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President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 76) at the Gerald R 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.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 30, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:00 a.m. MONDAY PHONE - TIME 1l ." ~ ·u ACTIVITY c: ~ 1----.---------1 II II In Out "­ c.: 7:00 The President had breakfast. 7:34 The President went to the Oval Office. 7:40 8:00 The President met with: David A. Peterson, Chief, Central Intelligence Agency/Office of Current Intelligence (CIA/OCI) White House Support Staff Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs 8:04 8:30 The President met with his Counsellor, Robert T. Hartmann. 8:32 8:55 The President met with: Jack Ford Donald H. Rumsfeld, Assistant The President met with: 9:00 9:25 John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor 9:05 9:25 Mr. Rumsfeld 9:33 10:00 The President met with: Jack Ford Mr. Hartmann Mr. Marsh Mr. Rumsfeld Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary William I. Greener, Deputy Press Secretary 10:17 10:22 The President met with: Robert C. Seamans, Jr., Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Agency (ERDA) Robert W. Fri, Deputy Administrator of ERDA Frank G. Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA) James M. Cannon III, Executive Director of the Domestic Council and Assistant for Domestic Affairs The purpose of the meeting was to receive a copy of ERDA's overall research and development plan to be submitted to Congress. 12:02 12:05 The President met for a farewell handshake with: Mrs. Michael (Pamela G.) Needham, departing continued GPO. 1974 OL-555-B63 page~ of ~ Pagels). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 30, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:02 p.m. MONDAY -PHONE TIME ~ ":? ACTIVITY 1-----.----; £II ~II In Out ... ..: continued Assistant Director of the Domestic Council, Health, Social Security and Public Assistance Michael Needham, husband Mr. Cannon 12:06 12:14 The President met for a farewell handshake with: Preston Bruce, Sr., departing Residence Doorman Mrs. Preston Bruce, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bruce, Jr., son and daughter-in­ law Preston Bruce III, grandson Ke11ene Bruce, granddaqghter Judge and Mrs. William C. Pryor, daughter and son-in­ law Billy Pryor, grandson Stephen Pryor, grandson 12 :14 12 :18 The President met for a farewell handshake with: Donald A. Webster, departing Deputy Director, Office of Public Liaison Mrs. Donald A. Webster Mrs. Albert Webster, mother William J. Baroody, Jr., Assistant for Public Liaison 12:41 The President met with: Daniel P. Moynihan, Representative-designate from the U.S. to the United Nations (UN) Mrs. Daniel P. Moynihan Maura R. Moynihan, daughter John MCCloskey Moynihan, son Byron R. White, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 12:41 The Presidential party went to the Rose Garden. 12:41 12:53 The President participated in a swearing-in ceremony for Ambassador ~oynihan to be Representative from the U.S. to the UN. Justice White administered the oath of office. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." Members of the press GPO 1974 0l-555-863 page---.2. of ---.A Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 30. 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:53 p.m. THURSDAY -PHONE ." TIME ACTIVITY "~ ~--I-n---'---O-ut--~ ~ 12:53 The President returned to the Oval Office. He was accompa­ nied by: Justice and Mrs. White Larry Simms, law clerk to Justice White John Nields, law clerk to Justice White 12:53 12:56 The President met with: Justice and Mrs. White Mr. Simms Mr. Nields 2:02 2:20 The President met with: Daniel J. Boorstin, Senior Historian, Smithsonian Institute and Librarian of Congress-designate Robert A. Goldwin, Special Consultant Douglas P. Bennett, Director of the Presidential Personnel Office 2:22 2:34 The President met with: Robert Moot, former Department of Defense Comptroller Mr. Rumsfeld 3:00 3:08 The President participated in a signing ceremony for H.R. 6900, Emergency Unemployment Assistance Program with: Senator Gaylord Nelson CD-Wisconsin) John T. Dunlop, Secretary of Labor William H. Kolberg, Assistant Secretary of Labor Members of the press 4:01 5:01 The President participated in an interview with: Marquis W. Childs, columnist with United Features Syndicate Carl T. Rowan, syndicated columnist with Field News­ papers David Broder, columnist with the Washington Post newspaper Mr. Hartmann Lt. Gen. Scowcroft Mr. Nessen The President met with: 5:05 5:47 James T. Schlesinger, Secretary of Defense 5:05 5:43 Philip W. Buchen, Counsel 5:05 5:47 Roderick M. Hills, Counsel 5:05 6:00 Mr. Rumsfeld 5:47 6:00 Jack Ford GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 Page-..:L of ~ Pagels). E HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 30, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE f----­ TIME ~ y ACTIVITY -------.------~ £II ~II I- In Out "- '" 6:00 ? The President met with: Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Mr. Hartmann Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant Paul A. Theis, Executive Editor Robert Orben, Associate Editor Fnances Kaye Pullen, Associate Editor 7:18 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 7:26 The President returned to the Oval Office. 7:30 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 8:18 8:19 P The President talked with his daughter, Susan. 8:35 The President had dinner with: The First Lady "­ Susan Ford Jack Ford EJ/EJ 7/15/75 GPO, 1974 Ol-555 863 Pagels). APP~IX "A" Attendance not confirmed Guest List: Swearing in of Amb~ssador Moynihan White House Cabinet Room 12:30 p.m., June 30 Ms. Marcella J. Barnhart Department of State Room 6327 Washington, D.C. 20520 Honorable'W. Tapley Bennett Deputy United states Representative to the United Nations The United States Mission to the United Nations 799 United Nations Plaza New York, New York 10017 Honorable Jonathan B. Bingham and Mrs. Binghan House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Honorable Robert o. Blake nr-')"t"'\,.,+-'W" '1\,..~'; ,...~_'W"\ ..... c,··\.,....,..."' ..... .., ........ "of! c ..... ~ ..... " --....---.J. __________ .<we ----.----..1 -- ----­ for International Organization Affairs Room 6323 Department of State Mr. Charles Blitzer Smithsonian Institution 1000 Jefferson Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. Mr. L. Paul Bremer, III Executive Assistant to the Secretary Room 7234 A Department of State Washington, D.C. Professor Margaret Bright Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland . APPENDIX "A"p.2­ 6/30/75 - 2 - Ms. Ellen Broderick • Department of Health, Education and \'lelfare Room 4273 North Building 330 Independence Avenue Washington, D.C. Honorable William B. Buffum Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Room 6323 Depar·tm~nt of State Washington, D.C • . Honorable Earl L. Butz and Mrs. Butz Department of Agriculture The Mall, between Twelfth and Fourteenth Streets, S.W.­ Washington, D.C. 20503 Honorable William T. Coleman, Jr. and Mrs. Coleman Departmen~of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Honorable John T. Dunlop and Mrs. _Dunlop Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue Washington, D.C. 20210 Honorable Lawrence S. Eagleburqer Deputy Under Secretary of State for Management Room 7234 A Department of State Washington, D.C. APPENDIX "A" p. 3 6/30/75 - 3 ­ • Mr. and Mrs. Chester B.Finn Brookings Institute 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Garment· Trubin, Sillcocks,. Eddleman and Knapp 375 Park Avenue New York, New York Honorable Arthur J. Goldberg and Mrs. Goldberg 1101 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Ms. Meg Greenfield Washington Post 5th Floor - Editorial 1150 15th Street, N.W. Washipgton, D.C. 20005 Honorable W. -Averell Harriman ana Mrs. harr~man 3038 N. Street, N.W. Washington,. D.C. 20007 Mr •. and Mrs. Stephen H. Hess 3705 Porter Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 Mr. Harold Horan National Security Council Staff Washington, D.C. Honorable Robert S. Ingersoll Deputy Secretary of State Seventh Floor Department of State Washington, D.C. APPENDIX "A" p. 4 -,.. 4 - 6/30/75 Honorable Melvin Laird and Mrs. Laird • Honorable Winston Lord Director, Policy Planning Staff Room 7311 Department of state Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Lynn Office of Management and Budget Executi~e Office Building Washington, D.C. 20503 Honorable Carlyle E. Maw Under Secretary of State for Security Assistance Room 7250 Department of State Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. McPherson, Jr. Suite 1100 1660 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mitchell WAACP - Washington Bureau 733 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Honorable Roy D. Morey Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Honorable Rogers C. B. Morton and Mrs. Morton Department of the Interior Interior Building Washington, D.C. 20240 - 5 ­ APPENDIX "A" p. 5 • 6/30/75 Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Moynihan 1555 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 • Honorable James R. Schlesinger and Mrs. Schlesinger Department of Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301 Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft National Security Council Staff Washingtc;m, D.C. I, Honorable George P. Shultz Bechtel Corporation P.O. Box 3965 San Francisco, California 94119 Honorable William E. Simon and Mrs. Simon Department of the Treasury . rif_t~~~~l: !:trcct =.=:;:! ro::_n=-:z~l ~.~.:.ni_a__ .!:.:f.tenuc_ Washington, D.C.
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