Letter from Mayor Frank L. Rizzo to President Gerald R. Ford Regarding an Invitation to Ceremonies at Independence Hall on the Fourth of July to Celebrate the Bicentennial

file 7/4/76 7/4/76 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA FRANK L. rizzo MAYOR April 20, 1976 ACTION T/D SCHEDULE BD. DATE RECEIVED Honorable Gerald R. Ford APR 23 1976 President of the United States MESSAGE The White House SPEAKERS BUREAU. Washington, D. C. OTHER Dear Mr. President: APPOINTMENT OFFICE May I take this opportunity, Mr. President, to thank you for your support of Philadelphia's Bicentennial efforts, and to wish you well in the days ahead. I join with all Philadelphians in extending this invitation to you and to Mrs. Ford to join us as we mark America's 200th birthday M9 are in ceremonies at Independence Hall on Sunday, the Fourth of July. We ask that you deliver the keynote address to the nation on that solemn occasion. // The ceremonies will begin at 10:00 a. m. and end at noon. We would be extremely honored if you and Mrs. Ford would join us for a luncheon at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel. // Anticipating your favorable response, I remain Sincerely, FRANK L. RIZZO FORD & LIBRARY GERALD FLR:lv Special Note: The advance Office or the Becentencial office should notify mayor Rizzo that Presedent + This Ford will not attend luncheon