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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN. K THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON THE PRESIDENT'S ATTENDANCE AT SEAFARER'S INTERNATIONAL UNION CONVENTION STATLER HILTON HOTEL Monday - November 26, 1973 10:20 a. m. BACKGROUND: This is the 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers Union which will be attended by approximately 300 to 400 delegates, representing 85,000 members of the Union. During the course of the Convention, the Delegates will hear various Administration speakers including Vice President-designate Ford, Secretary Frederick Dent, and Helen Bentley, Federal Maritime Com- missioner. This Convention will take on a workshop atmosphere in that the Delegates will be seated at tables rather than audience style. There is a head table where the principal officers are seated. You are speaking at the opening session of the 1973 Convention, and prior to your arrival the only activities will have been of a business nature. Your participation will be to receive a model of the T.T. Brooklyn and deliver remarks to the assembled Delegates. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: 10:20 a.m. Depart South Driveway. NOTE: Secretary Brennan will accompany you in the motorcade. (Driving time: 5 minutes.) 10:25 a.m. Arrive Main Entrance Statler Hilton Hotel where you will be met by a four man honor Committee consisting of Union Vice Presidents.