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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 82) 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 2, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:19 a.m. WEDNESDAY PHONE '-- TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY & I-----,r----I £II II In Out .. ::>! 7:19 The President had breakfast. 7:52 The President went to the doctor's office. 8:00 The President went to the Oval Office. 8:15 8:17 The President met with: Rogers C.B. Morton, Chairman of the President Ford Committee (PFC) Jack O. Horton, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Water Resources The President met with: 8:30 9:00 Richard B. Cheney, Assistant 8:30 8:48 Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office 8:30 8:48 Jerry H. Jones, Special Assistant 8:48 8:55 John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor 8:48 8:55 Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs 9:20 10:05 The President met with: Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs 9:35 P The President telephoned Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) Helmut Schmidt. The call was not completed. 10:28 The President went to the Diplomatic Reception Room. 10:30 The President and the First Lady went to the South Grounds of the White House. \ 10:30 10 :54 The President and the First Lady participated in an arrival ceremony in honor of the King of Spain Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia. Members of the press 10:30 The President and the First Lady greeted: King Carlos I Queen Sophia Henry E. Catto, Jr., Chief of Protocol Mrs. Henry E. Catto, Jr. continued GPO, 1974 0l-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 2, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDA' -PHONE TIME "B :0 ~ !j ACTIVITY c: ~ I--In--'---O-ut---f l ~ continued Secretary Kissinger Mrs. Kissinger Gen. George S. Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mrs. George S. Brown 10:35 R The President was telephoned by Thomas L. McLaren, Assistant to the President of the School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California. The call was not completed. The President and King Carlos I went to the platform. The President and King Carlos I reviewed the troops. 10:43 10:55 The President and King Carlos I exchanged remarks. 10:54 The President and the First Lady escorted King Carlos I and Queen Sophia to the Biw.e Room. 10:54 11 :1:0 The Presidential party met with members of the Spanish Official Party and the Welcoming Committee. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." 11:12 The President and King Carlos I went to the Oval Office. The President met with: 11:12 11:50 King Carlos I 11:151 11:50 Jose Maria de Arezi1a, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain 11:151 11:50 Jaime Alba, Ambassador of Spain to the U.S. 11:15? 11 :50 Wells Stabler, Ambassador of the U.S. to Spain 11:157 11:50 Secretary Kissinger 11:15? 11 :50 Lt. Gen. Scowcroft Members of the press, in/out 12:05 12 :12 The President met with Mr. Cheney. 12:17 The President went to the East Room. 12:25 12:55 The President participated in an interview with media representatives from New Jersey. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B." 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 JUNE 2. 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 1:02 p.m. WEDNESDAY PHONE I-- TIME " :0 ~ 0 ACTIVITY s: ~ 1------,-----1 II II In Out c.. go: 1:02 The President returned to the Oval Office. 1:30 1:37 The President met with Lt. Gen. Scowcroft. 1:31 1:38 P The President talked with Chancellor Schmidt. 2:20 2:25 The President participated in a swearing-in ceremony for S. aohn Byington as Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The oath of office was administered by Executive Clerk John J. Ratchford. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." 2:35 2:55 The President met with: Senator Clifford P. Case (R-New Jersey) Mr. Cheney 3:10 R The President was telephoned by former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Caspar W. Weinberger. The call was not completed. 3:22 The President went to the Cabinet Room. 3:22 4:40 The President participated in a meeting to discuss school desegregation. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." 4:40 The President returned to the Oval Office. He was accompa nied by Secretary of Labor William J. Usery, Jr. 4:40 4:50 The President met with Secretary Usery. The President met with: 5:10 6:20 Mr. Cheney 5:10 6:20 Stuart Spencer, Deputy Chairman for Political Organization, PFC 5:10 5:40 Mrs. Merritt (Elly M.) Peterson, Deputy Chairman for Special Voter Groups, PFC 5:10 5:40 James A. Baker I I I, Depu t y Chairman £or De'lega t es , PFC 5:10 5:40 Royston C. Hughes, Deputy Chairman for Administra tion, PFC 5:40 6:20 Secretary Kissinger 5:40 6:20 Lt. Gen. Scrowcroft 6:05 6:15 P The President talked with Barbara Gauntt, Chairman of the Los Angeles, California telephone bank in the California state PFC headquarters. 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 JUNE 2, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:25 p.m. WEDNESDA"Ii PHONE '-- TIME "8 ;0 ACTIVITY " II I--In----'--O-u-t--i 0::cl. ~'" 6:25 6:45 The President met with Mr. Cheney. 6:32 P The President telephoned Ju1ijs Riekstins, factory worker, McInerney Spring and Wire Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The call was not completed. 6:50 The President went to the swimming pool. 7:04 The President returned to the Oval Office. 7:06 The President returned to the doctor's office. 7:11 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 7:35 7:38 R The President talked with Mr. Cheney. 8:03 The President and the First Lady went to the North Portico. 8:03 12:41 The President and the First Lady hosted a State Dinner in honor of King Carlos I and Queen Sophia. Members of the press, in/out 8:03 The President and the First Lady greeted: King Carlos I Queen Sophia Ambassador Catto Mrs. Catto 8:07 The Presidential party went to the Yellow Oval Room. 8:07 8:24 The President met with members of the U.S. and Spanish Official parties. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX liE. II 8:24 The President and the First Lady escorted King Carlos I and Queen Sophia went to the East Room. 8:24 8:48 The Presidential party received dinner guests. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F." 8:48 The Presidential party went to the State Dining Room. The Presidential party had dinner. 10:11 10:20 The President and. King Carlos I exchanged remarks. 10:25 The Presidential party went to the parlors for coffee. 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 JUNE 2. 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10 :45 p.m. WEDNESDAl PHONE I-- TIME 1 ~ ACTIVITY s:: ~ I--In----.--O-u-t--I ~ ~ 10:45 The President and the First Lady escorted King Carlos I and Queen Sophia to the Grand Hall. 10:45 10:56 The Presidential party received after dinner guests. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G." 10:56 The Presidential party went to the East Room. 10:56 11:27 The Presidential party attended a performance by violinist Gil Morgenstern. 11:27 The Presidential party went to the Grand Hall for dancing. For a record of the President's activities after midnight, see the daily diary for June 3, 1976. SY/EJ 6/18/76 GPO, 1974 OL-555-8I>3 Al'PENDIX "An Attendance not confirmed. ARRIVAL CEREMONY IN HONOR OF JUAN CARLOS I, KING OF SPAIN AND QUEEN SOPHIA The Blue. Room June 2, 1976 The President The First Lady Welcoming Committee Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Mrs. Henry A. Kissinger Gen. George S. Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mrs. George S. Brown Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa, Ambassador of Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Washington, D.C. Wells Stabler, Ambassador of the U.S. to Sapin Mrs. Wells Stabler Walter E. Washington, Mayor (D-District of Columbia) Mrs. Walter E. Washington Arthur A. Hartman , Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Mrs. Arthur A. Hartman Joaquin Cervin, Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Spain, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Joaquin Cervino Sterling Tucker, Chairman of the City Council, District of Columbia Mrs. Sterling Tucker Jose M. Sierra, Counselor, Embassy of Spain, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Jose M. Sierra L. Bruce Laingen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Mrs. L. Burce Laingen Leonardo Perez Rodrigo, Counselor, Embassy of Spain, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Leonardo Perez Rodrigo Robert E.