Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 76) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28 1975 L RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 12 :00 M MONDAY PHONE f--- TIME "0 " ACTIVITY c::~ ~--In--~----O-ut--~ ~
12:00 Following a dinner cruise aboard the MS Drachenfe1s along the Rhine River, the President and the First Lady went to the he1ipad in the Rhine River Park.
12:05 12:20 The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from the Rhine River Park to the Noervenich he1ipad. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."
12:25 12:45 The President and the First Lady notored from the Noervenich he1ipad to the Schloss Gymnich.
The President and the First Lady went to their private quarters.
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at the Schloss Gymnich, Bonn, FRG.
7:50 The President went to the foyer of the Schloss Gymnich.
The President greeted: Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
7:58 The Presidential party went to the entrance of the Schloss Gymnich.
8:05 The President returned to his private quarters.
8:25 The President returned to the entrance of the Schloss Gymnich.
The President greeted Helmut Schmidt, Chancellor of the FRG.
The President and Chancellor Schmidt went to the diningroom.
8:36 9:00 The President participated in a working breakfast with: Chancellor Schmidt Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice Chancellor, FRG Secretary Kissinger Lt. Gen. Scowcroft Members of the press, in/out
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28, 1975 L RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 9:05 a.m. MONDAY -PHONE TIME "0 "g ACTIVITY r------,,-----~~ In Out "
9:05 The President and Chancellor Schmidt went to their motorcade.
9:08 9:48 The President and Chancellor Schmidt motored from the Schloss Gymnich to the Bonn/Cologne Airport.
9 :45 10:00 The President and the First Lady participated in a ceremony in honor of their departure. Members of the press
9:52 The President and Chancellor Schmidt reveiwed the honor guard.
9:56 The President and the First Lady bade farewell to Chancellor and Mrs. Schmidt, members of the FRG Official party, and American Embassy officials.
10:00 The President and the First Lady boarded the "Spirit of '76."
10:00 11:40 The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Bonn/Cologne Airport, Federal Republic of Germany to the Okecie International Airport, Warsaw, Poland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
11:40 12:20 The President and the First Lady participated in a ceremony in honor of their arrival. Members of the press
11:45 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Richard T. Davies, Ambassador from the U.S. to Poland Janusz Lewandowski, Director of Protocol for the Polish People's Republic
11:46 The President and the First Lady, escorted by Ambassador Davies and Ambassador Lewandmvski, went to the foot of the ramp.
11:47 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central Commit tee of the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR) Mrs. Edward Gierek Piotr Jaroszewicz, Chairman of the Council of Ministers for Poland Mrs. Piotr Jaroszewicz Henryk Jablonski, Chairman of the Council of State (President) of Poland
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28, 1975 RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 11:47 a.m. MONDAY PHONE i-- TIME 1:: ACTIVITY ~ r------.-----~ ~ In Out Q.
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Mrs. Henryk Jablonski Mrs. Richard T. Davies
11:48 The President, escorted by First Secretary Gierek, greeted members of the Polish Government and leadership of the PZPR, including: Witold Trampczynski, Ambassador from Poland to the U.S. Mrs. Wito1d Trampczynski
11:49 The President, escorted by First Secretary Gierek, took his position to receive honors.
11:50 The President was treeted by the Commander of the Polish Honor Guard.
11:53 The President, escorted by First Secretary Gierek, reviewed the troops.
The President greeted members of the Polish Government, state and local officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and members of the U.S. diplomatic community in Poland.
12:00 The President and First Secretary Gierek went to the speaker's platform.
12:10 The President addressed the crowd gathered fro his arrival.
12:15 The President and First Secretary Gierek went to the review ing area.
The President reviewed the troops. He was accompanied by: First Secretary Gierek President Jablonski Chairman Jaroszewicz
12:20 The President and First Secretary Gierek went to their motor cade.
12:20 12:55 The President and First Secretary Gierek motored from the Okecie International Airport to the Wi1anow Palace.
Enroute, the Presidential party stopped three times to greet members of the crowd gathered along the route.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28, 1975 RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 12:55 p.m. MONDAY PHONE - TIME ] ACTIVITY c:: r---In----r---O-ut--~~
12:55 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by First Secretary and Mrs. Gierek, went to the Palace Dutch Cabinet Room.
The President and the First Lady greeted members of the U.S. and Polish official parties.
1:05 The President escorted by First Secretary Gierek to the porch of the Wi1anow Palace.
1:05 The President bade farewell to First Secretary Gierek.
1:06 The President and the First Lady, escorted by Ambassador Lewandowski, went to their private quarters.
1:27 The President returned to his motorcade.
1:27 1:40 The President motored from the Wi1anow Palace to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Victory Square. He was accompanied ' by Ambassador Trampczynski.
1:40 2:00 The President participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Members of the press
1:40 The President was greeted by: Ambassador Lewandowski Chairman Jaroszewicz General Wojciech Jaruzekski, Minister of Defense for Poland Jozef Kepa, Chairman of the People's Council of Warsaw Province Jerzy Majewski, President of the City of Warsaw Gen. W10dzimierz 01iwa, Commander of the Warsaw Military District Col. Jan Rapecewica, Commander of the Warsaw Garrison Col. Sy1wester Kazmierski, Chief of the Foreign Liaison Office of Poland
1:43 1:48 The President participated in a wreath laying ceremony.
1:48 The President signed the Memorial Book: ~In honor of all those who gave their lives for our freedom and yours."
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28, 1975 RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 1:50 p.m. MONDAY PHONE I---- TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY ~ " ~----~r------4 ~ ~ In Out 0., '"
1:50 The President toured the Tomb.
2:00 The President returned to his motorcade.
2:00 2:02 The President and Chairman Jaroszewicz motored from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the Palace of the Council of Ministers.
2:02 4:25 The President attended a luncheon and concert hosted by First Secretary Gierek in his honor. Members of the press, in/out
2:02 The President was greeted by Office Director for First Secretary Gierek's office Jerzy Waszczuk.
The President, escorted by Mr. Wazczuk, went to the First Secretary Gierek's office.
The President greeted head table guests attending the lunch eon. For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX "C. II
The Presidential party went to the reception area.
2:10 The Presidential party formed a reception line.
2:10 2:15 The Presidential party received luncheon guests enroute to the Banquet Hall.
2:15 The Presidential party went to the Banquet Hall.
2:20 3:45 The Presidential party had lunch.
3:40 The President addressed approximately 75 guests attending the luncheon.
3:45 The President, escorted by First Secretary Gierek, went to the gardens.
3:55 4:15 The President and luncheon guests. attended a concert by the Mazowsze State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble.
4:15 The President, accompanied by Ambassador Lewandowski, was presented with folk dolls' by two of the members of the dance troupe.
4 :20 The President went backstage.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28, 1975 RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 4 :20 p.m. MONDAY PHONE I-- TIME .", ~ ~ ACTIVITY 0: ~ 1----,...... ----1 II II In Out .. '"
The President greeted members of the dance troupe.
4:25 The President returned to his motorcade.
4:25 The President and Mr. Majewski motored from the Palace of the Council of Ministers to Zygmunt's Column, Old Town, Warsaw.
4:27 4:45 The President participated in a walking tour of Old Town. Members of the press
4:27 The President was greeted by: Ambassador Lewandowski Tadeusz Szumiezewica, Warsaw City Architect
4:27 4:45 The President toured the site of a fortified settlement and market place. Enroute, the President received and sampled a July pear from a local vendor.
4:45 The President returned to his motorcade.
4:45 5:00 The President motored from Old Town to the Parliament Building (SEJM).
The President was greeted by First Secretary Gierek.
The President was escorted by First Secretary Gierek to his office on the second floor.
5:00 5:20 The President met with First Secretary Gierek. Members of the press, in/out
5:20 The President and First Secretary Gierek went to an adjacent meeting room.
5:20 6:44 The President participated in a meeting with U.S. and Polish officials. For a list of attendees, See APPENDIX "D." Members of the press, in/out
6:45 The Presidential party went to the signing room.
6:45 6:55 The President and First Secretary Gierek participated in a signing ceremony for a Joint Statement. Members of the press
6:55 The President, escorted by First Secretary Gierek, returned to his motorcade.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo" Day, Yr.) ABOARD THE MS DRACHENFELS JULY 28, 1975 RHINE RIVER, BONN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG) TIME DAY 6:55 p.m. MONDAY PHONE f- TIME 'll 11 ACTIVITY ;;: ~--In--~r---O-U!--~ I
The President bade farewell to First Secretary Gierek.
6:58 7:08 The President motored from the Parliament Building to the Wilanow Palace.
7 :08 The President returned to his private quarters.
8:28 The President went to the entrance of the Wilanow Palace.
8:28 11:05 The President hosted a dinner in honor of First Secretary Gierek. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." Members of the press, in/out
The President greeted: 8:30 Mr. and Mrs. Jaroszewicz 8:31 Mr. and Mrs. Jablonski 8:33 First Secretary and Mrs. Gierek
\..... 8:33 The Presidential party went to the Dutch Cabinet Room. 8:33 8:50 The President received dinner guests.
8:50 The Presidential party went to the dining room.
8:50 10:15 The Presidential party had dinner. Dinner entertainment was provided by: The Taylor Family String Quartet, Clinton, Massachu setts Honor Conway, harpist, Florida Dennis Hill, flutist, Florida
10:15 The President and his dinner guests went to the lounge.
10:15 11:05 The Presidential party attended an after-dinner concert by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, an organization composed of American students travelling in Eastern Europe. The four groups participating in the concert were: The New England Youth ensemble, directed by Virginia Gene Rittenhause The Takoma Academy Choral of Takoma Park, Maryland, directed by Francisco d Araoju The Morristown Madrigal Singers of Morrisontown, New Jersey, directed by Jane M. Stettlar Gulf Kiirk Riners and Company of Naples, Florida,
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directed by Don Ryo and Seth Wertz
11:05 The President bade farewell to his dinner guests.
11:20 The President greeted members of the Friendship Ambassadors.
The President returned to his private quarters.
11:35 12:007 The President met with: Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
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HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
From: Rhine River Park, Federal Republic of Germany (Bonn)
TO; Noervenich helipad
The President. The First Lady Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Franz-Joachim Schoeller, Chief of Protocol, Foreign Office, Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) Mrs. Franz-Joachim Schoeller Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Charles H. Mead, Air Force Aide German Security USSS APPENDIX "B"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE Bonn, Germany to Warsaw, Poland 28 SuI 1975 Dep~ lO:OOam. Arr: 11 :41am THE PRESIDENT Mrs. Ford Mr. John G. Ford Honorable Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Mr. David Kissinger, son Mr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor j Mr. Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Mr. Richard Cheney, Deputy Assistant Mr. Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Counselor of the Department of State Mr. Arthur A. Hartmann, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs : : Lieutenant General B-rent Scowao£t, Deputy Assistant for Natl Security Affrs .i: Mr. Byron Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office , , Captain Leland S. Kollmorgen" Military Assistant I!;. Mt', Terrence Q t D:oo..nell, Aide i ') Mr. Milton Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor Mr. Dennis Clift Senior Staff Member, National Security Council , Mr. L. Paul Bremer , Special Assistant to the Secretary of State Mrs. Sheila Weidenfeld , Press Secretary to the First .Lady Mr. David Hume Kennerly, Personal Photographer Rear Admiral William If. l1l!1ita;slt, Physician :' i , Major Robert. E. Barrett:, Army Aide ) Mr. James Merson, hairdresser for the First Lady :; " Mrs. Nellie Yat.es, Staff Assistant Miss Marilyn ~iery, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger 'Fl, }irs! Carolyn 1l. P0:t'embka, Secretary, First Lady's staff \' " Hr. William F'. Cuff, stenographer
LUNCHEON AT THE PALACE OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
Warsaw Poland July 28, 1975
Head Table Guests The President
Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers Party
Mrs. Edward Gierek
Henryk Jablonski, Chairman of the Council of State of Poland
Mrs. Henryk Jablonski
Piotr Jaroszewicz, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Poland
Mrs. Piotr Jaroszewicz
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Stefan 01scowski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland
Mrs. Stefan 01scowski APPENDIX "D"
Attendance confirmed by NSC. All present.
U.S.-POLISH BILATERAL MEETING
Old Town Parliament Building (SEJM) Warsaw, Poland July 28, 1975
The President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Richard T. Davies, Ambassador from the U.S. to Poland
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Counselor of the Department of State
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
A. Denis Clift, Senior Staff Member, National Security Council
Nicholas G. Andrews, Director, Office of Eastern European Affairs, Department of State
Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers Barty
HenrykJablonski, Chairman of the Council of State for Poland
Piotr Jaroszewicz, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Poland
Stefan Olszowski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland
Ryszard Frelek, Member of the Secretariat and Director of the Foreign Department of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers Party
Jerzy Waszczuk, Director of the Chancellery of the Central Committee of tJie Poltsh. United Workers Party
Kazimierz Secomski, Fttst Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of the Council of Ministers
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Romuald Spasowski, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland
Wlodzimierz Janiurek, Undersecretary of State in the Office of the Council of Ministers and Press Spokesman of Poland
Witold Trampczynski, Ambassador from Poland to the U.S.
Jan Kinast, Director of Department II in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland APPENDIX "E"
Attendance confirmed by White House Social Office. All present.
DINNER AT THE WILANOW PALACE
Warsaw, Poland July 28, 1975
The President
Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers Party Mrs. Edward Gierek
Henryk Jablonski, Chairman of the Council of State for Poland Mrs. Henryk Jablonski
Pitor Jaroszewicz, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Poland Mrs. Pitor Jaroszewicz
Stanislaw Gucwa, Marshal of the SEJM
Edward Babiuch, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party and Chairman of the Polish United Workers' Party
Stefan Olscowski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Mrs. Stefan Olscowski
Gen. Wojciech Jarozelski, Minister of Defense of Poland
Jozef Kepa, Chairman of the Warsaw People's Council
Jerry Lukaszewicz, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party
Ryszard Frelek, Member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party
Jerzy Majewski, President of the City of Wa~saw, Poland
Romuld Spasowski, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Poland
Witold Trampczynski, Ambassador from Pbland to the United States
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Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Counsellor of the Department of State
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Arthur A. Hartman, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs
Capt. Leland S. Kollmorgan, Military Assistant
Milton A. Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor
Rear Adm. William Lukash, Physician
Brig. Gen. Lawrence B. Adams, Conunanding Officer of the White House Conununications Agency
Jack Scanlan, Counsellor for American Affairs in Poland Mrs. Jack Scanlan
Richard T. Davies, Ambassador from the U.S. to Poland Mrs. Richard T. Davies A. Denis Clift, Senior Staff Member, National Security Council