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Richard Nixon Presidential Daily Diary/1969/February/28

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Richard Nixon Presidential Daily Diary (1969)
February 28, 1969
3626892Richard Nixon Presidential Daily Diary — February 28, 19691969

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President Richard Nixon's Daily Diary
(See Travel Record for Travel Activity)
Place Day Began Date (Mo. Day. Yr.) 
February 28, 1969
ROME, ITALY TIMEDAY
9:25 a.m.Friday
Time

Phone
P=Placed
R=Received

Activity
In Out Lo LD
9:25
The President and his official party pay a farewe11 visit to President Giuseppe Saragat within the Quirinale Palace.
9:25 9:27
The President and his official party motored to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
9:40 9:42
The President and his official party motored to the Chigi Palace.
9:42 11:35
The President and Prime Minister Mariano Rumor met privately for part of this time and then joined with other officials for expanded talks. For list of those present, see APPENDIX "A".
11:35 11:38
The President and his official party left the Chigi Palace and motored to the heliport.
11:42 11:56
The President and his official party £lev" by helicopter to the Chiampino Airport. For passenger list, see APPENDIX "B".
12:19 1:57
The President and his official party £lev" on Air Force One from Chiampino Airport in Rome to Orly Field outside of Paris, France. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C"

PARIS, FRANCE

1:57 2:17
The President and his official party participated in the greeting ceremonies led by President Charles DeGaulle. The ceremonies concluded following introductions of the American delegation and statements by both Presidents.
2:17 2:35
The President and President Charles DeGau11e motored to Quai d'Orsay.
2:35 3:13
The President conferred with members of his staff.
3:13 3:17
The President motored to the Arch of Triumph accompanied by Mr. Couve de Murville, Prime Minister.
3:17 3:35
The President placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and signed the Golden Book. Among those present were:
DuVillard, Minister of War Veterans
Meltz, Military Gov. of Paris
The White House
President Richard Nixon's Daily Diary
(See Travel Record for Travel Activity)
Place Day Began Date (Mo. Day. Yr.) 
February 28, 1969
PARIS, FRANCE TIMEDAY
3:35 p.m.Friday
Time

Phone
P=Placed
R=Received

Activity
In Out Lo LD
3:35 3:42
The President met privately with President Charles de Gaulle at the Elysee Palace.
3:42 5:58
The President motored to the Quai d'Orsay.
5:58 6:04
The President met with members of his staff at Quai d'Orsay.
7:54 8:03
The President and his official party motored to the Elysee Palace.
8:03 10:36
The President and his official party attended a black tie dinner hosted by President and Madame De Gaulle at the Elysee Palace. For list of those present, see APPENDIX "D"
10:36 10:40
The President and his official party motored from the Elysee Palace to Quai d'Orsay.

APPENDIX "A"


OFFICIALS PRESENT FOR TALKS AT THE CHIGI PALACE. FEBRUARY 28, 1969


The President
Mariano Rumor, Prime Minister
William P. Rogers, Sec. of State
Martin J. Hillenbrand, Asst. Sec. of State
H. Gardner Ackley, US Amb. to Italy
Francis E. Meloy, US Minister
Richard F. Pedersen, Counsellor of the Dept. of State
Pietro Nenni, Foreign Minister
Roberto Gaja, Amb. to US
Casto Caruso, Sec. Gen.
Egidio Ortona, Amb., Foreign Ministry

APPENDIX "B"

PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER FLIGHTS

28 Feb 69 (Quirinale Palace, Rome to Ciampino Airport)
Time Off: 1145
Landing Time: 1200
Statute Miles: 15
  1. The President
  2. William P. Rogers
  3. Gardner Ackley
  4. Emil Mosbacher, Jr.
  5. John B. Ehrlichman
  6. H. A. Haldeman
  7. Henry A. Kissinger
  8. Rose Mary Woods
  9. Ronald L. Ziegler
  10. Major Gen. Vernon Walters
  11. James J. Rowley
  12. Walter R. Tkach, Col.
  13. Robert Taylor
  14. James D. Hughes, Col.

APPENDIX "C"

PASSENGER MANIFEST

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

AIR FORCE ONE
ROME, ITALY to PARIS, FRANCE
28 FEB 1969 - Depart: 12:19 pm Arrive: 1:57 pm 1+38 780 SM

  1. The President
  2. Honorable William Rogers
  3. Honorable John B. Ehrlichman
  4. Honorable H. A . Haldeman
  5. Honorable Henry Kissinger
  6. Miss Rose Mary Woods
  7. Honorable Ronald Zeigler
  8. Colonel James D. Hughes
  9. Honorable Martin Hillenbrand
  10. Honorable Richard Pederman
  11. Honorable James J. Rowley
  12. Major General Vernon Walters
  13. Dr. Walter Tkach
  14. Mr. Laurence S. Eagleburger
  15. Mr. William L. Safire
  16. Miss Sally Dahler
  17. Mr. Robert Taylor
  18. Mr. William Duncan
  19. Mr. Kenneth Balge
  20. Mr. Donald Lawton
  21. Mr. Donald Gautreau
  22. Mr. Joseph McNulty
  23. Mr. Oliver S. Atkins
  24. CWO Anselmo E. Juanich
  25. YNCS William F. Cuff
  26. MSgt Edward Cliff, Jr.
  27. SDC Zosimo T. Monzon
  28. Robert Daugherty - AP
  29. Frank Cancellare - UPI
  30. Frank Cormier - AP
  31. Eugene Risher - UPI
  32. Ridder - Ridder
  33. Robert Pierpoint - CBS
  34. Foltz - US News & World Report
  35. Honorable Emil Mosbacher
  36. Mr. Helmut Sonnenfeldt


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY