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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.) CLOCK TOWER INN MARCH 12, 1976 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TIME DAY 7:20 a.m. FRIDAY r--PHONE ACTIVITY The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at the Clock Tower Inn, 7801 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois. Note: A Military Aide's log for the President's activities in Illinois was not available for the daily diary. Some of the times and activities for the visit are not con firmed. The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Illinois. 7:20 The President was greeted by Congressman John B. Anderson (R-Illinois), honorary Co-Chairman of the Illinois State President Ford Committee (PFC). 7:25 The President and Congressman Anderson went to the offstage announcement area. 7:30 8:06 The President attended a breakfast sponsored by the Illinois L state PFC. 7:30 The President and Congressman Anderson went to the head table in the Convention Center. For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX itA." 7:33 The President was introduced by Congressman Anderson. 7:34 7:53 The President addressed approximately 800 guests including Illinois PFC workers, Keymen, prospective supporters and prospective contributors attending the breakfast. 8:06 The President, accompanied by Congressman Anderson, went to his motorcade. 8:06 8:27 The President and Congressman Anderson motored from the Clock Tower Inn to the Greater Rockford A}~ort. 8:33 8:45 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from the Greater Rockford Airport to O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIOC "B." 8:45 The President was greeted by: Col. Jack Reilly, Director of the Department of Special Events for the City of Chicago, Illinois Lt. Col. William J. Mcquade, Air National Guard Base Commander for O'Hare Field, Chicago, Illinois continued GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD '0 PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) CLOCK TOWER INN MARCH 12, 1976 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TIME DAY 8:45 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME il 1§ ACTIVITY r-------r-----~~ In Oul .. continued Bernard Carey, State Attorney for Cook County, Illi nois Joseph Tecson, County Commissio~r (R-Cook County, Illinois) Mary MacDonald, County Commissioner, (R-Cook County, Illinois) Carl Hansen, County Commissioner (R-Cook County, Illinois) Ronald Larson, County Commissioner (R-Cook County, Illinois) Joseph Woods, County Commissioner (R-Cook County, Illinois) The President received flowers from children representing Chicago's ethnic communities. L 9:02 The President returned to his motorcade. Enroute, the President greeted representatives of various Chicago ethnic groups who were dressed in native costume. 9:02 9:41 The President motored from O'Hare International Airport to Edman Chapel, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois. He was accompanied by Senator Charles H. Percy (R-Illinois). 9:41 The President was greeted by: Hudson T. Armeding, President of Wheaton College Todd Gray, Student Body President of Wheaton College 9:48 The President went to an offstage announcement area. 9:50 The President, escorted by Mr. Armeding, went to the platform in the Chapel. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C." 9:50 11:05 The President attended a Wheaton College Forum. 10:00 The President was introduced by Mr. Gray. 10:10 10:47 The President addressed approximately 2,700 persons attending the forum including students from the following colleges: Wheaton Co11ege,.Wheaton, Illinois Aurora College, Aurora, Illinois Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois George William College, Chicago, I11~s }/ continued GPO, 1974 OL-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo.• Day. Yr.) CLOCK TOWER INN MARCH 12. 1976 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TIME DAY ~________________~______________________________________~1~0:10 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME ~ ACTIVITY 1,~ ~ :;: ~ I--I-n--"---O-UI--I l ~ continued Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle, Illinois North Central College, Nappervi11e, Illinois The President participated in a question and answer session. The President was presented with a commemorative plaque by Mr. Gray. 10:50 The President went to the reception room. He was accompanied by: Mr. Armeding Mr. Gray Douglas Beers, Student Body Vice President for Wheaton College 10:50 11:05 The President attended a reception for student leaders, faculty, and administration representatives of Wheaton College. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." 11:05 The President returned to his motorcade. Enroute, he greeted members of the Du Page County, Illinois PFC. 11:13 11:51 The President motored from Edman Chapel, Wheaton College to the Palmer House Hotel, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois. 11:51 The President was greeted by: Porter P. Parris, General Manager of the Palmer House Arthur R. Collison, Resident Manager of the Palmer House Thomas O. Miller, Executive (Assistant) Manager of the Palmer House 12:05 The President went to the Crystal Room. 12:05 12:20 The President attended a reception for members of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." 12:05 The President was greeted by Augustin Hart, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-1l63 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) CLOCK TOWER INN MARCH 12, 1976 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TIME DAY 12:05 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE r- TIME 1\ u ACTIVITY '" ~--I-n---'---O-ut--~l The President greeted approximately 80 guests attending the reception. 12:20 The President went to the holding room. 12:35 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 12:36 The President, accompanied by Mr. Hart, went to the platform in the Grand Ballroom. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "F." The President was introduced by Mr. Hart. The President addressed approximately 1,600 members of the Chicago Council of Foreign Relations. The President participated in a question and answer session. 1:09 The President, accompanied by Mr. Hart, returned to his motorcade. 1:09 1:33 The President motored from the Palmer House to the Chicago Marriott Hotel, 8535 West Higgins Road. 1:33 The President was greeted by: Joseph R. Woods, General Manager of the Chicago Marriott Hotel Alfred Mathews, Resident Manager of the Chicago Marriott Hotel The President went to his suite. 2:25 The President went to the 10th floor suite. 2:25 3:10 The President participated in an interview with members of the Editorial Board of the Chicago Sun Times. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G." 3:12 3:19 R The President talked with Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger. 3:20 The President returned to his suite. 3:55 The President went to the Grand Ballroom. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD '. PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) CLOCK TOWER INN MARCH 12, 1976 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TIME DAY 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE '-- TIME il ." ACTIVITY 0::~ ~_ I--I-n--"'---O-ut--I l & 4:00 4:40 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the North Illinois Editorial Association and local Illinois press. 4:03 R The President was telephoned by Mayor Richard J. Daley (D Chicago, Illinois). The call was not completed. 4:40 The President returned to his suite. 4:45 5:00 The President met with Illinois PFC Keymen. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "H." 5:05 The President went to the Washington Room. 5:10 5:30 The President attended a reception for members of the ' Northern Illinois Editorial Association. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "I." L 5:30 The President returned to his suite. 5:46 5:48 P The President talked with Mayor Daley. 7: 32 The President returned to his motorcade. 7:32 7:56 The President motored from the Chicago Marriott Hotel to Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 7:56 st 32 The President attended a campaign rally sponsored by the Illinois State PFC. 7:56 The President was greeted by: Clarence Miller, Principal of Buffalo Grove High School Six student body leaders of Buffalo Grove High School 8:00 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 8:01 The President went to the platform in the gymnasium. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "J." The President was introduced by Richard B. Ogilvie, former Governor (R-Illinois) and Co-Chairman of the Illinois State PFC. GPO, 1974 OL-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) CLOCK TOWER INN MARCH 12, 1976 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS TIME DAY 8:01 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE t- TIME ~ :0 j 0 ACTIVITY ... ~ r-~In--~'-~O-ut--~ ~ ~ The President addressed approximately 3,000 guests attending the rally. 9: 32 The President returned to his motorcade. Enroute, the President greeted approximately 50 Republican leaders, PFC delegates and elected officials from the surrounding communities. 9:32 10:00 The President motored from Buffalo Grove High School to the Chicago Marriott Hotel. The President returned to his suite. The President was an overnight guest at the Chicago Marriott Hotel. L SY/EJ 5/5/76 GI'O, 1974 OL-555-863 APPENDIX "A" Attendance not confirmed. ILLINOIS PFC BREAKFAST Clock Tower Inn Convention Center Rockford, Illinois March 12, 1976 Head Table Guests Keith Larson, PFC Alternate Delegate, Boone County, Illinois George Lindquist, PFC Alternate Delegate, Lee County, Illinois Jo Ann Hutchinson, PFC Alternate Delegate, McHenry County, Illinois Norman Wagner, PFC Alternate Delegate, Jo Daviess County, Illinois Rev.