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… . . 1 Seql~ence of Events and Troop Composition . The proposed sequence is· at Tab C and includes remarkn by the South Vietnamese Ambassador (possibly a message from President Thieu), followed by remarks by the President. The sequence is the … the feasibility of providing bUB support for Pentagon per::;onnel. The veterans organizations will be encouraged to ask vietnam. veterans and others to attend. The National War College and ICAF will be asked to encourage faculty and students to attend. RECOMMENDATION: That ASD(PA) approve …
… GOODELL SUBJECT: Extension of January 31 Deadline for Applications to the Presidential Clemency Board This mernorandum forwards the Presidential Clemency Board's recommendation that you extend the deadline for applications to the Presidential … persons whose motivation to violate Selective Service or military law was ideological -- opposition to the war in Vietnam. These people generally have substantial exposure to broadcast and print media, and would also learn of the program … Even for those potential Board applicants who are more sophisticated, or who were motivated by strong feelings about Vietnam, we believe that their circumstances are different. First, they, too, are generally not part of any underground or …
… and Ford '' '' i i applied their powers of Executive Clemency in dealing \\fith persons charged with, I i or convicted of, war-related offenses.~' " : ! Past acts of Executive Clemency have become a part of our political heritage. I Close scrutiny … precluded adoption of a Lincoln program or a Truman program to resolve a present-day dilemna. The resisters of the Vietnam Era are not in the same category as Southerners who were defeated on the battlefieid, nor are they in the same … program is not unmindful of programs initiated by hit .';.· ! ~~~ predecessors, yet it is distinctly tailored to the Vietnam Era. Much of the interest and concern over Executive Clemency ste~s from a fear ~:In Appendix, we trace the history …
… The original documents are located in Box 65, folder “War Powers Resolution General” of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The … o ff ic2rs and employees r including contract employees , of executive agencies of the U.S. GO\'errnnent present i n South Vietnam at any one t ime, not more than 2,500 of which rnJy be m2mbers of the U.S. Armed Forces and DOD di:cect-hi:::-c and … ain st "coJt~:.)dt D. ctivit.i.:::::s~ ' l> y Un:itcD f;U;.te~; military forces Hin or over or from off the shores of North Vietnam , South Vie tn am , Laos , or Cc:i.mbodi a a.ftei:- August 15, 1973; and the War Powers Resol u tion. l r A. Cooper- …
… of successful attack or blackmail and the ability with our allies to maintain peace. "But peace is not the mere absence of war. Peace is action to stamp out international terrorism. Peace is the unceasing effort to preserve human rights. Peace is … (Carter did think defense cutbacks a dangerous course when McGovern advocated them, but he never supported the war in Vietnam). Nation Magazine May 17, 1975 } Regarding the B-1 bomber, Carter Said, "I would not favor it." WETA Candidates on … substantial reductions in defense expenditures as we withdraw our troops back to this country, both from Europe and from Vietnam, but we must maintain a viable, progressive, ever changing defense capability." Testimony before Democratic Platform …
… Tonight anJ throughout the next three months the magic word is choice. A choice between the party which blundered into a war in Vietnam, and a party with a record of peace through strength. A choice between a party which debases the dollar, and a party … -- hungry for peace. The people of America are appalled by the Johnson-Humphrey Administration's mishandling oi the war in Vietnam. Republicans stand ready to achieve peace through strength. Under the Democrats our military strength has …
… place, like giant firecrackers, and rifle fire ripped the air. Of 30 Americans sent out from the 198th Infantry Brigade toward the village 10 miles south of Chu Lai, 19 fell as shrapnel tore their bodies. One man, hit by rifle fire as well, died. … Paul off to a field hospital in Chu Lai. From there he was taken to the U.S.S. Sanctuary, lying at anchor off the South Vietnam coast. An eye specialist on the ship said there was nothing to do but remove Paul's eye, and he did. The shrapnel had done too much damage. The year was 1968. Paul Ceton had served in Vietnam for three months when he lost his eye. From the ship he was taken to Danang, which was hit by Viet Cong rockets that …
… mind, a subconscious feeling that the Chinese are our friends. I don't know the latest attitude of the Chinese Government toward us, but if I found out that the friendship was reciprocal, then I think that would be the basis upon which we could … (Carter did think defense cutbacks a dangerous course when McGovern advocated them, but he never supported the war in Vietnam) . Nation Magazine May 17, 1975 Regarding the B-1 bomber, Carter Said, "I would not favor it." WETA Candidates on … substantial reductions in defense expenditures as we withdraw our troops back to this country, both from Europe and from Vietnam, but we must maintain a viable, progressive, ever changing defense capability." Testimony before Democratic Platform …
… are located in Box D25, folder “Alaska Trip, September 1968 (exact date unknown; possibly in Anchorage - Representative Howard Pollock)” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. … IS THE CRUEUEST TAX OF ALL." AND IT IS BECAUSE OF JOHNSON*HUMPHREY INEL,ATION AND ATTEMPTS TO HIDE 'ffiE REAL OOST OF THE VIETNAM WAR THAT A 10 PER CENT INCREASE IN INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN IMPOSED ON THE AMERICAN PID ILE. SPENDDlG. (POU.ACK VOTED … Sergtus and Whitestone Narrows, $3,030,000. Due to the tight financial situation our country is in because of the war in Vietnam, money for public works is scarce. So, I feel we are particularly fortunate. This year, more than 1,100 witnesses …
… Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 and is currently a director of the Aspen. ~nstitute. as one more sports series building toward the great November· Super BowL Candidates and their managers have learned too well to accom- • modate to the media … ~ehool inte,ration in the &on, run by e&Uiinc whites to move acr011achool diatrict linea, and baa "CODtributed little" toward equalizing educational opportunities. Did not propose basic welfare changes to Concreu this year. Said in one interview … health insurance. Saya food stamps might be folded into proposed new welfare payment. Oppoees unconditional amnesty for Vietnam war deserters and draft resist· an. Hia position described by hia running-mate, Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.), in American …
… , better, feformist , dedicated to making Congress really work. 11 \;lell , may be , but consider: Congress for aid to Vietnam. The President some days ago asked The Congressional response was : do nothing. The House finally killed the aid … Governor David Pryor of Arkansas this afternoon or this evening and congratulate him on his welcome and speech to the first Vietnam refugees arriving at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. This would be part of the campaign you indicated you wanted to conduct … CALIF TRYING TO FIND SPONSORS. WOULD-BE SPONSORS CAN CALL THE RED CROSS AT PENDLETON, WHERE THEIR NAMES WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT, OFFICIALS SAID. IN MIAMI, 31 REFUGEES ARRIVED LAST NIGHT AND WERE WELCOMED BY CUBAN EXILES …
… from Box 14 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library IN HER OWN ~®IBID~ After World Wars I and II and Korea, Americans were quick to adopt the orphans of the battlefield. Vietnam has produced the same loving, charitable reaction. For three weeks, as the military situation in South Vietnam worsened, a baby lift brought some 1,400 children to adoptive families in the U.S. The total may reach 2,000 as …
… 2 of Article 2 of the Constitution of the United States and in accordance with my program to afford reconciliation to Vietnam era draft evaders and military deserters~ I request that you direct the Secretaries of the appropriate Military … l~t u:olJ-tim \34 5 .e.u.did /.1i. --nw w~'ru.notem d.' . 20ooq t 2Dl- l~Ylq\- "" 4-01 1 ~ DEMAI\.lD AN. END TO THE. WAR. WE DEtv\1\NO T\-\E. RELEJ\SE. OF ALl POLITICAL PRISONERS LN SOUTH VI E.TNAtv\. WE RE1E.CT YOUR CLEMENtY.AND WE DE..~ND … who failed to complete alternate service are subject to resumed prosecution for their alleged ,ff~r;::m~ Q • ... • The Vietnam era encompassed the 8 and one half year period from August 4, 1964 through Harch 28, 1973. The era ended without …
… of an intent to mislead. False Statement by Applicant to PCB A2a (No. 388) In his letter the applicant reports serving in Vietnam and also reports that he was confined one and a half years in the stockade without trial. There is nothing in his … from his unit either during actual enemy attack or before any reasonably anticipated enemy attack. Going AWOL directly from Vietnam gives automatic rise to this factor. However, departing AWOL from R&R outside of Vietnam or home leave from Vietnam … It indicates that an applicant committed his qualifying offense for reasons other than conscientious opposition to the war, family hardship, or some other reasonable justification. Typically, an applicant to whom this factor applies …
… is required before any non-consensual electronic surveillance may be instituted within the United States without a judicial warrant. He went on to stress that there are no warrantless taps or electronic surveillance directed against American and … concept is, what type of armed forces you feel we need now, and how they would be used both on local wars, such as the Vietnam War or a possible conflict in the Middle East, and in a major direct threat against the United States? A. Your … Defense and this country's international commitments, has decided to oppose emergency milita~y aid for embattled South Vietnam -- a drastic change casting sober shadows on both Indo China and the Senator." February 9, 1975 Appearing on "Meet …
… in having the President a utograph this picture. I would be grateful too if you would then return it to me so that I can forward the picture for the presentation. Many thanks! SI~ Bi 11 Archer, M.C. Honorable Gene Ainsworth Special Ass i stant to … possible. Thank you again, Lloyd, and come see us when you are in Houston. Please return it to the address Mary Frances Steward Route 8, Box 397 Houston, Texas 77043 Commissioner January 7, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: ANNE HIGGINS FROM: NETA BROWN … William Clements will be the principal speaker and a plaque listing Rochester area servicemen killed in action during the Vietnam War will be dedicated. Please send a telegram to Rep. Conable at his district office: 105 Federal Building …
… John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library 12 CBS Morning News Interview with Charles Goodell and Henry Schwarzschild: In a 9 minute interview, Henry Schwarzschild, director of the A.C.L.U. project on amnesty, said the "human and … McGregor, 109:!9 )fyr~ Etatemcnt regardmg ~'·"r·stv President's speech t.hat did tie, and ;\li~s Dorothy Wa;;i;ic.(T~ for Vietnam Eiraft e-..~~~:~ bOther me \Vas U:-e reference ton of th~ home; a h..:if was heralded here yeEterday that it was a … step" toward answering theo amnesty question. Ed Bruns, director o! tl:e Area Veterans Council, a !oca! group of 11,000 Vietnam vete•·ans in 11 area school> , snid the Preoident's st3temrnt was an indica'ion thnt the problems :> f th~se who …
… I strongly disagree with Governor Carter's proposal to grant unconditional pardon to all the draft evaders in the Vietnam War. In 1974 I proposed a plan and a program where we could give amnesty to those who had disagreed with our policy in Vietnam, providing they were willing to work for the change in their discharge or their court problems. Approximately 16,000 …
… t'~firmc, tl,o l.'oA SAIGON-President Nguyen Van Thieu said Friday the Uniled Stales must honor its pledges of aid to South Vietnam or American would earn "the lube! of · traitors." In an hour-Jong addre~s that broke a two.week silence on t:1e … to open the way for a polil1cai grouping that might deal with !he Communist side and reach a negotiated settlement of the war. Thieu said that in an > ffort to rebuild morale and fighting sµirit among the South Vietnamese. hr lv1d From Times Wire Services accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Tran Thien Kh iem and his SAIGON-The …
… U you etalf coulcl arr••• for the Board to tmptemeat lmm...t&tely the followtaa mea••••• a. proYlcfe aepante maeter pal'doa warraDt• la wblch aacl a ca.e aurnauy for aU a fetoay of eoavlctecl tae appUc:aa hae beea pnor aJtJI./ oa- auaeq•eat to the … a year ago, has ended its program amid charges from some quarters that it failed to do its job of restoring the rights of Vietnam war resisters. Do you feel this program, which received applications from only 16,500 out of a possible 100,000 me~was successful. And have you given any thought to a general amnesty for Vietnam war resisters? SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office of the White House Press Secretary …