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Digitized from Box 5 of the Ron Nessen Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

October 31, 197•

Dear Mr. Dordahlz

Tbaak yoa Ior your letter of Octob r Z3.

It ia good to h ar from yoo aaala aDIII have yo• ki.ad word a on my appointment. J\.a you recaU from WI' dlacuaaion eo m ny year• •••• there c rta.inly are aome problema and dlfficultiea i.n reporting the news through ma•• m dia. I have leuaecl alace thea tb&t tho

roblema xtend aU the way back to those cUe aeadaatbaa the new a to r porter• for tU maa a medlat

I am delight d with tbia aaaignm nt nd am looking forward to th challenges a ad. 11m glad to know o any are aharlq my n· thuaiaam. &ad I thaak yoa loa- your thoughtfulneaa ill w.rltlal.

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Mr. Ron Nessen Press Secretary to the President White House Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. Nessen:

Congratulations on your appointment as Press Secretary. The President has made a good choice.

I was formerly the Executive Officer of the USS Alamo (LSD 33) and I have often recalled our meeting on board on the eve of a landing in the Mekong Delta in the Spring of 1966. Particularly interesting was gaining an insight into the problems confronting those who are responsible for reporting the news through mass media. I have been following your career with a great deal of interest since that time.

Best wishes for your continued success.

Sincerely,

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Mr. Ron Nessen Press Secretary to the President White ~ouse Washington, D.C. 20500

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REMARKS:

I have a feeling, like a former occupant, you are reading more and liking it less.

How goes it? Ill Much luck and keep your chin up.

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Dear Ron:

October 23, 1974

Now that the "fuss and feathers" of your new appointment has blown away, I'd like to offer my very best wishes on your new career.

When I visit Washington D.C. next I would like to say "hello".

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October 8, 1974

Your ears would have been more red than pink last Wednesday if you had been able to hear the comments made at the NBC Directors' meeting concerning yourself.

We are all terribly proud of you for your courage and pioneering in taking on this new job. As a long­time director of NBC, I would like to extend to you my best wishes and congratulations.

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Many good wishes.

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October 2, 1974

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Ron:

Why do they insist on linkjng you with us.

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COMBRATUKLATIONS TO N 8 C NEWS ON THE SELECTION OF RON NESSEN

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September 27» 1974

MEMORANDUM FOR: RON NESSEN Press Secretary The White House

FROM: JOEDAWSON ~ Public Affairs Director

Sorry I missed the public affairs meeting September 25 in the Roosevelt Room. Unfortunately, the note from Jim Holland was delivered to the wrong office.

However» I do want to take this opportunity to wish you success in your new position and offer our help in any way we can. We are considered the in-house experts on consu­merism» so if you ever want an in-house briefing on the sub­ject, just let me know. We will also try to advise you on pending problems.

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My heartiest congratulations on your new assignment as White House Press Secretary . It does my ego good to know that of all the correspondents in Washington , both President Ford and I chose you as the creme de la creme of journalists !

~ We understand that the President is considering making a trip J \~6 the~akotas next month . I hope his plans will include a

stop in Fargo , North Dakota, and that you will accompany him on that trip . If there is anything I can do to help you i n that regard , please contact me .

Once again my sincere congratulations and best wishes . You've given those of us associated with the electronic media a re w place in the sun .

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September 20, 1974

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Dear Ron:

Congratulations on your new appointment.

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Many moons have passed since we put on battle gear to cover the war in Vietnam in 196 5 when AP and NBC were in the same office in Saigon.

I've put in a few stints, mainly in Europe, for the U.S. Government since, as press attache in The Hague and press officer in London.

I wish you good speed in your new career.

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CongratUlations on your appointment as Jress secretary to President Ford. It's a tough job, but a tremendously' interesting one.

You no doubt do not remember Jl8 otthand, but you might it I recall for you that I was the Jress attache at the JJaerioau lllbasq in Kinshasa, Zaire(toraerl.y the Congo), when the Jll8l"cenaries made their last hurrah in 1966 or 1967. I forget now which year it was. It was 1lfl job to }rovide tacUitative services to you and the other JDembers or the large group of llad.ia re:pl"esentatives who CaDle to Kinshasa to cover the U:pl"ising. Wba.ever you have appeared on TV I invariably have referred to you to IV wife as "the boy who didn't coJDe to lunch," while I call David CUlhane or CBS as •the boy who Calll8 to lunch.• I bad the entire group ot media re:pl"esentative• at -.y ho• one d~ when matters had soli8What sillmerecl down in the Congo. You were invited, of course,but didn •t make an appearance. David Culhane spent an uncollfortable afternoon at IV place wondering what you were up to.

.......... I was amused by your remaJ"k whell President Ford ~duced you to the Washington

:p;-ess corps - •don't leave ae alone out here.• This is exact]Jr what you said to • at the air:J;Ort in Kinshasa wheo we were waiting for aircratt to bring refugees trom Stanley­ville. We were having difficulty with the odious llil.itary attache at our embasq. He didn't want you or your cameraJDaD near the aircraft. I went ott to find someone else to intercede, leaving you surrounded by a bunch or JX)tential.ly trigger happy Congolese troops,and you called attar •• 1don 1t leave 1118 alone out here.• To shorten the story, you got your rum rootage or the ref'ugees.

I retired trom the u.s. Information Agency toward the end of 1971 and DDVed to Florida a fewrmnths later. I have thoroughly enjoyed If' freedom trom work res}X)JISibUi­ties.

Well, Ron, the best or luck in your new assignment.

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Dear Ron,

September 20, 1974

I remember so well when you tried out for sports­caster at Coolidge1 Our Radio Club people have acquitted themselves very nicely in the world, but your career has surpassed wildest dreams.

Ever since you came to public notice, my mother (who is your greatest fan--the kind that only mothers can be) and I have followed you all the way.

We are proud as can be of your new appointment and wish you every success in the difficult task that lies ahead.

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I have enjoyed, respected, and believed you as a reporter for NBC News, and I think you will make a fine Press Secretary. What a difference there will be in the White House newsroom now, and that of just a few weeks agol

I send you my congratulations, and best wishes in your new job.

With all good wishes,

Mr. Ron Nessen Press Secretary The White House Washington, D.C.

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Mr. Ronald H. Nessen Press Secretary to the President The White House Washington. D.C.

Dear Ron:

I• m not going to start claiming I taught you ever7thing

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I can and do otter you heartiest congratulations and best

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I seem to recall a conversation a couple years ago -- or

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Dear Ron:

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I could not resist writing you as a long lost ex-cousin to congratulate you on your recent appointment.

Permit me to wish you the greatest success in what has to be one of the toughest jobs in the country.

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Dear Ron:

Jesus Christ!

Maybe you should have gone to Hong Kong after all.

Seriously, I think it is great.

I would have tried to call to tell you in person, but you know how we provincials from the West Coast are about trying to contact the Washington establishment.

Good luck and if you ever convince your new boss to come out this way, I'd be happy to buy a drink on my expense account -- limited though it is.

irector, TV News West Coast

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September 24, 1974

This just happened and ! 1 d like to

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Mr. Ron Nessen The White House Washington, D.C.

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CLIFFORD EVANS NAMED VICE PRESIDENT

CLIFFORD EVANS HAS BEEN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON NEWS BUREAU OF RKO GENERAL BROADCASTING BY BRUCE JOHNSON, PRES I DE NT OF RKO Gf~FBAJ BAQ I Q, AND ROBERT GLASER, PRESIDENT OF RKO GENERAL TELEVISION.

MR. EVANS, WHO JOINED RKO GENERAL BROADCASTING IN 1963 AS PRODUCER AND MODERATOR OF "LADIES OF THE PRESS", MOVED TO WASHINGTON D.C., IN 1966 TO BECOME DIRECTOR OF THE WASHINGTON NEWS BUREAU.

PRIOR TO JOINING RKO GENERAL, MR. EVANS HAD ENJOYED AN OUTSTANDING CAREER IN MANY PHASES OF NEWS GATHERING: HAVING BEEN ON THE STAFFS OF THE·NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, WORLD TELEGRAM, AND POST NEWSPAPERS, AS WELL AS HAVING BEEN THE DIRECTOR OF TELEVISION AND MOTION PICTURES FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK; AND AN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER AND SPECIAL REPORTER ON THE "TODAY" TELEVISION PROGRAM.

AS A WINNER OF MANY AWARDS, INCLUDING THE UNITED NATIONS AWARD FOR BEST NEWS COVERAGE; THE HU~N RELATIONS AWARD; AND THE NEWSPAPER GUILD AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM, MR. EVANS HAS CONSISTENTLY BROUGHT TO RKO GENERAL'S BROADCASTING FACILITIES THE CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONALISM AND EXPERTISE DEMANDED OF THE FIRST-LINE NEWS PRO.

MR. EVANS' ELEVATION TO THE STATUS OF VICE PRESIDENT OF THE RKO GENERAL WASHINGTON NEWS BUREAU IS YET ANOTHER INDICATION OF THE IMPORTANCE PLACED ON OUTSTANDING NEWS REPORTORIAL TALENT BY RKO GENERAL.

·FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT ... ART MANDELBAUM

6255 SUNSET BLVD., SUITE 724 LOS ANGELES, CA 90028 (213) 462-2133

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201

September 24, 1974

Mr. Ron Nessen The White House Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Ron:

SEP 2 5 1974

Needless to say, I was delighted with the recent announce-

ment of your appointment as the President's Press Secretary.

You bring to this very important and very visible position

not only the professional qualifications, but the integrity

that is so badly needed.

Congratulations!

Edwards, M.D. Assistant Secretary for Health

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Dear Ron:

After my very thorough

instructions to you in 1957, I had

a feeling that you would make

good some day. Congratulations!

And Commiserations!

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WILLIAM EATON