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Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE PROPOSAL FOR THE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON DATE: September 3, 1975 FROM: Ted Marrs~ THRU: Jack Mars r, ,, VIA: Warren Ru t nd - PRESENTATION: To receive National Education Association (NEA) Bicentennial Commemorative Plaque. DATE: Anytime during the month of September. PURPOSE: To give NEA the opportunity to present the President with their Bicentennial plaque in recognition of his commitment to the celebration of the nation's 200th birthday. FORMAT: Oval Office or Cabinet Room Participants (List Attached) 15 Minutes CABINET PARTICIPATION: None REMARKS: To be prepared by the Editorial Division. PRESS COVERAGE: Press Photo Opportunity STAFF: Jack Marsh Bill Baroody Ted Harrs Milt Mitler RECOMMEND: Jack Marsh Bill Baroody Ted Marrs Milt Mitler OPPOSED: None PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: None BACKGROUND: History: The Association was founded in 1857 as the National Teachers Association, "to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching, and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States." ', . .; .) ;· Page 2 Although it united with.the National Associaton of School Superintendents and the American Normal School Association to become the NEA, (chartered by Congress) its purpose remained unchanged. Through the years, continuing efforts were made to upgrade the quality of education through activities such as the establishment of American Education Week, the transition from two-year and the definition of major objectives and long-range goals for education. The Association increased its efforts to improve teacher salaries, to secure state tenure laws and statewide retirement systems for teachers. NEA has worked to secure more funds for schools and in the 1960's was a major participant in the action which mobilized support for federal aid to education. In 1975, NEA membership numbered 1.7 million. NEA Bicentennial Program NEA will implement its Bicentennial theme, "A Declaration of Interdependence: Education for a Global Community," through the following proposals: --Satellite education programs --A two volume NEA treatise Cardinal Principles of Education for the 21st Century Recommendations for a Global Curriculum --Peace studies expositions --International Women's Years program --Educational Film Festival --International Teachers Art and Photography Exhibit --A Pageant of Culture --Commissioning of a sculpture for the NEA headquarters ' .. Page 3 The plaque being presented to the President is a walnut base bearing the official NEA Bicentennial Medallion. The obverse of the medallion depicts a gentle yet firm hand, indicating concern with education. A hand large enough to carry the responsibilities for creating a global community. Within the hand rests three elements symbolizing the united teaching profession; the first letter of the ancient Greek word for education, an arrow for the future, and spherical triangle to represent the mutually supportive work of local, state and national programs. The reverse side of the medallion states the NEA Bicentennial theme. This is minted in high relief and superimposed on the globe, a mirror treatment of the globe on the opposite face. '-red vCtL6L[l eate q-9 -1S, Time I; <f0 .Jia';;r~~T or-----------------r~~~~~-- ~--____::(0=::;..._1~(o"---'7- Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT EFFPC~J\7 NO. 4725 AN AMPAD PRODUCT SEP 0 1~'ftj THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 8, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: RUSSELL ROURKE FROM: PAMELA A. POWELL SUBJECT: Schedule Proposal for Bicentennial Seniors National Meeting, Williams­ burg, Virginia, January 18, 1976. Attached is a copy of the letter to the President in­ viting him to address the above event, which is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and funded by the Shell Oil Company. When I submit the schedule proposal, I would like to include Mr. Marsh as a recommendation. Both Ted Marrs and Milt Mitler support the proposal. Please give me a reading on this at your earliest convenience. Many thanks. September 9, 1975 -- Russ dinged. The National Association of Secondary School Principals p1904 Association Drive • Reston, Virginia 22091 • Tel: 703-860-0200 July 15, 1975 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 My Dear Mr. President: We cordially invite you to deliver a major address on Sunday afternoon, the 18th of January 1976 at the Bicentennial Seniors national meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia. Bicentennial Seniors is administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and funded by the Shell Oil Company. Every senior high school in the 50 states and the District of Columbia will choose one senior as school-winner. School winners will compete at the state level for two $1,000 scholarships and an all expense paid trip to Colonial Williamsburg from January 16-19, 1976. A national winner will be chosen in Williamsburg to receive a $10,000 scholarship. While in Williamsburg, the 102 delegates wil~hear three speakers discuss the major themes of America's Bicentennial celebration: Heritage, the Present, and Horizons. In addition, the delegates will spend ten hours participating in seminar discussions. Seminars will emphasize social, educational, and leadership issues. Bicentennial Seniors will provide a means for the members of the Class of 1976 to understand the critical issues facing America, draft solutions, and receive the necessary encouragement to implement these solutions through community involvement. We feel that your participation in the national meeting will significantly add to the success of the program. If you agree to participate, your speech would concen­ trate on the present. The speech should identify the issues facing the United States in its Bicentennial year and encourage young people to become involved in the governmental process in order to assist in meeting these issues. The enclosed material will explain the program in greater detail. Please inform us of your willingness to speak at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, ~w. ... ~ Terry Giroux Director Office of Student Activities TG/rc Encl. Serving all Administrators in Secondary Education BICBITEi.'.'NIAJ... SENIORS PP..OCRAM GOALS The "Bicentennial Seniors" will inspire America's youth to become involved in community and s~cial issues~ to assume leadership roles, and to explore their responsibilit~es as new adults. explore America's past,. the issues confronted today, aud the direction America is to take in the future. cons.ider effective .and innovative leadership techniques and methods for community action. encourage the "Bicentennial Seniors" delegates' continued involvement in their communities. THE WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE PROPOSAL FOR THE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON DATE: OCTOBER 1, 1975 FROM: TED MARR:">....-.~_., THRU: JACK MAR~....-~--- VIA: WARREN MEETING: With representatives of the Dutch Immigrant Society. DATE: January, 1976. Time to be determined. PURPOSE: To accept on behalf of the nation, four specially commissioned paintings portraying 200 years of history and development between the United States of America and the Netherlands. FORMAT: Oval Office List of participants attached Five minutes CABINET PARTICIPATION: None ·sPEECH MATERIAL: To be provided by the Editorial Division STAFF: JACK MARSH TED MARRS MILT MITLER RECOMMEND: JACK MARSH TED MARRS MILT MITLER OPPOSED: None PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: None •' PRESS COVERAGE: Full press coverage. BACKGROUND: The Dutch Immigrant Society which has members across the United States asked for a meeting with the President to express their gratitude for what they have received from this, their adopted home­ land. To make that expression graphic and lasting, they commissioned an artist to make four meaningful paintings portraying 200 years of history and development between the United States of America Page 2 and the Netherlands. The paintings, which represent a Bicentennial commemoration, will depict the involvement of the two countries. Their intent is to have framed reproductions of the original paintings presented to the Queen of the Netherlands the same day. Mr. William Turkenburg, President of the Dutch Immigrant Society and Mr. John Witte, Secretary of the Society are friends of the President's from Grand Rapids. We checked with Miss Leonard and she said she thought it would be something the President would like to do if his schedule would permit. The paintings will be finished by the end of this year and ready for a January presentation. AGREE-------------------- DISAGREE·------------~- Attendees: W. Turkenburg President Dutch Immigrant