Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 74A) 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.) COLONNADE HOTEL APRIL 19, 1975 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TIME DAY 8:10 a.m. SATURDAY TIME -g :0 ACTIVITY £ ~ I--In-~--O-u-t--I.t .i The President was an overnight guest at the Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. 8:10 The President went to the Colonnade Suite East. Enroute the President was presented with a momento of his visit to the Colonnade Hotel by Amos Juster, General Manager of the Colonnade Hotel. 8:15 8:55 The President hosted a breakfast meeting for Massachusetts State Republican leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." 9:00 The President went to his motorcade. Enroute the President was greeted by Mrs. Maureen Dunn, Chairman of the Board of the National League of Families, Randolph, Massachu­ setts. Mrs. Dunn's husband, Lt. Joseph P. Dunn, has been missing in action since February 14, 1968. 9:00 9:15 The President motored from the Colonnade Hotel to the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Boston, Massachusetts. 9:20 9:35 The President flew by helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard Station to Fenn School, Concord, Massachusetts. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." 9:35 The President was greeted by: Philip Suter, Chairman of the Concord Board of Selectman Mrs. Philip Suter Morgan K. Smith, Headmaster of Fenn School Mrs. MOrgan K. Smith 9:35 9:40 The President greeted school children and faculty gathered for his arrival. 9:40 The President went to his motorcade. 9:40 9:45 The President motored from Fenn School to the' North Bridge. 9:45 10:15 The President attended the 200th commemorative ceremony for the Minute Men's battle at North Bridge. Members of the press The President was greeted by: Governor Michael S. Dukakis CD-Massachusetts) John W. Warner, Administrator of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration GPO 1974 Ol-555-863 of Page(.). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) COLONNADE HOTEL APRIL 19, 1975 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TIME DAY 9:45 a.m. SATURDAY TIME is u ACTIVITY 0:" r--Ill---r--O-u-t-; l continued Maj. Gen. Otis Whitney, (U.S.A.-Ret.), Grand Marshal for bicentennial ceremonies at North Bridge 9:46 The PreSident, escorted by Governor Dukakis and Maj. Gen. Whitney, went to the North Bridge. Enroute, the Presi­ dent reviewed the Concord Honor Guard of the Massachusetts National Guard. 9:50 The President was met by: Peter Ramsbotham, Ambassador from the United Kingdom to the U.S. Gary E. Everhart, Director of the National Park Service 9:55 The President was presented with a Concord Bicentennial Commemorative Mediallion by Mr. Suter. 10:00 The President went to the platform. 10:00 10:05 The President addressed guests attending bicentennial cere­ monies commemorating the Minute Men's battle at North Bridge. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local radio and television. Members of the press 10:07 The President, escorted by Maj. Gen. Whitney, went to the Minute Man Statue. The President and Mr. Ramsbotham participated in a wreath laying ceremony. 10:15 The President, escorted by Maj. Gen. Whitney, returned to his motorcade. 10:15 10:35 The President motored from the North Bridge to Lexington Green, Lexington, Massachusetts. The President was greeted by: Allan F. Kenney, Chairman of the Town of Lexington Board of Selectmen Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Chairman of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee Capt. Robert Marrigan, Commanding Officer of the Lexington Minute Men Company GPO, 1974 0l-555-863 Pagel... of ~ Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo.• Day, Yr.) COLONNADE HOTEL APRIL 19. 1975 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TIME DAY 10:35 a.m. SATURDAY -PHONE TIME ~ ~ ACTIVITY ~ f--------r------I £II II In Out 0..": The President, escorted by Capt. Marrigan, reviewed the color guard. 10:53? The President went to the platform. The President was presented a silkscreen Minute Man plaque by Mr. Kenney. 10:58? 11:03? The President addressed guests attending bicentennial cere­ monies at Lexington Green. Members of the press The President, escorted by Capt. Marrigan, went to the Minute Man Statue. 11 :041 The President participated in a wreath laying ceremony. The President, escorted by Mr. Kenney, returned to his motor­ cade. Enroute, the President greeted the crowd gathered for the ceremony. 11:l0? 11:20? The President motored from Lexington Green to Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts. The President was greeted by: Col. Sigurd L. Jensen, Jr., Commanding Officer, Hanscom Field Mrs. Sigurd L. Jensen, Jr. Francis Hidinger, Airport Manager 11:29 12:31 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Laurence G. Hanscom Field to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C." 12:40 12:50 The President flew by helicopter from Andrews AFB to the South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passen­ gers, see APPENDIX "B." 12:52 The President went to the second floor Residence. 1:00 The President went to the Oval Office. 1:09 1:17 R The President talked with Ross E. Davis, Chairman, Washington Republican State Central Committee. The President's telephone call was amplified at the opening meeting of the Republican State Central Committees of Washington and continued GPO J974 Ol-555-863 page~ of ~ Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .. Day, Yr.) COLONNADE HOTEL APRIL 19, 1975 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TIME DAY 1:09 p.m. SATURDAY ACTIVITY continued Oregon, and the Executive Board of the Alaska Central Committee meeting in Portland, Oregon. The President met to discuss U.S.-Middle East policies with: 2 :31 3:22 Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State 2:40 3:12 Lewis R. Wasserman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Music Corporation of America, Universal City, California (Note: Secretary Kissinger remained in the Oval Office continuously 2:31-5:12.) 3:22 4:20 The President met to discuss U.S.-South African relations with: Kenneth D. Kaunda, President of the Republic of Zambia Vernon J. Mwaanga, Foreign Minister of Zambia Mark Chona, Special Assistant to President Kaunda of Zambia for Political l1atters Siteke G. Mwale, Ambassador from Zambia to the U.S. Nathaniel Davis, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Department of State Jean M. Wilkowski, Ambassador from the U.S. to Zambia Secretary Kissinger Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs The President met with: 4:20 5:12 Secretary Kissinger 4:30 4:48 Lt. Gen. Scowcroft 4:51 5:12 Lt. Gen. Scowcroft 5:15 6 :11 The President met with Assistant, Donald H. Rumsfeld. 6:24 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 8:05 The President and the First Lady went to the North Portico. 8:05 The President and the First Lady greeted: President and Mrs. Kaunda Henry E. Catto, Jr., Chief of Protocol, Department of State Mrs. Henry E. Catto, Jr. GPO 197<1 Ol- 555-863 page!!:.... of ~ Pagels). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) COLONNADE HOTEL APRIL 19 1975 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TIME DAY 8:05 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE r-­ TIME il ." ACTIVITY ~ ~ s: ­ I--I-n--'---Ou-t--I l ..!: 8:05 12:35 The President and the First Lady hosted a State Dinner in honor of President and Mrs. Kaunda. The Presidential party went to the Yellow Oval Room in the second floor Residence. 8:05 8: 24 The President and the First Lady met with: President and Mrs. Kaunda Humphrey Mulemba, Member of the Central Committee of Zambia Mr. Mwaanga Ambassador Wilkowski Ambassador Mwale Mrs. Mwale Mr. Kaunda 8:24 The Presidential party went to the Grand Staircase. 8:24 The Presidential party participated in a photo opportunity. 8:24 The Presidential party went to the East Room. 8:24 The Presidential party received dinner guests. For a list of dinner guests, see APPENDIX "D." 8:46 The Presidential party went to the State Dining room. 8 :46 10:35 The Presidential party had .dinner. 10:35 The Presidential party went to the parlors. The Presidential party returned to the Grand Hall. 10:45 The Presidential party received after-dinner guests. For a list of after-dinner guests, see APPENDIX "E." 11:00 The Presidential party went to the East Room. 11:00 11:40 The Presidential party attended after-dinner entertainment by pianists James Tocco and his wife Gilan Akbar. 11:40 The Presidential party returned to the Grand Hall for dancing. GPO, )974 0l-555-963 Page~ of ~ Pagels). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) COLONNADE HOTEL APRIL 19 1975 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TIME DAY 11:40 p.m. SATURDAY TIME -g ~ ACTIVITY ~ 1-------,-----1 £II II In Out... or: The Presidential party went to the North Portico. 11 :55 The President and the First Lady bade farewell to President and Mrs. Kaunda. 12:35 The President and the First Lady returned to the second floor Residence. EJ/EJ 5/20/75 GPO, 1974 0l-555-863 Page~ of ~ Page(s}. APPENDIX "A" list confirmed by Susan Hosmer BREAKFAST MEETING WITH MASSACHUSETTS STATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS April 19, 1975 John W. Sears, State Chairman, Massachusetts Republican State Comte.