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 MAY 14, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:05 a.m. FRIDAY PHONE t--­ TIME 11 ~ ACTIVITY i'i: r-~I-n---'---O-ut--~ l 7:05 The President had breakfast. 7:23 The President went to the doctor's office. 7:28 The President went to the Oval Office. 7:33 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 7:33 7 :42 The President flew by helieopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A." 7:51 8:49 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to the Tri-City Airport, Bristol, Tennessee. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." 8:30 P The President telephoned George H. "Bud" Seibert, Jr., retiring Minority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates and Chairman of the West Virginia state President Ford Committee (PFC). The call was not completed. 8:30 P The President telephoned Senator Henry Bellmon (R-Oklahoma). The call was not completed. 8:34 8:37 P The President talked with Jewett Fulkerson, Republican National Committeeman for Missouri. Note: The President was accompained by members of the press throughout his visits to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Michigan. 8:49 The President was greeted by: Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tennessee) Mrs. Howard H. Baker, Jr. Mrs. James H. Quillen, wife of Congressman James H. Quillen (R-Tennessee) B. Winfield C. Dunn, former Governor (R-Tennessee) Mrs. B. Winfield C. Dunn 8:56 9:01 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 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 MAY 14, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 9:03 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME il ~ ACTIVITY I--In----.--O-u-t--I £ 9:03 9:35 The President motored from the Tri-City Airport to Freedom Hall Convention Center, John Exum Parkway, Johnson City, Tennessee. He was accompanied by: Senator Baker Congressman Quillen Mr-. Dunn 9:35 The President was greeted by Assistant Director of Freedom Hall Convention Center Lynn M. Janutolo. The President went to the holding room. The President went to the offstage announcement area. 9: 30 10 :18 The President attended a campaign rally. The President went to the platform in Freedom Hall. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C." The President was introduced by Congressman Quillen. 9:58 10 :16 The President addressed approximately 7,000 guests attending the rally. 10:18 The President went to the Mechanical Storage Room. 10:20 10 :38 The President attended a reception for media executives from the East Tennessee area. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX liD. " 10:38 The President went to the Cafeteria. 10 :39 10:55 The President attended a reception for Tennessee Republican leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." 10:55 The President returned to his motorcade. 11:00 11:30 The President motored from Freedom Hall to the Tri-City Airport. He was accompanied by: Senator Baker Congressman Quillen Mr. Dunn The President was greeted by a delegation of mayors from 15 East Tennessee cities. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F. II I GPO ,\974 OL-555 863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE MAY 14, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 11:40 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME '"~ '"~ ACTIVITY 1-----,----; ~ II In Out .. '" EDT CDT 11:40 11:57 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from the Tri-City Airport to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, Tennessee. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "G." (Actual flying time: 1 hour, 17 minutes) The President was greeted by a delegation of local Republican and PFC officials. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "H." 12:01 12:08 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 12:11 12:26 The President motored from Memphis International Airport to Mid America Mall. He was accompanied by: Senator Baker Mrs. Baker Congressman Quillen Mr. Dunn 12:26 1:00 The President participated in the dedication of Commerce Square Fountain. 12:26 The President was greeted by: Edward C. Boldt, Chief Executive Officer, Memphis (Tennessee) Area Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Edward C. Boldt Norman Brewer, Manager of the Downtown Council, Memphis (Tennessee) Area Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Norman Brewer 12:30 The President went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "I. 11 The President was presented with a key to the city of Memphis, Tennessee by: Wyeth Chandler, Mayor (N.P.-Memphis, Tennessee) Roy C. Nixon, Mayor, Shelby County, Tennessee The President was introduced by Senator Baker. 12:37 12:51 The President addressed the crowd gathered for the dedication. The President's remarks were broad­ cast live over local television. 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 MAY 14, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:37 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE r--­ TIME 'll ." g ~~ ACTIVITY ;;:: IX 1---1n----,--O":'"U-t--t l ~ The President activiated the Commerce Square Fountains. He was accompanied by Wayne Pyeatt, President of the Memphis (Tennessee) Area Chamber of Commerce. 1:00 The President returned to his motorcade. 1:00 1:04 The President motored from Mid America Mall to the Holiday Inn Rivermont, 200 W. Georgia Avenue. He was accompanied by: Senator Baker Mrs. Baker Congressman Quillen Mr. Dunn 1:04 The President was greeted by: Kemmons Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Holiday Inns, Incorporated Mrs. Kemmons Wilson Harry Wendel, Inkeeper, Holiday Inn Rivermont Jens Beth, Director of Sales, Holiday Inn Rivermont 1 :05 The President went to the holding room. 1:14 The President went to the English Pub. 1:15 1:31 The President attended a reception for Tennessee state PFC volunteers. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "J." 1:21 1:30 The President addressed approximately 40 guests attending the reception. 1:31 The President went to the Dunster Room. 1:31 1:53 The President attended a reception for Tennessee Republican leaders. 1:36 1:44 The President addressed approximately 300 guests attending the reception. 1:53 The President returned to his motorcade. 1:55 2:08 The President motored from the Holiday Inn Rivermont to Memphis International Airport. He was accompanied by: Senator Baker Mrs. Baker Congressman Quillen Mr. Dunn GPO, 1974 0l-55S-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE MAY 14, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 1:55 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE I--­ TIME il :.! ACTIVITY I---In----.--O-u-t--I ~ The President was presented with a bicentennial pillow by students from the Christ United Methodist Day School, Memphis, Tennessee. CDT EDT 2:21 4:33 • The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Memphis.Inter­ national Airport to Standiford Field, Louisville, Kentucky. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "K." (Actual flying time: 1 hour, 13 minutes) 4:33 The President was greeted by: John Sherman Cooper, Ambassador of the U.S. to the German Democratic Republic Mrs. Tim Lee Carter, wife of Congressman Tim Lee Carter (R-Kentucky) William Star Carter, son Thruston Morton, Honorary Chairman of the Kentucky state PFC Harold Rogers, Chairman of the Kentucky state PFC Mrs. W.P. (Huda) Jones, Chairwoman of the Kentucky state PFC and Secretary of the Republican Party of Kentucky Clyde Middleton, Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky 4:40 4:49 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 4:49 The President went to his motorcade. 4:49 4:55 The President motored from Standiford Field to Freedom Hall, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center! He was accompanied by.Congressman Carter. 4:55 The President was greeted by: Edwin G. Middleton, Republican National Committeeman for Kentucky Mrs. Harold B. (Nelda) Barton, Republican National Committeewoman for Kentucky 5:00 The President, accompanied by Mr. Middleton and Mrs. Barton, went to the private reception 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 HOaSE MAY 14, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE t--­ TIME 'l'l :0 ~ g ACTIVITY 1------,.----1 u f In Out lO.. ct 5:00 5:10 The President attended a reception hosted by the Kentucky state PFC. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "L." 5:10 The President went to the platform in the general reception room. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX !tid." 5:10 5:30 The President attended a general reception hosted by the Kentucky state PFC. The President was introduced by Mr. Morton. 5:15 5:30 The President addressed approximately 1,200 guests attending the reception. 5:30 The President returned to his motorcade. 5:37 S:49 The President motored from Freedom Hall, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center to Galt House Hotel, 4th and River Street. He was accompanied by Congressman Carter.