Public Diplomacy
61. Memorandum From the Associate Press Secretary (Schecter) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, White House Central Files, Subject File, Federal Government, United States Information Agency, Executive, Box FG–210, FG–266 1/20/77–1/20/81. No classification marking. Sent for action. Inderfurth initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum.
62. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski) to the Director of the United States Information Agency (Reinhardt)
Source: Carter Library, White House Central Files, Subject File, Finance, Executive, Box FI–19, FI 4/FG–266 1/20/77–1/20/81. No classification marking.
63. Statement by the Director of the United States Information Agency (Reinhardt) Before the Subcommittee on International Operations of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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 24, John E. Reinhardt, Speeches, 1977–1978. No classification marking.
64. Memorandum From Secretary of State Vance to President Carter
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 17, State: 6/77. No classification marking. An attached NSC Correspondence Profile indicates that Brzezinski received the memorandum on June 20 and that the memorandum was forwarded to the President for his decision on June 21. (Ibid.) For Brzezinski’s June 21 memorandum transmitting Vance’s memorandum, see Document 71. Brzezinski returned a copy of the June 13 memorandum to Vance under a June 21 memorandum, commenting: “Please note the President’s comment on page 4.” (Ibid.)
65. Memorandum From Paul Henze of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 17, State: 6/77. Confidential. Sent for action. A copy was sent to Schecter. Inderfurth initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum. Scheduled for publication in Foreign Relations, 1977–1980, vol. XXVII, Organization and Management of Foreign Policy.
66. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Aaron) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 17, State: 6/77. Confidential. A notation in an unknown hand in the top right-hand corner of the memorandum reads: “Paul Henze—Staff D.A. comments as well (per D.A.) ZB has not yet seen.”
67. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Reinhardt) to the Deputy Secretary of State (Christopher)
Source: Department of State, Bureau of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, 1980 Human Rights Subject Files, Lot 82D180, IAGHRFA—History & Organization. Confidential. Reinhardt did not initial the memorandum. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1977–1980, vol. II, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Document 60.
68. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Reinhardt) to all USIS Principal and Branch Posts and Heads of Offices and Services
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 24, John E. Reinhardt, Speeches, 1977–1978. No classification marking.
69. Memorandum From Paul Henze of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Staff Material, Horn/Special (Henze), Box 5, Evening Reports File: 2–6/77. Secret. Sent for information.
70. Memorandum From Gregory Treverton of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 17, State: 6/77. Confidential. Sent for action. There is no indication that Brzezinski saw the memorandum.
71. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski) to President Carter
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 17, State: 6/77. Confidential.
72. Testimony of the Deputy Secretary of State (Christopher) Before the Subcommittee on International Operations of the House International Relations Committee
Source: National Archives, RG 306, USIA Historical Collection, Subject Files, 1953–2000, Entry A–1 1066, Box 43, USICA, Reorganization, 1974–1978. No classification marking. Duffey sent a copy of the testimony to CU office and staff directors under a June 21 memorandum. (Ibid.) For the full text of the Subcommittee’s hearings, see Public Diplomacy and the Future: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on International Operations of the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, Ninety-Fifth Congress, First Session, June 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, and 24, U.S. House Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on International Operations (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1977)
73. Memorandum From the Advisor (National Security), Planning and Program Advisory Staff, Office of Policy and Plans, United States Information Agency (Hanson) to the Deputy Director for Policy and Plans (Schneidman)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Associate Directorate for Programs, Subject Files of Basic Operating Documents, 1969–1982, Entry P–100, Basic Documents—1977 [A]. No classification marking. Sent through Dizard, who did not initial the memorandum. Hanson did not also initial the memorandum. An unknown hand wrote “Mr. [Alan] Carter” in the top right-hand corner of the memorandum.
74. Information Memorandum From the Assistant Director, North Africa, Near East, and South Asia, United States Information Agency (Nalle) to the Director (Reinhardt)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Secretariat Staff, Correspondence Files, 1973–1980, Entry P–104, Box 127, 7702350–7702359. Unclassified. Copies were sent to Bray and Schneidman. Reinhardt and Fraser initialed the memorandum, indicating that they saw it.
75. Memorandum From Gregory Treverton of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Aaron)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 9, International Communication Agency: 2–7/77. No classification marking. Sent for information. An unknown hand drew a downward pointing arrow at Treverton’s name in the “from” line. Aaron initialed the top-right hand corner of the memorandum, indicating that he had seen it. According to an attached NSC Correspondence Profile, a copy was sent to Gates, and Aaron noted the memorandum on June 30. (Ibid.) A record of the meeting has not been found.
76. Report of the United States Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Research and Assessment, Library, Archives, Office of the Archivist/Historian, Records Relating to the U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs, 1962–1978, Entry P–138, Box 2, U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs, 13th Report, June 30, 1977. No classification marking. All brackets are in the original. As of 1977, the members of the Advisory Commission were Marks, Hauser, Brann, Burress, Leach, Milburn, Oldham, and French Smith.
77. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission in West Berlin
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D770240–0666. Unclassified. Sent for information. Drafted by Alan Carter; cleared by Bray and Schneidman, by telephone by Ward (EUR/CE), and for information by Fraser; approved for information by Baskey (EUR/EX).
78. Information Memorandum From the Assistant Director, Europe, United States Information Agency (Lewinsohn) to the Deputy Director (Bray)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Secretariat Staff, Correspondence Files, 1973–1980, Entry P–104, Box 130, 7702800–7702809. No classification marking. Copies were sent to Reinhardt and Schneidman. Bray placed a checkmark on the memorandum, indicating that he had seen it; Liu also initialed the memorandum. A stamped notation on the reverse side of the first page of the memorandum indicates that it was received on July 19 at 4:42 p.m.
79. Information Memorandum From the Assistant Director, East Asia and the Pacific, United States Information Agency (Smith) to the Deputy Director (Bray)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Secretariat Staff, Correspondence Files, 1973–1980, Entry P–104, Box 130, 7702800–7702809. Confidential. Copies were sent to Reinhardt and IOP. Bray placed a check-mark on the memorandum, indicating that he had seen it; Liu also initialed the memorandum. A stamped notation on the reverse side of the first page of the memorandum indicates that it was received on July 19 at 4:42 p.m.
80. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Reinhardt) to Secretary of State Vance
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Secretariat Staff, Correspondence Files, 1973–1980, Entry P–104, Box 131, 7702930–7702939. Confidential. Drafted by Tuch on July 15 and redrafted by Fraser. Copies were sent to Bray, Tuch, Morton Smith, and IOR/DIS. A notation in an unknown hand indicates that the memorandum was hand-delivered to the Department of State on July 22.
81. Telegram From the Department of State to all East Asian and Pacific Diplomatic Posts
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D770263–1068. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Kenneth Quinn and Morton Smith; approved by Holbrooke.
82. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Reinhardt) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 9, International Communication Agency: 2–7/77. No classification marking. According to another copy of the memorandum, it was drafted by Thurber; cleared by Schneidman, Fraser, and in I/SS; and approved by Reinhardt. (National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Secretariat Staff, Correspondence Files, 1973–1980, Entry P–104, 7702920–7702929) In a July 28 memorandum, Brzezinski thanked Reinhardt for his July 26 memorandum, noting: “It was very helpful to learn how USIA handled the speech and your plans for the future.” (Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Agency File, Box 9, International Communication Agency: 2–7/77)
83. Telegram From the Embassy in Indonesia to the Department of State
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D770274–0868. Limited Official Use. Sent for information to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Medan, Surabaya, and CINCPAC.
84. Memorandum for the President
Source: National Archives, RG 306, USIA Historical Collection, Subject Files, 1953–2000, Entry A–1 1066, Box 43, USICA, Reorganization, 1974–1978. No classification marking. Fascell sent the letter to the President under an August 3 letter, indicating that the House Subcommittee on International Operations had completed its hearings on USIA reorganization. In addition to Fascell, Buchanan, Ryan, Burke, Diggs, Meyner, and Wolff signed the letter. (Ibid.) Both letters are scheduled for publication in Foreign Relations, 1977–1980, vol. XXVII, Organization and Management of Foreign Policy. The copy of the memorandum printed here is part of a larger collection of documents collated by Dwight Mason (M/MO) and attached to a November 11 memorandum entitled “Background Material on the Reorganization of CU and USIA.” (National Archives, RG 306, USIA Historical Collection, Subject Files, 1953–2000, Entry A–1 1066, Box 43, USICA, Reorganization, 1974–1978)
85. Memorandum From the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Lance) to President Carter
Source: Carter Library, White House Central Files, Subject File, Foreign Affairs, Information-Exchange Activities, Box FO–35, FO–5 1/20/77–9/30/77. No classification marking. Lance sent the memorandum to the President under an August 26 covering memorandum. (Ibid.) In his August 29 Evening Report to Brzezinski, Henze stated: “USIA’s reorganization plan was carried in directly to President and acted upon by him without any further NSC or other White House Staff coordination. President’s decisions were very much in line with what we expected and it is good that he acted fast. Manner in which this was handled has left a number of loose ends, however, which I have been discussing during day with David [Aaron], Bob Gates, and Christine [Dodson]. We will follow up on those which seem to be our particular responsibility or in which we have particular interest.” (Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Staff Evening Reports File, Box 4, 8/25–31/77) Henze addressed these “loose ends” in his August 30 Evening Report: “Discussed President’s decisions with Charlie Bray, who had only rumors about it. OMB neglected to tell USIA (Reinhardt is off on leave, returning only in second week of September). Advised Bray to get together with USIA and work on follow-up actions re President’s decision (press announcement, contacts to reassure academic community re CU, briefing of interested Congressmen) which he did today.” (Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Staff Material, Horn/Special (Henze), Box 5, Evening Reports File: 7–10/77)
86. Letter From Frank Stanton to Secretary of State Vance
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P770154–1421. No classification marking. Under a September 12 covering action memorandum, Hitchcock sent Vance, through Read and Christopher, the copy of Stanton’s letter. In the covering memorandum, Hitchcock noted, “Between the time Mr. Stanton sent his letter and we received it, that decision by the President [to combine cultural and information programs in a single agency] was made and announced. Mr. Stanton was informed of the decision by Mr. Peter Szanton, Associate Director for Organization Studies of the President’s Reorganization Project.” Hitchcock also attached a copy of a suggested reply from Vance to Stanton. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P770154–1422) For Vance’s response, see Document 89.
87. Memorandum From Anthony Hackley of the Planning and Program Advisory Staff, Office of Policy and Plans, United States Information Agency to the Deputy Director (Bray)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Secretariat Staff, Correspondence Files, 1973–1980, Entry P–104, Box 136, 7703620–7703629. Confidential. Sent through Schneidman, who initialed the memorandum. A copy was sent to Reinhardt. Reinhardt and Fraser initialed the memorandum, indicating that they saw it.
89. Letter From Secretary of State Vance to Frank Stanton
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P770154–1420. No classification marking.
90. Memorandum From Paul Henze of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)
Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Staff Material, Horn/Special (Henze), Box 5, Evening Reports File: 7–10/77. Secret.