White House Staffing and Presidential Proclamation for Amelia Earhart Day

.• '!, :ft - Document No. _ _0_6.,....,51,.....,9,....s....s_s_ // / 0 WIIlTE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM "" ..L~ !ftJctJ'1 DATE: 5/20/82 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: _ _3 ... ; o.....a..........P.........M....__..._ T.... QD .....A ....Y...._ SUBJECT: _ __ E_N_.. R..,. Q=L .... LE ;;;..;D ~RE - s...i:g_tr.,_u..., T.=.Io ..:..:_N - H ;.;.: _•;.:;;J,..,.... ___RE _.,__;4 ~ --5=;1,$ M.. ~_1'""2.._-_-.....i.A.i.:.i. EI.1.1..,I....i-A - -E--= Au.i -R..lilM.ci. AAPT .....o.wn..ixr--_ _ ACTION ' FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT □ □ GERGEN . ✓ □ MEESE □ ~ HARPER :> ✓ □ BAKER □ ✓ JAMES D D' DEAVER □ ✓ JENKINS □ □ STOCKMAN □ □ MURPHY □ □ CLARK □ □ ~ ROLLINS □ D DARMAN DP ~ WILLIAMSON D □ DOLE ✓ □ WEIDENBAUM D D DUBERSTEIN ✓ D BRADY/SPEAKES D □ FIELDING D D ROGERS D □ FULLER o/ D l-lVJ,16-STD# ✓ □ Remarks: May we have your comments on t he attached Bill and Proclamation by 3:00 p.m. TODAY. Thank you.· Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President Response: I.r .. , • 065195 DOCUMENT NO. - - - - ~ P ~ D OFFICE OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT STAFFING MEMORANDUM DA TE: _ _____.._5,__./2...,.0..._/..._8__ 2 __ ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: __3..........0..... 0-+p..... ......o.... ro.....T D-~Y..--- SUBJECT: _ _ _ EN_R_O_LL_E_D_RE_s_o_L_UT_r_o_N_H_._J_._RE_s_._4_1_2_-'_AME_L_I_A_EA_RHA __ RT_D_AY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ACTION FYI ACTION FYI HARPER □ DRUG POLICY □ D PORTER □ D TURNER □ D BARR □ □ D. LEONARD □ D BAUER □ □ OFFICE OF POLICY INFORMATION BOGGS □ D GRAY □ D BRADLEY □ □ HOPKINS □ □ CARLESON □ □ OTHER FAIRBANKS □ D □ D GUNN □ D □ □ HEMEL □ □ □ D B. LEONARD □ D □ D MALOLEY □ □ □ D SMITH D □ □ UHLMANN D □ □ ADMINISTRATION D □ □ Remarks: Edwin L. Harper Assistant to the President Please return this tracking for Policy Development sheet with your response . (x6515) I 1 • EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 MAY 2 0 1982 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J.Res . . 412 - Amelia Earhart Day Sponsor - Rep. Jeffries {R) Kansas and 230 others Last Day for Action If possible, the bill should be signed today since it requests that May 20 be proclaimed •Amelia Earhart Day". Purpose Authorizes and requests the Presiffent to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day". Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval {Draft proclamation attached) 0 Department of Transportation No obj ection_(Inforc:ally) Discussion· H.J.Res. 412 authorizes and requests the President to proclaim •Amelia Earhart Day" on May 20, 1982, fifty years after she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She accomplished that feat on May 20-21, 1932, between Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, and Ireland. Ms. Earhart was also, in 1928, the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic. In 1935, she became the first person· to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, a longer distance than from the United States to Europe. She also set numerous speed and altitude records in various airplanes and autogiros, forerunners of the helicopter. She became the first woman in American history to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In June 1937, she attempted the first round-the-world flight near the equator. After completing more than two-thirds of the distance, her plane vanished after taking off from New Guinea for Howland Island in the South Pacific. - ·-- ----·--- - ---._.,,.. .... ~ - ---·--·- •• ··------ ......... - - - - - ---·------- - -·•- ' ' I .. 2 Ms. Earhart is one of the world's most celebrated aviators, and, through her exploits, encouraged the development -of commercial aviation. She took an active part in efforts to open aviation to women. A draft proclamation is attached for your consideration. ~.~~ ssistant Director or Legislative Refer ce Enclosures ... ' ... . . . , ,. AMELIA EARHART DAY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ' A PROCLAM,ATION The first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean was Amelia Earhart on May 20-21, 1932. She set numerous aerial records between the years 1928 and 1935. She was widely hailed as an aviator and was an inspiring example of the continuing ability of men and women to surpass previous accomplishments. Her exploits in aviation have earned her the recognition of being the first woman in American history to be awarded the Distinguishe~Flying Cross . . Recognizing her great accomplishment, the Congress has by-joint resolution (H.J' . . Res. 412) called . upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day," as a tribute to that most daring of the pioneer . . women aviators. .... NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. r call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN · WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth.  of3/I tJ-5-:§5· ///0 %0 M"t( . PRESIDENT: At~ached for your approval is H.J. Res . 412 , a bill requesting :.T•). proclaim May 20 as "Amelia -~~ ~x:i·:2.rt Day • 11 (;;:,ID , the Department of Transportation, .:,...:n Duberstein, OPD and the Office of Cabinet Affairs concur in your signing this. Richard G. Darman ?lease Note: Because this came ~n l a te yesterday, I had the procla~ation executed on your b e half -- and r e leased on the 20th . Signing the Bill is now proforma {but necessary).  AMELIA EARHART DAY, 1982 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION #J/f# On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set out from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, to conquer the airlanes across the Atlantic Ocean. Fifteen hours later, she landed safely in Ireland to become the first woman to pilot an airplane across the Atlantic. Pioneer aviatrix, adventurer, journalist, and nurse, Amelia Earhart captured the hearts of the American people with her daring exploits. · She encouraged the development of commercial aviation, then a fledgling industry, and paved the way for women to enter the field of aviation. She set many speed and altitude records in airplanes and autogiros, the forerunner to the helicopter, and was the first woman to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In June 1937, Amelia Earhart attempted the first round- the-world flight near the equator with her co-pilot, Frederick J. Noonan, in a twin-engined Lockheed Electra. On July 2, during their flight from New Guinea to Howland Island in the Central Pacific, trouble developed aboard the aircraft. Radio contact was lost, and no trace of either the plane or its crew was ever found. Recognizing the great accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, the Congress has by joint resolution (H.J. Res. 412) called upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day" as a tribute to the most daring and celebrated of the pioneer women aviators.  r , 2 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. I call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth.  EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON , D.C. 20503 MAY 2 0 1982 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J.Res. 412 - Amelia Earhart Day Sponsor - Rep. Jeffries (R) Kansas and 230 others Last Day for Action If possible, the bill should be signed today since it requests that May 20 be proclaimed •Amelia Earhart Day•. Purpose Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day•. Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval (Draft proclamation attached) Department of Transportation No obj ectionJinformally) Discussion H.J.Res. 412 authorizes and requests the President to proclaim •Amelia Earhart Day" on May 20, 1982, fifty years after she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She accomplished that feat on May 20-21, 1932, between Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, and Ireland. Ms. Earhart was also, in 1928, the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic. In 1935, she became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, a longer distance than from the United States to Europe. She also set numerous speed and altitude records in various airplanes and autogiros, forerunners of the helicopter. She became the first woman in American history to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In June 1937, she attempted the first round-the-world flight near the equator. After completing more than two-thirds of the distance, her plane vanished after taking off from New Guinea for Howland Island in the South Pacific. ., 2 Ms. Earhart is one of the world's most celebrated aviators, and, through her exploits, encouraged the development -of commercial aviation. She took an active part in efforts to open aviation to women. A draft proclamation is attached for your consideration. r,,.~~ ssistant Director or Legislative Refer ce Enclosures  AMELIA EARHART DAY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean was Amelia Earhart on May 20-21, 1932. She set numerous aerial records between the years 1928 and 1935. She was widely hailed as an aviator and was an inspiring example of the continuing ability of men and women to surpass previous accomplishments. Her exploits in aviation have earned her the recognition of being the first woman in American history to be awarded the Distinguishe~Flying Cross. Recognizing her great accomplishment, the Congress has by joint resolution (H.J. Res. 412) called upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day," as a tribute to that most daring of the pioneer "WOmen aviators. ... NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. I call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN · WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 20, 1982 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN FROM: DODIE LIVINGSTON~ SUBJECT: Revised Text for Amelia Earhart Proclamation Attached is a revised draft for the Amelia Earhart Proclamation . She was one of my girlhood "heroes . H •a2 MAY 20 Pl2 :42  AMELIA EARHART DAY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A PROCLAMATION On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set out from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, to conquer the airlanes across the Atlantic Ocean. Fiften hours later, she landed safely in Ireland to become the first woman to pilot an airplane across the Atlantic. In 1935, she became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the United States mainland, covering an even greater distance than on the Atlantic flight. That same year, she made the first nonstop flight from Mexico to New York. Pioneer aviatrix, adventurer, journalist, and educator, Miss Earhart captured the hearts of the American people with her daring exploits. She encouraged the development of commercial aviation, then a fledgling industry, and paved the way for women to enter the field of aviation. She set numerous speed and altitude records in various airplanes and autogiros, the forerunner to the helicopter, and was the first woman to be awarded the DiS tinguished Flying Cross. In June 1937, Amerlia Earhart attempted the first round- the-world flight near the equator with her co-pilot, Frederick J. Noonan, in a twin-engined Lockheed Electra. On July 2, during the pair's flight from New Guinea to Howland Island in the Central Pacific, trouble~ developed ~ aboard the aircraft. Radio contact was lost, and no trace of either the plane or its crew was ever found . Recognizing the great accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, the Congress has by joint resolution (H . J. Res. 412) called upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day" as a tribute to that most adventurous of the pioneer women aviators. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amel i a Earhart Day. I call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and si x th.  AMELIA EARHART DAY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A PROCLAMATION On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set t f rom Harbour Grace, Newfoundlan to conquer the air nes ac r oss the Atlantic Ocean .. . later, s e landed safely in Ireland the first woman o pilot an airplane across the Atlantic. n 1935, she on the I. . . _ / Pioneer aviatr~x, a d venturer, JOurpa . 1· \ 1st, an d ouuoato~-, /v_Jh ,'3 , vv ~ /J ~, l -<--....___, a~~ • }" ,..Mi-s;s Earhart captured the hearts of the American people with her daring exploits. She encouraged the development of commercial aviation, then a fledgling industry, and paved the way for women to enter the field of aviation. She /'j,/1.~ ~ set numertrtls speed and altitude records i n varietts airplanes and autogiros, the forerunner to the helicopter, and was the first woman to be awarded the Di.Stinguished Flying Cross. In June 1937, Am.~a Earhart attempted the first round- the-world flight near the equator with her co-pilot, Frederick J. Noonan, in a twin-eng i ned Lockhe ed El ec tr a . On J uly 2, q,~ ; during the-pa-.Llr's flight from New Guinea to Howland Island in the Central Pacific, trouble f developed~ aboard the ~ aircraft. Radio contact was lost, and no trace of either the plane or its crew was ever found. Recognizing the great accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, the Congress has by joint resolution (H.J. Res. 412) called upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia ~~~ Earhart Day , " as a tribute to th~ most _a ~ o u s of • the pioneer women aviators. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do here.by proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. I call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to obser~e such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth. > AMELIA EARHART DAY! /7i;J_- --------- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A PROCLAMATION On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set out from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, to conquer the airlanes across the Atlantic Ocean. Fiften hours later, she landed safely in Ireland to become the first woman to pilot an airplane across the Atlantic. In 1935, she became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the United States mainland, covering an even greater distance than on the Atlantic flight. . . ·:· That same year, she made the first nonstop flight from Mexico to New York . Pioneer aviatrix, adventurer, journalist, and educator, Miss Earhart captured the hearts of the American people with her daring exploits. She encouraged the development of commercial aviation, then a fledgling industry, and paved the way for women to enter the field of aviation. She set numerous speed and altitude records in various airplanes and autogiros, the forerunner to the helicopter, and was the first woman to be awarded the DiStinguished Flying Cross. In J une 1 9 3 7 , Amerl i a Earh art attemp t ed the f ir s t round- the-world flight near the equator with her co-pilot, Frederick J. Noonan , in a twin-engined Lockheed Electra. On July 2, during the pair's flight from New Guinea to Howland Island in the Central Pacific, trouble~ developed~ aboard the aircraft. Radio contact was lost, and no trace of either the plane or its crew was ever found. Recognizing the great accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, the Congress has by joint resolution (H.J. Res. 412) called upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day _" as a tribute to that most adventurous of the pioneer women aviators. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. I call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth.  Document No. _ _ _ _ __ WIIlTE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: _ _ _s_/_2_0/_8_2_ ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: _ _____.A-S..._A_P_ _ _ _ __ SUBJECT: _ _ _AM_E_L_IA_E_A_R_H_A_R_T_P_R_O_C_L_AMA_T_I_O_N_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT □ □ GERGEN . □ □ MEESE □ □ HARPER □ □ BAKER □ □ JAMES □ □ DEAVER □ □ JENKINS □ □ STOCKMAN □ □ MURPHY □ □ CLARK □ □ ROLLINS □ □ DARMAN DP □ ss WILLIAMSON □ □ DOLE □ □ WEIDENBAUM □ □ DUBERSTEIN □ □ BRADY /SPEAKES □ □ FIELDING □ □ ROGERS □ □ FULLER □ □ /31} /{.S/11 A-;,/ ✓ □ Remarks: Aram, can you please have Research check the facts in Dodie's draft proclamation ASAP. The President should sign this today. Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President x27 2 Response:  OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE CLERK TRACKING SHEET FOR PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS TITLE: TYPE DOCUMENT: ~ LAMAfu ~ MESSAGE TO THE CONGRESS EXECUTIVE ORDER SPECIAL MESSAGE MEMORANDUM LETTER(S) OTHER: RECEIVED: r 120 /82 Time: SENT TO CORRESPONDENCE FOR TYPING IN FINAL: Date: Cl <-0 /82 Time: TO RICHARD DARMAN'S OFFICE: Date: I /82 Time: a.m./p.m. INFO, INCLUDING STENCIL, TO PRESS OFFICE: Date: I /82 Time: a.m./p.m. NOTIFICATIONS: Any transmittal to Congress, notify Nancy Kennedy (initial) (ext. 2230). ALSO send her a copy of each letter to Speaker and President of Senate so that she may refer to majority leaders. N.S.C., when appropriate (initial) OTHER INFORMATION: .  • I THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Hay 20, 1982 AMELIA EARHART DAY, 1982 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A pic;:/Jl}ON On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set out from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, to conquer the airlanes across the Atlantic Ocean. Fifteen hours later, she landed safely in Ireland to become the first woman to pilot an airplane across the Atlantic. Pioneer aviatrix, adventurer, journalist, and nurse, Amelia Earhart captured the hearts of the American people with her daring exploits. She encouraged the development of commercial aviation, then a fledgling industry, and paved the way for women to enter the field of aviation. She set many speed and altitude records in airplanes and ·autogiros, the forerunner to the helicopter, and was the first woman to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In June 1937, Amelia Earhart attempted the first round- the-world flight near the equator with her co-pilot, Frederick J. Noonan, in a twin-engined Lockheed Electra. On July 2, during their flight from New Guinea to Howland Island in the Central Pacific, trouble developed aboard the aircraft. Radio contact was lost, and no trace of either the plane or its crew was ever found. Recognizing the great accomplishments of Ameria Earhart, the Congress has by joint resolution (H.J. Res. 412) called upon the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day" as a tribute to the most daring and celebrated of the pioneer women aviators. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. I call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth. RONALD REAGAN ti ti