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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 84) 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 OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:42 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME "" ~ ~ ACTIVITY 1----,..------1 ~ II In Out Q. c.: 12:42 Following a State Dinner in honor of Martha Graham, founder and artistic Director of the Martha Graham Center for Contemporary Dance, New York, New York, the President and the First Lady escorted Miss Graham to the North Portico. The President and the First Lady bade farewell to Miss Graham. 12:49 The President and the First Lady went to the second floor Residence. 1:17 1:18 P The President talked with United States Secret Service Agent Bobby Coates. 7:25 The President had breakfast. 7:55 The President went to the Oval Office. 8:20 The President went to the Cabinet Room. 8:20 8:46 The President met with members of the Citizens for Ford Committee. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." 8:46 The President returned to the Oval Office. 8:59 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 9:00 9:06 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." 9:14 10:26 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Des Moines Municipal Airport, Des Moines, Iowa. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX ftC." 9:57 10:00 P The President talked with August A. Busch, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated, St. Louis, Missouri. 10:26 The ~'Spirit· of '76" arrived at Des Moines Municipal Airport. Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Iowa and Illinois. GPO, 197~ Ol- 555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:26 a.m. FRIDAY PHONE I-- TIME ~ " ACTIVITY 'v ~ 1----,-------4 ~ II In Out "" <11\ 10:26 The President was greeted by a delegation of Iowa Republican and President Ford Committee (PFC) leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." 10:38 The President went to his motorcade. 10:38 11:45 The President motored from Des Moines Municipal Airport to Iowa State Center, Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa) Mrs. Robert D. Ray 11:45 The President was greeted by: W. Robert Parks, President of ISU Mrs. W. Robert Parks Jill Wagner, Student Body President, ISU E. Lee Fellinger, Mayor (R-Ames, Iowa) 11:50 The President went to the holding room in Fisher Theatre. 12:15 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 12:16 The President went to the platform in the Fisher Theatre. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "E." 12:20 The President was introduced by Governor Ray. 12:22 12:46 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit. 12:49 The President returned to his motorcade. 1:04 1:32 The President motored from the Iowa State Center to the Marshall P. King Farm, Boone County, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Ray Mrs. Ray 1:32 The President was greeted by farm owner Marshall P. King. 1:32 1:45 The President, escorted by Mr. King toured the harvesting operations. 1:45 The President returned to his motorcade. 1:49 1:50 The President motored from the harvesting operations area to the farmhouse. GPO, 197~ OL-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 1:50 p.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME ii 0:> Q ACTIVITY ~ ;;: " /I '"/I In Out .. '" 1:50 The President was greeted by Mrs. Marshall P. (Alice) King. 1:50 2:00 The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. King, toured the farm facilities. 2:00 The Presidential party went inside the farmhouse. 2:00 2:54 The President had lunch with members of the King family. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F." 2:54 The President returned to his motorcade. 2:54 3:21 The President motored from the Marshall P. King Farm to the College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU, Ames, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Ray Mrs. Ray 3:21 The President was greeted by: Phillip T. Pearson, Dean of the College Veterinary Medicine, ISU Dr. Durwood L. Baker, Associate Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU ? ? The President participated in a signing ceremony for H.R. 15059, the Emergency Livestock Credit Act. 3:23 3:26 The President addressed guests attending the ceremony. ? The President, escorted by Mr. Pearson and Dr. Baker, went to the main entrance. ? ? The President was presented with a "Gentle Doctor" statue by: Jack Root, Student Body President, College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU Dr. Norman E. Button, Assistant Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU Dr. Frank L. Ramsey, Distinguished Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU 3:33 The President, escorted by Mr. Pearson and Dr. Baker, went to the holding room. 3:37 The President went to the lecture room. 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 OCTOBER IS, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:37 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE I-- TIME ~ ACTIVITY ~--I-n---r---o-ut--~l 3:37 4:16 The President participated in an Iowa Farm Forum. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G." The President was introduced by Governor Ray. 3:40 3:45 The President addressed farm representatives attending the forum. 3:45 4:16 The President participated in a question and answer session. 4:16 The President went to the Pathology Conference Room. 4:16 4:40 The President attended a reception hosted by Farmers for Ford, PFC. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "H." 4:16 The President was greeted by: Roy B. Keppy, National Chairman, Farmers for Ford, PFC Richard Elijah, Chairman of Iowa Farmers for Ford, PFC 4:16 4:40 The President greeted approximately 35 guests attending the reception. 4:41 The President went to the tour area. The President was greeted by: Mr. Pearson Dr. Baker 4:41 4:56 The Presidential party participated in a tour of the new College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU. 4:58 The President returned to his motorcade. 4:58 6:02 The President motored from the ISU to Des Moines Municipal Airport, Des Moines, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Ray Mrs. Ray 6:10 6:55 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Des Moines Municipal Airport to O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "I." GPO, 1974 Ol- SS5-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY ? p.m. FRIDAY PHONE r-- TIME 1 ~ ACTIVITY 0:: '" r---In---'---O-ut--~~ & ? ? Enroute, the President participated in an interview with members of the editorial board of the Des Moines Register and Tribune. For a list of participants, see APPENDIX "J." 6:55 The President was greeted by the First Lady and a delegation of Illinois PFC and Republican leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "K." 7:06 The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade. 7:06 8:14 The President and the First Lady motored from O'Hare Inter national Airport to the Sheraton Motor Inn, 214 N. Ottowa, Joliet, Illinois. 8:14 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Congressman George M. O'Brien (R-I11inois) Mrs. George M. O'Brien Norman Keck, Mayor of Joliet, Illinois Earl D'Amico, General Manager of the Sheraton Motor Inn Mrs. Earl D'Amico 8:25 The President md the First Lady went to their suite. 9:30 The President and the First Lady went to another suite in the Sheraton Motor Inn. 9:30 10:30 The President and the First Lady attended a party on the occasion of the debate between Vice Presidential candi dates Senator Robert Dole (R-Kansas) and Senator Walter F. Monda1e (D-Minnesota). 9:35 P The President telephoned Senator Dole. The call was not completed. 9:51 9:54 P The President talked with Senator Dole. Members of the press 10:06 R The President was telephoned by his son Steve. The call was not completed. 10:57 11:11 P The President talked with his son, Steve. 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 OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:30 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE '-- TIME ] ;j ACTIVITY ,~ ~ 0:: ~ I--In----.--O-u-t--I ~ ~ 10:30 The President and the First Lady returned to their suite. The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at the Sheraton Motor Inn, Joliet, Illinois. SY/EJ 12/10/76 GPO, 197. Ol-555-863 APPENDIX "A" Attendanc~ confirmed by H. James Field, Jr. and EPS gate list.~ indicates present. MEETING WITH LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS FOR FORD COMMITTEE The Cabinet Room October 15, 1976 -/ The President Edith S.