VIA EMAIL (LM 2015-035)
March 27, 2015
The Honorable W. Neil Eggleston Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20502
Dear Mr. Eggleston:
In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to the incumbent President of our intent to open George W. Bush Presidential records in response to the systematic processing projects and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.
This material, consisting of 35,931 pages, 326 assets, and six audiovisual clips, has been reviewed for the six PRA Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These records were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, 9,060 pages and 212 assets in whole, and 1,803 pages and 46 assets in part have been restricted. Therefore, NARA is proposing to open the remaining 25,068 pages, 68 assets, and six audiovisual clips in whole, and 1,803 pages and 46 assets in part that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be provided to you upon your request.
We are also concurrently informing former President George W. Bush’s representative, Tobi Young, of our intent to release these records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is June 22, 2015, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website. If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel Gary M. Stern at (301) 837-3026.
Sincerely,
B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT A
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0051-P George W. Bush Presidential records / 9,690 2,653 in 6,156 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – WE001 (Children) whole; 881 881 in part [segment thereof], WE002 (Correctional in part Institutions), WE003 (Population Control), WE004 (Charity Campaigns) [segment thereof], WE007 (Social Security) [segment thereof], WE009 (Youth Programs), WE010 (Poverty Programs), WE011 (Homeless), and WE012 (Family)
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of segments of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – WE001 (Children), WE002 (Correctional Institutions), WE003 (Population Control), WE004 (Charity Campaigns), WE007 (Social Security), WE009 (Youth Programs), WE010 (Poverty Programs), WE011 (Homeless), and WE012 (Family). The records proposed for opening are routing, transmittal, and information memoranda; reports; correspondence; fact sheets; press releases; talking points; executive orders and drafts thereof; speech drafts; and printed materials. Correspondence includes requests from Congress for legislative motions like budgets, requests for meetings, and requests forwarded from constituents. In addition, there is correspondence from the general public regarding topics such as abortion; children’s letters after September 11th regarding donations to the American Red Cross, Eagle Scout certificates, Social Security, and Head Start; and correspondence from President George W. Bush to staff appointing them as chairs of the National Capital Area Combined Federal Campaign. Transmittal memoranda, drafts, and final copies of Executive Orders 13435 and 13459 (“Expanding Approved Stem Cell Lines in Ethically Responsible Ways” and “Improving the Coordination and Effectiveness of Youth Programs” respectively) are present. In addition, there are fact sheets and talking points on topics related to Social Security and stem cell research. Reports include a report to the White House on AMBER Alert, “Youth with Disabilities in the Foster Care System,” “Strengthening Social Security for the 21st Century,” and “Boy Scouts of America – Report to the Nation 2001.” An informational memorandum regarding a Helping America’s Youth event is present, as well as printed materials regarding the Family Marriage Amendment.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0002-P Geroge W. Bush Presidential Records / 5,183 254 in 4,638 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – MA (Medals – whole; 291 291 in part Awards) [segment thereof] in part
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of segments of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – MA (Medals – Awards). The records proposed for opening are general correspondence and invitations; copies of certificates; internet printouts; press releases; lists; talking points; routing, transmittal, and information memoranda; executive orders and drafts thereof, and speech drafts. Correspondence includes requests from the general public for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush to participate in
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ceremonies or accept awards, requests from staff for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush to give awards, and messages to the military. Transmittal memoranda, drafts, and final copies of Executive Order 13289 (“Establishing the Global War on Terrorism Medals”) are present. Also present are requests from agency heads, followed by documentation verifying that President George W. Bush followed through on these requests.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0003-P George W. Bush Presidential Records / 7,821 297 in 7,433 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – PU (Publications) whole; 91 in part [segment thereof], PU001-04 (Public Papers 91 in part of the Presidents) [segment thereof], PU001- 06 (Releases, White House), and PU001-07 (Clippings to the President) [segment thereof]
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of segments of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – PU (Publications), PU001-04 (Public Papers of the Presidents), PU001-06 (Releases, White House), and PU001-07 (Clippings to the President). The records proposed for opening are publications, press releases, fact sheets, messages, and drafts thereof. Publications include Asia Pacific Security Outlook 2003 and Building and Asia Pacific Community Annual Report 2002. The press releases, fact sheets, and messages are related to the Millennium Challenge Account, messages to the troops, and forewords to Public Papers of the Presidents volumes. There are also White House News Summaries present, dated from 2001 through 2008.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0005-P George W. Bush Presidential Records / 863 151 in 702 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – PC (Peace) whole; 10 in part 10 in part
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – PC (Peace). The records proposed for opening are memoranda, reports, letters, press releases, and drafts thereof. This material includes the Annual Reports to the Congress on Peacekeeping for 2000, 2001, and 2002, and the Report to Congress on Partnership for Peace Developments Through July 15, 2001. The press releases, memoranda to President George W. Bush, State Department, and NSC staff, and letters from President George W. Bush to Congressional committee chairmen relate to the drafting and transmittal of the annual reports. In addition, there are letters to President George W. Bush from Congress and from the general public urging support for peace negotiations in Cyprus and promotion of peace and understanding in the Muslim world.
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Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0006-P George W. Bush Presidential Records / 3,151 142 in 2,814 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – PA (Parks), PA001 whole; 195 195 in part (Cemetaries), PA002 (Monuments), and in part PA003 (Reservations)
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – PA (Parks), PA001 (Cemeteries), PA002 (Monuments), and PA003 (Reservations). The records proposed for opening consist of correspondence, memoranda, routing sheets, proclamations, statements, internet printouts, email printouts, talking points, press releases, fact sheets, newspaper clippings, fliers, reports, and drafts thereof. Correspondence includes letters to President George W. Bush from members of Congress and the general public regarding the designation of lands as national parks or national monuments, responses to the general public from the Department of Interior regarding concerns about various parks and monuments, letters from the Department of Interior making recommendations to President George W. Bush regarding proposed national parks and monuments, and letters from the general public regarding memorials to victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks, including a designated gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery and a memorial park in New York City. Much of the material, including letters from the general public, agency views letters, proclamations, supporting documentation about the monument lands, and press releases, is related to Governors Island National Monument, the National World War II Memorial, the African Burial Ground National Monument, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument (later renamed the Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine National Monument), and the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. Also present is a memorandum from President George W. Bush approving the burial of the last known surviving United States Army veteran of World War I, Frank Buckles, at Arlington National Cemetery, and a memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Interior to study the potential Pearl Harbor National Monument. Draft statements included in this series consist of a tribute to former Senator Paul Coverdell, and a ceremony statement honoring the Navajo Code Talkers. Also included are fact sheets and handouts on the 14th National Marine Sanctuary, the National Parks Legacy Project, and Strengthening and Caring for America’s National Parks. Various National Park Service reports are present, as well as the 2007 Department of the Interior report “The Future of America’s National Parks.”
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0053-F The European Security Strategy “A Secure 536 pages; 294 pages, 9 242 pages; 1 asset Europe in a Better World,” December 12, 14 assets assets in in whole; 4 assets 2003 whole; 4 in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the European Security Strategy, “A Secure Europe in a Better World.” The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are cover sheets, internet printouts, a chart, printed articles, correspondence and drafts thereof, routine transmittal memoranda, printed emails, a barcode scanning sheet, invitations, and reports. These materials are from the National Security Council – European Affairs and include draft copies of “A Secure Europe in a Better World.” Materials also arefrom the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and consist of correspondence and related information regarding thank you letters from President George W. Bush’s trip to Heilgendamm, Germany in 2007. Included in these records are internet printouts, routine transmittal memoranda to the State Department, draft correspondence, background articles, and printed emails. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of a follow-up email regarding a meeting and multiple copies of an invitation. The electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0064-F The NATO-EU Declaration on ESDP 1,584 1,314 pages; 270 pages (European Security and Defense Policy), pages; 1 1 asset December 16, 2002 asset
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the NATO-EU (European Union) Declaration on ESDP (European Security and Defense Policy), which was signed December 16, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cover sheets, routine correspondence between White House staff members, reports, and President William J. Clinton Administration correspondence. The Clinton Administration correspondence includes letters from President William J. Clinton to heads of businesses and members of Congress regarding trade and investment in Turkey, specifically the sale of US helicopters. There are also printed routine routing emails from the Clinton Administration. Additional material includes a press availability document for December 18, 2002, between Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller, European Union High Representative Javier Solana, European Union Commissioner Chris Patten, and Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. Also included is a cable transmitting the December 13, 2002 decision sheet on Berlin Plus and the text of the NATO-EU Declaration on ESDP. These records are from the National Security Council – European Affairs (Directorate Subject Files, Maria Germano, Tracy McKibben, and Kurt Volker files), the National Security Council – National Security Advisor, Office of the (Stephen Hadley files), and the George W. Bush Presidential Electronic Records (Cables and Email).
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0067-F Operation Artemis, Democratic Republic of 2,619 2,039 pages, 546 pages, 32 the Congo, June 12, 2003 pages; 151 100 assets in assets in whole; 34 assets whole; 34 pages, 19 assets in pages, 19 part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Operation Artemis, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 12, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are cover sheets; United Nations Security Council resolutions and reports; news articles; cables; correspondence from ambassadors, members of Congress, and non-government organizations; routing memoranda; event memoranda; White House staffing memoranda; charts; copies of peace agreements; printed emails; schedules; and a cable. These records are from White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the National Security Council and consist of letters from Senators Joe Biden and Ellen Tauscher prior to President George W. Bush’s trip to Africa in 2003, and include responses from Secretary Colin Powell and Paul Kelly at the State Department. One letter from Senator Joe Biden discusses Resolution 1848. Also included is the briefing paper for July 16, 2003, which includes schedules, talking points, event memoranda, participant lists, and participant information. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails containing background information on conferences, agendas, reports from organizations, power point presentations, press summaries, invitations, and draft testimony. In addition, there are emails transmitting publically available European Union (EU) documents discussing the Constitution for Europe, an address by Javier Solana, and EU Council announcements. Invitations, agendas, papers, and background documents for conferences regarding the EU and European security are also included. Additionally present are Morning Press Summaries from the US Embassy in Berlin, general requests to summarize a report from the Council on Foreign Relations, and an email scheduling a briefing on this report. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Restored 33 Days, Exchange Restored 40 Days, and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0068-F German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder’s 211 pages; 211 pages, 17 assets in whole; February 12, 2005 speech at the Munich 103 assets 71 assets in 15 assets in part Security Conference whole; 15 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder’s February 12, 2005 speech at the Munich Security Conference held in Munich, Germany. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are the advance text of Chancellor Gerard Schroeder’s speech delivered by Federal Minister Peter Struck at the Munich Security Conference; Morning Press Summaries from the Press
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Office at the US Embassy in Berlin; news articles with general commentary; and an invitation to a round table luncheon regarding the Munich Security Conference. These records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Restored 33 Days, and Exchange Restored 40 Days Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0077-F Closed press audio and video recordings of 6 clips (36 412 pages, 6 clips (36 meetings with President George W. Bush minutes; 24 16 assets in minutes; 24 present from September 11, 2001 – seconds); whole; 226 seconds); 986 September 20, 2001 and transcripts of these 1,625 pages, 5 pages, 17 assets in meetings pages; 38 assets in part whole; 226 pages, assets 5 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to audio and/or video recordings as well as transcripts of closed meetings attended by President George W. Bush between September 11, 2001 and September 20, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential audiovisual records proposed for opening consist of video clips of Oval Office meetings with foreign leaders from Indonesia, Russia, Germany and Saudi Arabia, as well as a meeting with House and Senate leaders on September 19, 2001. The audiovisual records are from the White House Communications Agency White House Television series. Textual records proposed for opening relate to the aforementioned meetings and consist of Daily Diary backup materials (diary drafts, travel manifests, and activity notes compiled by the Diarist), briefing papers consisting of scheduling documents and routine event memoranda, and final versions of presidential remarks from the White House Office of Speechwriting and the Staff Secretary. Also included are cover sheets and schedule proposals from the National Security Council – European Affairs Files (Directorate Chron Files). Electronic records proposed for opening consist of press releases of a transcript of a meeting with President George W. Bush and his National Security team on September 15, 2001, and copies of the Daily Review, a briefing which includes quotes from a meeting between President George W. Bush and charitable organizations on September 18, 2001. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and the WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0243-F Correspondence between President George 199 42 in whole; 149 in whole; W. Bush and William F. Buckley 8 in part 8 in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence between President George W. Bush and William F. Buckley. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are an invitation letter to President George W. Bush for the 50th anniversary of National Review along with thank you and condolence messages from President George W. Bush. These materials are from Public Liaison, Staff Secretary, and White House Office of Records Management.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0274-F Correspondence and other materials created 32 pages; 9 pages, 15 23 pages, 1 asset among and between Henry Paulson, Timothy 19 assets assets in in whole; 3 assets Geithner, Sheila Bair, and the White House whole; 3 in part regarding Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and assets in part TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence and other materials created among and between Henry Paulson, Timothy Geithner, Sheila Bair, and the White House regarding Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program). The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine certification letters from President George W. Bush to Vice President Richard B. Cheney and Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a determination from Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, both related to TARP. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the White House Counsel’s Office (Fred Fielding and Heath Tarbert files). Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails regarding press for a proposal and the text of an amendment to H.R. 1424. These records are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0390-F Final copies of unclassified HSPDs and 2,416 1,242 in 1,107 in whole; 67 NSPDs whole; 67 in in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to President George W. Bush unclassified or declassified Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) and National Security Presidential Directives (NSPDs). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the signed originals and/or copies of all unclassified or declassified HSPDs and NSPDs, NSC/RMO Profile Sheets, routine memoranda, internal distribution records, and concurrence emails. Routine memoranda include distribution receipts and memoranda, routing memoranda, and White House Staffing memoranda. These materials are from the Homeland Security Council (Tom Croci files) and the National Security Council – Records and Access Management (NSPD files).
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0063-F Exact date of a meeting in the White House, 1 0 1 sometime in May 2007, related to a national- security policy (Iraq War and US cyber- security policy)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the exact date of a meeting in the White House, sometime in May 2007, related to national security policy (Iraq War
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VIA EMAIL (LM 2015-035)
March 27, 2015
Tobi Young Office of George W. Bush 2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205
Dear Ms. Young:
In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to you, as former President George W. Bush’s representative, of our intent to open George W. Bush Presidential records. These records were processed under the systematic processing projects and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests described in Attachment A.
These records, consisting of 35,931 pages, 326 assets, and six audiovisual clips, have been reviewed for the six PRA Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. This material was also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, NARA has restricted 9,060 pages and 212 assets in whole, and 1,803 pages and 46 assets in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 25,068 pages, 68 assets, and six audiovisual clips in whole, and 1,803 pages and 46 assets in part that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be made available to you upon your request.
We are also concurrently informing the incumbent President of our intent to release these George W. Bush Presidential records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is June 22, 2015, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.
If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel, Gary M. Stern, at (301) 837-3026.
Sincerely,
B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT A
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0051-P George W. Bush Presidential records / 9,690 2,653 in 6,156 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – WE001 (Children) whole; 881 881 in part [segment thereof], WE002 (Correctional in part Institutions), WE003 (Population Control), WE004 (Charity Campaigns) [segment thereof], WE007 (Social Security) [segment thereof], WE009 (Youth Programs), WE010 (Poverty Programs), WE011 (Homeless), and WE012 (Family)
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of segments of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – WE001 (Children), WE002 (Correctional Institutions), WE003 (Population Control), WE004 (Charity Campaigns), WE007 (Social Security), WE009 (Youth Programs), WE010 (Poverty Programs), WE011 (Homeless), and WE012 (Family). The records proposed for opening are routing, transmittal, and information memoranda; reports; correspondence; fact sheets; press releases; talking points; executive orders and drafts thereof; speech drafts; and printed materials. Correspondence includes requests from Congress for legislative motions like budgets, requests for meetings, and requests forwarded from constituents. In addition, there is correspondence from the general public regarding topics such as abortion; children’s letters after September 11th regarding donations to the American Red Cross, Eagle Scout certificates, Social Security, and Head Start; and correspondence from President George W. Bush to staff appointing them as chairs of the National Capital Area Combined Federal Campaign. Transmittal memoranda, drafts, and final copies of Executive Orders 13435 and 13459 (“Expanding Approved Stem Cell Lines in Ethically Responsible Ways” and “Improving the Coordination and Effectiveness of Youth Programs” respectively) are present. In addition, there are fact sheets and talking points on topics related to Social Security and stem cell research. Reports include a report to the White House on AMBER Alert, “Youth with Disabilities in the Foster Care System,” “Strengthening Social Security for the 21st Century,” and “Boy Scouts of America – Report to the Nation 2001.” An informational memorandum regarding a Helping America’s Youth event is present, as well as printed materials regarding the Family Marriage Amendment.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0002-P Geroge W. Bush Presidential Records / 5,183 254 in 4,638 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – MA (Medals – whole; 291 291 in part Awards) [segment thereof] in part
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of segments of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – MA (Medals – Awards). The records proposed for opening are general correspondence and invitations; copies of certificates; internet printouts; press releases; lists; talking points; routing, transmittal, and information memoranda; executive orders and drafts thereof, and speech drafts. Correspondence includes requests from the general public for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush to participate in
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ceremonies or accept awards, requests from staff for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush to give awards, and messages to the military. Transmittal memoranda, drafts, and final copies of Executive Order 13289 (“Establishing the Global War on Terrorism Medals”) are present. Also present are requests from agency heads, followed by documentation verifying that President George W. Bush followed through on these requests.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0003-P George W. Bush Presidential Records / 7,821 297 in 7,433 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – PU (Publications) whole; 91 in part [segment thereof], PU001-04 (Public Papers 91 in part of the Presidents) [segment thereof], PU001- 06 (Releases, White House), and PU001-07 (Clippings to the President) [segment thereof]
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of segments of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – PU (Publications), PU001-04 (Public Papers of the Presidents), PU001-06 (Releases, White House), and PU001-07 (Clippings to the President). The records proposed for opening are publications, press releases, fact sheets, messages, and drafts thereof. Publications include Asia Pacific Security Outlook 2003 and Building and Asia Pacific Community Annual Report 2002. The press releases, fact sheets, and messages are related to the Millennium Challenge Account, messages to the troops, and forewords to Public Papers of the Presidents volumes. There are also White House News Summaries present, dated from 2001 through 2008.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0005-P George W. Bush Presidential Records / 863 151 in 702 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – PC (Peace) whole; 10 in part 10 in part
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – PC (Peace). The records proposed for opening are memoranda, reports, letters, press releases, and drafts thereof. This material includes the Annual Reports to the Congress on Peacekeeping for 2000, 2001, and 2002, and the Report to Congress on Partnership for Peace Developments Through July 15, 2001. The press releases, memoranda to President George W. Bush, State Department, and NSC staff, and letters from President George W. Bush to Congressional committee chairmen relate to the drafting and transmittal of the annual reports. In addition, there are letters to President George W. Bush from Congress and from the general public urging support for peace negotiations in Cyprus and promotion of peace and understanding in the Muslim world.
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Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0006-P George W. Bush Presidential Records / 3,151 142 in 2,814 in whole; WHORM Subject Files – PA (Parks), PA001 whole; 195 195 in part (Cemetaries), PA002 (Monuments), and in part PA003 (Reservations)
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files – PA (Parks), PA001 (Cemeteries), PA002 (Monuments), and PA003 (Reservations). The records proposed for opening consist of correspondence, memoranda, routing sheets, proclamations, statements, internet printouts, email printouts, talking points, press releases, fact sheets, newspaper clippings, fliers, reports, and drafts thereof. Correspondence includes letters to President George W. Bush from members of Congress and the general public regarding the designation of lands as national parks or national monuments, responses to the general public from the Department of Interior regarding concerns about various parks and monuments, letters from the Department of Interior making recommendations to President George W. Bush regarding proposed national parks and monuments, and letters from the general public regarding memorials to victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks, including a designated gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery and a memorial park in New York City. Much of the material, including letters from the general public, agency views letters, proclamations, supporting documentation about the monument lands, and press releases, is related to Governors Island National Monument, the National World War II Memorial, the African Burial Ground National Monument, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument (later renamed the Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine National Monument), and the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. Also present is a memorandum from President George W. Bush approving the burial of the last known surviving United States Army veteran of World War I, Frank Buckles, at Arlington National Cemetery, and a memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Interior to study the potential Pearl Harbor National Monument. Draft statements included in this series consist of a tribute to former Senator Paul Coverdell, and a ceremony statement honoring the Navajo Code Talkers. Also included are fact sheets and handouts on the 14th National Marine Sanctuary, the National Parks Legacy Project, and Strengthening and Caring for America’s National Parks. Various National Park Service reports are present, as well as the 2007 Department of the Interior report “The Future of America’s National Parks.”
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0053-F The European Security Strategy “A Secure 536 pages; 294 pages, 9 242 pages; 1 asset Europe in a Better World,” December 12, 14 assets assets in in whole; 4 assets 2003 whole; 4 in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the European Security Strategy, “A Secure Europe in a Better World.” The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are cover sheets, internet printouts, a chart, printed articles, correspondence and drafts thereof, routine transmittal memoranda, printed emails, a barcode scanning sheet, invitations, and reports. These materials are from the National Security Council – European Affairs and include draft copies of “A Secure Europe in a Better World.” Materials also arefrom the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and consist of correspondence and related information regarding thank you letters from President George W. Bush’s trip to Heilgendamm, Germany in 2007. Included in these records are internet printouts, routine transmittal memoranda to the State Department, draft correspondence, background articles, and printed emails. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of a follow-up email regarding a meeting and multiple copies of an invitation. The electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0064-F The NATO-EU Declaration on ESDP 1,584 1,314 pages; 270 pages (European Security and Defense Policy), pages; 1 1 asset December 16, 2002 asset
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the NATO-EU (European Union) Declaration on ESDP (European Security and Defense Policy), which was signed December 16, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cover sheets, routine correspondence between White House staff members, reports, and President William J. Clinton Administration correspondence. The Clinton Administration correspondence includes letters from President William J. Clinton to heads of businesses and members of Congress regarding trade and investment in Turkey, specifically the sale of US helicopters. There are also printed routine routing emails from the Clinton Administration. Additional material includes a press availability document for December 18, 2002, between Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller, European Union High Representative Javier Solana, European Union Commissioner Chris Patten, and Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. Also included is a cable transmitting the December 13, 2002 decision sheet on Berlin Plus and the text of the NATO-EU Declaration on ESDP. These records are from the National Security Council – European Affairs (Directorate Subject Files, Maria Germano, Tracy McKibben, and Kurt Volker files), the National Security Council – National Security Advisor, Office of the (Stephen Hadley files), and the George W. Bush Presidential Electronic Records (Cables and Email).
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0067-F Operation Artemis, Democratic Republic of 2,619 2,039 pages, 546 pages, 32 the Congo, June 12, 2003 pages; 151 100 assets in assets in whole; 34 assets whole; 34 pages, 19 assets in pages, 19 part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Operation Artemis, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 12, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are cover sheets; United Nations Security Council resolutions and reports; news articles; cables; correspondence from ambassadors, members of Congress, and non-government organizations; routing memoranda; event memoranda; White House staffing memoranda; charts; copies of peace agreements; printed emails; schedules; and a cable. These records are from White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the National Security Council and consist of letters from Senators Joe Biden and Ellen Tauscher prior to President George W. Bush’s trip to Africa in 2003, and include responses from Secretary Colin Powell and Paul Kelly at the State Department. One letter from Senator Joe Biden discusses Resolution 1848. Also included is the briefing paper for July 16, 2003, which includes schedules, talking points, event memoranda, participant lists, and participant information. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails containing background information on conferences, agendas, reports from organizations, power point presentations, press summaries, invitations, and draft testimony. In addition, there are emails transmitting publically available European Union (EU) documents discussing the Constitution for Europe, an address by Javier Solana, and EU Council announcements. Invitations, agendas, papers, and background documents for conferences regarding the EU and European security are also included. Additionally present are Morning Press Summaries from the US Embassy in Berlin, general requests to summarize a report from the Council on Foreign Relations, and an email scheduling a briefing on this report. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Restored 33 Days, Exchange Restored 40 Days, and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0068-F German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder’s 211 pages; 211 pages, 17 assets in whole; February 12, 2005 speech at the Munich 103 assets 71 assets in 15 assets in part Security Conference whole; 15 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder’s February 12, 2005 speech at the Munich Security Conference held in Munich, Germany. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are the advance text of Chancellor Gerard Schroeder’s speech delivered by Federal Minister Peter Struck at the Munich Security Conference; Morning Press Summaries from the Press
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Office at the US Embassy in Berlin; news articles with general commentary; and an invitation to a round table luncheon regarding the Munich Security Conference. These records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Restored 33 Days, and Exchange Restored 40 Days Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0077-F Closed press audio and video recordings of 6 clips (36 412 pages, 6 clips (36 meetings with President George W. Bush minutes; 24 16 assets in minutes; 24 present from September 11, 2001 – seconds); whole; 226 seconds); 986 September 20, 2001 and transcripts of these 1,625 pages, 5 pages, 17 assets in meetings pages; 38 assets in part whole; 226 pages, assets 5 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to audio and/or video recordings as well as transcripts of closed meetings attended by President George W. Bush between September 11, 2001 and September 20, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential audiovisual records proposed for opening consist of video clips of Oval Office meetings with foreign leaders from Indonesia, Russia, Germany and Saudi Arabia, as well as a meeting with House and Senate leaders on September 19, 2001. The audiovisual records are from the White House Communications Agency White House Television series. Textual records proposed for opening relate to the aforementioned meetings and consist of Daily Diary backup materials (diary drafts, travel manifests, and activity notes compiled by the Diarist), briefing papers consisting of scheduling documents and routine event memoranda, and final versions of presidential remarks from the White House Office of Speechwriting and the Staff Secretary. Also included are cover sheets and schedule proposals from the National Security Council – European Affairs Files (Directorate Chron Files). Electronic records proposed for opening consist of press releases of a transcript of a meeting with President George W. Bush and his National Security team on September 15, 2001, and copies of the Daily Review, a briefing which includes quotes from a meeting between President George W. Bush and charitable organizations on September 18, 2001. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and the WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0243-F Correspondence between President George 199 42 in whole; 149 in whole; W. Bush and William F. Buckley 8 in part 8 in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence between President George W. Bush and William F. Buckley. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are an invitation letter to President George W. Bush for the 50th anniversary of National Review along with thank you and condolence messages from President George W. Bush. These materials are from Public Liaison, Staff Secretary, and White House Office of Records Management.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0274-F Correspondence and other materials created 32 pages; 9 pages, 15 23 pages, 1 asset among and between Henry Paulson, Timothy 19 assets assets in in whole; 3 assets Geithner, Sheila Bair, and the White House whole; 3 in part regarding Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and assets in part TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence and other materials created among and between Henry Paulson, Timothy Geithner, Sheila Bair, and the White House regarding Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program). The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine certification letters from President George W. Bush to Vice President Richard B. Cheney and Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a determination from Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, both related to TARP. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the White House Counsel’s Office (Fred Fielding and Heath Tarbert files). Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails regarding press for a proposal and the text of an amendment to H.R. 1424. These records are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0390-F Final copies of unclassified HSPDs and 2,416 1,242 in 1,107 in whole; 67 NSPDs whole; 67 in in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to President George W. Bush unclassified or declassified Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) and National Security Presidential Directives (NSPDs). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the signed originals and/or copies of all unclassified or declassified HSPDs and NSPDs, NSC/RMO Profile Sheets, routine memoranda, internal distribution records, and concurrence emails. Routine memoranda include distribution receipts and memoranda, routing memoranda, and White House Staffing memoranda. These materials are from the Homeland Security Council (Tom Croci files) and the National Security Council – Records and Access Management (NSPD files).
Case Number Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0063-F Exact date of a meeting in the White House, 1 0 1 sometime in May 2007, related to a national- security policy (Iraq War and US cyber- security policy)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the exact date of a meeting in the White House, sometime in May 2007, related to national security policy (Iraq War
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and US cyber-security policy), attended by President George W. Bush, Vice President Richard B. Cheney, DNI Mike McConnell, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, and possibly others. The George W. Bush Presidential record proposed for opening is limited to one folder title from the National Security Council Records and Access Management NSC Meetings files. No material from within these files was requested.
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