars
Parking South Grounds
Housing
- -
Other
--
(Risers,stage,platforms) yes
Project Co-ordinator Pat Howard
Phone 2927
Site diagrams should be attached if technical support is heavy.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: Instructions for Social Aides
EVENT: State Arrival - The Shahanshah of Iran & The Empress Farah
Date/Time: May 15, 1975 (10:30)
No. of Guests:
Uniform: Service Dress
Parking: North Grounds
In-Place Time for Aides:
9:30 a.m. (Duty Aide)
In-Place Time for OIC:
Duty Aide: LCDR Stephen Todd, USN
First Family Participation:
The President and Mrs. Ford
The following Social Aides will attend:
Capt Stephen M. Bauer, USA
1stLt John B. Sollis, USMC
*Officer in Charge
Music:
Remarks:
3 Doormen from Garage
2 w/radios, 1 w/tickets
macall
GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
for
STEPHEN TODD
Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Navy
Naval Aide to the President
DISTRIBUTION:
Capt Kollmorgen
Mrs. Ruwe
Usher's Office
LtCol Sardo
Mrs. Weidenfeld
White House Garage
LCDR Todd
Secret Service
White House Staff Mess
LtCol Blake
Visitor's Office
Mr. O'Donnell
Major Barrett
Band
White House Police (7)
or immediate release
Thursday, May 15, 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
The President and Mrs. Ford will host a white tie dinner honoring Their Imperial
Majesties, The Shahanshah of Iran and The Shahbanou of Iran, Thursday, May 15
at 8 p.m. Ann-Margaret, Actress-Singer-Dancer, will perform at the after-dinner
entertainment in the East Room.
The State Dining Room will be transformed into a garden setting for the evening,
with American Bronze Sculptures as the focal point of the centerpiece on each table.
The Bronze Sculptures, which are all from the Permanent Collection of the Corcoran
Gallery of Art, are on loan to the White House for the dinner. The Sculptures are of
the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are by American artists. They are : Dancing
Faun by Robert Ingersoll Aitken (1878-1949); Girl Standing, Girl Seated, Girls Dancing
in the Street, Sea Treasures and You Dare Touch My Child by Abastenia St. Leger
Eberle (1878-1942); Figure of Nude Child Holding Shell by Janet Scudder (1873-1940);
Dancing Girl, Woman Reading, Classical Female Dancer, Enthroned, Grecian Woman,
The Dance Step, and Seated Woman by Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872-1955).
The centerpiece will be placed on a plateau of baby tears, resembling a garden lawn
with lily of the valley growing out of the baby tears. There will be four 24" candles,
in low crystal holders, surrounding the Sculpture. Similax garlands will be attached,
around the candles four to five inches above each candle holder to create a pavillion
effect around the Sculpture. The candlestick holders are on loan to the White House
from Tiffany & Company, New York.
In keeping with the garden theme, each table will be covered with an emerald green
silk tablecloth with an overlay of a square cloth of lily of the valley imprinted on a
white background. The silk cloths were donated by the G Street Remnant Shop,
Washington, D. C., and the lily of the valley cloths were donated by Wamsutta. The
tablecloths were designed by David Jones and executed by Mark Adams of Alexander-
King, Garfinckels, Washington, D.C.
The tables will be set with the Truman china, the Kennedy crystal and the Monroe
vermeil. Each dining chair will have a garland attached to the back of it, while the
decor of the room will include trees and garlands on the wall scones and the chandalier.
The greenery is from the White House.
Mr. David Jones of Los Angeles is the designer of the table arrangements for tonight's
dinner. Mr. Jones, a floral designer and Interior decorator, has donated his services,
time and expenses to the White House.
Tonight's menu includes Salmon en Gelee with Sauce Verte, Saddle of Veal, Tomatoes FORD
Saint Germain, Spinach en Branche, Hearts of Lettuce Salad, Bel Paese Cheese,
Praline Mousse and Demitasse.
Librany
The wines are Freemark Abbey Johannisberg Riesling, 1970, Robert Mondavi Cabernet
Sauvignon, 1971, and Schramsberg Blanc di Blancs, 1972.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BIOGRAPHY: DAVID JONES
(David Jones of Los Angeles, California, is the designer of the table
arrangements for the Dinner honoring the Shah of Iran on May 15, 1975.)
David Jones' floral career has ranged from assisting friends of his parents
who own a shop in South Bend, Indiana, to New York City, where he has
worked with Judith Garden and Ethel Rogers, to Los Angeles, where, in
1964, he opened his own business. The David Jones Floral Design Studio
is located on the famous Sunset Strip in Hollywood.
David's floral talents have branched out into the field of Interior Decoration.
Some of his more recent credits include the Manhattan Penthouse of
Gloria Foster and her husband Clarence Williams III of television's "Mod
Squad, " Los Angeles' beautiful Greenhouse Restaurant, and the recently
opened Mark Twain's Jumping Frog Saloon in the fashionable Brentwood
area.
Floral clients range from all areas of the social and business worlds. Any
day might find David and his crew planning and creating parties for the
Alfred Bloomingdales, the Deane Johnsons, Martha and Hal Wallis, the
Ronald Reagans, the Lew Wassermans, Jennifer (Jones) and Norton Simon,
and many film and television personalities. Frequent callers from around
the world are: Secretary of State and Mrs. Henry Kissinger, Mrs.
Averell Harriman, Mrs. Albert Lasker, Mr. Andre Kostelanetz, Princess
Shams Pahlavi (sister of the Shah of Iran), Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford, and
both Ford daughters, Charlotte and Anne.
David Jones is synonymous with excellence in floral creativity and
accomplishment.
SEALD R. FORD LIBK.
David Jones has donated his services and all of his expenses to the White
House.
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 13, 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY TO MRS. FORD
The President and Mrs. Ford have invited Actress-Singer-Dancer
Ann-Margret, to entertain Thursday, May 15, at the State Dinner
honoring Their Imperial Majesties, The Shahanshah of Iran and
the Empress Farah.
This will be Ann-Margret's first performance at the White House.
She will be performing with the accompaniment of six singers
and four dancers. Her show will include the song "I Won't Last
a Day Without You" by Paul Williams; "Swedish Lullaby" (with
film clips taken by Roger Smithdiring a visit to Sweden) ; and
a "Salute to the Bicentennial."
Ann-Margret has been acting in movies since 1961 and has appeared
in more than 20 motion pictures. She was an Academy Award
nominee for Mike Nichols' "Carnal Knowledge" and received the
Hollywood Foreign Press Golden Award as the year's Best Support-
ing Actress for that performance. She also received the
Donatelli Award in 1970 for her performance in the movie. The
award is the Italian motion picture industry's highest honor
for international filmmaking.
Ann-Margret has received the National Theater Owners "Actress
of the Year". award twice: in 1971, for "Carnal Knowledge," and
in 1975 for her performance in "Tommy." She was the guest of
honor in 1968 at Queen Elizabeth's Royal Command Performance in
London.
Ann-Margret was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She moved to the
U.S. at the age of five and was raised in Illinois. Ann-
Margret married producer-writer, Roger Smith, May 8, 1967. Her
interest in music and dance led to her discovery by George Burns
in Las Vegas where she was performing with a combo. In 1961,
she was signed to play her first role as Bette Davis' daughter
in the movie, "A Pocketful of Miracles."
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Credits
Table Decor for the State Dinner Honoring the Shah of Iran on May 15, 1975
David Jones, floral designer (services, time, and expenses donated)
(of Los Angeles)
Tablecloths: designed by David Jones; executed by Mark Adams of
Alexander-King, Garfinckel's, Washington, D. C.
silk
The underlay of the cloths: Emerald Green taffeta (fabric) donated by
the G Street Remnant Shop, Washington, D. C.
The overlay of the cloths: Wamsutta's "Lily of the Valley" (sheets)
donated by Wamsutta
Bronzes:
on loan to the White House from the Corcoran Gallery of Art
(The Candlestick holders are on loan to the White House from Tiffany & Co.,
New York.)
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The table will be set with the Johnson china the Kennedy crystal, and the
Monroe vermeil.
The greenery is from the White House.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Table Decor for the State Dinner Honoring the Shah of Iran on May 15, 1975
The American Bronzes by Robert Ingersoll Aitken, Abastenia St. Leger
Eberle, Janet Scudder, and Bessie Potter Vonnoh have inspired Mrs. Ford,
her Social Secretary Nancy Ruwe, and floral designer David Jones of
Los Angeles to transform the State Dining Room into a garden. The Bronzes
will be the focal point of the centerpiece. They will be placed upon a
plateau of baby tears which will resemble a garden lawn with lily of the
valley growing out of the baby tears.
Smilax garlands will be attached to the 24" candles (in low crystal holders).
This effect will create a pavilion around the plateau centered with the
Bronze.
A square cloth of lily of the valley on a white background will cover over
an emerald green silk cloth to the floor.
Each chair for dining will have a garland attached to the back of the chair.
The decor for the room will include trees and garlands on the wall scones
and the chandelier.
MAY 14, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
NOTICE TO THE PRESS
Press coverage plans for the State Dinner honoring the Shah of Iran
Thursday, May 15, 1975:
7:30 PM
Arrival of Guests - SOUTH PORTICO, DIPLOMATIC
ENTRANCE
(Open coverage in Entrance Hall, Diplomatic Entrance
Press assemble in Press Room, 7:25 PM)
NOTE: NO WHITE TIE REQUIREMENT
8:00 PM
Arrival of the Shah at the Residence - NORTH PORTICO
(Open coverage. Press assemble in Press Room
by 7:45 PM)
NOTE: NO WHITE TIE REQUIREMENT
8:10 PM
Guests of Honor escorted by the President and
First Lady to the East Room - STATE HALL
(Open Coverage - NO WHITE TIE REQUIREMENT)
9:15 PM
Exchange of Toasts - STATE DINING ROOM
(Photo pool coverage only)
AP Photo
UPI Photo
Washington Post Photo
Washington Star Photo
Time Photo
Iranian Press Photo
NOTE: WHITE TIE REQUIRED - Toasts will be piped
into the Family Room and into the Press Room.
10:00 PM
Ente'rtainment - THE EAST ROOM
(Photo pool coverage, plus writing pool designated
by the East Wing.
NOTE: WHITE TIE REQUIRED
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MAY 14, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
NOTICE TO THE PRESS
Press coverage for the working dinner with Prime Minister den Uyl
(NO BLACK TIE REQUIRED)
7:40 PM
Arrival of the Prime Minister - NORTH PORTICO
(Open press coverage. Press should be in Press
Room by 7:25 PM)
8:00 PM
Start of Working Dinner - STATE DINING ROOM
(approx.)
The Wires
Washington Post
Washington Star
U.S. News and World Report
Network Correspondent
Storer Broadcasting Correspondent
Photographers and Cameramen
9:00 PM
Exchange of Toasts to be piped into the Press Room,
(approx.)
but not available for recording until toasts are
completed.
NOTE: As delivered text expected to be available
about 1 1/2 hours after toasts.
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PRESS MEMBERS TO BE CLEARED FOR 7 PM STATE DINNER TONIGHT (May 15)
ALL PRESS SHOULD GO TO WEST WING PRESS OFFICE FOR PICK-UP
Myra McPherson -- Washington Post -- Photographer for McCall's Article
DOB -- May 31, 1934 -- SS -- 363-34-9211
Judy Flander
DOB -- November 28, 1925 -- POB -- New York City -- SS -- 356-14-4745
Elliott Erwitt -- House and Garden Magazine
SS -- 545-32-1409
Tish Avery -- U.S. News
Claire Crawford -- People Magazine
Sue Watters -- Women's Wear Daily
Guy DeLoet -- Photographer, Women's Wear Daily
Julie Moon
Ann Blackman -- AP
Betty Beale
Sara McClendon
Dorothy McCardle
Walter Fisk -- U.S. News Agency
Donnie Radcliffe -- Washington Post
Jeanette Smythe -- Washington Post
Sally Quinn -- Washington Post
A1 Walker -- CBS
Mark Sennet - London Daily Express -- Photographer
Kandy Stroud
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1 magazine
Post Pool - Bill Roberts
Wally
Post
Star
one or other
Mag
Time
Wires
mini camerew
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MAY 14, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
NOTICE TO THE PRESS
Press coverage plans for the State Dinner honoring the Shah of Iran
Thursday, May 15, 1975:
7:30 PM
Arrival of Guests - SOUTH PORTICO, DIPLOMATIC
ENTRANCE
(Open coverage in Entrance Hall, Diplomatic Entrance
Press assemble in Press Room, 7:25 PM)
NOTE: NO WHITE TIE REQUIREMENT
8:00 PM
Arrival of the Shah at the Residence - NORTH PORTICO
( Open coverage. Press assemble in Press Room
by 7:45 PM)
NOTE: NO WHITE TIE REQUIREMENT
8:10 PM
Guests of Honor escorted by the President and
First Lady to the East Room - STATE HALL
(Open Coverage - NO WHITE TIE REQUIREMENT)
9:15 PM
Exchange of Toasts - STATE DINING ROOM
(Photo pool coverage only)
AP Photo
UPI Photo
Washington Post Photo
Washington Star Photo
Time Photo
Iranian Press Photo
NOTE: WHITE TIE REQUIRED - Toasts will be piped
into the Family Room and into the Press Room.
10:00 PM
Ente rtainment - THE EAST ROOM
(Photo pool coverage, plus writing pool designated
by the East Wing.
NOTE: WHITE TIE REQUIRED
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 12, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ALL WHITE HOUSE/O. E.O.B. STAFF
SUBJECT:
Arrival Ceremony
Their Imperial Majesties
The Shahanshah of Iran
and The Empress Farah
Thursday, May 15, 1975-10:30 a.m.
You and your family and friends are invited to attend the Arrival
Ceremony on the South Lawn for Their Imperial Majesties The
Shahanshah of Iran and The Empress Farah.
Guests accompanied by a White House or EOB pass holder will
be admitted through the Southwest Gate on Thursday, May 15, 1975,
beginning at 9:30 a.m. If you are unfamiliar with the proper
standing areas, one of the Executive Protective Service Officers
will be happy to assist you.
The President and Mrs. Ford hope you will enjoy joining them
in extending.a warm welcome to our distinguished guests.
Mike Famell
Michael J. Farrell
Director
Office of White House Visitors
DINNER - Thursday, May 15, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. (The Shah of Iran & Shahbanou)
TABLE 1
TABLE 6
TABLE 11
Senator Hollings
Mr. Hartmann
THE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Richard Helms
Mrs. Majd
The Shahbanou
Chief of Protocol
Rep. Broyhill
Mr. Rumsfeld
Mrs. Jannotta
Mrs. Kennedy
Mrs. Bloomingdale
Rep. Clawson
Amb. Helms
Mr. Schlosser
Mrs. Hansen
Mrs. Brooks
Mrs. Mehle
Gen. Ebrahimi
Gen. Khademi
Mr. Ford
Mrs. Atherton
Rep. Murphy
Mrs. Smith
Mr.. Etchepare
Miss MacFarland
Mr. Hope
Mrs. Henning
Mrs. Hollings
TABLE 7
TABLE 2
Secy of State
TABLE 12
The Chief Justice
Mrs Diba
MRS. FORD
Mrs. Moarefi
Mr. Wicker
The Shahanshah
Rep. Brown
Mrs. Seawell
Mrs. Rumsfeld
Mrs. Burrell
Mr. Frost
Mr. Astaire
Mr. Gorgin
Mrs Lewis
Miss Pool
Mrs Casey
Mr. Mason
Mr. Phipps
Mr. Atherton
Mrs. -Gray
Mrs. deButts
Mrs. Harper
Mr. Brokaw
Mr. Bass
Mr. Bewley
Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Bellson
Mrs. Hope
Minister of Foreign Affairs
TABLE 8
TABLE 3
Mrs. Kissinger
TABLE 14
Mr. Marsh
Amb. of Iran
Mrs. Burger
Mrs. Beall
Mrs. Mason
H.E. Abdolhossein Samiy
Gen. Ayadi
Senator Hansen
Mr. Sisco
Mr. Wriston
Mrs. Wriston
Mrs. Schlosser
Mrs. Bewley
Mr. Griffin
Mr. Henning
Mr. Harper
Mrs. Sisco
Mrs. Malott
Mrs. Bradley
Mr. Roger Smith
Rep. Brooks
Mr. Shir
Mrs. Frost
Mrs. Broyhill
Mr. Jannotta
Mr. Warhol
Mr. deButts
Mrs. Braithwaite
Mr. Rogers
TABLE 9
TABLE 4
Mrs. Marsh
Senator Mathias
Mr. Gharib
Mrs. Rogers
Mrs. Wells
Mr. Bloomingdale
Mr. Seawell
Mr. Kennedy
Dr. Burrell
Mrs. Lipscomb
Mrs. Scowcroft
Mr. Malott
Senator Beall
Mrs. Jesse Helms
Mrs. Gibbons
Mr. Majd
Mr. Bradley
Mr. Lewis
Rep. Casey
Mrs. Brokaw
TABLE 10
TABLE 5
Mrs. Hartmann
Senator Cranston
Gen. Hashemi-Nejad
Mrs. Murphy
Mrs. Wicker
Mr. Baroody
Gen. Jones
Mr. E. B. Smith
Mrs. Baroody
Mrs. Mathias
Gen. Scowcroft
Mr. Bahadori
Mrs. Clawson
Mrs. Etchepare
Senator Helms
Lt. Wells
Mrs. Catto
Mr. Gray
Rep. Gibbons
Mrs. David Jones
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The President and Mrs. Ford
Their Imperial Majesties, The Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran and The Shahbanou
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KHALATBARI, His Excellency Abbas Ali
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
ZAHEDI, His Excellency Ardeshir
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Ambassador of Iran
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SAMIY, His Excellency Abdolhossein
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Minister of Science and Higher Education
DIBA, Mrs. Adele
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Lady-in-Waiting to Her Imperial Majesty
HASHEMI-NEJAD, Lt. Gen. Mohsen
10
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Chief of the Military Household & General Military Aide
GHARIB, His Excellency Hormoz
9
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Grand Master of Ceremonies to His Imperial Majesty
BAHADORI, His Excellency Karim Pasha
5
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Chief of the Private Secretariat of Her Imperial Majesty
AYADI, Lt. Gen. Dr. Abdol-Karim
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Private Physician to The Shahanshah
EBRAHIMI, Lt. Gen. Mansour Afkham
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Military Aide to His Imperial Majesty
KHADEMI, Lt. Gen. Ali Mohammad
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Pres., Iran Air Lines
MOAREFI, Her Excellency Mrs. Kowkab
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Vice Minister of Social Welfare
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MAJD, The Honorable Nasser and Mrs. Majd
Minister Counselor, Imperial Embassy of Iran
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ASTAIRE, Mr. Fred
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ATHERTON, The Hon. & Mrs. Alfred L., Jr.
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10
BAROODY, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sr.
12
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BASS, Mr. Richard (w/Aileen Mehle)
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BEALL, The Hon. J. Glenn & Mrs. Beall
BELLSON, Mrs. Louis (Pearl Bailey) (w/Mr. E.B. Smith)
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3
BEWLEY, Mr. and Mrs. George W.
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10
BLOOMINGDALE, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred S.
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BRADLEY, Mr. & Mrs. Bill
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BRAITHWAITE, Mrs. Joyce (w/Rep. Garry Brown)
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BROKAW, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
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BROOKS, The Hon. Jack & Mrs. Brooks
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BROWN, The Hon. Garry (w/Joyce Braithwaite)
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14
BROYHILL, The Hon. & Mrs. James T.
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BURGER, The Chief Justice & Mrs.
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BURRELL, Dr. & Mrs. Berkeley G.
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9 2 CASEY, The Hon. & Mrs. Bob
/ 10 CATTO, The Chief of Protocol and Mrs.
/ 10 CLAWSON, The Hon. & Mrs. Del
5 - CRANSTON, The Hon. Alan
14 12 deBUTTS, Mr. & Mrs. John J.
15 ETCHEPARE, Mr. & Mrs. Paul
117 FORD, The Hon. & Mrs. Henry, II
78 FROST, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C., Jr.
10 109 9 GIBBONS, The Hon. & Mrs. Sam
2 - GORGIN, Mr. Iraj
57 GRAY, Mr. & Mrs. Harry J.
GRIFFIN, Mr. Merv (w/Barbara McFarland)
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(Admit card reads Mr. & Mrs. Merv Griffin)
HANSEN, The Hon. & Mrs. Clifford P.
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6 10 HARTMANN, The Hon. & Mrs. Robert T.
10 4 HELMS, The Hon. & Mrs. Jesse A.
61 HELMS, The Hon. & Mrs. Richard M.
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HARPER, Mr. & Mrs. John
14 / HENNING, Mr. & Mrs. John F.
/ 11 HOLLINGS, The Hon. & Mrs. Ernest F.
11 2 HOPE, Mr. & Mrs. Bob
31 JANNOTTA, Mr. & Mrs. Edgar
105 JONES, Gen. & Mrs. David C.
46 KENNEDY, Mr. & Mrs. Walter
78 KISSINGER, The Secy. of State & Mrs.
4.7 LEWIS, Mr. & Mrs. David S.
- 4 LIPSCOMB, Mrs. Glenard
- 6 Mac FARLAND, Miss Barbara (w/Merv Griffin)
414 MALOTT, Mr. & Mrs. Robert H.
39 MARSH, The Hon. &Mrs. John O.
78 MASON, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K.
45 MATHIAS, The Hon. & Mrs. Charles McC.
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65 MURPHY, The Hon. & Mrs. John M. - will not have admit card
12- - PHIPPS, Mr. Ogden
- 12 POOL, Miss Mary Jane
14 4 ROGERS, The Hon. & Mrs. William P.
11 12 RUMSFELD, The Hon. & Mrs. Donald
11 14 SCHLOSSER, Mr. & Mrs. Herbert
10 9 SCOWCROFT, Lt. Gen. & Mrs. Brent
97 SEAWELL, Mr. & Mrs. William T.
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- SHIR, Mr. Javan
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SISCO, The Hon. & Mrs. Joseph J.
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- SMITH, Mr. E. B. (w/Mrs. Louis Bellson (Pearl Bailey))
8
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SMITH, Mr. & Mrs. Roger
8 - WARHOL, Mr. Andy
- 9 WELLS, Mrs. Linton
5 - WELLS, Lt. Linton, II (w/Mrs. Linton Wells)
7 10 WICKER, Mr. & Mrs. Tom
38 WRISTON, Mr. & Mrs. Walter B.
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FORD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 15, 1975
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
EXCHANGE OF REMARKS
BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT
AND
MOHAMMAD REZA PAHLAVI
THE SHAHANSHAH OF IRAN
THE SOUTH LAWN
10:40 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: It is an honor to welcome our
distinguished guests, His Imperial Majesty, the Shahanshah
of Iran, .and her Imperial Majesty, the Shahbanou, once again
to our national capital.
The visit of Your Imperial Majesty reflects the
cordial, personal and close governmental relations between
the United States and Iran through many Administrations.
Ours is an old and tested friendship; it will
continue to be so in the future.
Since Your Imperial Majesties last visited
Washington, the world has seen many changes, but throughout
this period, the United States commitment to peace and
progress for the world has remained firm. Our commit-
ment to a continuity of relations and constructive
cooperation with friends such as Iran has remained C
constant even while the world has changed.
We continue to build on the longstanding founda-
tion of our mutual interests and aspirations. The United
States and Iran have expanded and intensified cooperation
on many fronts. Together, we can create an example for
others to follow in the new era of interdependence which
lies ahead.
Iran is an amazing country -- an ancient
civilization that through the centuries, has retained its
distinctive national identity and culture. In recent
years, Iran has achieved remarkable progress serving as
a model of economic development. Its extraordinary
achievements have been inspired by one of the world's
senior statesmen, our distinguished visitor, His
Imperial Majesty.
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I look forward, Your Imperial Majesty, to the
talks which we shall have during your visit, to review
what has been accomplished by our two nations, and to
explore new dimensions for harmonizing the interests
of our two nations, and increasing the cooperation
between us in the cause of peace and prosperity for our
two peoples and for the world.
On behalf of Mrs. Ford and the American
people, and our Government, it is my pleasure to
welcome their Imperial Majesties to Washington.
THE SHAHANSHAH: Mr. President, it is indeed an
honor for the Shahbanou and myself for being the guests
of President Ford and Mrs. Ford. This is not our first
visit to your country -- it dates back a long time ago
when, for the first time, I set foot on this land
of the free and the brave.
Since that day, and even before, very solid
relations of friendship existed between our two
countries.
In the old days, we were looking to America as
our friend and also the friend of all people who were
striving for liberty and dignity. That feeling of my
country towards yours and your people is today stronger
than ever.
We would like to let you know that this friend-
ship will never change on our part because it was based
not on selfish interest, but more on the basis that
we share common ideals.
I am sure that you will stand for those ideals
as we will stand by them.
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As you mentioned, Mr. President, the world is
changing, and very rapidly -- sometimes for the better,
and sometimes, I hope not, for the worse. But in that
changing world, those who remain faithful to the principles
of human dignity and human liberties will have, in a spirit
of interdependence, to try to, if necessary, create that
new world.
The new world must not be created by just a
succession of events, but it must be created by the
goodwill of countries deciding to create that world on a
basis of more equality and justice.
My country will be alongside the United
States in the creation of that new world. I am sure that
during the privilege of my meetings with you, Mr. President,
and the talks that we will have, we shall forge the way
for this better world in the most harmonious possible way
between our two countries.
I bring the greetings of the people of my
country to the great people of America, wishing you the
best of luck in ever more prosperity and happiness.
Thank you, Mr. President, for your very
kind invitation.
END
(AT 10:49 A.M. EDT)
5/13/75
2:55 pm
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD'S ATTENDANCE AT THE
IRANIAN RECIPROCAL RECEPTION AND DINNER
Iranian Embassy
Washington, D. C.
Friday, May 16, 1975
ATTIRE: White Tie and Long Dress
7:50 pm
The President and Mrs. Ford board motorcade
on South Grounds.
MOTORCADE DEPARTS South Grounds en route
Iranian Embassy.
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
7:55 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Iranian Embassy.
The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Ambassador and Mrs. Ardeshir Zahedi
7:57 pm
The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by the
Ambassador and Mrs. Zahedi, proceed into the
lower lobby.
The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Their Imperial Majesties The Shahanshah and
The Shahbanou of Iran
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
8:00 pm
The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Their
Majesties, depart lower lobby en route holding room.
8:01 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
arrive holding room for brief refreshments.
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8:10 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
depart holding room and proceed to receiving
line to greet guests.
NOTE: American guests will be
introduced by the Chief of Protocol
Ambassador Henry Catto.
8:20 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
depart receiving line and proceed into dining room.
8:21 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
arrive dining room and take their seats.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 70
8:22 pm
Dinner begins.
NOTE: After dinner is served, His
Majesty will propose a toast. The
President should offer an appropriate
response.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
9:55 pm
Dinner concludes.
NOTE: Coffee will be served at the
dinner table.
9:56 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
depart dining room en route Persian Room.
9:58 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
arrive Persian Room for after dinner liqueur.
NOTE: Dinner guests proceed to patio
for entertainment.
10:05 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
depart Persian Room en route patio.
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10:06 pm
The President, Mrs. Ford, and Their Majesties
arrive patio and take their seats.
10:07 pm
Entertainment begins.
NOTE: Liqueur will be served.
10:20 pm
Entertainment concludes.
10:25 pm
The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Their
Majesties, depart patio and proceed to motorcade
for boarding.
10:30 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Iranian Embassy en route
South Grounds.
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
10:35 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES South Grounds.
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April 11, 1975
Patti,
Here's your performer
for the Shah of Iran.
Although the May visit
is firm, it is my understanding
at this writing that both the
evenings of the 15th and 16th
are still being considered for
the dinner.
Helen
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Patty --
Dick Grank, with Ann Margaret, called this afternoon and dictated
an update of AM's bio. Here's the info:
Ann Margaret recently received the Actress of the Year for 1975
Award by the National Association of Theater Owners for her performance
in "Tommy".
She also received the Ruby Award from After Dark Magazine in
addition to which Ann Margaret will present the big awards at the Cannes
Film Festival May 23.
Cheers--
Annie Grier A.
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ANN-MARGRET
A BIOGRAPHY
Ann-Margret Olsson was born April 28 in Stockholm, Sweden, to
Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Olsson. The family came to the United States when
Ann-Margret was five years old, making their new home in Fox Lake,
Illinois, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Later they moved to
Wilmette, Illinois, where Ann-Margret was graduated from New Trier High
School. She also attended Northwestern University for a year.
Ann-Margret's interest in music and dancing as a child prompted
her parents to arrange for lessons throughout her childhood and teen
years. Her performance in various high school and college musical
productions led to her first professional job as a singer with a new,
young band. After several engagements in the Chicago area, the combo
headed westward to Elko, Reno and Las Vegas. George Burns saw the
act in the latter city and immediately signed Ann-Margret to appear
with him at the Sahara Hotel as his personal discovery. After the
opening, there was not doubt in anyone's mind that Ann-Margret was
the brightest new star in show business.
Jack Benny saw the act and asked her to make her national television
debut on his CBS show. This led to a screen test by 20th Century Fox
and a starring role in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "State Fair". Frank
Capra then signed her to play Bette Davis' daughter in his film, "A
Pocketful of Miracles".
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As a rising young motion picture personality, Ann-Margret was
asked to sing one of the five nominated songs at the Academy Awards.
Her electrifying appearance on that telecast singing "Bachelor In
Paradise" to Master of Ceremonies Bob Hope is now legendry.
The next day, Ann-Margret became the most sought after new
personality in Hollywood. She was rewarded with a Columbia Pictures
contract and the choice role in "Bye, Bye, Birdie", with Dick Van Dyke.
LIFE Magazine made her the subject of a cover story which ran an
unprecendented 12 pages. ESQUIRE and THE SATURDAY EVENING POST
immediately followed with cover stories on the screen's new golden girl.
Ann-Margret has appeared in over 20 motion pictures to date. Her
roles starring with Steve McQueen in "The Cincinnati Kid", Bing Crosby
in "Stagecoach", Jean Louis Trintignant in "The Outside Man", Elvis
Presley in "Viva Las Vegas", Anthony Quinn in "R.P.M.", Joe Namath
in "C C & Co.", Alain Delon in "Once a Thief" and Dean Martin in
"Murderers' Row", have established her as a top international film
favorite.
Her touching and dramatic portrayal of Bobbi Templeton opposite
Jack Nicholson in Mike Nichol's "Carnal Knowledge", was unanimously
acclaimed by critics everywhere as one of the finest screen performances
of 1971 and earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also received
the Hollywood Foreign Press Golden Globe Award as the year's Best
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Supporting Actress.
For the second time in a decade, Ann-Margret has become one of the
most sought after and written about actresses in Hollywood. LIFE Magazine
just before its demise, again chose her for a cover story. She also has
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been profiled in TIME, LOOK, NEWSWEEK, VOGUE, PLAYBOY, CORONET,
COSMOPOLITAN, REDBOOK and SHOW. HARPER'S BAZAAR recently chose her
as one of the ten most exciting women in America.
Ann-Margret's television career is equally as colorful as her
motion picture activities. Her first television special on CBS in
December, 1968, was one of the most critically-acclaimed and highly
rated television events of the year. So successful, in fact, it was
repeated in June, 1969, on NBC-TV.
Her second television special, "From Hollywood With Love", aired
in December, 1969, also on CBS-TV and again received rave reviews and
tremendous viewer acceptance.
In November of 1971, Ann-Margret starred in the television
adaptation of the long-running New York musical spoof of the 30's "Dames
at Sea". It was one of the highest-rated NBC specials of the season.
Ann-Margret is a superstar in yet another medium, having become
one of the most popular attractions in nightclubs across the country.
Reviews accorded her in-person appearances are among the best ever given
to any star in the cabaret field, and her performance elicited from David
Merrick the unqualified comment: "It is the finest nightclub show I
have ever seen!"
She holds a multitude of box office and attendance records at the
Riviera, Hilton and Tropicana Hotels in Las Vegas as well as at the Sahara
Hotel in Lake Tahoe. In addition, she played to capacity audiences for
four consecutive seasons at the Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach from
1971 to 1974.
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Ann-Margret recently took a mini version of her nightclub revue
to the Far East where she played to standing-room-only audiences in
Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Manil and Seoul.
One of Ann-Margret's favorite pastimes is travel, and she has seen
almost every major country in the world. Her motion picture activities
have taken her to Spain for "The Pleasure Seekers", Argentina for
"Criminal Symphony", Italy for "The Tiger and The Pussycat", Beirut,
Lebanon for "The Puzzle", and Durango, Mexico for her role opposite
John Wayne for "The Train Robbers". Ann-Margret has recently completed
filming in London what surely will be one of the most talked about
pictures of 1975. It is Ken Russell's filmization of the rock opera
"Tommy" written by The Who and co-starring Oliver Reed, Elton John and
Jack Nicholson.
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other one Ann-Margret has won many prestigious awards, having twice been
honored by The Theatre Owners of America as the outstanding Box office
Star of The Year. She was the special guest of honor at Queen Elizabeth's
when 1968
Royal Command Performance in London, and recently, the Italian motion
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international filmmaking. President Johnson presented Ann-Margret
Saborate with a special citation for her outstanding performance throughout her
"Lowps
tours of Vietnam and the Far East. She won PHOTOPLAY Magazine's Gold
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Medal Award as the most popular actress in both 1971 and 1972.
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The date of November 28, 1972 will go down in show business annals
as having marked one of the truly great show business comebacks of any
year. The place was the Las Vegas Hilton, where Ann-Margret received a
standing ovation from a capacity audience of nearly 2,000 people, many
of them celebrities in their own right. It had been just ten weeks
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before that she had plunged from a 22-foot platform at the Sahara
Hotel in Lake Tahoe crashing to the stage with an impact that fractured
her face in five places, as well as her jaw and left arm.
Her live performance at the Hilton Hotel was filmed on stage in
Las Vegas by NBC for the viewing audience at home. The Special, entitled
"When You're Smiling" was seen by over 51,000,000 people on April 4, 1973,
making it one of the most successful television events of the year. It
was again shown the following October.
Because of the tremendous success of "When You're Smiling", NBC
signed Ann-Margret to an exclusive contract to star in one for 1974-75
season and one during the 1975-76 season. Ann-Margret will receive one
of the highest salaries ever paid to an individual performer for these
two special event musical programs.
Ann-Margret married producer-writer, Roger Smith, on May 8, 1967.
They live on a seven-acre estate in Beverly Hills once owned by Humphrey
Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Their family includes a Tibetan terrier and
three cats, Burmese, Persian and one of dubious parenthood.
The collection of "wheels" assembled in their garage includes a
sand-and-sable colored Rolls Royce, a powder blue Jaguar XKE, "His and
Hers" motorcycles, a custom-made 14-carat gold electric mini-cart and a
six-wheel amphibian.
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ANN-MARGRET
MOTION PICTURE CREDITS
"Pocketful Of Miracles"
"State Fair" "
"Bye, Bye, Birdie"
"Viva Las Vegas"
"Kitten With A Whip"
"Bus Riley's Back in Town" "
"The Pleasure Seekers"
"Once A Thief"
"The Cincinnati Kid"
"Make In Paris"
"Stagecoach"
"The Swinger"
"Murderers' Row"
"The Tiger and The Pussycat"
"The Prophet"
"The Puzzle"
"Andante"
"R.P.M."
"C. C. And Company"
The i SERVICE
"Carnal Knowledge"
"The Train Robbers" "
"The Outside Man"
"Tommy"
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The item described below has been transferred from this file to:
r Audiovisual Unit
Book Collection
Ford Museum in Grand Rapids
Item: 6 8"x10" BW photos of Ann-Margaret (pertormed
at The WH for Shah on 5/15/75)
Allan Can Enterprises.
The item was transferred from: Weidenteld Box 31
5/15/75 Inan(2)
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Dear Bethy - -
Mcare you oaw my critical column
9 the 21st, which & intended to be Con-
structure - & thought you might he
interested in seeing what was cut out
by an editor presumably for space reasons
9 was impressed by what you said
and did on your mest coart trip
you have au instruct for saying and doing
whatever is save, kind and helpful which
means you not only think right but
you have the gift of articulation! as
an american and a waman it malusme
proud
affectionately Beth Beal Drad
That's what they all said in secret, but publicly they ccoed:
"The whole avaingx evening was just charming!"
No well-mannered person offends a graciou
elicited
host, particularly a couple who have ********** as much empathy
and affection as the Fords. But the reaction was so strong and
and widespread it akandxkx should be heeded. Last year. their majest
were "treated" to another Las Vegas show-Tony Bennett.
FFC
As for the President objecting to reporters zeroing in on
his VIP guests, he is no different from any of his predecessors
Truman's
all the way back to time when the practise began.
Each succeeding # president has objected to his special guests
Beck Beale column Wednesday
being cornered by a covey of recentement
inquiring newswomen jotting down everything said
balked
The K Jack Kennedys endested so strenuously M Tish Baldrige sum-
stay away from
moned the reporters and asked them to AWAY celebrities at all
parties. That didn't last very long.
The President didn't know that before the newswomen joined his
guests following the dinner for the Shah, a hot argument ensued
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The UPI's ace
among them on the reporter Helen Thomas main-
tained that as a newswoman min she is entitled to carry pen and paper
and takes notes at White House parties. "I am not there as a guest;
I am there as a reporter," she said.
I took the other side. If we want to mingle with guests instead
kin not just dress like ques
of observing from a distance behind a rope, we
but behave like guests.
Impromptu press conferences/ **********
belong in the West Wing. They look gauche and awkward at a very
proper and elegant party. Besides, ever since Liz the Carpenter was
press secretary, so much material is supplied each reporter she
doesn't have to strain the brain to remember a couple of comments.
HEW SECRETARY and Mrs. Caspar Weinberger were chatting with
Roger and Christine
friends about his P coming retirement at Stevens'
Sunday supper for Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Jane was stop happily
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