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BACK
MOPH
ALBANY 1732-1982 R MERIT
ANNIVERSARY
200h BADGE OFFICE
50th ANNIVERSARY
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
ALBANY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 2 - 6, 1982
1782
1982
1932
200th ANNIVERSARY
BADGE OF MILITARY MERIT
NEWBURGH. NEW YORK. AUGUST 7. 1982
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
December 9, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Military Order of the Purple Heart for presentation
of the "Peace Officer's" Award to Secret Service
Agent Timothy J. McCarthy and Officer Thomas K.
Delahanty, and to officially name President Reagan
as their "Honorary National Commander-in-Chief.
PURPOSE:
Recognition of McCarthy, Delahanty and the Military
Order of the Purple Heart, the veterans organization
exclusively for combat wounded veterans.
BACKGROUND:
The Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit is the
oldest military decoration in the world in present
use and the first award made available to the common
soldier. The Purple Heart was created by General
George Washington. The special designation of
"Honorary National Commander-in-Chief" is provided
for in the Preamble to the Order's Constitution,
but they did not choose to give this honor to President
Carter.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
DATE:
Open (should coincide with the Legion of Valor award)
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Roosevelt Room
DURATION:
10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas Delahanty
Duane T. Brigstock, National Commander
Frank Athanason, Adjutant General
OUTLINE OF EVENTS: President welcomes, presents the awards, accepts the
designation of "Honorary Commander-in-Chief," and
poses for pictures.
REMARKS REQUIRED: Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
White House Press Corps photo opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY:
Elizabeth H. Dole
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell
June 29, 1983
General George Washington recognized the tremen-
dous sacrifice of the individual soldier when he
directed the creation of the Badge of Military
Merit, now the Purple Heart. Selfless dedication
and service were honored by our nation's first
military award, and the Purple Heart remains a
badge of distinction, one earned at great per-
sonal risk.
Those qualities of individual service and sacri-
fice ensured our freedom in the founding of our
nation and have maintained that freedom despite
great challenges.
Those who wear the Purple Heart have demonstrated
to the world that we will defend our freedom with
unstinting resolve.
I send warm greetings to all who gather for the
fifty-first Annual National Convention of the
Military Order of the Purple Heart.
RONALD REAGAN
SENT TO:
Mr. Frank A. Athanason
Adjutant General
Military Order of the Purple Heart
5413-B Backlick Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151-3960
Enclosure: 8x10 glossy photo enclosed
Call when signed to have picked up: 642-5360
RR:Livingston: - 2livin
CC: K.Osborne/D.Livingston/M.Blackwell/CF
DUE: JULY 1
EVENT: AUG. 24 (Kansas City, MO)
Draft information provided by DOD
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
to
Claudra
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS
James
6/27
1782
1932
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
5413-B BACKLICK ROAD
SPRINGFIELD, VA. 22151-3960
(703) 642-5360
(FTS-389-3953)
May 31, 1983
OFFICE OF Adjutant General
President Ronald Reagan
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
We sincerely invite you to participate in our 51st annual
National Convention to be held in the Hyatt Regency Kansas City,
Missouri, 24-27 August 1983.
Your presence during any part of our conclave would bring great
honor to our Order. Special events that would offer you a platform
are the Joint Opening Ceremonies at 9 a.m., August 24th, and the
Commander's Banquet at 8 p.m., August 27th. But, be assured, if you
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were able to make an appearance, we would halt all other business
to bring our delegates and those of our Ladies Auxiliary together to
hear your remarks.
In any event, we do request a short message and picture of you
to place in our convention program. This message will be given the
place of honor in the booklet that is distributed to all of our
delegates.
I would be most happy to work with your staff in providing
additional information and making any arrangements that may be required.
Sincerely,
FRANK A. ATHANASON
Adjutant General
EXCLUSIVELY FOR COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS
1782
1932
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
5413-B BACKLICK ROAD
SPRINGFIELD, VA. 22151-3960
(703) 642-5360
(FTS-389-3953)
OFFICE OF: National Service Director
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June 16, 1983
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June
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The Honorable Morton Blackwell
talked
4/20 with
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Dick 6/21
Washington, DC 20500
M letter from Pres
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
First, thank you for your letter outlining President Reagan's stance
as pertains to the issue raised over the Presidents Private Sector Survey
on Cost Control pertaining to the Veterans Administration. I sent your
letter under a separate cover to our membership and from all indications
it has been favorably received. During my speaking engagements, the issue
comes up and when I read your letter the usual remark is, "I knew the
President wouldn't allow it to happen."
Next, we are having our 51st Annual National Convention in Kansas
City, Missouri, August 24-27, 1983. The National Service Officer Seminar
is on 26 and 27 August, from 1 PM to 5 PM each day. The evening of the
26th we are having a Western Cookout at Travel Town and Saturday evening
is our Banquet. If your schedule will allow, we would greatly appreciate
your addressing our Seminar and to be our guest that evening.
Hope your schedule will permit you to attend.
Sincerely,
RICHARD J. GALLANT
National Sérvice Director
RJG/d
Enc.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS
PROUD
For The Combat Wounded
75
50
25
50
The road to glory in a patriot
to be a
army and a free country is thus
George Washington
The Military
George Washington, stands in the finest tradition of
Take this opportunity to become a Life Member of The Military Order of The Purple Heart. See the following chart
your Life Member dues are $100
open to all.
MEMBER
your Life Member dues are
your Life Member dues are
your Life Member dues are
your Life Member dues are
The Military Order of the Purple Heart, founded by
ORDER
Membership in the Military Order of
Those who wear this unique decoration remind us
of the
for their principles. Membership in the Order gives
the Purple Heart during combat
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
Whether you become a Life Member or an annual member make certain that you join The Military Order of the
service to Amenca.
the Purple Heart is limited by public
that Americans have always baen willing to sacrifice
law to persons who have received
me great pride.
PURPLE
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Evidence of the Award of Purple Heart must be submitted
There is a proud history to an award
General USA (Ret)
which was created for "gallantry but
/ am proud to be a member of the Military Order of
also of extraordinary fidelity and
HEART
the Purple Heart. This group of patriots serves as a
essential service." The order to
Annual Dues $10.00
(eg. DD214, 53-55 etc)
reminder to our nation and to the world that we have
establish the first Purple Heart was
shed blood for our country, and we fight to defend
issued by General George
our freedom. The Order deserves the full support of
all those who are eligible for membership.
Washington during the Revolutionary
War. The official papers, signed by
Strom Thurmond
United States Senate
Washington, were saved from
burning during the War of 1812. The
The members of The Military Order of the Purple
The
Heart are responsible for many of the freedoms that
*If you have a 100% service connected compensation
*Evidence of 100% SC rating must be submitted with application.
famous award was revived in 1932
by President Hoover and General
are enjoyed in our country today. am pleased to be a
Association
member of this great organization and / encourage
Douglas MacArthur. Today, as in the
all Americans to give them your support.
past, the single bond that unites
for Those
Lt. Gen. LeRoy J. Manor, USAF (Ret)
members of The Order is that each
The Retired Officers Association
If you are 50 through 59 years of age
If you are 60 through 69 years of age
Honored with
has sustained a wound, inflicted by
If you are under 50 years of age
If you are 70 years of age or over
and are 60 years of age or under
an enemy, in combat. There is no
The
exclusion by war, or by branch of
service the members' common
Purple Heart
bond is that they have given of their
1782
1932
for your dues:
Purple Heart today.
own blood. The Order exists to
serve, not only combat wounded, but
all veterans and their dependents.
The Only Congressionally Chartered
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
Congressionally Chartered
Veterans Organization Exclusively
5413-B Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
For Combat Wounded Veterans
(703)642-5360
FTS 389-3953
Reasons for belonging to
OTHER
VIETNAM
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
CHAPTER NO.
ZIP
MARINES
Your Voice in Washington The Military
Group Insurance Offers The Order is
Pride of Membership There is one
Order of the Purple Heart represents
PHONE
DATE OF BIRTH
SERIAL NO.
KOREA
V.A. CLAIM NO
DATE
proud to offer a variety of insurance
important intangible benefit that mem-
you in the Nation's Capitol. This means
plans to meet the needs of members
bers enjoy when they belong to the
that the voice of the combat wounded
and their families. Several times each
veteran is heard in Congress, at the
year members will receive material to
membership helps to keep alive the
Department of Defense and at the
advise them of different programs.
ideals for which you were awarded the
Veterans Administration. We are con-
Each program can be tailored to meet
Purple Heart.
LAST
STATE
AIR FORCE
stantly alert to any legislation which
the specific needs of each member.
affects our members. The M.O.P.H. is
Fellowship The Order provides an op-
WWII
working on your behalf.
Patriotism We are proud to address
portunity for fellowship with other Purple
each of our fellow members as a "Patn-
Heart recipients.
ADDRESS
The Purple Heart Magazine There is
ot" for who among the people of this
an official magazine of M.O.P.H. It is
country can say that they have given
National Service Officer Program The
MIDDLE
EVIDENCE OF THE PURPLE HEART AWARD MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION.
TITLE:
Military Order of the Purple Heart. Your
DATE DISCHARGED
NAVY
issued six times a year for the enjoy-
more of themselves than the members
Order participates in the Veterans Ad-
ENGAGEMENT
ment of members. Each issue brings a
of the Military Order of the Purple
ministration National Service Officer
WWI
series of timely and well written articles
Heart? This association is proud to
Program which serves to assist Amer-
about the activities of The Order around
stand up for America, and sponsors an
ica's veterans. This program works to
the country. Members have written to
award program, through The Freedoms
make certain that veterans of the United
say that they look forward to receiving
Foundation at Valley Forge, which
States Armed Forces, and their de-
The Purple Heart Magazine. The cost
serves Armed Forces personnel.
pendents, receive all to which they are
Clip along dotted line and return
FIRST
ARMY
of your subscription is included in your
entitled.
modest dues payment.
Educational The Order is proud to pro-
mote much needed patriotic education in
Outreach Program The Order oper-
Local Chapters All members of The
our nation's schools. All of our citizens,
Order are automatically eligible to par-
both young and old, must appreciate the
ates a mobile service program design-
ed to reach veterans in remote areas.
MILITARY ORGANIZATION
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
APPLICANT SIGNED UP BY
ticipate in the activities of local chapters
blessing of freedom and accept the re-
This program will be expanded with
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
SERVICE
WAR WOUNDED
DATE ENLISTED.
DATE WOUNDED
NEXT OF KIN,
CERTIFYING OFFICER:
of M.O.P.H. These chapters offer pro-
sponsibility that comes with it. The Order's
additional vans.
grams which meet the needs and inter-
educational activities include a grant/
ests of local members. Many members
scholarship program to institutions who
subscription to the Purple Heart Magazine
enjoy the pride of participating in com-
encourage young people to enter into the
Other Benefits Support of the Veter-
Membership covers
munity based activities as members of
field of being teachers for the handi-
ans Administration Voluntary Service
M.O.P.H.
capped The Order also has started a
program at Veterans Medical Centers
scholarship program for sons and daugh-
throughout the United States.
Annual Convention Once each year
ters of M.O.P.H. members.
the Military Order of the Purple Heart
holds a National Convention for the
The Military Order of the Purple Heart is the only Congressionally
purpose of renewing goals and ideals.
There is always a full roster of activities
chartered veterans organization exclusively for combat wounded
for members and their spouses. Be-
veterans.
tween the official activities of the Con-
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS
Notional Headquarters
5413-B Backlick Road
Springfield, Va. 22151
(703) 642-5360 FTS 389-3953
ANNUAL DUES $10.00
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE
You are eligible for membership if you have been awarded the Purple
IF YOU HAVE BEEN AWARDED
THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL
BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
vention, there is time for relaxation
and a chance to renew old friendships
Heart by the Government of the United States of America.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
and to make new ones.
Call Tury 5
51 st annual nalt Conwenteon
aug 24 thru27
Regincy Hotel Kausas City
letter spicture
printing
June 20_
Deck Garant 692-5360
Military Order
req of Violet 5/16
Heart
Nilitay Order
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
of the Purple Heart
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
December 19, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Military Order of the Purple Heart for presentation
of the "Peace Officer's" Award to Secret Service
Agent Timothy J. McCarthy and Officer Thomas K.
Delahanty, and to officially name President Reagan
as their "Honorary National Commander-in-Chief."
PURPOSE:
Recognition of McCarthy, Delahanty, and the Military
Order of the Purple Heart, the veterans organization
exclusively for combat wounded veterans.
BACKGROUND:
The Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit is the
oldest military decoration in the world in present
use and the first award made available to the common
soldier. The Purple Heart was created by General
George Washington. The special designation of
"Honorary National Commander-in-Chief" is provided
for.in the Preamble to the Order's Constitution,
but they did not choose to give this honor to President
Carter.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
DATE:
Open (should coincide with the Legion of Valor award)
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Roosevelt Room
DURATION:
10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas Delahanty
Duane T. Brigstock, National Commander
Frank Athanason, Adjutant General
OUTLINE OF EVENTS: President welcomes, presents the awards, accepts the
designation of "Honorary Commander-in-Chief," and
poses for pictures.
REMARKS REQUIRED: Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
White House Press Corps photo opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY:
Elizabeth H. Dole , Max Friedersdorf, Lyn Nofziger,
Ed Hickey
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 10, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR ELIZABETH H. DOLE
THRU:
DIANA LOZANO
FROM:
MORTON BLACKWELL
m
SUBJECT:
Bob Nimmo - Military Order of the
Purple Heart Convention
Some good news: Bob Nimmo was a hit at
Dick Gallant's Purple Heart Convention.
Attached is the note to me from Carolyn on
this topic.
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
8-10-82
Morton:
Dick Gallant just called to thank us for
getting the proclamation on Purple Heart
winners to him in time for their convention.
He also said Nimmo spoke there and did a
magnificent job. Several had said they
planned to boo him and Dick told them they
must show respect for the office if they
had none for the man. Dick said Nimmo
addressed each area on which he had been
criticized head on and answered questions
frankly and made a big hit. Some of the
ones who had threatened to boo him came up
to Gallant afterwards and said they would
have to rethink their positions in view
of his performance.
Carolyn
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
washington
December 16, 1981
December 15, 1981
TO:
Ed Hickey
TO:
Max Friedersdorf
FROM:
Morton Blackwell
FROM:
Morton Blackwell
RE:
Schedule Proposal
RE:
Schedule Proposal
The Legion of Valor and the
The Legion of Valor and the Military
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Order of the Purple Heart are two
are two outstanding veterans
outstanding veterans organizations.
organizations.
Would we be able to add your name
to those next to the category:
Would we be able to add your name
RECOMMENDED BY:
to those next to the category:
RECOMMENDED BY:
Yes
Thank you.
Thank you.
mef.
study
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 16, 1981
TO:
Lyn Nofziger
FROM:
Morton Blackwell
RE:
Schedule Proposal
The Legion of Valor and the Military
Order of the Purple Heart are two
outstanding veterans organizations.
Would we be able to add your name
to those next to the category:
RECOMMENDED BY:
Thank you.
OK- in
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
sent toped to 12/22/87
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
December 19, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Military Order of the Purple Heart for presentation
of the "Peace Officer's" Award to Secret Service
Agent Timothy J. McCarthy and Officer Thomas K.
Delahanty, and to officially name President Reagan
as their "Honorary National Commander-in-Chief."
PURPOSE:
Recognition of McCarthy, Delahanty, and the Military
Order of the Purple Heart, the veterans organization
exclusively for combat wounded veterans.
BACKGROUND:
The Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit is the
oldest military decoration in the world in present
use and the first award made available to the common
soldier. The Purple Heart was created by General
George Washington. The special designation of
"Honorary National Commander-in-Chief" is provided
for in the Preamble to the Order's Constitution,
but they did not choose to give this honor to President
Carter.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
DATE:
Open (should coincide with the Legion of Valor award)
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Roosevelt Room
DURATION:
10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas Delahanty
Duane T. Brigstock, National Commander
Frank Athanason, Adjutant General
OUTLINE OF EVENTS: President welcomes, presents the awards, accepts the
designation of "Honorary Commander-in-Chief, and
poses for pictures.
REMARKS REQUIRED: Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
White House Press Corps photo opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY:
Elizabeth H. Dole ) Lyn, May, Ed
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
December 9, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Legion of Valor of the U.S.A. for presentation of the
award, Silver Cross for Valor, to Secret Service Agent
Timothy J. McCarthy and Officer Thomas K. Delahanty.
PURPOSE:
Recognition of McCarthy and Delahanty and the Legion of
Valor, the nation's senior organization of war veterans.
Membership is limited to those who hold the two highest
decorations for heroism in combat.
BACKGROUND:
This is a veterans group with small numbers but with high
prestige. The Legion of Valor Silver Cross for Valor
award was established in 1957 and first awarded in 1959 when
presentation of the first three Crosses was made to
the Unknowns of World War I, World War II, and Korea.
Since 1959, sixteen awards have been made and five
of these presented posthumously. The Legion of Valor
wishes to recognize the great gallantry of these two
men and feels that each clearly meets the basic criteria
for the award - risk of life in saving, or attempting
to save, the life of another.
PREVIOUS
General Alexander Haig holds membership in the
PARTICIPATION:
Legion of Valor.
DATE:
Open (should coincide with Military Order of Purple
Heart award)
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Roosevelt Room
DURATION: 10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty
Brigadier General Robert J. Gaynor, Director of Awards
Neil Keltner, National Commander
Major James D. Doughtie, Past National Commander
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
President welcomes, presents the awards, and poses for
pictures
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
White House Press Corps photo opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY:
Elizabeth H. Dole
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER:
Morton Blackwell
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
December 9, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Legion of Valor of the U.S.A. for presentation of the
award, Silver Cross for Valor, to Secret Service Agent
Timothy J. McCarthy and Officer Thomas K. Delahanty.
PURPOSE:
Recognition of McCarthy and Delahanty and the Legion of
Valor, the nation's senior organization of war veterans.
Membership is limited to those who hold the two highest
decorations for heroism in combat.
BACKGROUND:
This is a veterans group with small numbers but with high
prestige. The Legion of Valor Silver Cross for Valor
award was established in 1957 and first awarded in 1959 when
presentation of the first three Crosses was made to
the Unknowns of World War I, World War II, and Korea.
Since 1959, sixteen awards have been made and five
of these presented posthumously. The Legion of Valor
wishes to recognize the great gallantry of these two
men and feels that each clearly meets the basic criteria
for the award - risk of life in saving, or attempting
to save, the life of another.
PREVIOUS
General Alexander Haig holds membership in the
PARTICIPATION:
Legion of Valor.
DATE:
Open (should coincide with Military Order of Purple
Heart award)
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Roosevelt Room
DURATION: 10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty
Brigadier General Robert J. Gaynor, Director of Awards
Neil Keltner, National Commander
Major James D. Doughtie, Past National Commander
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
President welcomes, presents the awards, and poses for
pictures
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
White House Press Corps photo opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY:
Elizabeth H. Dole
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER:
Morton Blackwell
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THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
proposal
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 7/13
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TO: Morton
Further information
FROM: Diane
For your info
an the Legion of Valor
Per our conversation
Other:
per your request to
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THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
June 25, 1981
Orginal Return Mator to
TO:
RED
FROM: MORTON
Here is a schedule proposal for one
of our Veterans groups and a memo to
General Schweitzer who also wants
this proposal to be scheduled.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1981
TO:
GENERAL ROBERT SCHWEITZER
FROM: MORTON BLACKWELL
RE:
Schedule proposal for
presentation by Legion of Valor
We are submitting this schedule
proposal and understand that you
are definitely recommending this
and would like to attend.
It would be helpful if you could
recruit other White House staff
to endorse this proposal.
Thank you.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
JUNE 25, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Legion of Valor of the U.S.A. for presentation
of the award, Siver Cross for Valor, to
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. Mc Carthy and
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty.
PURPOSE:
Recognition of the Legion of Valor, the Nation's
senior organization of War Veterans. Membership
is limited to those who hold the two highest
decorations for heroism in combat.
BACKGROUND:
This is a Veterans group with small numbers but
with high prestige.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
General Alexander Haig holds membership in the
Legion of Valor.
DATE:
OPEN
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Rose Garden
DURATION: 10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty
Brigadier General Robert M. Gaynor, Legion of Valor
General Robert Schweitzer
OUTLINE OF EVENT: President welcomes, presents the awards or observes
the presentation of the awards, and poses for pictures.
REMARKS REQUIRED: Brief remarks, welcome and thanks for support
MEDIA COVERAGE: White House Press Corps opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY: Elizabeth Dole; General Schweitzer
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell
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LEGION OF VALOR
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INC.
FOUNDED AS MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION-1890
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS 1955
621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204
5 June 1981
Mr. Morton Blackwell
White House Liaison Office
Room 134, Old Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
This is in reference to a matter we touched upon briefly
during our phone conversation of 1 June, I mentioned further
details while on the phone with Kathy Christianson today.
The purpose of the Legion of Valor in both conversations
is to recognize the great gallantry of Secret Service Agent
Timothy J. McCarthy, and Officer Thomas K. Delahanty of the
Metropolitan Police, in their efforts to save the life of
President Reagan when he was attacked on 30 March 1981. En-
closed are copies of correspondence with officials of each
organization confirming that both officers risked their lives
in efforts to preserve the life of our President. Clearly,
each meets the basic criteria for award of the Legion of Valor
Silver Cross for Valor - risk of life in saving, or attempting
to save, the life of another. We are not aware of any other
national action to recognize the heroism of Mr. McCarthy and
Mr. Delahanty, but we would not be surprised if the Carnegie
Commission takes note of their bravery.
The Legion of Valor Silver Cross for Valor was established
in 1957 and was first awarded in 1959 when presentation of the
first three Crosses was made to the Unknowns of World War I,
World War II, and Korea. Since 1959, sixteen awards have been
made, Including the awards conferred on the Unknowns, five have
presented posthumously.
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LEGION OF VALOR
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. INC.
FOUNDED AS MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION-1890
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS 1955
621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204
5 June 1981
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Mr. Morton Blackwell, White House Liaison Office (continued)
The Legion of Valor will appreciate your assistance in
arranging a ceremony during which the President could present,
or observe the presentation of, Silver Crosses to Mr. McCarthy
and Mr. Delahanty. We do not wish to burden the President
with lengthy proceedings, extended remarks, or more than a few
minutes of his time. The audience could consist of the persons
to be honored, their families, senior officials of their organi-
zations, Captain A. J. Bouchardon who is National Commander of
the Legion of Valor, and a few members of the Legion of Valor
who reside in this vicinity. Captain Bouchardon holds the Army's
Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Office of Strategic Services in World War II.
He resides at 548 Belle Meade Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053.
The Legion of Valor, the Nation's senior organization of
war veterans came into being on 23 April 1890 when veterans of
the Civil War and the Indian Campaigns formed the Medal of Honor
Legion. Membership was limited to those who held a Medal of
Honor granted by the Army or Navy. Later, membership was ex-
tended to those who hold the next-ranking decorations for heroism
in combat, the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross,
and the Air Force Cross. Among those who may be known to you, the
names of General Haig and Major General Schweitzer come to mind as
each has held membership in the Legion of Valor.
National Commander Bouchardon has asked that Major James
D. Doughtie, DSC, USA (RET), SSAN 238-56-6544, 4221 Bel Pre Road,
Rockville, MD 20853 and I seek your help in honoring the two
officers who offered their lives during the attack on President
Reagan. We hope that the idea meets with approbation at the White
House. We are available to meet with you to discuss the matter
should you find such a step desirable.
Robert Robert Sincerely Maynor yours Gaynor, DSC,
M. USA (RET)
Brigadier General, Director of Awards
Phone: 892-5984. SSAN 207-01-6958
Enclosures: Letters to and replies from Secret Service and Metro-
politan Police; extracts from "General Orders", Legion of Valor,
April-May, 1977; Explanatory brochure; photo, Silver Cross.
file
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
June 8, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Legion of Valor of the U.S.A. for
presentation of the award Silver Cross for
Valor to Secret Service Agent Timothy J.
Mc Carthy and Officer Thomas K. Delahanty
PURPOSE:
Recognition of the Legion of Valor, the
Nation's senior organization of war veterans.
Membership is limited to those who hold the
two highest decorations for heroism in combat
BACKGROUND:
This is a veterans group with small numbers but
with high prestiege.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
General Haig holds membership in the Legion of Valor.
DATE:
Open
LOCATION: Oval Office or Rose Garden
DURATION: 10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. Mc Carthy
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty
Brigadier General Robert M. Gaynor , Legion of Valor
OUTLINE OF EVENT: President welcomes, presents the awards or observes
the presentation of the awards, and poses for
pictures
REMARKS REQUIRED: Brief remarks = welcome and thanks for support
MEDIA COVERAGE: White House Press Corps opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY: Elizabeth Dole
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
JUNE 25, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
The Legion of Valor of the U.S.A. for presentation
of the award, Siver Cross for Valor, to
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. Mc Carthy and
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty.
PURPOSE:
Recognition of the Legion of Valor, the Nation's
senior organization of War Veterans. Membership
is limited to those who hold the two highest
decorations for heroism in combat.
BACKGROUND:
This is a Veterans group with small numbers but
with high prestige.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
General Alexander Haig holds membership in the
Legion of Valor.
DATE:
OPEN
LOCATION:
Oval Office or Rose Garden
DURATION: 10 minutes
PARTICIPANTS:
Secret Service Agent Timothy J. McCarthy
Officer Thomas K. Delahanty
Brigadier General Robert M. Gaynor, Legion of Valor
General Robert Schweitzer
OUTLINE OF EVENT: President welcomes, presents the awards or observes
the presentation of the awards, and poses for pictures.
REMARKS REQUIRED: Brief remarks, welcome and thanks for support
MEDIA COVERAGE: White House Press Corps opportunity
RECOMMENDED BY:
Elizabeth Dole; General Schweitzer
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
June 25, 1981
TO:
GENERAL ROBERT SCHWEITZER
FROM: MORTON BLACKWELL
RE:
Schedule proposal for
presentation by Legion of Valor
We are submitting this schedule
proposal and understand that you
are definitely recommending this
and would like to attend.
It would be helpful if you could
recruit other White House staff
to endorse this proposal.
Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1981
TO:
RED
FROM: MORTON
Here is a schedule proposal for one
of our Veterans groups and a memo to
General Schweitzer who also wants
this proposal to be scheduled.
LEGION OF VALOR
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INC.
FOUNDED AS MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION-1890
892-5984
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS 1955
621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204
5 June 1981
Mr. Morton Blackwell
White House Liaison Office
Room 134, Old Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
This is in reference to a matter we touched upon briefly
during our phone conversation of 1 June, I mentioned further
details while on the phone with Kathy Christianson today.
The purpose of the Legion of Valor in both conversations
is to recognize the great gallantry of Secret Service Agent
Timothy J. McCarthy, and Officer Thomas K. Delahanty of the
Metropolitan Police, in their efforts to save the life of
President Reagan when he was attacked on 30 March 1981. In-
closed are copies of correspondence with officials of each
organization confirming that both officers risked their lives
in efforts to preserve the life of our President. Clearly,
each meets the basic criteria for award of the Legion of Valor
Silver Cross for Valor - risk of life in saving, or attempting
to save, the life of another. We are not aware of any other
national action to recognize the heroism of Mr. McCarthy and
Mr. Delahanty, but we would not be surprised if the Carnegie
Commission takes note of their bravery.
The Legion cf Valor Silver Cross for Valor was established
in 1957 and was first awarded in 1959 when presentation of the
first three Crosses was made to the Unknowns of World War I,
World War II, and Korea. Since 1959, sixteen awards have been
made. Including the awards conferred on the Unknowns, five have
presented posthumously.
(more)
LEGION OF VALOR
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. INC.
FOUNDED AS MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION-1890
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS 1955
621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204
5 June 1981
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Mr. Morton Blackwell, White House Liaison Office (continued)
The Legion of Valor will appreciate your assistance in
arranging a ceremony during which the President could present,
or observe the presentation of, Silver Crosses to hr. McCarthy
and Mr. Delahanty. We do not wish to burden the President
with lengthy proceedings, extended remarks, or more than a. few
minutes of his time. The audience could consist of the persons
to be honored, their families, senior officials of their organi-
zations, Captain A. J. Bouchardon who is National Commander of
the Legion of Valor, and a few members of the Legion of Valor
who reside in this vicinity. Captain Bouchardon holds the Army's
Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Office of Strategic Services in World War II.
He resides at 548 Belle Meade Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053.
The Legion of Valor, the Nation's senior organization of
war veterans came into being on 23 April 1890 when veterans of
the Civil War and the Indian Campaigns formed the Medal of Honor
Legion. Membership was limited to those who held a Medal of
Honor granted by the Army or Navy. Later, membership was ex-
tended to those who hold the next-ranking decorations for heroism
in combat, the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross,
and the Air Force Cross. Among those who may be known to you, the
names of General Haig and hajor General Schweitzer come to mind as
each has held membership in the Legion of Valor.
National Commander Souchardon has asked that Major James
D. Doughtie, DSC, USA (RET), SSAN 238-56-6544, 4221 Bel Pre Road,
Rockville, MD 20853 and I seek your help in honoring the two
officers who offered their lives during the attack on President
Reagan. We hope that the idea meets with approbation at the White
House. We are available to meet with you to discuss the matter
should you find such a step desirable.
Robert Sincerely M Laynor yours, Gaynor, DSC,
M. USA (RET)
Brigadier General, Director of Awards
Phone: 892-5984. SSAN 207-01-6958
Enclosures: Letters to and replies from Secret Service and Metro-
politan Folice; extracts from "General Orders", Legion of Valor,
April-May, 1977; Explanatory brochure; photo, Silver Cross.
LEGION OF VALOR
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INC.
FOUNDED AS MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION-1890
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS 1955
621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204
21 April 1981
Special Agent James Boyle, US Secret Service
1800 G Street, NW (805)
Washington, DC 20223
Dear Mr. Boyle:
Pursuant to our phone conversation of today concerning
criteria for award of the Legion of Valor Silver Cross for
Valor, I'm enclosing material that may be of help should the
Secret Service decide to recommend Mr. James McCarthy for
the decoration. The basic qualifications are simply stated:
the recipient should have risked his life in an attempt to
save or preserve the life of another. Mr. McCarthy's efforts
at the time the President was under attack seem to meet these
criteria. A recommendation describing the events, certified
by a senior member of the Secret Service, would permit me to
seek the concurrence of other officers of the Legion of Valor
in the expectation that a Silver Cross for Valor, with proper
certificate, could be presented to Mr. McCarthy at a time and
place to be sedected later.
As shown in the enclosed copy of "General Orders" for
April-May, 1977 (the national periodical of the Legion of Valor)
the first three Legion of Valor Silver Crosses were presented
to the Unknowns of World War I, World War II, and Korea. They
are on display at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National
Cmmetery. Since that time the design of the Cross has been
simlified and a photo of the Cross now in use is enclosed.
It is possible that the Metropolitan Police Department of the
District of Columbia may recommend Officer Thomas Delahanty for
award of the Legion of Valor Silver Cross for Valor because of
his part in the defense of the President. Should this be the
case, we will keep you informed.
Please let me know &f your intentions in respect do this
matter. We'll do our best to cooperate.
Sincerely yours,
Robert M. Gaynor, DSC, Brigadier General
Director of Awards, Legion of Valor
CCI National Commander. Encl: APR-MAY 1971- General Orders" & Br
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20223
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
May 13, 1981
Brigadier General Robert M. Gaynor
621 South Taylor Street
Arlington, Virginia 22204
Dear General Gaynor:
Thank you for your recent letter concerning the
Legion of Valor Silver Cross for Valor Award.
On behalf of the Secret Service, I would like to
recommend Special Agent Timothy James McCarthy
for this decoration. We feel Agent McCarthy
meets the criteria in that on March 30, 1981,
he did in fact risk his life in an attempt to
save the President of the United States who was
being fired on by an attempted assassin.
The actual events may be documented by the enclosed
newspaper clippings and are certified to be true
by this writer.
If further information is needed, please contact
me.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
John John P.Sumper R. Simpson
Assistant Director
Enclosure ( The bulk of the enclosures suggested that they
be retained in Legion of Valor files.
Robert M. Gaynor)
LEGION OF VALOR
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INC.
FOUNDED AS MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION-1890
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS 1955
621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204
22 April 1981
Mr. Burtell Jefferson
Chief of Police, District of Columbia
300 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Dear Mr. Jefferson:
This is in reference to a recent phone conversation with
Inspector James Shugart concerning criteria for award of the
Legion of Valor Silver Cross for Valor during which we dis-
cussed the courage displayed by Officer Thomas Delahanty when
President Reagen was under attack. Briefly stated, the recipi-
ent of the Cross must have risked his life in an attempt to save
or preservetthe life of another. Press accounts of the conduct
of Officer Delahanty at the time the President was wounded sug-
gest that his efforts meet these criteria. A recommendation
describing the events, certified by a senior officer of the
Metropolitan Police, would permit me to seek the concurrence of
other officers of the Legion of Valor in the expectation that a
Silver Cross for Valor, with proper certificate, could be pre-
sented to Officer Delahanty at an appropriate time and place.
As shown in the enclosed copy of "General Orders" for
April-May, 1977 (the national periodical of the Legion of Valor),
the first three Legion of Valor Silver Crosses for Valor were
awarded to the Unknowns of World War I, World War II, end Korea.
They are on display at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington
National Cemetery. Since that time, the design of the Cross has
been simplified and a photo of the Cross now in use is enclosed.
It is possible that Special Agent James McCarthy, US Secret Service,
may be recommended for the Cross because of his actions on that
fateful day. Should this be the case, we will keep you informed.
Please let me know of your intentions in this matter. We'll
do our best to cooperate
Sincerely yours,
Robert M. Gaynor, DSC, Brigadier General
Director 92°2 Awerds, Legion of Valor
CC1 National Commander A. J. Bouchardon, 548 Bellemeade
Gretna, LA 70053
ENC: "General Orders", April-May 1971, explanatory brochure.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, D. C., 20001
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIVISION
May 5, 1981
Robert M. Gaynor
621 South Taylor Street
Arlington, Virginia 22204
Dear Brigadier General Gaynor:
This is in reply to your recent correspondence requesting specific informa-
tion on the sequence of events leading up to and including the assassination
attempt on the life of President Reagan.
I am pleased to provide the following information to you in the hope that it
will serve as a sufficient basis by which to decide on the awarding of the
Legion of Valor Silver Cross to Officer Thomas K. Delahanty, of the Metro-
politan Police Department.
In planning a Presidential detail, this Department often coordinates with
several units of the Secret Service who have separate and distinct responsi-
bilities, such as, traffic direction, crowd control, and physical security.
One of these duties, crowd control, was the area in which Sergeant Herbert
Granger, Officer Leon Swain, Officer Thomas Delahanty, and four (4) other
officers were participating.
At about 10:00 a.m., the morning of March 30, 1981, Sergeant Granger and
Sergeant Donald Bell met and discussed deployment of Sergeant Granger's man-
power for crowd management at the Washington Hilton that afternoon where the
President would be addressing the Legislative Conference of the Building and
Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO.
At that time it was decided that one officer would be positioned over top of
the V.I.P. or ballroom entrance to the Hilton and the rest of the officers, as
usual in the area of the V.I.P. entrance to the Hotel for crowd control.
The motorcade arrived at the Hilton without incident. The President entered
by the V.I.P. entrance, followed by the press corps that accompanied him in
the motorcade.
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After entering the Hotel, Sergeant Granger, Officer Swain and Delahanty,
and the rest of the detail were deployed approximately on the sidewalk
between the waiting spectators and press and the V.I.P. entrance. This
was done in anticipation of the President's leaving the Hotel after his
speech.
The stanchions and rope were appropriately positioned on the sidewalk some
30 feet from the V.I.P. entrance and just beyond a retaining wall. There-
fore, all pedestrian traffic had been excluded from the immediate area of
the V.I.P. entrance. An area for the press and public was established
behind the stanchions and rope. It should be noted that this area is
customarily reserved for both the press and the general public who may want
to view the President at some distance.
There was a small crowd of spectators and reporters in this area that remained
orderly and on the sidewalk, Sergeant Granger, Officer Delahanty, and the
rest of the detail observed the crowd for suspicious activity and did, in
fact, direct the Secret Service Agents' attention to two subjects, who were
checked and determined not be a threat to the President.
Among the crowd was John W. Hinkley. But, contrary to published reports, he
did nothing to attract the attention of the police or Secret Service.
At approximately 2:25 p.m., President Reagan and his party exited the Washington
Hilton and walked towards the limousines, parked about 12 feet from the V.I.P.
entrance. Meanwhile the press exited the Hotel via the public entrance and
created confusion by rushing towards the President in an attempt to gain his
attention and comments.
As the President neared the limousine, he turned and waived at a mixed crowd
of spectators and press behind the roped off area. At this time the suspect,
John W. Hinkley, from a crouched position fired what is believed to be six
shots from a .22 caliber handgun. Hinkley was in the first row of the crowd,
but still behind the ropes some 20 feet from the President.
It is difficult to determine who was shot first and what the sequence is of
those individuals wounded. However, what is clear is that the reason why the
President was the last to be shot from a ricochet bullet off the limousine
door; the reason why the agents were able to push the President into the limou-
sine, vacate the area, and take the President to G.W. University Hospital for
emergency treatment; the reason why six shots were fired, this allowing time
for apprehending and subduing the suspect was because Officer Delahanty and
Special Agent Timothy McCarthy had positioned themselves directly in the line
of fire between the President and the suspect. Thus both of these officers
served as obstacles to Mr. Hinkley's clear line of fire to the President. The
suspect was thus forced to repeatedly fire shots in his attempt to assassinate
the President. Their positions subjected them to sustaining injuries meant for
the President of the United States.
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The total of six shots fired took a span of time of only about two seconds.
Almost immediately, Sergeant Granger, Officer Swain, a civilian spectator,
and several Secret Service Agents descended upon the suspect, overpowered
him, and prevented any further attempt on the life of the President or
additional injuries to innocent by-standers.
In considering this particular incident, the reaction of all law enforcement
personnel on the scene was immediate, professional, and heroic in that there
was no thought of their own self-protection. Officer Delahanty and Special
Agent McCarthy placed themselves in the line of fire to protect the life of
the President. Sergeant Granger and Officer Swain were among the first to
reach the suspect and were willing to charge into the face of gunfire without
regard for their own safety in order to subdue this potential assassin.
In conclusion, by all standards not enough can be said of these officers and
the degree of bravery and unselfish devotion to duty then exhibited on the
afternoon of March 30, 1981.
Jame P. ShugaN
Shugart
Inspector/Director
Community Relations Division