Public Diplomacy


211. Briefing Memorandum From the Director of the Policy Planning Staff (Lake) to Secretary of State Muskie

Source: National Archives, RG 59, Policy and Planning Staff—Office of the Director, Records of Anthony Lake, Lot 82D298, Box 7, TL, 9/1–15/80. No classification marking. Drafted by C. Ries (S/P) on September 3 and cleared by Berger. Ries initialed for Berger. There is no indication that Muskie saw the memorandum. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1977–1980, vol. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, Document 157.


212. Memorandum From the Director of the International Communication Agency (Reinhardt) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)

Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Subject File, Box 9, Board for International Broadcasting (RFE, RL, VOA): 2–9/80. Confidential.


213. News Release Prepared in the International Communication Agency

Source: National Archives, RG 306, USIA Historical Collection, Office of the Director, Biographic Files Relating to USIA Directors and Other Senior Officials, 1953–2000, Entry A–1 1069, Box 25, John E. Reinhardt, Speeches, 1980. No classification marking. A typed notation in the top right-hand corner of the news release reads: “Embargoed for release Friday, October 24, 1980 9:00 am.”


214. Briefing Paper Prepared in the Office of Research, Associate Directorate for Programs, International Communication Agency

Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Research and Media Reaction, Briefing Papers, 1979–1999, Entry P–49, Box 1, B–28–80. No classification marking.


215. Summary Prepared in the International Communication Agency

Source: Carter Library, Plains File, Box 16, Accomplishments: Agencies, G–R,12/80. No classification marking. Reinhardt sent a copy of the summary to Carter under a December 16 memorandum. (Ibid.)