American
Dental
Association

Donald E. Bentley, D.D.S.
Past President
6th and Hartford
Hawley, Minnesota 56549
(218) 483-3311

May 3, 1985

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Kissinger & Associates
35 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

MAY 13 1985

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Last Tuesday evening, April 30, 1985, I happened to catch a segment of Ted Kopel's "Night Line" program wherein you and Le Duc Tho of Vietnam were featured as guests. I was particularly pleased to hear you chastise the television networks of this country for glamorizing and being in Vietnam on this 10th anniversary celebration.

This whole on-going battle with the media brought to mind the delightful luncheon discussion that you and I had prior to your speaking to the Greater New York Dental Society meeting at the New York Hilton in December of 1983. I believe I recall at that time we discussed the "pouty" attitude of the press following the Grenada invasion, and how they feel ordained with the power to make unilateral decisions that we don't all agree with.

Somehow, I find it terribly upsetting that the major networks of our great television industry should all find it necessary to travel to Vietnam on the 10th anniversary of what was ostensibly a defeat of our forces, and thereby help publicize not only to our country but the world, the Vietnamese celebration. The political disadvantage that the United States has put on it through these efforts is undoubtedly large, but in the end seems dwarfed in my mind by the psychological trauma the families and survivors of the 50,000 kids that died in that exercise. To see our media glamorizing the victors from the other side, is the final bitter irony.

Giving Le Duc Tho a propaganda platform as was done, was an outright abuse of the freedom the "third estate" speaks so about.

Please accept my congratulations for being to date, the one voice that seems to take on the media and try to set them straight.

KISSINGER ASSOCIATES

TWENTY-SIXTH FLOOR
350 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
(212) 759-7919
TELEX: 4970885
TELECOPY: (212) 759-0042

May 24, 1985

Dear Mr. Biersmith:

Thank you very much for your thoughtful
letter of May 6th regarding my television
appearance on "Nightline".

It was nice of you to take the time to
write, and I found your comments and
thoughts to be very interesting and
appreciate your complimentary words.

Mr. M. C. Bill Biersmith
21 Lubber Street
Stony Brook, L.I., New York 11790

SUITE 1021 • 1800 K STREET, N. W. • WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006 • (202) 872-0300

PAUL R. SHAW
411 EAST 53RD STREET
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10022
(212) 759-6797

May 2, 1985

Mr. Henry Kissinger
1800 K Street N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

MAY 6 1985

Your performance on ABC's Nightline on Monday (April 29th) most effectively articulated what I believe is a widespread perception that the media is too often politically corrosive, whether through conviction or commercialism in each incidence is not always manifest. You were there and you told it as it was. I am pleased that for once an outlet for this criticism was available to a strong and respected critic.

You may be interested in the enclosed copy of my Op-Ed article in Our Town (Manhattan's east side local paper) entitled "Responsibility and freedom of the Press", in which I analyzed the Sharon against Time, Inc. trial and media irresponsibility.

Coincidentally only to-day (May 2nd) the New York Times published the enclosed photograph on Page A 8 described: "ARMED HARVESTERS: Peasants holding Soviet AK-47 rifles as they sorted potatoes at a state farming cooperative near Esteli, Nicaragua. They were said to be guarding against attack by rebel forces." It is amusing to observe armed men trying to sort potatoes one-handed. The article to which it is subjoined is headlined "Key Congressmen Praise Embargo." Nor does the photograph have any greater relevance to any of the other articles on this page, which all have to do solely with the embargo declared by President Reagan. This is no isolated incident of Times' not so subtle imposition of its editorial views on its presentation of straight news. This time I was there. I used to work for the Times.

With best wishes, I am

April 30, 1985

Mr. Henry Kissinger
Suite 400
1800 K St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20006

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

Never in my entire life (and I am a young 62)
have I written a "fan" letter to anyone in public life;
however when my husband and I learned you were going to
appear on the *Nightline* program last night (April 29th)
we were anxious to hear what your comments would be.

And now I feel compelled to let you know that
we thought you were admirable! We were most proud and
thankful for everything you said! After what the Net-
works are doing with this anniversary of the Communist
take-over, it is reassuring to have one such as you, who
are held in such high esteem, speak out.

I would like very much to be able to say of
you, Mr. Kissinger, "Yes, he is a personal friend of
mine"!!

MAY 3 1985

HK:

I don't know if you wish to respond
to the attached note from Lofton.

To remind you of what happened the
last time he wrote you -- it
was about the Arbatov interview--
see attached copy.

You had us return it to him in an
envelope (we kept a copy of course)
which we did. He then called me
and asked me "What does this mean"
I told him I had simply been
instructed to return it to him -- he
was agitated and said again something
like -- but you work for him, you
know him -- what does this mean.
I responded that "I had carried out
instructions -- but I knew nothing
more beyond that and could not
interpret something I did not know.

I forget my precise words on the latter--
but do remember that you were very pleased
with what I had said.

My point is --

Do you wish to respond to the
attached "admiring" letter from Lofton??

No response necessary ____

Draft simple "thank you" ✓

HENRY M. MADEJ

194 WESTERN AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12203

30 April 1985

President
ABC News
7 West 66th Street
New York, New York

Sir,

Last night I watched the edition of "Nightline" broadcast from Ho Chi Min City which included an interview with Dr. Henry Kissinger.

Rarely, in year's of viewing news programs and broadcast interviews have I been as genuinely offended by a guest's attitude and participation on a program. Dr. Kissinger's haughty and arrogant participation in this program was, simply put, an incredible thing to watch. Dr. Kissinger, like it or not, was one of the principle architects of the American role in Viet Nam during the final telling years. I find it unbelievable, when he curtly informs Mr. Koppell and the viewing audience, that he came on the program to talk about the "future" and simply wasn't going to discuss the events of the war itself.

Sir, I wonder how a reasonable news gathering company like ABC News can accept the limitations Dr. Kissinger had obviously attempted to impose. It is, further, disappointing that your correspondents, with almost obvious homage, virtually let him get away with it.

Dr. Henry Kissinger, as much as any other person in the history of the American role in Viet Nam, was responsible for the definition and execution of our role there. As much because of this as because he found it possible to cite, in sarcastic tones, the role of former Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, the former Secretary should have been made aware in direct

May 2, 1985

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terms that while his views were interesting and in-
formative they were not necessary to the program.
We could have done, richly, without his attendence.
Others, whose knowledge and ability to present the
same substance differ in "aura" only in that they
have lesser sounding titles, were available.

Sir, if Dr. Kissinger, in the future is "to important"
to participate in a comparable news program without
such strings, let's do without him. If his appearance
on public news programs must be couched in protective
padded terms, I suggest alternative guests.

Dr. Kissinger can try to rewrite his own version of
history if he chooses, but ABC News does not have to
help him. The former Secretary can chalk his books and
speaking fees, but, if he is going to do so over the
public airwaves, he can do so after he answers our
questions, not before.

Last night, sir, you had the potential for an excellant
program, its to bad that Dr. Kissinger's attempt to
wash his hands of his role took some considerable gloss
off the fine effort you tried.

Sincerely,

cc: Dr. Henry Kissinger

LUNCHEON WITH DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1985

12:30 P.M.

1330 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS (54TH STREET)

40TH FLOOR, EXECUTIVE DINING ROOM

THOSE INVITED:

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger

ABC NEWS

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President

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Executive Producer

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Vice President, Assistant to the President

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Vice President, ABC Radio

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Vice President, Executive Producer, Political Programming

Pamela A. Hill
Vice President, Executive Producer, Documentaries

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Executive Producer, NIGHTLINE and VIEWPOINT

William E. Lord
Vice President, Executive Producer, WORLD NEWS TONIGHT

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Vice President of Televison News Coverage

Robert Roy
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Vice President, Production, and Executive Producer of Special Events

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Richard C. Wald
Senior Vice President

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Vice President, Financial and Talent Affairs

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ABC Entertainment 2040 Avenue of the Stars Century City, California 90067 Telephone 213 553-2000

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On Sunday, November 18, 1984, the American Jewish Committee is honoring Mr. Frederick S. Pierce, President and Chief Operating Officer, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with the Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award during an evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment.

You and a guest are cordially invited to join an ABC table as our guest on this special evening.

DATE: Sunday, November 18, 1984

TIME:
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Grand Ballroom

7:30 P.M. Dinner and Entertainment

PLACE: Beverly Wilshire Hotel
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DRESS: Black Tie

The evening promises to be an exciting one and we hope you will be able to join us.

Warm regards,

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Please R.S.V.P. to Dottie Gagliano at 213/557-6701

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NOV 6 1984

You are cordially invited
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The Sixth Annual
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Sunday, November 18, 1984

Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Grand Ballroom

Reception: Six-thirty
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Black Tie
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Music for dancing by Everett Covin
and His Orchestra

Honorary Chairman

Leonard Goldenson
Chairman of the Board
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

Co Chairmen

Barry Diller
Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
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Bruce M. Ramer
Partner
Gang, Tyre & Brown

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President and Chief Operating Officer
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President
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Dinner Committee*

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Barbara Corday
Bruce & Toni Corwin
Mrs. Sherrill Corwin
Robert A. Daly
Roger H. Davis
Michael Forman
Howard I. Friedman
Bonnie & Irving Fuller
Russell Goldsmith
Gary Hendler
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Leo Jaffe
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Mr. & Mrs. Vincente Minnelli
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Michael S. Ovitz
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Rick Ray
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Lee Rich
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Frank Rothman
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Frederick S. Pierce
President

October 4, 1984

OCT 9 1984

Dr. Henry Kissinger
The Riverhouse
435 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022

Dear Henry:

You are invited to attend an ABC Newsmaker lunch on October 25 to meet and discuss politics with two of our key news correspondents.

Peter Jennings and David Brinkley will talk informally about events affecting us during this important political season. You, as part of a small group of business leaders being invited, will have an opportunity to participate in a question and answer period as well.

Please come directly to the ABC Executive Dining Room for cocktails at noon and lunch at 12:30 PM, and I am sure we will be finished by 2:30 PM. We hope you can join us for what should be an enlightening session.

R.S.V.P. to 887-7325

Non-transferable

7/13

HAK MESSAGE AS DEPARTING FOR NY:

Still thinking it over -- will let Wald
know Monday -- if it was just asking
people to vote, that's one thing; but
asking people to watch particular news
coverage is another, have trouble with
that -- doing advertising.

JW SO ADVISED WALD -- he said it's not
that they want him to do any advertising
and are happy for him to say whatever he's
comfortable with.

JW TOLD ABOVE TO HAK -- HAK said okay,
he'd do it. Set for Mon 3 pm at office.
Doesn't have time to prepare a new blurb.

JW TOLD ABOVE TO WALD -- Wald said he's
not really arranging this, being done
by 'NW Ayre. Call them and say Wald said
to do what HAK wishes.

JW TRIED CALLING NW AYRE -- office closed
at 1 pm today.

JW CALLED WALD BACK TO RELAY THIS PIECE
OF NEWS. HE WAS ON THE PHONE AND NEVER
GOT BACK TO ME.

To: HK

From: Chris

Subj: Call from Dick Wald

Wald just called on the subject of the ABC television ad promoting getting out the vote. He was not aware that you had turned it down last night --

He said to tell you he hopes very much you will reconsider.
He says the project got off to a poor start and he became
involved when the got John Lindsey to do something.

He said this was Goldenson's idea and his his pet project.

Some new things have taken place:

-- Jerry Ford ahs agreed to do it. Mrs. Ford is up in the air.

-- Jimmy Carter has said "maybe"

-- Coretta Scott King has agree

-- Barry Goldwater has agreed -- but to air during rep. convention only

Bottom line:

Wald's wish list is this:

1. You will do it soonest because he wants it to air
during the Democratic convention and Rep. convention
so that it is "bipartisan".

2. They would tape two spots -- one approviate for the convention watching the second for the general election campaign.

If you agree to do this -- he says you can write your own
script since the one the agency has provided is not stellar.

If you agree -- they could probably scramble to do the
taping Monday afternoon -- or on th e West Coast.
You might want to call Wald about this: 212-887-4004

Set up for Monday afternoon at 3:00______

On West Coast ______ Just will not do it ______

HK:

Attached is the proposed script for
the television ad.

They are prepared to do it Monday
morning and suggested 11:00.
It would take place at 1965 Broadway
at an ABC affiliate.

They believe they can be done in under
30 minutes.

NOTE: The script is totally subject to
your approval and you have the right
to redo it -- in fact the ad people
are expecting that.

Cannot do it on Monday after all

Ok, confirm

NOTE: Also attached are the scripts
of the other people who have recorded
spots: Pat Brown, Jane Byrne, George
Romney.

(who talked you into doing this?)

NWAyer

N W Ayer Incorporated
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10105
212-708-5000

July 10, 1984

Mr. Henry Kissinger
1800 K Street
Suite 1021
Washington D.C. 20006

Re: ABC News Election '84

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

Enclosed please find the sample scripts for the ABC News Election '84 commercials. I have also enclosed some scripts which we have recorded for Mayor Jane Byrne and Governor Pat Brown.

As I discussed with Chris Vic, you would have final script approval and we would encourage your input. We would like about fifteen to twenty-five minutes to record two versions of the television commercial and to photograph you for the print advertisement.

The production is scheduled for Monday, July 16, 1984 at 11:00 a.m.at 1965 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York. The phone number is (212) 887-4411.

The copy for the print advertisement will be taken from the television copy. If you have any questions regarding the print advertisement please feel free to call me at (212) 708-6422.

Thank you for your cooperation.

N W Ayer Incorporated
New York, Chicago,
Detroit, Los Angeles.

International offices in Argentina, Australia, Belgium,
France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, The Netherlands,
New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

NWAyer Incorporated

1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, N.Y. 10105

CLIENT ABC PROGRAM Radio
PRODUCT FACILITIES
TITLE Jane Byrne (Convention) DATE 7-2-84
NUMBER LENGTH 30

I'm Jane Byrne. When I was Mayor of Chicago, I knew the key to
making the city what we wanted it to be was to turn on the people
who had been turned off to politics.

Together, we can do that this election year for all America. Create
a national renaissance.

I'm watching the National Conventions this July and August. Join me.
Then, in November, exercise your informed choice, and vote.

A community can be as big as this whole country.

F-440 Rev. 10/81

NWAyer Incorporated

CLIENT ABC
PRODUCT
TITLE Jane Byrne (Convention)
NUMBER

PROGRAM TV
FACILITIES
DATE 7-2-84
LENGTH 25/30

When I was Mayor, I knew the key to making Chicago what we wanted it to be was to turn on the people who had been turned off to politics.

F-440 Rev. 10/81

ABC
Jane Byrne (Election)
Print

7-2-84

"A community can be as big as this country."

I'm Jane Byrne, former Mayor of Chicago. And I know politics demands
that you follow through.

It's a tough job to turn on the people who've been turned off to politics.
It's tougher still to deliver on your promises. And work together to
build a local, or a national, sense of community and see those promises
realized.

I'm watching the complete Election coverage. Join me. Together
we can finish what we've only just begun.

Jane Byrne
Former Mayor of Chicago

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. Memorandum

Department ABC NEWS

To SAM ANTAR

From RICHARD C. WALD

Date JULY 22, 1983

Subject DR. HENRY KISSINGER

JUL 28 1983

Following conversations with Dr. Kissinger and his assistant Chris Vick it has become clear that during the period he is serving as chairman of a Presidential panel, his appearances in the press and on broadcast media will be controlled to a large extent by government considerations. In that event, he will be unable to fulfill the terms of our contract as it is written.

Therefore, I have suggested and he has accepted an arrangement in which we will suspend as of Monday, July 18th, our contract with him. The suspension will last roughly four months. At the end of that time (when his duty as chairman of the panel has been discharged) he will resume his relationship with us under the same contract terms.

However long the suspension is -- and we will not know until it is over -- we will tack on to the end of our agreement, extending it by roughly four months.

Could you please telephone Marvin Josephson to make sure that he is in agreement with these terms. Could you also insure that we do not pay Dr. Kissinger during this period.

kbc

cc Arledge, Burke, Weiner
icc Josephson, Vick