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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 80) 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.) THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 5. 1976 L WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:42 a.m. FRIDAY ~ TIME """ ~ ACTIVITY 0:'" " II '"II In Out " '" 6:42 6:43 P The President talked with White House Usher, Nelson C. Pierce, Jr. 7:05 The President had breakfast. 7:30 The President went to the Oval Office. 8:18 8:24 P The President talked with Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger. 8:40 9:15 The President met with his Assistant, Richard B. Cheney. 9:06 9:10 R The President talked with Congressman Otto E. Passman (D-Louisiana). 9:36 9:38 P The President talked with Alfred S. Austin, jr., President of Austin Company, Sarasota, Florida. 9:40 9:42 P The President talked with Mrs. Parker C. (Greta Lee) ' Banzhaf, Co-Chairman of Sarasota County, Florida President Ford Committee (PFC). 9:44 P The President telephoned Glenn D. "Bucky" Walters, President of Glenn Mar Corporation, Sarasota, Florida. The call was not completed. 9:44 9:46 P The President talked with William E. Getzen, partner with Williams, Parker, Harrison, Dietz, and Getzen law firm, Sarasota, Florida. 9:47 9:48 P The President talked with Mayor Charles W. Potter (R-Lantana; Florida). 9:49 9:51 P The President talked with William R. Korp, partner with Korp and Wheeler law firm, Sarasota, Florida and Campaign Chairman for Sarasota County, F1o~ida. 9:52 9:53 P The President talked with Congressman William R. Archer, Jr. (R-Texas). 9:54 9:55 P The President talked with Mrs. Rita L. Taylor, town clerk for Ocean Ridge and Briny Breezes, Florida. 10:15 10 :16 P The President talked with Robert C. Johnson, County Commissioner, Palm Beach, F1ordia. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 5, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:24 a.m. FRIDAY TIME il ACTIVITY 1----.------1 ~II In Out t>. 10:24 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 10 :25 10:31 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A." EST CST 10 :40 11:24 The President flew by the "Spirit of t76" from Andrews AFB to Capitol Airport, Springfield, Illinois. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." (Actual flying time: 1 hour, 44 minutes) 10:44 10 :48 P The President talked with the First Lady. 11:25 The President was greeted by: Richard B. Ogilvie, former Governor (R-Springfield, Illinois) and Chairman of the Illinois State PFC James Dunham, City Finance Commissioner and Acting Mayor (R-Springfie1d, Illinois) William F. Cellini, Executive Director of the Illinois Asphalt Paving Association and Downstate Coordinator for the Illinois State PFC Francis J. Budinger, past President of Franklin Life Insurance Company, Springfield, Illinois and Chairman of the Downstate Illinois PFC Harris Rowe, President of Central National Life Insurance Company, Jacksonville, Illinois and Co-Chairman of the Republican Party for the 20th District of Illinois Sally B. Schanbacher, Chairman of the Springfield, Illinois Historic Sites Commission and Co-Chairman of the Capital Bicentennial Commission, Spring field, Illinois 11:39 The President went to his motorcade. Enroute he met with members of the press gathered for his arrival. 11:39 11:50 The President, accompanied by Congressman Paul Findley (R-I11inois), motored from Capitol Airport to the Lincoln Home National Historical Site, 413 S. 8th Street. ~' 11:51 The President was greeted by Albert W. Banton, Jr., Superintendent of the Lincoln Home National Historical Site. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 5, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 11:51 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE ACTIVITY 11:51 The President, accompanied by Mr. Banton participated in a tour of the Lincoln Home. 11:56 12:36 The President participated in a unveiling ceremony for the Lincoln Home National Visitor's Center cornerstone. Members of the press 11:56 The President, accompanied by Mr. Banton went to the Lincoln bedroom. 11 :56 The President bade farewell to Mr. Banton. 12 :03 The President went to an offstage announcement area. 12:05 The President went to his seat on the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C." 12:06 The President was introduced by Congressman Findley. ' 12:07 12:15 The President addressed persons attending the unveiling ceremony. 12:16 The President unveiled the cornerstone. 12:19 The President greeted guests attending the ceremony. 12:36 The President returned to his motorcade..' 12:36 12: 39 The President, accompanied by Congressman Findley motored from the Lincoln Home to the Forum 30 Hotel, 7th and Adams Streets. The President was greeted by Ronald Provus, Manager of the Forum 30 Hotel. 12:44 The President went to his suite. 1:58 The President went to an offstage announcement area. 2:00 The President, escorted by Congressman Findley, went to the Plaza Room. 2:00 3:06 The President attended a Farm Forum with approximately 400 representatives from various farm organizations. For a list of Congressional attendees and farm organizations represented, see APPENDIX "D." Members of the press GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 5 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 2:01 p.m. FRIDAY ~ TIME "~ " ACTIVITY " '"~ 6: ~ II II In Out ... ~ 2:01 The President was introduced by Congressman Findley. 2:05 2:20 The President addressed guests attending the Farm Forum. 2:20 3:06 The President participated in a question and answer session. The President greeted guests attending the forum. 3:10 The President returned to his suite. Enroute the President went to a room next to the Plaza Room. 3:10 3:14 The President addressed teachers attending a meeting of the Illinois Teachers of Hearing Impaired Children. Members of the press 3:20 The President arrived at his suite. 3:45 The President went to room 2007. 3:46 3:58 The President attended a reception for approximately 35 key Central Illinois PFC fundraisers. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." Members of the press 3:46 The President greeted guests. 3:58 The President went to the 30th floor. 4:00 4:22 The President attended a reception for Illinois State PFC volunteers and their families. Members of the press ? ? The President addressed approximately 400 PFC volunteers and their families. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F." 4:22 The President returned to his motorcade. 4:27 4:37 The President,'Yaccompanied by Congressman Findley motored from the Forum 30 Hotel to the Capitol Airport. 4:42 The President met with members of the fifth grade class of Farmingdale School, Springfield, Illinois. 'The President greeted Sue Roberts, Miss Teenage Illinois. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-B63 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.} THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 5. 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 4:45 p.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME '0 :;: ~ ~ ACTIVITY a: ~ I--In----.--O-u-t--I l ~ 4:45 The President boarded the "Spirit of '76. 11 4:48 5:26 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Capitol Airport to Greater Peoria Airport, Peoria, Illinois. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "G." 5:30 The President was greeted by Mayor Richard E. Carver (R-Peoria, Illinois). 5:35 5:37 The President, accompanied by Mayor Carver, met with a European Exchange Delegation of members of Rotary International: Svenn Otto Brechan, member of Rotary International Johnny Ingebrightsen, member of Rotary International Sverre Kulseng, member of Rotary International Terje Sandstark, member of Rotary International Gunnar Strand, member of Rotary International John Ludwig Strom, member of Rotary International The President met with members of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated from Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois: Margaret Miller, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois Wayne T. Baker, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois Roland Meinen, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois Arlita Austin, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois John Gay, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois Brian Miller, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois Lisa Noll, member of the Board of Directors of Fort Creve Coeur, Incorporated, Ft. Creve Coeur, Illinois ,-.. The President signed the Fort Creve Coeur, Illinois State Charter, enabling the organization to reconstruct Fort Creve Coeur as originally built by LaSalle in 1680. GPO, 1974 0l-555-1l63 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo" Day, Yr,) THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 5, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY ? p.m. FRIDAY ~ TIME ] :e ACTIVITY :=: ~ 1----,...------1 II II In Out c.. e<: The President met with members of the press gathered for his arrival. 5:31 The President went to his motorcade.