Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 78A) 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.) WISMA NEGRA DECEMBER 6, 1975 JAKARTA, ~NDONESIA TIME DAY 8:00 a.m. SATURDAY
TIME '0 :P ~ u ACTIVITY 1----_-----1 0::U ~II In Out ... '" The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at the Wisma Negra, Jakarta, Indonesia.
8:00 8:05 The President walked from the Wisma Negra to the Istana Merdeka (Credential Hall). He was accompanied by Adam Malik, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.
8:05 The President was greeted· by President of the Republic of Indonesia Suharto.
8:05 The President and President Suharto went to the Jeapara Room.
8:05 9:30 The President met with: President Suharto Foreign Minister Malik Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Members of the press, in/out
9 :30 The President and President Suharto went to Credential Hall.
9:33 9:40 The President walked from the Istana Merdeka to the Wisma Negra. He was accompanied by Widya Latief, Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Indonesia.
9:40 The President returned to his private quarters.
10:15 10:20 The President walked from the Wisma Negra to the Istana Merdeka.
10:20 10:30 The President introduced members of the U.S. official party to President Suharto. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." Members of the press, in/out
10:30 The President went to his motorcade.
10:31 10:52 The President and President Suharto motored from Wisma Negra ~ to Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.
10:55 11:25 The President and the First Lady participated in a departure ceremony. Members of the press THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WISMA NEGRA DECEMBER 6, 1975 JAKARTA, INDONESIA TIME DAY 11:00 a.m. SATURDAY PHONE I-- TIME '3 ::; ACTIVITY 1------,---:---1 l ~ In Out l ~
11:00 The president and the First Lady were greeted by: President Suharto Mrs. Suharto Ambassador Latif Indonesian Officials Members of the Diplomatic Corps in Indonesia U.S. Officials in Indonesia
11 :10 The President and President Suharto went to the reviewing stand.
11:12 The President and President Suharto reviewed the troops.
11:23 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Suharto, went to the ramp of the "Spirit of '76."
11:25 The President and the First Lady boarded the "Spirit of '76."
"' 1ST PST 11 :26 3:53 The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport to Manila International Airport, Republic of the Philippines. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
(Actual flying time: 3 hours, 27 minutes)
4:00 4:35 The President and the First Lady participated in an arrival ceremony on the occasion of their visit to the Republic of the Philippines. Members of the press
4:00 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Alberto T. Katibak, Director of Protocol for the Republic of the Philippines William H. Sullivan, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Republic of the Philippines
4:05 The Presidential party went to the base of the ramp of the "Spirit of '76."
4:05 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. Ferdinand E. Marcos
continued THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WISMA NEGRA DECEMBER 6, 1975 JAKARTA, INDONESIA TIME DAY 4:05 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE - TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY f----.------I ~ i In Out 0."
continued
Querube C. Makalintal, Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. Querube C. Makalintal Carlos P. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Eduardo A. Romualdez, Ambassador from the Republic of the Philippines to the U.S. Mrs. Eduardo A. Romualdez
4:06 The President and President Marcos went to the reviewing stand.
The president and President Marcos reviewed the troops.
4:13 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, went to the speakers platform.
4:18 4:28 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival.
4:35 The President and theFirstLady~,accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, went to their motorcade.
4:35 5 :30 The President and President Marcos motored from Manila Inter national Airport to the RizalMonument in honor of Dr. Jose P. Rizal who was executived on December 20, 1896 by a Spanish firing squad for his role in fighting for Philippine independence. They were accompanied by: Manuel Collantes, Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs Gen. Romeo Espino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of the Philippines
5:30 5:46 The President and President Marcos participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument.
5:46 The President returned to his motorcade.
5:46 6:03 The President and President Marcos motored from the Rizal Monument to the Malacanang Palace, the official residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, toured the Malacanang Palace.
GPO 1974 OL-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WISMA NEGRA DECEMBER 6, 1975 ~. JAKARTA, INDONESIA TIME DAY 5:46 p.m. SATURDAY -PHONE TIME ~ ~ ACTIVITY ~ " 1----.------1 ~ i In Out ... '"
The Presidential party went to the Music Room.
The President introduced members of the U.S. Official party to President and Mrs. Marcos. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." Members of the press, in/out
6:15 7:00 The President met with: President Marcos Secretary Romulo Secretary Kissinger Members of the press, in/out
7:05 The President and the First Lady went to their private quarters.
8:05 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, went to the Ceremonial Hall. Enroute, the Presidential party greeted guests attending a recep tion for U.S. and Philippine Official Parties.
8:15 8:25 The President and the First Lady met with: Susan Ford President Marcos Mrs. Marcos Secretary Romulo Secretary Kissinger The Presidential party exchanged gifts.
8:30 The Presidential party went to the Maharlika Hall.
8:30 11:42 The President and the First Lady attended a State Dinner in their honor hosted by President and Mrs. Marcos. Members of the press, in/out
8:30 8:50 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos received dinner guests. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."
8:50 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, went to the head table. For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX "E." V 8:55 10:35 The Presidential party had dinner.
GPO, 1974 01.-555 663 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WISMA NEGRA DECEMBER 6, 1975 JAKARTA, INDONESIA TIME DAY 10:25 p.m. SATURDAY -PHONE TIME '8 :0 ACTIVITY ~ H I--In----..,,...---O-ut--I ~ !
10:25 10 :32 The President addressed dinner guests.
10 :36 11:30 The Presidential party attended a cultural performance of folk singing and dancing.
11:31 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos formed a receiving line at the entrance to the Mahar1ika Hall.
11:31 11:42 The Presidential party bade farewell to their dinner guests.
11:45 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, returned to their private quarters. Enroute, the Presidential party toured the Palace Library.
11 :55 The President and the First Lady bade farewell to President and Mrs. Marcos.
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at the Ma1acanang Palace, Republic of the Philippines.
SY/EJ 1/23/76
GPO 1974 Ol-555 863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WISMA NEGRA DECEMBER 6, 1975 ~AKARTA,. INDflNESIA TIME DAY 8:55 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE r-- TIME tI :0 iI" \l ACTIVITY ;;: II '"II In Out ... '" 8:55 10:35 The Presidential party had dinner.
10 :25 10:32 The President addressed dinner guests.
10:36 11:30 The Presidential party attended a cultural performance of folk singing and dancing.
11:31 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos formed a receiving line at the entrance to the Maharlika Hall.
11:31 11 :42 The Presdiential party bade farewell to dinner guests.
11 :45 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by President and Mrs. Marcos, returned to their private quarters. Enroute, the Presidential party toured the Palace Library.
11 :55 The President and the First Lady bade farewell to President and Mrs. Marcos.
1/23/76 APPENDIX "A" Attendance not confirmed.
INTRODUCTION OF U.S. OFFICIAL P~Y
Wisma Negra Jakarta, Indonesia December 6, 1975
The President The First Lady
Susan Ford
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
David D. Newsom, Ambassador from the U.S, to the Republic of Indonesia
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (bMB) and Assistant for Management-and Budget
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
Philip C. Habib, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Winston Lord, Director of Planning and Coordination, Department of State APPENDIX "B"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY MISSION 1504 Jakarta, Indonesia to Manila, Philippines 6 Dec 1975 Dep: 11:26am Arr: 3:53pm 3+27 l750SM
1. THE PRESIDENT . 2. Mrs. Ford 3. Miss Susan Ford 4. Secretary Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State 5. :Hr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor 6. Mr. James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and 7. Mrs. James T. Lynn Assistant for Management and Bud. 8. Mr. Richard B. Cheney , Assistant 9. Mr. Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary 10. LtGen Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs 11. Mr. Philip C. Habib, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific 12. Mr. Joseph Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Affairs 13. Mr. Richard H. Solomon, Senior Staff Member, National Security Council. 14. Mr. Thomas J. Barnes, Staff Member, National Security Council 15. Mr. Terrence J. O'Donnell, Aide 16. Mr. Byron M. Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office 17. Mr. David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer 18. Mr. Alvin P. Adams, Special Assistant to the Secretary of STate 19. Mr. Winston Lord, Director of Planning and Coordination, Department 20. Mr. Milton A. Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor 21. Admiral William M. Lukash , Physician 22. Captain Charles H. Mead , Air Force Aide 23. Mrs. Shiela R. Weidenfeld , Press Secretary to the First Lady 24. Mrs. Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant 25. Miss Nancy C. Chirdon , Secretary to the First Lady 26. Miss Marilyn Biery, Secretary to Lt. Gen. Scowcroft 27. Mr. James E. Merson, hairdresser 28. MSG Herbert G. Oldenburg , baggage handler 29. MSgt M. A. Collins, stenographer 30. MSC Arturo Bautista, valet 31. PHC John J. Kelly, stenographer 32. Mr. LeRoy D. Gilbertson ,Navy~Photographer 33. Mr. P. Rundle 34. Mr. R. Keiser 35. Mr. E. Luzania 36. Mr. W. Hartwig 37. Mr. T. Pabst 38. Mr. J. Cantrell USSS 39. Mr. A. Williams 40. Mr. L. Buendorf 41. Mr. W. Johnson 42. Mr. G. Kluber 43. Miss Helen Thomas UPI 44. Mr. Bernard Kalb CBS 45. Mr. Pierre Salinger New Times Mr. Carl Larson NBC . Mr. Gabriel Romans NBC Dennis Cook UPI Photo Charles Harr!ty AP Photo APPENDIX "c"
Attendance confirmed by George S. Springsteen, Department of State. All present.
U.S. OFFICIAL PARTY FOR THE PRESIDENTlS VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Malacanang Palace December 6, 1975
The President
The First Lady
Susan Ford
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
William H. Sullivan, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Republic of the Philippines
Mrs. William H. Sullivan
James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant for Management and Budget
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor to the President.
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant to the President
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Philip C. Habib, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Winston Lord, Director for Planning and Coordination, Department of State APPENDIX "DII
Attendance not confirmed.
STATE DINNER HOSTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND MRS. MARCOS
Malacanang Palace Manilla, Philippines December 6, 1975
The President The First Lady
Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of.the Government of the Philippines Mrs. Ferdinand E. Marcos
Susan Ford
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
William Sullivan, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. William Sullivan
James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant for Management and Budget Mrs. James T. Lynn
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, As.sistant for National Security Affairs
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Philip C. Habib, Assistant Secretary of State
Winston Lord, Director of the Policy and Planning Staff, Department of State
Querube C. Makalintal, Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. Querube C. Makalintal
Carlos P. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republmc of the Philippines
continued • • • APPENDIX "D" p. 2 12/6/75
Members of the Diplomatic Corps in the Philippines
Monsignor Bruno Torpig1iani-Ho1y See
Ambassador Daniel Laor-Israe1
Ambassador and Mrs. Frederico Jose deSouza Teixera de Sampayo Portugal
Ambassador James Alexander Turpin - United Kingdom
Sheik and Mrs. Aqui1 Mohamed Aqui1 - Saudi Arabia
Ambassador and Mrs. Chi Ryang Chang - Korea
Ambassador and Mrs. Sri Bima Ariotedjo - Indonesia
Ambassador and Mrs. Purnendu Sekhar Naskar - India
Ambassador and Mrs. Louis Vandenbrande - Belgium
Ambassador and Mrs. Abde1 Momen Zaki E1 Shinnawi - Egypt
Ambassador and Mrs. Alberto Solera - Italy
Ambassador and Mrs. Fernando J. Taure1 - Argentina
Ambassador and Mrs. Klos Visessurakarn - Thailand
Ambassador and Mrs. Masao Sawaki - Japan
Ambassador and Mrs. Roberto Mo1ina-Pasque1 - Mexioo
Ambassador and Mrs. Abdul Hamid Bin Pawanchee ~ Malaysia
Ambassador and Mrs. Wolfgang Eger - Germany
Ambassador and Mrs. Maqboo1 Ahmad Bhatty - Pakistan
Ambassador and Mrs. Daniel Gerald Nutter -Australia
Ambassador and Mrs. McLeod Palm Chapman - New Zealand
Ambassador and Mrs. Fernando Porta - Chile
Mrs. F·.· Oven - Netherlands
Ambassador and Mrs. Carlos Alfredo Bernardes - Brazil
continued . . • APPENDIX "D" p. 3 12/ u/75
Ambassador and Mrs. U Kyaw Zaw - Burma
Ambassador John Arnold Irwin - Canada
Ambassador Er~ch Schmid - Austria
Ambassador and Mrs. Cleope Liquiniano - Spain
Minister Jose Ma. Soriano - Malta
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bertil Erickson - Sweden
Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Gerber - Switzerland
Mr. J. Oliver Penera, JP - Sri Lanka
Mr. and Mrs. Bogdan Baltazar - Romania
Mr. Tan Sin Lim - Singapore
Mr. Jean Marc Simon - France
Members of the Cabinet of the Republic of the Philippines
Secretary and Mrs. Cesar E. A. Virata - Finance
Secretary and Mrs. Vincente Abad Santos - Justice
Secretary Artura Tanco, Jr. - Agriculture
Secretary and Mrs. Juan Manuel - Education
Secretary and Mrs. BIas Ople - Labor
Secretary and Mrs. Juan Ponce Enrile - Defense
Secretary and Mrs. Clemente Gatmaitan - Health
Secretary Troadio Quiazon, Jr. - Trade
Secretary Conrado Estrella - Agrarian Reform
Secretary and Mrs. Gerardo Sicat - NEDA
Secretary and Mrs. Fransisco Tatad - DPI
continued • • • • APPENDIX "D" p. 4 12/6/75
Cabinet (continued'
Secretar)! and Mrs. Jose Rono - Local Governments
Secretary and Mrs. Jose Aspiras - Tourism
Secretary and Mrs. Jose Leido- Natural Resources
Secretary and Mrs. Alfredo Juinio - Public Works
Secretary Manuel Elizalde - Panamin
Secretary and Mrs. Jaime Laya - Budget Com
Secretary and Mrs. Este1ito Mendoza - Solicitor General
Secretary and Mrs. Vincente Paterno - Boi
Ambassador and Mrs. Eduardo Romua1dez
Ambassador and Mrs. Benjamin Romua1dez
Service Commanders
General and Mrs. Romeo Espino AFP
General and Mrs. Rafael Zaga1a - PA
General and Mrs. Jose Rancudo - Air Force
Admiral and Mrs. Hilario Ruiz - Navy
General and Mrs. Fidel Ramos - PC
General and Mrs. Fabian Ver
U.S. Service Commanders
Admiral and Mrs. Ki1 Cline - Subic Bay
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Jack R. Sadler - Jushag
General and Mrs. Leroy J. Manor - Clark Field
U.N. Agencies
Director and Mrs. Garnett A. Zimmerly - USAID Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Bergstrom UNDP Mr. and Mrs. Avinash Bhagwat - IMF APPENDIX "D" p. 5 12/6/7"5
U.S. GUESTS
Milton A. Friedman, Deputy Executive Editor
Joseph J. Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Goodson; PresideIl White House Staff Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Charles Mead, Air Force Aide Sheila R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady Homer Luther, volunteer advanceman Dewey Clower, volunteer advanceman Alvin P. Adams, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State Clifton Wheeler, Director, Public Affairs Thomas Barnes, National Security Council Justices Justice and Mrs. Enrique Fernando Justice and Mrs. Claudio Teehankee Justice and Mrs. Calixto Zaldivar Justice and Mrs . .Antonio Barredo Justice and Mrs. Felix Antonio Justice and Mrs. Felix Makasiar Justice and Mrs. Salvador Esguerra Justice Cecilia M. Palma and Attorney Rodolfo Palma continued • • • APPENDIX "D" p. 6 12/6/75 Justices (continued) Justice and Mrs. Ramon Aquino Justice and Mrs. Hermogenes Concepcion Justice and Mrs. Ruperto }furtin Financing Institutions Governor and Mrs. Gregorio Licaros - CB Ambassador and Mrs. Gilberto Teodoro - SSS President !anfilo Domingo - PNB General Manager Roman Cruz, Jr. -GSIS Chairman Leonibes Virata - DBP Mr. Shiro Inoue - ADB U.S. Business Community Mr. and Mrs. George Suter, President, American Chamber of Commerce; President and Gene~al Manager, Pfizer, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Artko, Treasurer of the American Chamber of Commerce and Vice President, Bank of America Mr. Herbert C. Hendry, Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce and Executive Vice President, Globe Mackay Mr. and Mrs. William E. Mitchell, Executive Vice Presidet, B.F. Goodrich, Philippines U.S. Embassy Officials Minister Lee Stull Terrell E. Arnold, Counselor of Economic Affairs Maurice Lee, Counselor for Public Affairs Franzier Meade, Couns~lor for Political Affairs continued . . . APPENDIX "D" p. 7 12/6/75 Business and Industry Under secretary Manuel Collantes Mis Chito Madrigal Miss Beth Day Ambassador and Mrs. Roberto Benedicto Mr. and Mrs. Jose Campos Mr. Antonio Floirendo Mr. antonio Madriga Governor and Mrs. Isidora Rodriguez Mr. Mario D'Urso Mr. and Mrs. Tarquin Olivier Mr. and Mrs. Luis Yulo Press Helen Thomas - UPI Frank Cormier AP Rudy Abramson - Los Angeles Times Ted Knap - Newsweek Torn deFrank - Newsweek Harry Reasoner - ABC Torn Brokow - NBC Forrest Boyd - Mutual Broadcasting Lo~ Cannon - Washimgton Post Jim Weighart - New York Daily News John Chancellor - NBC continued . . • • APPENDIX "D" p. 8 12/6/75 Press (continued) Barbara Walters - NBC Roy Rowan - TIME Pierre Salinger - New Times Bill Kovach - New York Times Clare Hollingsworth - London Daily ~el Mr. Vicetanedo - President Malacanang Press Corps APPENDIX "E" Attendance confirmed by George S. Springsteen, Department of State. All present. HEAD TABLE GUESTS State Dinner hosted by the President of the Republic of the Philippines and Mrs. Marcos Malacanang Palace Manilla, Philippines December 6, 1975 William H. Sullivan, Ambassador from the U.S. to the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. Cesar E. A. Virata, wife of the Secretary of Finance, Republic of the Philippines Carlos P. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines Mrs. Querube C. Makalintal Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Mrs. Ferdinand E. Marcos The President Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines The First Lady Querube C. Makalintal, Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. William H. Sullivan Monsignor Bruno Torpigliani, Ambassador from the Holy See to the Republic of the Philippines Susan Ford Eduardo A. Romualdez, Ambassador from the Republic of the Philippies to the U.S.