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 APPENDIX A CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION

THE WHITE HOUSE THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1969

PRESIDENT'S SCENARIO:

At 6:35 p.m. you, the First Lady, Vice President and Mrs. Agnew will be escorted from the Family Quarters of the Residence to the staircase, which you will descend preceded by a Color Guard.

Following Ruffles and Flourishes, Hail to the Chief, and being announced, you and your party will enter the East Room passing through the Green Room and on to the Blue Room.

In the Blue Room your entire party will form a receiving line. There will be approximately 350 guests and it is estimated that it will take an hour to receive all the guests.

NOTE:
 * A White House photographer will be present for photographs.

Refreshments will be served in the State Dining Room and there will be dancing in the East Room.

The reception is scheduled to last until 8:00 p. m. and a microphone will be available in the East Room, if you should choose to to make informal remarks.

NOTE:
 * There will be limited press coverage.