Maro. Harvard Republican Club

GENERAL
FEB-11-72
ROOM 166-MEMORIAL HALL
HARVARD COLLEGE

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138

March 10, 1972

KISSINGER, HENRY A.
KISSINGER, HENRY A. /B

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
The White House
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

As Program Directors of the Harvard Republican Club, it is our
responsibility to organize this year's Washington trip for our
organization. It is our goal to set up a stimulating and educational
program for our two day stay. Past trips have been very successful
but this year we are trying to do even better. The only way that
we could improve on past trips would be to arrange an audience with
someone of your stature in the administration. We realize that you
do not as a rule grant such requests but we are also aware that
you have met with certain people from Harvard in the past. We assure
that such a meeting would be off the record and purely for the
benefit of those present. Furthermore, you have been nominated by
the Harvard Republican Club to receive this year's Man of the Year
award jointly with President Nixon. It would be a great honor if
we could present this award to you in person. Until last year, when
Vice President Agnew consented to meet with five members, we have
never been able to present our award in person. We hope to this
year continue with the good fortune that began last year.

This year the Harvard Republican Club will bring about 35 students
to the Capitol on April 17 and 18. We would be very honored if you
could set aside a few minutes to meet with us on either of those
days. Please feel free to choose a time convenient to you and let
us know. We shall arrange our schedule accordingly.

Our members are keenly interested in discussing the events in this
red-letter year with someone of your renown. As students we have
been particularly impressed at the many great strides taken in
the area of foreign affairs and have the deepest respect and ad-
miration for you. From your standpoint it might be worthwhile to
meet with a group of students representing a cross section of
America and learning of their thoughts. At any rate we hope that
you will consent to meet briefly with us and we assure you that
such a meeting would highlight a magnificent trip for us.

Thank you for your consideration.

CIRCUS SAINTS & SINNERS CLUB

P. T. BARNUM TENT

Harold R. Robinson, Founder

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

Barnee Breeskin, Inc. • 1026 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 783-3384

October 26, 1972

OFFICERS

BARNEE BREESKIN
President

DONALD DAWSON
Executive Vice President

CLIFFORD G. NEEDHAM
Vice President

WILLIAM GRAY OBEAR
Vice President

MARTIN LEVY
Vice President

HARRY L. MERRICK, JR.
Secretary

WILLIAM J. McMANUS
Assistant Secretary

GEORGE R. HANNAWAY
Treasurer

GLEN E. MORROW
Assistant Treasurer

FRANCIS P. NOONAN
General Counsel

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PHILIP M. TALBOTT
Chairman

HARRY HERSHFIELD
Honorary Chairman of the Board

CLARENCE ARATA

RUSSELL ADAMS

EARLE C. CLEMENTS

BENJAMIN H. COOPER

WILLIAN E. FREDENBERGER

MILTON S. KRONHEIM, SR.
C. WILLIAM MARTIN, JR.

ELLIS W. MEEKER

RICHARD A. NORRIS

ARTHUR CLARENDON SMITH, JR.

ANGELO A. PUGLISI

LAWRENCE WOOD ROBERT, JR.

CHARLES R. VAN HORN

PAUL YOUNG

PRESIDENT'S
ADVISORY BOARD

JOSEPH DANZANSKY
Chairman

I. WILLIAM HILL

JOHN ROLFE TRIBLE
F. GIBSON DARRISON, JR.

R. ROBERT LINOWES
SILVESTER J. DETHOMASIS
JOHN P. COSGROVE

By Hand

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Special Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Your continuous and unflagging work for the cause of peace has earned the gratitude of all Americans. We want to add our thanks to that of millions.

For a moment of levity, which you no doubt will welcome, please know that our Club has not forgotten the good fun, good sportsmanship and good humor which you shared with us before your return to Paris and Saigon. Enclosed is a letter typical of the many we have received. This particular one is from the former governor of Maryland. You certainly captivated our crowd.

I would like to remind you that you invited Mrs. Breeskin and myself to the White House for a visit. She will not rest until she has a picture taken with you. As for me, being a hero in my own home depends on what I do, and not on what I have done! So, when international and national events become less pressing, remember

11/2/72 - HAK says yes

RECEIVED
SEP 4 1974

CENTRAL FILES

INTRODUCTION

Having been afforded the opportunity of being a member of the largest civic organization in the world, and also the Masonic Orders, including the Scottish Rite-Commandry- and Shrine, I feel that I am qualified to endorse the most wonderful, fun-loving, generous group of men with whom it has ever been my good fortune to be associated.

It is my belief that every man desires some form of relaxa-
tion and fun in this busy world, and yet he is quick to realize the
sufferings of others who are less fortunate than himself, and is
most willing to help his brother or friend without acknowledg-
ment or recognition if given the opportunity. It is this purpose
and many others that the members of the Circus Saints and
Sinners Club of America believe in, and I am hopeful that the
following brochure will impart the true feeling of this small
dedicated group of men who like to remember the "tired circus
trouper of yesterday and will not let his memory be forgotten,"
nor, any other worthy individual or organization.

If this brochure should prove to be helpful by informing
anyone of the purposes of our organization, then my desires as
National President will have been accomplished.

It is impossible to give credit to all of the fine people who
have contributed information, resources, and time to this bro-
chure, but I must give recognition to Past Presidents, James
Schonblom, Dr. N. B. Cole, Harold Robinson, and my most
generous friend Joe Carpenter of the P. T. Barnum Tent, Wash-
ington D. C., who is actually the author. The cover is the work
of Bill Brownlee, also of the P. T. Barnum Tent, to whom I am
indebted for his generous talent.

With sincere thanks to all who gave, I am,

SINcerely,