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Message on the Observance of National African-American (Black) History Month, February 1992 ID 3891 Date 01/29/1992 ``When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything.'' With these words, Harriet Tubman described her escape from slavery during the mid-19th century. The glory of which she spoke was nothing less than freedom -- and the promise of better days to come. Although African-American history begins long before the days …
Finding Aid: FOIA
Records on Charles Pei Wang Staff Archivists, December 2007. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released. 2008-0070-F The materials in FOIA 2008-0070-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 2008-0070-F consists of tracking sheets, recommendation routing tickets, letters of correspondence, handwritten notes, biographical sketches, resumes, newspaper …
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Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Vaclav Havel of Czechoslovakia in Helsinki ID 4558 Date 07/10/1992 President Havel, I want to express my great admiration and respect for your courage and leadership. As negotiations move forward on the future of the federal state, I want to assure you that we respect the rights of the people of the two Republics to decide their future. We think it important that the process take place in accordance with democratic, constitutional procedures and in a civil way so …
Presidential Daily Files
Tuesday, June 25, 1991 [1] Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90605-008 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90605 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Tue, 06/25/1991 - 12:00 Daily diary date Tue, 06/25/1991 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2009-0166-S …
Presidential Daily Files
Friday, May 1, 1992 [2] Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90675-003 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90675 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Fri, 05/01/1992 - 12:00 Daily diary date Fri, 05/01/1992 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2009-0166-S …
Presidential Daily Files
Thursday, October 24, 1991 [2]: Confirmation Process Reform Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90629-001 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90629 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Thu, 10/24/1991 - 12:00 Daily diary date Thu, 10/24/1991 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Nomination of Clarence Thomas To Be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court ID 3290 Date 08/07/1991 Judge Thomas has diverse and broad-based support across the country, including in minority communities. His record is distinguished and demonstrates his lifelong commitment to the rule of law and fidelity to the Constitution. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights' action today ignores this record and reflects their liberal political agenda. …
Photo Contact Sheets
Mrs. Bush Attends a Reception at the Home of Prime Minister and Mrs. Brian Mulroney in Ottawa, Canada. Mrs. Bush Presents the Mulroneys and theirChildren with Gifts Including a Jumbo Photograph, a Photo Album and George and Barbara Bush Miniature Sculptures. Mrs. Bush Attends a Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Dinner with Prime Minister and Mrs. Mulroney in Ottawa, Canada. The Gala is Held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec. Entertainers In- Cluding Christopher Plummer Greet Mrs. Bush. The First …
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President Bush meets with the Congressional Black Caucus regarding South Africa Sanctions and the Pending Civil Rights Legislation. Participants include: Reps. Edolphus Towns, Kweisi Mfume, Cardis Collins, William Jefferson, Craig Washington, John Conyers, William Clay, Louis Stokes, Ronald Dellums, Charles Rangel, Harold Ford, Julian Dixon, William Gray, Mervyn Dymally, Gus Savage, Major Owens, Alan Wheat, Mike Espy, Floyd Flake, John Lewis, Donald Payne, Gary Franks, Barbara-Rose Collins, Eleanor …
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Memorandum on the Arrest of General Manuel Noriega in Panama ID 1359 Date 12/20/1989 Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense Subject: Panama In the course of carrying out the military operation in Panama which I have directed, I hereby direct and authorize the units and members of the Armed Forces of the United States to apprehend General Manuel Noriega and any other persons in Panama currently under indictment in the United States for drug-related offenses. I further direct that any persons apprehended …
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… that the American people will continue to express their deeply held convictions on this subject within the bounds of civility and our legal institutions. Note: In ``Webster v. Reproductive Health Services'' the Supreme Court ruled that … that the American people will continue to express their deeply held convictions on this subject within the bounds of civility and our legal institutions. Note: In ``Webster v. Reproductive Health Services'' the Supreme Court ruled that …
Presidential Daily Diary
[Presidential Daily Diary] 5/16/1990 Collection White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling Files Presidential Daily Diary and Presidential Daily Backup Materials Control numbers Pres-Bush Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-whasf/Presi… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 12827-003 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One Legal File Folder Container ID 12827 Fileunit Status Online Daily diary date Wed, 05/16/1990 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Escape of Pablo Escobar ID 4604 Date 07/23/1992 Pablo Escobar escaped from prison when Colombian authorities attempted to move him to a more secure facility. This is unfortunate at a time when President Gaviria was trying to control the prison and put an end to Escobar's criminal activities. Escobar and his ilk represent a threat to law-abiding, civilized societies throughout the hemisphere, and they must be brought to justice. This incident underlines the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's Use of Force Against the Iraqi People ID 2796 Date 03/13/1991 Saddam Hussein has a track record of using his military against his own population. We have received information over the past week that he has been using helicopters in an effort to quell civil disturbances against his regime. We are obviously very concerned about this. President Bush expressed his concern at the news conference. This behavior is clearly inconsistent …
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Exchange With Reporters ID 3111 Date 06/19/1991 Chief of Staff's Travel Q. Mr. President, are you angry at the Chief of Staff? The President. No. Q. The papers said that you're ready to take some action. The President. Well, I've looked into this matter and, given the circumstances, I think it was appropriate. We had a lot of very important negotiation on legislation. We have a very important speech that needed fine-tuning. He knew I wasn't happy with that. He made plenty of phone calls. You know, I …
Finding Aid: Series
From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Human Rights This series contains constituent correspondence and routine administration correspondence concerning general civil rights issues including housing discrimination, international human rights violations, and violations of religious freedom. 12 linear feet January 1989 - January 1993 571556 Textual Records Arranged by case number. Restricted - Partly Presidential Records Act (p)(6) Personal Privacy, FOIA (b)(1) National Security, Presidential Records Act (p)(5) …
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Item Press Conference: First Prime Time Telecast https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-whca/595131/MT442A.mp4 View in National Archives Catalog Moving Images This video cassette contains footage of President Bush's first prime time telecast press conference. President Bush takes questions from the press on topics including U.S. policy on China; U.S.-China relations; a Supreme Court ruling on women's civil rights; U.S.-Iran relations; the defense budget, and lost jobs from …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Proposed Legislation Concerning Federal Pay Reform ID 1836 Date 05/01/1990 Today the administration is transmitting to the Congress the Federal Pay Reform Act of 1990. This legislation would reform and modernize the pay system for the Government's white collar civilian employees. The administration's proposal will provide several interim measures to address the most serious recruitment and retention problems and then, over the next several years, will initiate …
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… society in the world. And that causes a painful, costly drain on our economy, on our professions, and ultimately on the civility we need to hold society together. Bill has been, and will remain, a stalwart in our efforts for civil justice … society in the world. And that causes a painful, costly drain on our economy, on our professions, and ultimately on the civility we need to hold society together. Bill has been, and will remain, a stalwart in our efforts for civil justice …
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White House Fact Sheet on the Peru-United States Tax Information Exchange Agreement ID 1556 Date 02/15/1990 The United States and Peru signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) today. Secretary of State James A. Baker III signed on behalf of the United States. Guillermo Larco Cox, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, signed on behalf of Peru. This agreement will: permit the exchange of tax records, bank statements, and other information in order to uncover illicit drug profits, trace drug …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Secretary of Health and Human Services Louis W. Sullivan ID 2127 Date 08/02/1990 Louis Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services, is an outstanding Cabinet officer who has forcefully and effectively spoken out for the public's health and welfare. His courage is exemplary. President Bush and Chief of Staff Sununu commend his work on behalf of health and social issues, including his leadership for civil rights. He is a role model for black and white youth in …
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Nomination of John R. Bolton To Be an Assistant Secretary of State ID 106 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John R. Bolton to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs). He would succeed Richard Salisbury Williamson. Since 1988 Mr. Bolton has been Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division at the Department of Justice. Prior to this, he was Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Justice, …
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Nomination of LeGree Sylvia Daniels To Be a Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service ID 1571 Date 02/21/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate LeGree Sylvia Daniels to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for the term expiring December 8, 1998. She would succeed John Lathrop Ryan. Since 1987 Mrs. Daniels has served as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education in Washington, DC. Prior to this, she served as a staff …
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Remarks on the Proposed Balanced Budget Amendment and an Exchange With Reporters ID 2076 Date 07/13/1990 The President. Let me just say before I leave here that on Tuesday the House is going to vote on a balanced budget amendment. And if enacted, that would halt the steady buildup of the national debt. I think it will bring much-needed discipline to the process, discipline on the executive branch, discipline on the legislative branch, on the Congress of the United States. We've had one surplus in 30 years. …
Presidential Daily Files
Thursday, July 25, 1991 [1] Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90611-001 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90611 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Thu, 07/25/1991 - 12:00 Daily diary date Thu, 07/25/1991 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2009-0166-S …
Presidential Daily Diary
[Presidential Daily Diary] 6/23/1989 Collection White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling Files Presidential Daily Diary and Presidential Daily Backup Materials Control numbers Pres-Bush Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-whasf/Presi… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 12800-007 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One Legal File Folder Container ID 12800 Fileunit Status Online Daily diary date Fri, 06/23/1989 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally …
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Appointment of Gregory S. Walden as Associate Counsel to the President ID 2601 Date 01/08/1991 The President today announced the appointment of Gregory S. Walden, of California, to be Associate Counsel to the President at the White House. Since 1988 Mr. Walden has served as Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration at the Department of Transportation. Mr. Walden served with the Department of Justice in several capacities: Associate Deputy Attorney General, 1986 - 1988; Deputy Associate Attorney …
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Remarks to the National Council of La Raza ID 2084 Date 07/18/1990 Thank you all very much. Well, thank you so much for that welcome. I'm delighted to be here, and I had a little visit in the hall with the jefes [chiefs], Raul and Tony -- [laughter] -- and Rita, Patricia -- gave me the warm welcome. And I rode over here with Dr. Cavazos, our Secretary of Education, who is with us and of whom I'm very, very proud. And, of course, I'm delighted to see Lou Sullivan, who's doing a superb job over at HHS, a …
Presidential Daily Diary
[Presidential Daily Diary] 5/1/1992 Collection White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling Files Presidential Daily Diary and Presidential Daily Backup Materials Control numbers Pres-Bush Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-whasf/Presi… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 12888-012 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One Legal File Folder Container ID 12888 Fileunit Status Online Daily diary date Fri, 05/01/1992 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed …
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Recess Appointment of Gregory Stewart Walden as a Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission ID 5155 Date 01/04/1993 The President today announced the recess appointment of Gregory Stewart Walden, of California, to be a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mr. Walden would succeed Edward Martin Emmett. Since 1990 Mr. Walden has served as an Associate Counsel to the President at the White House. Prior to this, he was Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration at the Department of …