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The original documents are located in Box 10, folder "Indochina Refugees - General (4)" of
the Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 10 of the Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
June 4, 1975
MEMO
To: Roger Semerad, Executive Director, President's
Advisory Committee
From: Ashby Boyle
LIBRARY GERALD A FORD
Re: Role of American Youth Organizations in Vietnamese
Resettlement.
Dear Roger,
The attached is sent for your information and
comment. Anxious to hear from you your thoughts on
the idea.
Sincerely,
1819
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Velm
June 10, 1975
you
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PAM POWELL
FROM:
TED MARRS It
BERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
SUBJECT:
Youth Involvement in Refugee
Resettlement
See handwritten note, and then please contact Roger
Semerad for distribution material and move out to your
agencies and activities.
How about making this a big project.
Attachment
packages
Some attached
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 9, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. THEODORE MARRS
FROM:
ROGER D. SEMERAD
PMS
SUBJECT:
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN REFUGEE
RESETTLEMENT
PROJECT FRIENDSHIP. Ashby Boyle, member of the President's
Advisory Committee on Refugees, and David Morin, White House
Summer Intern, have come up with an idea for youth involvement in
the resettlement of the refugees. It involves facilitating and encour-
aging the use of youth organizations in further assisting the cultural
assimilation of the refugee youth.
I think this idea has merit if a way to activate it quickly can be developed.
Your advice and comments will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Pam: got TCM to their
"Sixty-five percent of those who are coming are children
They deserve the warmth and the friendship which
is typical of America.'
President Gerald Ford on the occasion of signing the Executive Order establishing the
President's Advisory Committee.
Project FRIENDSHIP, a cooperative national project of
The machinery for the resettlement and sponsorship of
the President's Advisory Committee on Vietnamese Refugees
Vietnamese refugees has already been constructed. But get
and various national youth leaders of America is the channel
refugees out of camps is only our first step. Once establ
through which the young people of America can help President
in communities the refugees will still need support before
Ford in
they can effect the goal of their assimilation into the
mainstream of American life.
1.) easing the cultural adjustments the Vietnamese
refugees between the ages of 11 and 24 will need
By extending understanding hearts and particularly gr
help in making, and
acceptance, the youth groups of America such as the Boy
Scouts, the Future Business Leaders of America, and other
2.) assisting overall the general well-being of
organizations -religious, service, and social in nature- ca
young resettled refugees as they leave the camps
give the newly settled young Vietnamese a sense of belongi
to join their new American communities.
Such organizations can also provide a circle of friends an
acquaintances that Vietnamese youth will need for navigati:
their way into the culture of young America.
PROJECT
friendship:
the role of american youth 14
the Vietnamese resettlement.
by Ashby Boyle, member,
Project FRIENDSHIP: General Comments
I. Subjective support of the President.
In addition to the two functions listed on the preceding page, Project FRIENDSHIP has
great potential in regard to national input on a public relations level. The coalition of
several national youth groups as proposed would produce a list of American youth involved
reaching -easily- into the hundreds of thousands, probably millions. Hence, the public
announcement of Project FRIENDSHIP -and subsequent press coverage- would be a visible and
valuable source of support to the President. And it would be a source of support not
commonly brought to the public' attention: the young people of America.
II. How the project would work.
Those national youth chairmen supportive of Project FRIENDSHIP would be expected to
see that the state and local chapters of their organization were extending a hand of fellow:
to young Vietnamese refugees settled within the chapter's local geographic jurisdiction.
Expected in said hand of fellowship would be cordial invitation of membership into the part:
organization and to attempt to assess the needs of the refugee and to, obviously, use the g.
resources towards meeting those needs,
It is not intended that Project FRIENDSHIP assist in sponsorship or any other concerns
of an economic nature, What we are striving for is social and cultural assistance to the
refugge youth.
III. The need for advice from some of those young Vietnamese already established in the
United States.
As Ms. Julie Taft, head of the Task Force said at the first briefing of the President'
Advisory Committee, " We don't know all the social service needs of the Vietnamese. We will
need help in developing concepts for social service.' Project FRIENDSHIP should seek the
advice of those Vietnamese youth who have already adjusted to the culture of America.
Dea Roger.
This was done quickly - any
questions you have still unanswered
I'd he happy to Security, answer.
DALI
GEN. TRAN VAN DON
Miss MARY FEATHERALL
DR MARRS is SECRETARY
OLD EXECUTIVE BLDG
# 103
17th STREET NWS.
WASHINGTON DC
GEN TRAN VAN son
C/O MR LE VAN KHAN
1601 ARLINGTON BLVD
BLDS 1501 I 20L
ARLINGTON
VA 22209
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
TEL i( 703 ) 524 0067
JUNE 11- 1975
DEAR Miss FEATHERALL,
PLEASE will you
TRANSMIT To DR MARRI
THAT LETTER AND LISTS
ENCLOTED.
THANK you TERY
MUCH
My BEST REGARDS
LINCERELY
GEN. TRAN VAN DON
GEN. TRAN VAN DON
C/o MR LE VAN KHAN
1601 ARLINGTON BLVD
BLOG 1501 # 202
ARLINGTON
VA 22209
TEL : (703) 514.0067
LIBRACT GERALD ? FORD
JUNE 11 1975
DEAR DR MARRI,
J JUST CAME BACA
FROM PARIS AND 7
COOWLD LIKE TO SEND TO
you A LIST of AFEW
GENTLEMEN COHO CAN HELP
YOUR GOVERNMENT ABOUT
our REFUGEES
My BEST REGARDS
SINCERELY
Miller
GEN. TRAN VAN DON
TRAN DINH DE ,M.D. (former Minister of Healbh)
4136 N. River St. Arlington Va.
Phone: 533 2100
HOANG VAN CHI Author of "From Colonialism to Communism" and
# The Vietnamese New class #
Ledturer at AID Orientation program.
12653 Hemming Lane, Bowie MD. 20715 Phone: (301) 262 3735
Father NGUYEN VAN NGUYEN
2712 Dumberton Ave.N.W. Wash.D.C. 20007 Phone: 965 1610
VINH NOAN Movie Director, ElectronicsEngineer
3515 Slade Run Drive Falls Church Va. 22042 Phone:533 7490
HOANG MINH Professor of Linguistics (DLIEC)
M.A. Michigan State University
1300 N. Meade st. Arlington Va.22209 Apt# 26 Phone: 524 6573
NGUYEN NGOC CHAC Realtor
6319 Frontier Drive Springfield Va. Phone:971 9590
TRAN QUANG VINH Ph.D. candidate in Economics
5115 Cross Field Court Apt #6 . Rockville MD. 20852
Mrs. CHU NGOC HOANG ANH Business Administration
4352 Carmelo Drive Annandale Va. 22003
Phone 354 9540
Mrs. NGUYEN LONG THUY Professor of Language
2607 N. Military Road Arlington Va.22207 Phone:528 5561
FORD & LIBRARY 938870
TRAN DINH DE ,M.D. (Former Minister of Health)
4136 N. River St. Arlington Va
Phone: 533 2100
HOANG VAN CHI Author of "From Colonialism to Communism
and "The Vietnamese New Class"
Lecturer at AID Orientation Program.
12653 Hemming Lane, Bowie MD 20715 Phone (301) 262 3735
Father NGUYEN VAN NGUYEN
2712 Dumberton Ave.NW Wash DC 20007 Phone 965 1610
VINH NOAN
Movie Director ,Electronics Engineer
3515 Slade Run Drive Falls Church Va 22042
Phone 533 7490
HOANG MINH Professor of Linguistics (DLIEC)
M.A. Michigan State University
1300 N. Meade St. Arlington Va. 22209 Apt# 26
Phone 524 6573
NGUYEN NGOC CHAC Realtor
6319 Frontier Drive Springfield Va Phone 971 9590
TRAN QUANG VINH Ph.D. Candidate in Economics
5115 Cross Field Court Apt M 6 Rockville MD. 20852
Mrs CHU NGOC HOANG ANH Business Amministration
4352 Carmelo Drive Annadale Va 22003
Phone 354 9540
Mrs NGUYEN LONG THUY Professor of Language
2607 N. Military Road Arlington Va 22207
Phone 528 5561
June 11, 1975
FORD & LIBRARY
Dear Mr. Schauer:
Thank you for your letter of May 27, 1975, outlining
the planned participation of the Church World Service
in the refugee resettlement effort.
Your active support of this most worthy humantarian
effort is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
Mr. John W. Schauer
Director
Immigration and Refugee Program
Church World Service
475 Riverside Drive
New York, New York 10027
YOU are the link
WORLD SERVICE
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
475 Riverside Drive
New York, New York 10027
U.S. A
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Social Welfare Agencies about local or nearby organ-
izations which offer guidance and help to new arrivals.
Some new arrivals would
like to attend your church,
Explain about medical services in the community
especially if it may be the
and about health and hospitalization insurance.
only Protestant church in
the vicinity. Take them with you. Invite them to group
meetings at church. They may feel too shy at first to
EDUCATION
attend by themselves.
Help your new people enter the children at school;
If they are members of a church not your own, make
explain about school lunches. Help the adults find
a definite appointment to take them to their own
opportunity to learn English or improve their knowl-
church. They should feel free to join the church of
edge of it. Your public schools, YWCA or YMCA,
their own choice.
or International Institute probably have classes. Your
State University sometimes has correspondence
courses in citizenship. And, of course, they should
LEGAL FACTORS
learn about libraries, museums, free lectures, etc. You
will want to counsel and cooperate with your people
The newcomers need to
about educational and vocational training, and other
know their rights, privi-
ways of improving themselves in this new land of
leges, and obligations, and
freedom and opportunity.
how and when they may
become citizens.
Many sponsors and churches have found that work-
ing with and for a newcomer has brought real bless-
They have been furnished some information about
ings and a broadening experience to the church and
their responsibilities to report addresses, register for
to the community. We are confident it will to you.
the draft, carry alien registration cards if over 18
years. In routine matters, the nearest office of the Im-
migration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. De-
partment of Justice may be consulted. Wherever
helpful, suggest that people consult an immigrant wel-
fare agency, like International Institutes, Foreign
Secretaries of YWCA's or YMCA's, or write to your
denominational headquarters which will consult with
Church World Service. Explain our tax laws and pro-
cedures. There are laws in many states restricting
aliens' rights to certain kinds of employment or public
assistance. But, in many places, public spirited groups
have worked to secure equal rights for citizens and
aliens alike. We suggest you secure a copy of "How
to Become a Citizen of the United States," American
Council for Nationalities Service, 20 West 40 Street,
New York, New York 10018.
SOCIAL SERVICES
If problems emerge, we suggest you consult your
minister, or your Council of Churches, or Council of
You are the link for them between their old life and
their
new.
SPONSORS, your refugees look to you-
Your Christian concern makes it possible for them to come.
WHO ARE THE REFUGEES?
the religious practices of the heritage to which your
SOMETHING OLD - SOMETHING NEW
out from a minister, a family service agency, or a
new arrivals belong. They, too, have been reading
Council of Churches in that locality whether there
They represent all types of people from all walks
about life in the United States, our climate, geogra-
New arrivals generally are mature people with con-
really is a place and a job for them. If they go to a new
of life. Many of them are victims of oppression or
phy, customs and churches.
siderable successful experience. They bring with them
sponsor, you are immediately relieved of your own
calamity-who, like our own ancestors, seek a new life
quite firm ideas about satisfying life's daily needs.
responsibilities. We suggest that if you are able to do
of freedom, opportunity and purpose in America.
Both you and they will be making realistic adjust-
You, too, know a great deal about meeting the prob-
more, you offer to take a substitute from your de-
ments in the expectations of each other based on what
lems of daily life in this country. Maybe all the solu-
nominational refugee committee. Make the adjust-
you thought in advance and what they had dreamed
tions the new arrivals bring along are not appropriate
ment in a way fair to yourself as well as to your
SELECTION
about for so many years. With vision, imagination,
or practical for new conditions in this country. In the
refugees.
strength, and patience you will achieve mutual under-
main, it is wise to let them find this out for themselves.
Your church is represented through Church World
standing which is the key to successful resettlement.
Encourage them to weigh and test. Maybe you, too,
Keep your temper, your humor, your love!
Service and the World Council of Churches in a score
will learn new ways to do things, how to cook a tasty
of overseas countries where there are refugees with
dish, or how to decorate a room with charm. They may
but one hope: a permanent home. Competent World
PLANS FOR ARRIVAL
at first appear to be "slow" only because of a language
EMPLOYMENT
Council of Churches staff members counsel these
barrier.
refugees and, where possible, help them prepare the
You will receive notice
Help your new arrivals
considerable documentation required by our govern-
from CWS or your denom-
get their Social Security
ment from prospective immigrants. The CWS office
inational headquarters giv-
numbers. The address of
in New York receives a dossier with background in-
ing expected date of arrival
LET THEM CONTRIBUTE
your nearest Social Secur-
formation and photograph on each applicant. These
at port of entry and asking for inland transportation
ity office can be secured from the Post Office, or from
funds to be advanced at that time in order that all
Your newcomers will
dossiers are carefully distributed among our cooperat-
the telephone book under: "U.S. Government, De-
ing national Protestant and Eastern Orthodox resettle-
arrangements for their transportation can be made
have really "arrived" only
partment of Health, Education and Welfare."
ment offices, which, in turn, arrange local sponsor-
before they arrive. This notice usually reaches you
when they have begun to
contribute themselves. This
Go with them, by public transportation, to their
ships across the U.S.A. Each denominational resettle-
two to four weeks in advance. Sometimes the refugees
ment office or its regional branch renders the very
means not only in their jobs, but also in the com-
new jobs, explaining carefully and slowly about bus
may write the good news to you before CWS is able
personal service which the "matching" of refugee and
to get it to you.
munity. Find out if they have talents to use in a folk
names, numbers, and letters, fares and transfers, start-
sponsor entails.
festival, a holiday celebration, a musical, dancing,
ing and stopping points both coming and going. Write
CWS will meet your people at the port of arrival
culinary skills, arts and crafts, the life of the church.
down on a slip of paper the location of job, bus route,
(usually New York City for those coming from Europe
address and phone where you can be reached.
DO ENOUGH BUT NOT TOO MUCH
and San Francisco for those coming from the Far
Explain carefully their duties, hours, wages, pay-
East). Plan to meet them at your own local station.
Once you know that a refugee or refugee family
The arrivals from Europe usually speak their own lan-
HUMAN FACTORS
days, pay roll deductions, and everything pertinent to
the job. They will want to know if they can join a
will be coming through your sponsorship, the biggest
guage and frequently some German and a little Eng-
company health insurance plan.
thing you can do is to help these people become estab-
lish. If you can take someone with you to the station
Sometimes, although not often, sponsors find that
who can speak their native language, so much the
some advance information on their case was in error.
lished again so they can make their own decisions,
make their own way, and make their own contribution
better. Watch for their CWS badge. Learn to greet
This probably happened only because someone unin-
tentionally misinterpreted what was said overseas.
JOB PROMISE IS NOT A CONTRACT
in their new community.
them by their names.
Boats and planes usually land in the morning. It
Occasionally a newcomer family may wish to go to
Your new refugees have accepted the moral obliga-
often takes half the day to complete immigration for-
another city to be with relatives or friends. There is
tion to try their best to fulfill the jobs found for them.
THEY ARE PEOPLE OF DIGNITY AND WORTH
malities. If possible, CWS will put your new arrival
no way, of course, in which they can be held against
But they are free, by law, to improve their lot by ac-
on the train or bus the same day. To avoid an expen-
their will. The sponsorship accepted by them is not a
cepting more favorable employment. Employers, too,
You can find at your public library books on the
sive stopover in New York, you therefore may be in-
contract. But before encouraging them to move, it
by law, are free to hire or fire new arrivals under
achievements, the heroes, the customs, the literature,
convenienced by an early morning or late night arrival.
will be well for you to cooperate with them by finding
exactly the same conditions as any other employee.
Persons or congregations desiring further information
or wishing to explore the possibility of undertaking
sponsorship of refugees should communicate with
their National Denominational Resettlement Office.
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
U.S.A.
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
Immigration and Refugee Program
475 Riverside Drive
New York, N.Y. 10027
PRINTED
TIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WORLD SERVICE
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10027
WUI TELEX 62977
CABLE: DOMINICUS
U.S.A.
Paul F. McCleary, Executive Director
Immigration and Refugee Program
John W. Schauer
May 27, 1975
Director
Mr. Theodore Marrs
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dr. Marrs:
Church World Service at a special meeting of the Immigration
and Refugee Program Operating Committee on April 24, passed
the following resolutions:
1. Cambodian Refugees:
"In view of the urgent request from the United States
Government directed to the U.S. voluntary agencies to
assist in the immediate resettlement of approximately
1500 Cambodian evacuees (refugees) now in Thailand, and
Whereas Church World Service expressed its unwillingness
to take action in this matter so long as only former
U.S. Government employees and dependents were involved, and
In keeping with the Christian imperative upon the
Immigration and Refugee Operating Committee of Church
World Service to assist refugees in need regardless
of faith, race or political persuasion,
The Immigration and Réfugee Program Operating
Committee of Church World Service resolves to assist
in the orderly and responsible resettlement of at
least 250 Cambodian evacuees (refugees) now in Thailand." "
2. Vietnamese Refugees:
"In view of the continuing concern of Church World
Service for the displaced and refugees on all sides of
A Program of the Division of Overseas Ministries
the battle lines in Indo-China, as expressed particularly
in its support of the World Council of Churches Fund
for Reconstruction and Reconciliation in Indo-China,
and considering the present needs of the evcuees
(refugees) from Vietnam and in keeping with the
Christian imperative upon the Immigration and Refugee
Program Operating Committee of Church World Service
to assist refugees regardless of faith, race or
political persuasion,
The Immigration and Refugee Operating Committee of
Church World Service resolves to assist in the orderly
and responsible resettlement of Vietnamese evacuees
(refugees) commensurate with the capability of
Church World Service and its member Communions."
"Pursuant to the resolution concerning the Vietnamese
evacuees (refugees), the Immigration and Refugee
Program Operating Committee authorized the Immigration
and Refugee Program director to begin arrangements to
resettle 500 - 2,000 untis (10,000 persons)
I have sent under separate cover copies of "The Link"
which explains the policy and resettlement program of
Church World Service. This has been distributed by the
denominations to their local church pastors, committees,
and sponsors.
Attached is a list of the cooperating denominational
resettlement offices who are actively arranging with their
local congregations to sponsor Vietnamese Refugees.
Church World Service has staff in Pendleton, Chafee, and
Eglin. Church World Service will begin operations at
Indiantown Gap Military Reservation on Monday June 2.
If I can be of any further assistance, please contact
me.
I deeply appreciate the support that you are giving to
Vietnamese Refugees, the voluntary agencies and especially
Church World Service through the President's Advisory
Commission on Refugees.
Sincerely,
John W. Schauer
JWS gg
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Paul McCleary
James Thomas
Sterling Carey
CWS/IRP Rm 655
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Dr. Theodore Marrs
year
The White House
Washington, D.C.
June 11, 1975
House Resolution
Refuge File
LIBRARY GEIRALDO ?
Mr. Speaker:
We have authorized nearly $500 million dollars for the resettlement of the
Indochina refugees. That was a necessary step in healing the wounds of the
Vietnam war. It was a step consistent with our tradition of providing refuge for the
homeless, and help for the helpless. It was a step motivated by compassion and
a step motivated by respect for gallant allies. But it was not the only step we
need to take.
I am aware of the great problems before this House. Compared to the question
of the economy, compared to the question of unemployment, of the energy problem,
of the Middle East and so forth, the fate of 150, 000 people may seem inconsequential.
But in a very real sense, our attitude toward those 150, 000 people will be a
measure, and will be seen around the world as a measure, of the vitality of our basic
American beliefs. The tragedy of Vietnam, culminating on the eve of our Bicentennial
provides an unsurpassed opportunity for those redemptive acts of commitment to our
fellow human beings which has for two centuries marked our progress as a nation.
Mr. Speaker, I would hope that each of us, Representatives of a great people,
might urge our constituents to open their hands and their hearts and their homes to
the refugees of Indochina, that we might urge the assistance of those volunteer
groups, churches, and civic organizations whose energies and abilities have
astonished observers of the American scene all the way back to de Togueville, that
we might urge, as appropriate, the assistance of State and local governments in
this task.
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The fact is that this is not a problem of overwhelming dimensions. Nor
is it a problem that in its resolution will impact adversely on such areas of our
life as the employment scene. We are talking about some 35 thousand families.
We are talking about a group composed, in the majority, of children. I am not
prepared to believe that there are not 35 thousand jobs of some useful and
productive nature available in this nation. I cannot believe that there are not
sufficient resources among us to absorb 35 thousand new families. If that
were true, it would be a sad indictment of our nation as it prepares to
celebrate its 200th birthday. But it is not true.
The job can be done. The problem is one of time. It must be done
soon. It must be done now, so that we do not have over an extended period of
time large numbers of people, homeless, rootless, and bewildered in refugee
camps. We need action now. The President's Advisory Committee is working
on this. The President's Task Force is working on this. The Congress has set
aside the money for it.
Now the people, the American people, must play their part.
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Mr. Speaker, I am introducing today the following resolution:
Whereas, the United States of America has from its earliest days been
a haven and a refuge for the poor, the oppressed, the dispossessed, and those
seeking to lead a life of independence in a land of liberty; and,
Whereas, the United States is now host to the tragic remnants of the long
struggle for freedom in Indochina; and,
Whereas, the task of assisting thos refugees is one which cannot be
successfully accomplished unless it is broadly attempted by all of our people;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House, that it is the sense of the Congress, that every
church and civic group, and governments at every level, and each citizen in their
individual lives be encouraged to make manifest those qualities of compassion,
decency, and generosity toward others which have so long distinguished us as
a people, by taking every appropriate and reasonable means at their disposal to
assist in the rapid resettlement of the refugees of Indochina.
R°File
June 11, 1975
Senate Resolution
3. R. FORD LIBRARY
Mr. President:
As-we all know in April of this year, the U.S. role in Vietnam
came to an end. When and under what circumstances a U.S. role in that
troubled area will be resumed is questionable. The U.S. obligation to the
Vietnamese and the Cambodian refugees who chose life and liberty in America,
however, is not questionable.
This Chamber has chosen to appropriate nearly a half- billion dollars
for the resettlement of the refugees. But certainly our obligation in this matter
is not discharged with a vote on a money bill. The success of the resettlement
program will depend ultimately not on how much money we spend, but on how much
of ourselves we spend. It will depend upon how much the people of this great nation
of immigrants give of themselves in the task of assimilating the refugees into our
national life. The members of this Senate are uniquely placed to shape and guide
the attitudes of our people as we approach this task together.
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We hear doubts from some quarters about the wisdom and the
rightness of bringing these refugees to our shores. There are some who
worry that jobs will be lost to refugees. There are others who fear the influence
of alien views and culture in this neighborhoods. And there are those who resent
them simply because they are Vietnamese and Cambodians, and thus a part of a
traumatic experience which scarred our national life for more than a decade.
Such doubts and fears are understandable, perhaps. But I believe that
finally, such doubts and fears are beneath a people who are themselves descendents
of refugees. And I believe that when asked, Americans will respond to the need to
move over and make room for these people. We did not become great by being selfish,
or by being frightened of the new and different, or by turning our backs on those
in need. So I am confident for the future.
For now, however, the great task is to get the refugees out of the refugee
camps. This will require sponsors. It will require the assistance of government
at the State and local levels. It will require the assistance of civic and church groups.
It will require the leadership and the encouragement of the members of this
body.
Mr. President, I am introducing today the following resolution:
Whereas, the United States of America has from its earliest days been
a haven and a refuge for the poor, the oppressed, the dispossessed, and those
seeking to lead a life of independence in a land of liberty; and,
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Whereas, the United States is now host to the tragic remnants of the long
struggle for freedom in Indochina; and,
Whereas, the task of assisting those refugees is one which cannot be
successfully accomplished unless it is broadly attempted by all of our people;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, that it is the sense of the Congress, that every
church and civic group, and governments at every level, and each citizen in their
individual lives be encouraged to make manifest those qualities of compassion,
decency, and generosity toward others which have so long distinguished us as
a people, by taking every appropriate and reasonable means at their disposal to assist
in the rapid resettlement of the refugees of Indochina.
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Dear
:
I am sure you are supportive of the resettlement of Southeast Asian
refugees. If we are to quickly assimilate those refugees into the
American community, our National resettlement program will require
the cooperation and assistance of organizations such as yours.
We are enclosing for your information, background papers, guidelines
and questions and answers that the President's Adviso ry Committee
has prepared. Please disseminate this material as extensively as
your resources permit.
Your support of this important effort is appreciated. If you wish to
serve in a more definitive way in the resettlement effort, please contact
the Interagency Task Force on Vietnam, Operations Center, Department
of State, Room 7516, Washington, D.C. 20520.
Sincerely,
Theodore C. Marrs
Roger D. Semerad
Special Assistant to the President
Executive Director
President's Advisory Committee
on Refugees
Name
Address
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June 16, 1975
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Dear
:
I am sure you are supportive of the resettlement of Southeast Asian
refugees. If we are to quickly assimilate those refugees into the
American community, our National resettlement program will require
the cooporation and assistance of organizations such as yours.
We are enclosing for your information, background papers, guidelines
and questions and answers that the President's Advise ry Committee
has propared. Please disseminate this material as extensively as
your resources permit.
Your support of this important effort is appreciated. If you wish to
serve in a more definitive way in the resettlement effort, please contact
the Interagency Task Force on Vistnam, Operations Center, Department
of State, Room 7516, Washington, D.C. 20520.
Sincerely,
Theodore C. Marrs
Roger D. Semerad
Special Assistant to the President
Executive Director
President's Advisory Committee
on Refugees
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Address
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Honorary Chairman
Gerald R. Ford
Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
Chairman of the Corporation
The White House
Dr. Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.
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Chairman, Executive Committee
Washington, D.C. 20500
Jacob Goodstein
Dear Dr. Marrs:
Vice Presidents
Lt. Col. Peter M. Dawkins, USA
The last time we met, I discussed USO's
Marvin E. Cardoza
involvement in the Refugee Program. I
Robert L. Adler
thought you'd be interested in the enclosed
Mrs. Sylvester J. Carter
Comm. William E. Chamberlain
two pieces of correspondence, which show
Joseph H. Singer
our involvement in the program in Gualing and
the encouragement of our staff of volunteers
Secretary
in one hundred thirty centers.
Mrs. Andrew M. McBurney
Treasurer
Also, we have been working unofficially with
Robert A. Geib
many of our professional staff who served in
National Executive
Vietnam and have great empathy for the people
Michael E. Menster
there and in sponsoring individuals who were
employed by USO throughout our involvement
there.
Best regards,
Sincerely, Menst
MEM:RK
Michael E. Menster
encs;
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE NATIONAL JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
THE SALVATION ARMY
TRAVELERS AID-INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICE OF AMERICA
USO IS SUPPORTED THROUGH THE UNITED WAY AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
USO
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC. BOX 21 COMNAVMAR, FPO SAN FRANCISCO 96630
CLUB AND BEACH ON GUAM, M.I.
June 6, 1975
Ms. Denise Weicher
USO Public Relations Dept.
237 East 52nd Street
New York, New York 10022
GERALD R. FORD LIBRAMA
Dear Denise:
The Vietnam evacuee project "Operation New Life" on Guam was almost
totally a military project. The bulk of the real work was done by the
military, the Red Cross, and the Government of Guam. Our part was mini-
mal, and it would be inappropriate to report otherwise. However, we were
able to provide the following services:
USO provided a group of Palauan dancers that happened to be available,
to a nearby refugee camp, and they performed for about 2000 evacuees.
Color slides were taken of this and were sent off for developing. As
soon as they are returned, Marilyn Wotton will air mail them to you.
We offered our USO grounds as an area to set up tents for military
support troops. The Navy decided against this, desiring to keep us
operating as a recreation facility for military and dependents. We
experienced less usage than expected because all the military were
working 12 to 16 hours per day.
We offered our services to Navy Consolidated Recreation Office, which
was officially tasked with the job of providing recreation for the evacuees.
We made several contacts with musical groups for them, but they handled
most of the programming themselves, in spite of several offers. They
have 11 very qualified recreation staff who devoted much time and effort
to the project.
At the request of the Navy, we transported one busload of evacuees
between camps, due to a heavy transportation load.
We provided shuttlebus service to Navy ship's personnel on six occa-
sions, when they were cut off from their normal transportation resources.
Made eight trips to refugee camps to take clothing, toys, water con-
tainers, and assist two families of former Vietnam employees. Mike
Menster has the information on this.
We are providing twice weekly color slide recreation briefings and
tours to Army support troops as part of our regular program. Additional
support troops have begun to use our beach and facilities, as their
heavy work load slacks off.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
William E. Scofield
CCI M. Menster, A. Kassin, W.C. Garrett
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS
NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SERVICE
NATIONAL JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
THE SALVATION ARMY
TRAVELERS
AID ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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MEMORANDUM
DATE June 5, 1975
TO
USO Executive Directors - Stateside
FROM
Agency Advisory Council
GERALD FORD LIBRERT
SUBJECT
Vietnamese Refugees
At a recent meeting of representatives of the national voluntary
agencies, President Ford requested the cooperation of all agencies
to assist in the resettlement of the Vietnamese and Cambodian
refugees.
Several of the member agencies of USO are officially designated
to work with sponsors for the refugees and to coordinate recrea-
tional programs for the refugees who are still in camps. Other
major concerns are getting the accurate information about the
refugees to the general public and assisting the refugees in
re-establishing normal lives.
Your cooperation with agencies in your community who are actively
engaged in the resettlement program, is encouraged.
We would be interested to hear if USO is involved in the Refugee
Program in your community and what is being done.
Please direct your reports to the Director of Field Services,
National USO Headquarters.
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June 18, 1975
Dr. Marrs:
Bill Whyte (a close friend of the President's)
from U. S. Steel, called Mr. Baroody to
arrange an appointment for Mr. William Seebeck
of the Peter Grace Organization re refugees.
Loraine asked me to have him meet with you,
and I arranged a meeting for 4:00 p.m.
Peter Grace is head of 91 corporate foundations.
Mr. Seebeck works for the Grace organization.
He wants to know what they can do to help
resettle the refugees.
Thanks.
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Dear Malcolm:
For your information.
Sincerely,
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
Dr. Malcolm Todd
President
American Medical Association
1776 KStreet, N.W.
Washington, D. c. 20006
Enclosure
June 18, 1975
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Dear Malcolm:
For your information.
Sincerely,
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
Dr. Malcolm Todd
President
American Medical Association
1776 KStreet, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20006
Enclosure
ALFRED B. SWANSON, M.D., F.A.C.S.
774-7394
313 BLODGETT MEDICAL BUILDING
TELEPHONES:
456-5568
GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN 49506
May 14, 1975
Dear Dr. Marrs:
Thank you for your phone conversation.
I do hope that we can contact our friends in Saigon at some time.
Dr. Nguyen Buu Trung who was one of our trainees in hand surgery
is now in Camp Pendleton with his wife and four children. I
understand there are forty other doctors in that camp.
Most of the refugee physicians have the problem of certification
of their medical training in order to take the E.C.M.F.G. Exam
which is a requirement for their applying for one year of
hospital training necessary in most states for medical licensure.
Special consideration has been given medical physician refugees in
the past because of their medical education. This is an obvious
need at the present time. It seems to me the E.C.M.F.G. Exam is
their big hurdle. Many of them will require language training and
tutoring to pass it. Once they get into the hospital training
system, individual effort should handle the problem as it did with
the Cubans. The professionals need to be identified, some of the
ordinary red tape fractionated so that they can get out of these
camps and into some kind of a program which will have an end-point.
Dr. Isaiah Jackson of the Indo China Disaster Relief Desk has had
much to do with the Vietnamese Physicians and is very eager to
help, and we who have been involved can also be depended upon to
assist where necessary.
Very sincerely yours,
Alfred B. Swanson, M. D.
Chairman, American Society for
Surgery of the Hand
Volunteers for Vietnam
Theodore C. Marrs, M. D.
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
LE-THE-LINH, M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
34, Mac dinh Chi, Saigon I.
Received 29 april
20 April 75
Dear Doctor Swanson :
I wait until today to write to you for since the beginning of the Commu-
nist offensive I have believed that sooner or later a political solution
could be found and the US will not let all SVN fall into the VC hands
myfamily
and 18 millions of SVN people fall into Communist slaughtering and slavery
But now the communists tanks are onlyone hour drive from Saigon, the city
is really in danger and no political settlement is yet in sight. The ar-
my can not stop the VC drive, the govt of SVN does not grant any passport
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after another, evacuated their personel including Vietnamese without autho-
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ately to be away when the communists take over the city.
I ask for your help. Being a refugee from North VN in 1954, being in the
army and having cooperated in many ways with Americans, I have BO many
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reasons to be at the first firing squad when they come to Saigon. Maybe
I don't mind about death, but my wife and my children
Please help us I don't t know how but I imagine that you can write to your
representatives, your senatem or better to your Embassy at Saigon to help
us to leave my country in case of Communist takeover You can also try
to ask the Hand Society, the AMA to come to help. Right now I want to ask
you to send me a certificate of sponsorship ( a standard form should be
obtained at the Immigration Service, I guess ) so if possible We will sell
the house and every thing we own to buy our departure from Saigon and try to
go to the US in our way to Europa where we have many relatives
I am very ashamed to write this letter but I hope you will understand and
will try to help us before it is too late I Don't know how long Saigon
can stand against the VC offensive but if this letter should be the last
time you hear from us, all you can do is to pray for us
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Video tapes, slides, and associated materials dealing with refugee
resettlement may be obtained through direct coordination with the
following individuals of the Army Audio Visual Agency, phone
697 3350 or 695 4357.
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Dear Governor Anderson:
President Ford has asked me to thank you for your letter regarding
our men who are still missing and unaccounted for in Southeast
Asia. The President shares your concern about this serious prob-
lem and wishes it were in his power to account for all our missing
men, including the 28 from Minnesota.
There has been consideration in the White House of establishing a
special commission on this subject, but it has not been clear what
such a commission could accomplish that would go beyond the efforts
already being made. We are continuing to work through the United
Nations, through the International Red Cross, and through diplomatic
channels to press Hanol on this subject. The State and Defense
Departments, and the Congress, have all made known their serious
concern about North Vietnam's failure to account for our men, as
required by the Paris Agreement and by the Geneva Conventions of
1949.
Despite the Communist intransigence on this subject, the President
wants to assure you that our efforts will continue until we have obtained
the fullest possible accounting for all our men.
Sincerely,
Theodore c. Marra
Special Assistant to the President
The Honorable Wendell R. Anderson
Governor
State of Minnesota
St. Paul
Dear Governor Anderson:
President Ford has asked me to thank you for your letter
regarding our men who are still missing and unaccounted for in
Southeast Asia. The President shares your concern about this
serious problem and wishes it were in his power to account for all
our missing men, including the 28 from Minnesota.
There has been consideration in the White House of establishing
a special commission on this subject, but it has not been clear what
such a commission could accomplish that would go beyond the efforts
already being made. We are continuing to work thourgh the United
Nations, through the International Red Cross, and through diplomatic
channels to press Hanoi on this subject. The State and Defense
Departments, and the Congress, have all made known their serious
concern about North Vietnam's failure to account for our men, as
required by the Paris Agreement and by the Geneva Conventions of 1949.
Despite the Communist intransigence on this subject, the President
wants to assure you that our efforts will continue until we have obtained
the fullest possible accounting for all our men.
Sincerely,
Honorable Wendell R. Anderson
Governor
State of Minnesota
St. Paul
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WENDELL R. ANDERSON
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President Gerald Ford
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Dear Mr. President:
Official observances are being held today in the
Minnesota State Capitol in recognition of the fact that many
Americans are still in a Missing-in-Action status as a result
of the Vietnam conflict. At least twenty-eight of these men
are from the State of Minnesota.
Their fate is of the deepest concern to our people.
I respectfully urge that you respond immediately to
the many expressions of support you have had for the estab-
lishment of a special Commission to investigate matters re-
lating to men missing in action, or prisoners of war, in
Southeast Asia.
Such a Commission, Mr. President, is urgently needed.
It would help to allay the anguish of so many families who
have lived through long years of uncertainty concerning the
fate of their loved ones. It could also help our government
to explore other avenues of obtaining information on America's
POWs and MIAs.
I recognize the grave difficulties involved in
securing such information. But I also believe we must remain
steadfast in our commitment to ascertain whatever facts may
be available on every American serviceman, still unaccounted
for, who loyally served his country in that tragic war.
With my warmest personal regards,
Sincerely,
Wendue R. anderson
Wendell R. Anderson
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Charles T. Grigsby
June 25, 1975
Vice-Presidents
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Secretary
Mrs. Robert Childers
Honorary Presidents
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Gentlemen:
Mrs. Henry E. I. duPont
Dr. Ivor J. Echols
Bosanka B. Evosevic
John E. Hansan
At the suggestion of Mr. Theodore C. Marrs, Special
James H. Hom
Paul A. Kurzman
Assistant to the President, and Mr. Roger Semerad, Executive
Mrs. Mildred Madison
Dean McNeal
Director, President's Advisory Committee on Refugees, I am
Dr. S. Garry Oniki
Ellsworth P. Pryor, Jr.
contacting you with an offer to serve in the resettlement
Milton J. Robinson
Mrs. Albert Sacks
effort of Southeast Asian refugees.
Howard J. Samuels
Dr. Halloway C. Sells, Jr.
Philip E. Silberberg
James Soler
The National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood
Mrs. Martin-Alexandra Sternberg
Mercer C. Tate
Centers has member agencies in 80 cities and 30 states which
Wilbert Tom
Joseph F. Turley
operate 360 centers. Our agencies, however, serve the poor
Bailey W. Turner
David E. Ushio
and near poor and are seriously under-funded. The national
Jose A. Vargas, Jr.
Charles T. Williams
office, likewise, has operated under a deficit for the past
Northeast
six years. Consequently, while there is no hesitancy in our
Harmon R. Carey
David Edwards
willingness to be of service, we are forced, however, to
Mrs. Jules Mayer
ask whether or not funds are available to support such efforts
Central Lakes
Carole Y. King
through settlements and neighborhood centers.
James L. Mason
Mrs. Frances Welch
Midwest
Richard H. Bancroft, Jr.
I would be most pleased to discuss the matter with you at a
Ronald A. Edwards
Leonard Wrice
mutually convenient time.
Southeast
Mrs. Ralph G. Roop
Mrs. Mary Walker
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Mamie Bostic
Southwest
Mike Hernandez, Jr.
Willard Jackson
Mrs. Annetta Ornelas
West
Mrs. B. V. Low-Beer
Walter L. Smart
Mrs. Judy Jasso
Bennie James Magee
Executive Director
Immediate Past President
Frederick B. Taylor
Executive Director
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Walter L. Smart
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Mr. Roger D. Semerad
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Mr. Theodore C. Marrs
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The White House
Washington, D. C.
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June 26, 1975
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Dear George and Louise:
It was a delightful surprise to see young George and
an honor to hear from you two wonderful people.
The national response to refugee needs - despite super-
ficial media comments - has been an outpouring of humane
consideration. This and many other exciting areas fall
in my range.
Saw Willard and Mary a couple of weeks ago. Except for
a "tic" he is doing well.
Annette is past five years following the mastectomy -
now working with Anna Chennault. By the way, we are
planning a trip to Brazil this summer as tourists.
Finally, I will try to find a way to support Mrs. Coker.
She sounds like quite a person.
Sincerely,
x
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
have to you both.
Mr. & Mrs. George Leiby
907 Honeysuckle Lane
Albermarle, North Carolina 28001
Wear Ted.
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written card. I was threlled K
George brought by your hand
learn f your current assign- -
ment.
Other than this expression
of affreciation of a M.S. citizen for
your accepting this resp usibilities
I would like to call your attenture
to a remarhable south Carolina
lady who deserves some 8 your
suffort. she, Mrs
Waird R. Coker, is the daughter of
Varid Roper, Secretary $ commence
during Roorevelts administration
Iwellrecall Howard Reesk description
fyrer oretstanding management of
alabamas Criffle childrens Program.
"miss mae "is currently heroically
rehabilitating herself following
cebral vascular accident. with
aphasia - her challenge.
You may know that her
father gave Ctrarleston, S.C. Roper
Hospetal and her Coher family
have been generous with
Coker College of which Bonnie
Cone and Lauist are 1928 class-
mates. The Cohes certified
cotton seed production without
drubt
the rehabilitation (economic) following
the Cirit war.
Stanly County n.c., with
writ by when you can.
Albemarle as its County
Seat, would be h mored of
have you visit- and as you
well know- there is always a
spare soorn in ares home.
Louise joins me in extending
ms best wishes - Cordially George
file
AAMHRC
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2400 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CÀ 90018
July 1975
(213) 731-8861
Refugees
DR. WILLIAM T. LIU - NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR
HEADING VIETNAMESE REFUGEE RESEARCH CENTER EFFORTS
Dr. William T. Liu has been appointed the Director of the Asian American Mental
Health Research Center (AAMHRC) by the AAMHRC Community Advisory Board. Dr. Liu,
Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Study of Man in Comtemporary
Society at the University of Notre Dame, is also the Associate Dean of the College of
Arts and Letters. Dr. Liu has conducted numerous sociological studies among Asian
Americans and Asians in China and the Philippines.
Dr. Liu, will be involved in providing administrative leadership to meet the objec-
tives of the Research Center as Director of Research and Development. The Center is
a five-year research and development project funded since July, 1974 by the Center
for Minority Group Mental Health Programs of the National Institute of Mental Health
to establish a national center for community-based research for Pacific Islanders and
Asian Americans.
The first year objectives of the Asian American Mental Health Research Center are the
following: 1) Under the direction of Candace Yamagawa, Regional Research Assistants
and Associates will conduct systematic review and document regional research needs;
assess the availability of research personnel, and make contacts with regional
funding sources; 2) Under the direction of Dr. Liu, a national research design will
be developed involving four priority areas, namely Aging, Employment Discrimination
During Recession, Effect of the Perpetuation of Negative Stercotypes, and New
Immigration; 3) Under the direction of Carolyn Yee, Operation Resource and Develop-
ment will attempt to identify funding sources at the local, state, regional, and
federal levels. Information will be collected and placed in the R & D clearinghouse;
and 4) Under the direction of Dan Watanabe, mini-contracts of $3,000 - $5,000 will be
let against acceptable proposals related to local research priorities.
While all objectives continue to be pursued without let up, on May 1, with the
Vietnamese Refugee issue becoming a reality, the AAMHRC initiated exploration to
determine how the Research Center could assist in the resettlement program.
A letter was sent to President Gerald M. Ford, informing him of the AAMHRC concern on
May 6. Excerpt of letter:
"Fully recognizing the complex philosophical and political issues relative
to the process by which thousands of Southeast Asians have come to our
nation, the Asian American Mental Health Research Center assumes the
position that the people now here face monumental barriers to readjustment
towards securing the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter, and
specialized needs in the areas of education, health and mental health care,
employment and full participation in our democratic society.
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Local and national organizations and citizen groups in the public and
voluntary sectors have begun to work together towards a peaceful resolution
of these problems, understanding that this process, not unknown to our
country, will not be resolved in a matter of days, weeks or even months,
but in reality will take a process of many years to come.
Important policy deliberations, we believe, must be based on the very best
information available. The basis of delivering effective material, medical
and social services is predicated upon good information, preferably deter-
mined and provided by the Southeast Asians themselves. It would appear
incumbent, therefore, that the Asian American Mental Health Research Center,
with its national multi-ethnic Community Advisory Board composed of broadly
represented Pacific and Asian Americans, and a national core staff
strategically based currently in the Southern California area and with its
national research priorities
can do no less than to extend and to begin
with our limited resources to assist in a program of sound information
gathering, requesting and making known that additional resource will be
needed immediately to maintain the kind of sustained effort and viability
to the issue which we have initiated
Staff specialists are currently being recruited to gather pertinent
information which will hopefully enhance and assist local officials and
organizations and national policymakers who will have the difficult
decision-making responsibilities regarding this issue for our nation.
The Center for Minority Group Mental Health Programs, the National Institute
of Mental Health, and the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Administration
are to be commended for their foresight in conceptualizing and establishing
research and development centers of national significance, for one, in the
Pacific/Asian communities so that at times like this, it can help in effec-
tively mounting programs of research and community development. We will
continue to work towards carrying out our responsibilities and stand ready
to assist in whatever appröpriate manner relative to the current situation.
Knowing that the tasks ahead are difficult and will be especially difficult
for the refugees themselves who must, ultimately as individuals and groups,
cope with the many adversities foremost amongst which is being victims of
an unpopular war, we do ask for and count on your support.'
Letters were also sent to Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State; James T.
Schlesinger, Secretary of Defense; Edward H. Levi, Attorney General of the United
States; Casper Weinberger, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare; and
legislators who had expressed concern over the Vietnamese Refugee issue.
Since San Diego and Los Angeles are in proximity to Camp Pendleton, individuals and
organizations concerned with the refugee issue were contacted within the first week
in both areas as well as across the country. On May 4, Research Center staff con-
tacted Asian groups, including Vietnamese students, concerned with the refugee issue
in San Diego. The Vietnamese Refugee issue being a national issue with refugee camps
in Florida, Arkansas, California, and Guam, it was agreed that the San Diego group
concerned primarily with the Vietnamese in Camp Pendleton would continue to work
toward establishing an Asian Resource Center within Camp Pendleton. In turn, the
Research Center would continue to try and get entry into all camps by working at the
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national level. It was agreed that each group would try to aid the other,
cooperatively, but separately, to get an official entry on an ongoing basis so that
more community groups could assist in the refugee programs.
It was learned that Dr. Bertrand Brown, Director of the National Institute of Mental
Health was attending the May 4 American Psychiatric Association Conference in
Anaheim, California. Research Center staff, on their return trip to Los Angeles from
San Diego, took the opportunity to meet and discuss the Vietnamese Refugee issue with
him. Dr. Brown concurred with the Research Center's concern and extended his help.
Mr. Patrick Okura, of NIMH, was also supportive of the Center's concern in taking the
initiative to provide Asian input.
On May 6-8, the Community Advisory Board met in San Francisco. The Board approved
the initiative taken by the Research Center regarding the Vietnamese Refugee issue
and affirmed its action as in keeping with the first-year program objectives.
Dr. Liu was able to obtain an authorization from Dean Brown of the State Department
to enter Camp Pendleton. On May 12, a site visit was made to Camp Pendleton by
Dr. William Liu, George Nishinaka, and Beverly Yip. During the site visit, contacts
were primarily made with the personnel involved with the sponsorship programs.
On May 15, George Nishinaka met with Joe Maldonado, HEW Director of Region IX, which
covers Guam and California. HEW had 120 staff members at Camp Pendleton and was in
the process of hiring 30 additional staff persons. A recommendation was made re-
garding the importance of hiring as many Asians as possible, especially Southeast
Asians. Information was provided relative to the availability of Vietnamese students.
It was further noted that the involvement of these students would provide an
important critical contribution which they alone could make at this time. They have
the cultural background, the bilingual capability, and the experience gained from the
opportunity they have had of acculturating to our American institutions and way of
life which they uniquely can convey to the Vietnamese Refugees.
On May 21, a group composed of Dr. William Liu, George Nishinaka, Tuan Pham, Faye
Munoz, Kathy Do, and Elena Yu met in Bethesda, Maryland to discuss the Vietnamese
Refugee situation and to brainstorm alternative plans for consideration as to how the
Research Center could assist in planning and information gathering which could ulti-
mately enable effective delivery of services by public, private, national and local
agencies and organizations.
On May 30, Dr. William Liu, George Nishinaka, Tuan Pham, Elena Yu met with the
National Institute of Mental Health staff, namely Dr. Bertrand Brown, Dr. Julius
Segal, Lee Dickson, Dr. Tom Plaut, Pat Okura, and Dr. Ford Kuramoto, who provided
technical assistance relative to preliminary conceptualization of an effort that the
Research Center could undertake to enhance the effectiveness of the Vietnamese
Refugee program.
On June 16, Dr. William Liu, George Nishinaka, Elena Yu, Daniel Le, Kathy Do, Dr. Tom
Sasaki, Shinya Ono, Lieu Ngoc Kien, Do Thai Huong, Tuan Quang Pham, Jerry Adams,
Truong Van Luu, and Candace Yamagawa met in Los Angeles. It was reported that under
the direction of Dr. William Liu, a National Research Design to explore the relation-
ship between the Vietnamese Refugee experience of stress and their health condition,
which includes mental health and adjustment, was being developed and tested. Clinical
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interviews will examine the Vietnamese Refugees' immediate experience prior, during,
and after their arrival to Camp Pendleton. The detailed interview areas are:
1) Changes of family relations and their attitude of relocation and camp life;
2) Inventory of physical and mental health; 3) Specific emotional problems of
adolescents ranging in age from 9 - 16 years old; and 4) Inventory of life change.
The purpose of the collection of data is: 1) To pretest the schedule; and 2) To
followup in the community after discharge. Dr. William Liu and Neil Tashima are
acting as Social Science Consultants to Navy Health Officers under Dr. Tran Minh
Tung, a volunteer Vietnamese psychiatrist at Camp Pendleton.
Under the supervision of Tuan Pham, Research Assistant, there are six interviewers,
namely Huong Thu Tran, Thi Minh Chau Tran, Th1 Thanh Thuy Nguyen, Long Son Nguyen,
Kim Viet An, and Vy Quang Pham; and two translators, namely Thuat Thien Vu and Vuong
Minh Quoc; and four volunteers, namely Kien Ngoc Lieu, Trung Duy Lieu, Hung Quy Phan,
and Huong Thai Do, involved in the process of interviewing and translating which
began on June 15 and will continue until August 15.
It is hoped that during the month of July a proposal regarding the Vietnamese
Refugees can be developed and reviewed by the Community Advisory Board taking into
account regional input, and then be submitted to appropriate funding sources for
their consideration.
AAMHRC
BULLETIN
ASIAN
AMERICAN
MENTAL
HEALTH
RESEARCH
CENTER
2400 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90018
August 1975
Vol.
1.
No.
2
(213) 731-8861
AAMHRC ENTERS SECOND YEAR OF OPERATION WITH FULL-TIME DIRECTOR
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO RESOLVE ASIAN CONCERNS IN MENTAL HEALTH
Asian American Mental Health Research Center (AAMHRC) completed the first quarter
of its second year of operation as this bulletin goes to press. Although barely a
year old the Research Center has a historical genesis traceable to: (1) Develop-
ment of the Asian American National Mental Health Coalition, renamed Pacific/Asian
Coalition (PAC); (2) Implementation of the first National Conference on Asian
American Mental Health, held in San Francisco April, 1972; (3) Creation of the
Asian American Social Workers (AASW), the first national Asian organization of its
kind; and (4) Manifestation of the many previous endeavors of organizations and
individuals dedicated to the resolution of Asian concerns in the broad field of
mental health.
AAMHRC has a nationally active Community Advisory Board (CAB). It consists of
twelve Asians bringing together input from the varied ethnic and geographical areas
embracing the more than two million Asians in the United States. Following a con-
certed nationwide canvas, CAB selected Dr. William T. Liu to take over full
directorship on September 1 of the Research Center (AAMHRC Bulletin, July, 1975).
CAB's ongoing program includes: (1) Operation Resource and Development (R & D);
(2) Regional Technical Assistance; (3) Mini-Contract; and (4) National Research
Design. The latter program includes the four priorities of (a) aging, (b) immigra-
tion, (c) stereotype, and (d) economic recession. Because of the implications of
the current Southeast Asian refugee situation, as it relates to the aforementioned,
Dr. Liu, on a part-time basis, took on the development of a Southeast Asian
Refugee proposal as his initial program.
As for myself, in closing out the initial shakedown phase of the Research Center,
and as outgoing Acting Principal Investigator, I wish to express my sincere appre-
ciation to the interim staff and CAB Members. During this most difficult
organizational period, their support and assistance in the development of the
Research Center has been invaluable. I wish to extend my continued support to
Dr. Liu and the Board and look forward to the future when AAMHRC will become an
effective and viable ongoing national research center for the Asian American
community - George M. Nishinaka.
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REGIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/ASSISTANTS - Thirteen regional research associates and
assistants have been employed on a temporary basis. Their areas of responsibility
included: (1) A systematic review and summary of regional research needs; (2)
Survey and assessment of available research personnel in their respective regions;
(3) Identification and contact of possible funding sources; and (4) Assistance in
organizing mini-conferences between community and research personnel for research
development. Based on Progress Reports submitted by the regional associates and
assistants, the following is a review of the programs conducted/completed to date -
Candace Yamagawa.
Region IV (Southern California) - An "Asian Immigrant 8 Handbook" is being developed,
designed to be a practical guide for all Asian immigrants in the area. The publica-
tion will be geared toward providing a general, informative orientation to life in
Southern California. It will cover the important areas of employment, housing and
education as well as availability of social services, counseling and geographic
location of specific ethnic groups. The handbook, which could be translated into
the various Asian and Pacific Island languages, should prove to be invaluable to
public and private agencies - Adrienne Cedro Hament.
Barriers and obstacles to the organization of a viable coalition of Pacific and
Asian Americans in the Los Angeles area are also being identified and analyzed.
The feasibility and objective necessary for a coalition are being examined as well
as what the community would gain. The initial preliminary findings incorporate
past experiences, present conditions, and foreseeable developments, and can be
utilized by community groups and individuals seeking to organize around a variety
of actions - Lillian Fabros.
An inquiry into the institutional barriers encountered by Pacific/Asian students
resulting in drop outs is being conducted at San Diego State University. The
re-
search deals primarily with the nature and extent of inadequate teaching, poor
counseling, lack of resource information and financial drawbacks. The collected
data will be used to develop guidelines to assist Pilipino/Guamanian Education
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Center and the Educational Opportunity Program as well as improving the counseling
and recruitment efforts for Pacific/Asian students - Ronald Joseph Cepeda.
Region VI (Midwest) - Research needs of the Midwest region will be discussed
September 12-14 by the North Central Research Committee in conjunction with the
Midwest Asians for Unity (MAFU). Funding sources are being identified and can-
vassed in the area as well as providing technical assistance to community groups or
individuals regarding mini-contracts. A manual on funding sources for programs and
community-based research is also being compiled - Pattie Tom.
Region VII (Mountain States) - The population characteristics and problem areas
affecting Asian American groups is being researched in Mountain and South West
Central regions. An outreach project identifying regional funding sources,
regional research/resource personnel and assessment of social needs is being
conducted - Judy Kawamoto, Jeanne Nozawa, Shirley Fujikawa.
Region I (Pacific Northwest) - Socio-demographic and client-descriptive information
regarding the nature and severity of behavioral problems among Northwest Region
Asian Americans is being researched. An intensive study of 164 interviews con-
ducted by the Asian Counseling and Referral Service of Seattle is being analyzed
and classified - Doris Lock.
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Region IX (New England) - A research design has been established to assess the
needs of Asians in the New England:area and to identify areas of research priori-
ties. The project is also involved in identifying and coordinating individuals
and organizations associated with research on Asians and Pacific Islanders. This
research information and other available resource material will be collected and
maintained in a central resource center - Doris Y. Chin and April Y. Tang.
MINI-CONTRACTS - The Mini-Contract program is one of several special programs
established by the AAMHRC Community Advisory Board. Awards of up to $5,000 will
be made from a current $50,000 budget. A total of 105 proposals have been
received nationwide dealing with issues of regional concern.
The Proposal Review Committee of AAMHRC CAB met June 28 to review and study the
varied proposals. Six of the nine regions were represented when the initial recom-
mendations were made. (The remaining three areas were considered at a later date).
The Committee, guided by recommendations from regional research committees, based
its review according to the following criteria: (1) Express community need -
regional considerations; (2) Generative capacity - demonstration project and "seed
money" concepts; (3) Equity - distribution of resources by region, ethnicity,
problem area; (4) Technological soundness - feasibility, capability, appropriate-
ness of goals; (5) Utility - community improvement. The Community Advisory Board
is currently engaged in final review of recommended proposals. Notices of
selection will be sent to successful applicants - Dan Watanabe.
The Asian American Mental Health Research Center
submitted on August 11, 1975, its Southeast
Asian Refugee Proposal to the National Institute
of Mental Health.
OPERATION RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT - Information from more than 125 individuals
and 90 departments and agencies in Washington, D.C. is being analyzed and collated
into a funding resource clearinghouse for use by Pacific and Asian American commu-
nities. Nine technical assistants were temporarily hired by AAMHRC during the
week of June 9 - 13 to obtain information regarding: (1) Possible resource agency
contacts; (2) Funding history of resource; (3) Timetable for grants and applica-
tions; and (4) Procedure for securing funds; and (5) Review processes. Assisting
in the wide and varied research were Huldan T. But; Region I, Robert W. S. Chang;
Region II, Charles William Cheng; Region IX, Mukul K. Dey; Region VIII, George K.
Igi; Region IV, Yoon H. Kim; Region V, Patricio R. Mamot; Region VI, Stanley Sue;
Region I, and Terushi Tomita; Region V - Carolyn M. Yee.
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DATA BANK - The AAMHRC Data Bank is a nationwide compilation of professional Asian
and Pacific researchers and persons interested in research. With more than 600 30-8bsen
currently listed, field of endeavor and disciplines include: Anthropologists; 22, .0013
Community Workers; 41, Doctors; 22, Psychiatric Nurses; 5, Psychiatrists; 11, Insgro bas
Psychologists; 189; Public Health Workers; 24, Social Workers; 121, Sociologists;
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ROLAND ELLIOTT
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Spoor:
I have recently learned the details of The Pillsbury Company
Refugee Aid program. I am very pleased that you and your
company have undertaken such a worthy task. The generosity
and determination that have been displayed are examples of
the "greatness of spirit" that still thrives in the United
States.
I understand that your free food plan, your bonus plan for
employees who sponsor a refugee and your employment oppor-
tunity program for refugees have enjoyed marked success.
I am happy to congratulate you and all the five men and
women at Pillsbury for a fine contribution to the resettle-
ment program. I would urge even greater efforts and trust
that your example will be a model for others.
Sincerely,
GRF
Mr. William S. Spoor
Chairman of the Board
The Pillsbury Company
608 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY
608 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
EARLE G. BROOKS
VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS
June 3, 1975
Dr. Theodore Marrs
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dr. Marrs:
I am greatful to Roy Popkin, Assistant National Director of
Disaster Services for the Red Cross, for delivering to you back-
ground materials describing The Pillsbury Company Refugee Aid
program. I hope this material will be helpful to you in the
development of a letter of recognition from the President.
The response thus far to our assistance program has been
overwhelming. The story has been used by major media across the
country. Because of this exposure, we have become a focal point
for many who have wanted to respond to the needs of the refugees
but were not certain of the action they should take. In addition,
we have answered hundreds of calls concerning sponsorship of
refugees or aid to refugees already located. We have had a most
heartwarming response from Pillsbury employees across the country
who have expressed interest in sponsoring a family.
We have also received a number of letters from members of
Congress thanking us for taking a leadership role during this
difficult time. It is for this reason that we feel it would be
of great encouragement and satisfaction to the 26,000 Pillsbury
employees to receive recognition from the President himself for
their part in support of the Company's refugee aid program. This
project has drawn together our employees on a national issue in
a most positive way and recognition of this cooperation now, we
believe, would encourage future response to the President's call
for help from the American public. The President's letter will
be used in our employee publications which are circulated to
approximately 26,000 employees across the country.
Dr. Marrs
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Because of the most difficult schedule under which you
operate, we will honor whatever time schedule fits your needs.
It must be said in ending that it was clearly the President's
call for help and his original disappointment in the public's
response that led to the initiation of the Pillsbury program.
Thank you again for your cooperation and help.
Sincerely,
Saik Baok
Earle G. Brooks
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IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT ABOUT 152 VIETNAMESE REPATRIATES
WILL SOON BE MOVED FROM U. S. MAINLAND CAMPS TO GUAM. FROM THE
BEGINNING, THE PEOPLE OF GUAM HAVE ACCEPTED WITH PRIDE THEIR SHARE
AND CONTRIBUTION TO OPERATION NEW LIFE AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT
HUMANITARIAN PROGRAM DESPITE CRITICALLY LIMITED AND FAST DEPLETING
RESOURCES. TO PERMIT, HOWEVER, TRANSFER OF THESE REPATRIATES TO
GUAM WILL DO GREAT INJUSTICE AND DISSERVICE TO OUR PEOPLE AND A
RETRAYAL OF THAT SPIRIT OF HOSPITALITY AND GENEROSITY WHICH THE
PEOPLE OF GUAM HAVE UNSELFISHLY DISPLAYED TOWARDS VIETNAMESE
EVACUATION EFFORT. I MUST, THEREPORE, REGISTER STRONG AND
UNQUALIFIED OBJECTION TO THE PRESENCE OF THESE REPATRIATES IN OUR
TERRITORY. IN ADDITION, SUCH A MOVE WOULD DESTROY THE ONLY VIABLE
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY CURRENTLY SUSTAINING OUR ISLAND, OUR TOURIST
INDUSTRY. GUAM CANNOT AFFORD SUCH NEGATIVE IMAGE. GUAM STILL
ACCOMMODATES ABOUT NINE THOUSAND BONA FIDE VIETNAMESE REFUGEES AT
THIS TIME AND WE LEARN THAT THOUSANDS MORE MAY STILL COME FROM
OTHER AREAS IN THE PACIFIC IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WE WILL CONTINUE
TO EXTEND OUR FULLEST COOPERATION AND SUPPORT TO THIS PROGRAM.
#923734, I SUGGEST THAT REPATRIATES BEING RECOMMENDED FOR GUAM
BE RELOCATED AT WAKE ISLAND OR ANY OTHER AREA WHERE THE IMPACT OR
CONSEQUENCE IS MINIMAL AS A RESULT OF ANY LOUD PROTEST OR
DEMONSTRATION BY THE REPATRIATES. AGAIN, I ASK THAT YOU RECONSIDER
ANY EARLIER DECISION TO RELOCATE THESE UNWELCOMED REFUGEES IN OUR
TERRITORY.
RICARDO J. BORDALLO
GOVERNOR OF GUAM
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FORD i LIBRARY 03RALD
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB WOLTHUIS
FROM:
TED MARRS
SUBJECT:
Paper by Le Thi Anh
Bob, thanks for the memo on Mrs. Anh. She is
an impressive woman and I have benefited from
talking with her and reading her paper. In
fact, we had her in for visits with the staff
of the President's Advisory Committee.
Fele
OF DEFENSY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Military Air
9 July 1975
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MEMORANDUM FOR Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
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LIBRARY GERALD R. 0801
THRU: Captain Leland S. Kollmorgen, USN
Military Assistant to the President
SUBJECT: Request for Military Air Transportation to Fort Indiantown Gap,
Pennsylvania
In accordance with established procedures for processing requests for Presi-
dentially directed missions, the DoD receives direction to provide such flights
from the Office of the Military Assistant to the President.
While the attached request was forwarded through the Military Assistant's
office, we have yet to receive notification from that office that the President has
directed these flights. In order to comply with the request, this office needs such
a notification from the Military Assistant's office.
ThomasK. Latime
Thomas K. Latimer
The Special Assistant
Attachment
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Ted As approved by
this
white House
Bell gulby AMERICAN
REVOLUTION WEENTENNING
1776-1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR
MR. THOMAS K. LATIMER
THRU: CAPTAIN LELAND S. KOLLMORGEN
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY BP. AND DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Subject: Request for Military Air Transportation to Fort Indiantown
Gap, Pennsylvania
The President is asking the Governors of the several States for their
assistance in resettling refugees in communities throughout the country,
and will inform the Governors that representatives of the Federal
Regional Councils will assist them in the development of new resettle-
ment programs.
The Chairmen of the ten Federal Regional Councils must be briefed on
their new responsibilities in Washington, D. C. and at Fort Indiantown
Gap, Pennsylvania. In recognition of the importance of the briefings,
the President requests the Department of Defense to provide military
air transportation from Washington, D. C. to Fort Indiantown Gap and
return to Washington, D. C. on July 11. There will be sixteen people
in the party, which should leave from the Pentagon at 11:00 AM and
return at 4:30 PM.
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
cc: John Marsh
Paul O'Neill
B'NAI B'RITH
COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
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July 10, 1975
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Honorable Donald Rumsfeld
Asst. to President
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Rumsfeld:
Early in May of this year, B'nai B'rith pledged its support of the President's
efforts to resettle Vietnamese refugees. We are enclosing for your information
copy of a letter sent by the President of B'nai B'rith to that effect.
As a follow through of that commitment, our agency has been involved in trying
to be helpful. We have channelled our efforts through the Inter Agency Task
Force, the President's Advisory Committee and HIAS, plugging into local
community efforts.
While we have been able to offer a number of related services, our experience
and observations seem to point to the need for additional sponsors as the most
pressing problem. With that in mind, we are puzzled that we have seen no public
relations effort to bring this need to the attention of the American public.
Would it not be desirable and possible for a crash program to be instituted
through the media of television to call attention to the need for sponsors,
provide local and/or free nationwide phones to call in order to help motivate
potential sponsors and get them over the initial hurdle of acting on their
initial motivation?
We do hope something can be done. Meanwhile, we shall continue our efforts
and stand ready to be helpful.
SSC:dg
Sincerely,
cc: Hon. Theodore C. Maris
Mrs. Julia Taft
Roger Semerad
SE MOUR S. COHEN
Director
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Honorable Theodore C. Maris
Special Asst. to President
for Human Resources
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
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CALIFORNIA STATE University, FULLERTON
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
July 10, 1975
Mr. -Ted C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
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The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Marrs:
Thank you for your recent letter in response to mine before the fall of Saigon.
It seems difficult even now to believe that the collapse of South Vietnam hap-
pened so swiftly as it did. In any case, it did occur.
Enclosed is Feiffer's most recent trenchant cartoon (LA Times, July 5). Some-
times I feel like the "professor of history" in Feiffer's piece.
Respect to the Philippines, I do hope that State will send some really know-
ledgable people out to Manila to negotiate over the bases, etc. But I am dis-
couraged when one desk officer asked me for the best books to read on US-Philip-
pine relations. It was flattering considering my several dozen articles and
four studies on the subject but annoying to think that State has people less
than expert on duty. Marcos is going to squeeze the last ounce of juice from
us.
Again, may I urge restoration of relations with Cambodia? Continuation of re-
lations with Laos is a must if we are to keep Indochina from becoming a solid
Hanoi bloc.
Finally, as a Republican, I wish the President well in his campaigning.
Sincerely,
MicheelPan Chersto
Michael Paul Onorato
Professor of History
The CALIFORNIA STATE University And COLLEGES
FER
JULES FEIFFER
SH A
IN 1954 I WARNED
AT STATE?
AGAINST OUR
IST YOUR
FINANCING FRENCH
QUALIFICA-
COLONIALISM IN
TIONS. /
INDO-CHINA.
IN 1962 I PREDICTED THAT
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
COMMITTING U.S. ADVISORS
TO SOUTH VIETNAM WOULD
LEAD TO AN AMERICAN
WAR.
&
IN 1965 I DENOUNCED
THE BOMBING OF NORTH
VIETNAM AS COUNTER-
PRODUCTIVE
INS
IN 1970 I PROTESTED THAT
INVADING CAMBODIA COULD
ONLY LEAD TO DISASTER.
TOT
IM SORRY. YOU
BUT I'VE
ARE NOT
BEEN RIGHT
QUALIFIED FOR
SINCE 1954!
THE STATE DEPT.
RIGHT AND WRONG
is FOR HISTORIANS.
YOU DO NOT FIT IN
WITH THE TEAM.