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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN DEB THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON POOLSIDE PARTY IN HONOR OF GENERAL SECRETARY LEONID I. BREZHNEV Saturday, June 23, 1973 4:45 P.M. La Casa Pacifica THE PRESIDENT: BACKGROUND A poolside party in honor of the General Secretary is being hosted by you and Mrs. Nixon. The guest list is composed principally of California businessmen, respected Hollywood celebrities, and members of the official parties. The total number, including spouses, is approxi- mately 175 (guest list at Tab A). Your guests will arrive at the Western White House compound and drive through the gate leading to La Casa Pacifica. They will leave their cars with a parking attendant near the Security gazebo on the driveway leading to the house. A Mariachi Band will provide music for your guests at that location. Guests will be directed past the front door of La Casa Pacifica and down the walkway to the pool area where a buffet will be served. The Marine Orchestra will play at the end of the pool area closest to the residence; a buffet table will be at the golf course end of the pool. There will be round tables placed around the area. A Press platform will be located along the center of the windscreen. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 4:30 p.m. Guests arrive and will be escorted to the pool. 4:45 p.m. After a sufficient number have arrived SO that a steady (approx.) and continuous receiving line may flow, you and Mrs. Nixon will escort General Secretary Brezhnev to the pool area. You will proceed out the front door, under the arch by the garage, and down the walk to the pool area.