This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu naTOR Bob Dole handwritten at top of page: Senator Bob Dole appeal for international justice DAR CONSTITUTION HALL ยท WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 1, 1970, 8 P.M. s-leg_476_013_002_A1b.pdf Page 1 of 5 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 28, 1970 The inspirational qualities of courage and endurance have been historically associated with American servicemen. Those same qualities have been demonstrated by the families of our men who are missing in action or known to be imprisoned in Southeast Asia. I want to take this opportunity to salute these families and to wholeheartedly reaffirm this Administration's deep concern about the fate of these brave men. Few - if any - of the evils of war are more cruel than the deliberate withholding of information concerning prisoners. As I have in the past, I call upon the leaders of North Vietnam, the Viet Cong, and the Pathet Lao, as fellow human beings, to abide by the basic provisions of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, to which North Vietnam acceded in 1957. This Administration has no more urgent goal than to secure information about and eventual freedom for these Americans who have done so much for their country. (signature) Richard Nixon s-leg_476_013_002_A1b.pdf Page 2 of 5 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu PROGRAM MASTER OF CEREMONIES .......................... Senator Bob Dole, Chairman, Senate-House "Appeal for International Justice" Committee MUSIC ......................................... United States Air Force Ceremonial Band Captain John D. Welsh, Directing 3. INVOCATION 8:04 ............................ Dr. Edward L.R. Elson, Chaplain, United States Senate WELCOME ....................................... Walter Washington, Mayor, Washington, D.C. 4. Remarks by Senator Bob Dole 8:13 5. APPEALS FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE .......... Mrs. James B. Stockdale, POW Wife, Coronado, California, Honorary Co-Chairman and National Coordinator, National League of Families of American Prisoners in Southeast Asia (Introduction by Congresswoman Catherine May) 6. Intro. Cong. Teague 8:26 ................... Mrs. Jerry A. Singleton, POW Wife, Dallas, Texas (Introduction by Congressman Olin E. Teague) 8. Introduce Jack Jones, singer, "Impossible Dream" 8:31 9. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS ................ Resolution of the Amerikanish Kriegsgefangenen. Presented to Mrs. James A. Mulligan, POW Wife, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Mrs. Iris Powers, MIA Mother, Orlando, Florida, by Congressman Burt L. Talcott, Former POW, World War II Intro. Talcott 8:36 10. Intro. Sikes 8:41 ......................... Concurrent Resolution of the 91st Congress, April 28, 1970. Presented to Mrs. Charles C. Parish, MIA Wife, Alexandria, Virginia and Mrs. James E. Plowman, MIA Wife, Arlington, Virginia, by Congressman Robert L. F. Sikes PROGRAM -- Continued 11. Introduce Rober Cummings 8:46 FAITH IN AMERICA .............................. Robert Cummings, Hollywood, California 12. HOPE FOR FREEDOM Intro. Stennis ........... Lieutenant Robert E. Frishman, U.S.N., Former POW of the North Vietnamese (Introduction by Senator John C. Stennis) (handwritten: Jack Miller) 13. Intro Dominick 8:55 ....................... Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas B. Hegdahl, U.S.N., Former POW of the North Vietnamese (Introduction by Senator Peter H. Dominick) 14. Messages from absend Dignitaries 9:00 15. UNITED WE STAND ........................... H. Ross Perot, Dallas, Texas, Honorary Co-Chairman (Introduction by Mrs. Douglas Peterson, POW Wife (crossed out), Fort Walton Beach, Florida) Intro. Mrs. Douglas Peterson 9:03 16. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS 9:15 . Senator Bob Dole 17. CHALLENGE TO AMERICA ...................... Captain James A. Lovell, Jr., Apollo 13 Command Pilot (Introduction by Senator Barry M. Goldwater) Intro. Goldwater 9:25 18. Introduce Vice President Spiro Agnew 19. MUSIC ..................................... United States Air Force Singing Sergeants Captain Robert B. Kuzminski, Directing Intro. Singing Sergeants 20. BENEDICTION ............................... Congressman Henry C. Schadeberg, Former Captain, U.S.N. Chaplain Corps Intro Schadeberg s-leg_476_013_002_A1b.pdf Page 3 of 5 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu SPONSORING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CHAIRMAN Senator Bob Dole SENATORS Peter H. Dominick (checked) Barry Goldwater (checked) Mike Mansfield George Murphy (checked) Edmund S. Muskie John Stennis (checked) REPRESENTATIVES W.C. Daniel (checked) Martin B. McKneally (checked) Catherine May Richard L. Roudebush Robert L.F. Sikes Olin E. Teague SENATE-HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RESOLVED, That it is the sense of Congress 1. That Friday, May 1, 1970, be commemorated as a day for an appeal for international justice for all the American prisoners of war and servicemen missing in action in Southeast Asia; 2. That men of compassion and good will throughout the world be urged to search all peaceful avenues available to insure that these men be treated humanely and fairly in accord with the standards established by the Geneva Convention; 3. That every possible effort be made to secure their early release from captivity; 4. That the President designate Sunday, May 3, 1970, as a national day of prayer for humane treatment and the safe return of these brave Americans; and 5. That copies of this resolution be delivered by the appropriate representatives of the United States Government to the appropriate representatives of every nation of the world. s-leg_476_013_002_A1b.pdf Page 4 of 5 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu s-leg_476_013_002_A1b.pdf Page 5 of 5