Records on Persian Gulf War Follow-up Request: [Quayle Vice Presidential]

The materials in FOIA 2004-1289-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2004-1289-F contains Quayle Vice Presidential Records from the Advance Office, Chief of Staff's 2004-1289-F 2 Office, National Security Affairs Office, and the Office of the Staff Secretary. These files consists of letters of correspondence, memoranda, coversheets, notes, distribution lists, newspaper articles, informational papers, published articles, schedules, itineraries, agendas, and reports from the public, the Congress, and other various Federal agencies primarily regarding the Persian Gulf Crisis - Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. There are letters sent by various members of the Congress as well as civilians expressing concerns and/or support for the Bush Administration's policies in relation to the Persian Gulf Crisis. Unsolicited advice and various viewpoints are routinely provided in these correspondences in hopes of influencing various policies taken with Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kuwait, Iraq and other neighboring countries, as well as Bush Administration policies in direct correlation to the Persian Gulf Crisis. Often letters are accompanied by informational papers, newspaper articles, and other case study reports in support of the particular idea being presented. In addition, photocopies of Robotic condolence letters and photographs from the Vice President to the families of MIA's, KIA's, and POW's are present. The memoranda consists primarily of routinely keeping Vice President Quayle updated with public and media reactions and opinions of American involvement in the Persian Gulf War. Attached to these memoranda include non-sensitive materials, such as newspaper articles, informational papers, other published articles, public reports, and Congressional reports and findings directly related to the Persian Gulf War. Due to the extreme and vital military success of the Tomahawk and Patriot missiles launched during Operation Desert Storm, a historical record showing the Vice President's frequent involvement in revitalizing these missile programs during his Senate tenure in the early 1980's is also present. The schedules consist of curriculum, itineraries, and agendas primarily for the trip Vice President Quayle made to Saudi Arabia in December 1990 through January 2, 1991. Other schedules of the Vice President are related to his visits to various military facilities and homecoming parades during and upon the conclusion of the Persian Gulf War. Read less