I AM VERY PLEASED THAT YOU ARE HONORING THE MEMORY OF NATHAN HALE.

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Central Intelligence Agency
Washington. DC 20505
1 MAR 1989
I am very pleased that you are honoring the memory of Nathan Hale. His
acts and his mission have meaning for all Americans and they have a special
significance for those of us in intelligence.
We remember Nathan Hale for his part in the American Revolution -- a war
in which the commitment, heroism, and talents of a new people triumphed over
the skill and experience of a traditional world power. We honor his courage,
his strength of will, and his patriotism.
We also know that the importance of Nathan Hale's mission has not
diminished over the centuries. Now as then, intelligence about enemy
capabilities and intentions is vital to protecting a nation's security and
welfare. And despite the technologies we have developed to gather
intelligence from afar, the Central Intelligence Agency still counts on
dedicated, courageous men and women to perform dangerous and difficult
intelligence work in areas around the world.
In 1973 the Central Intelligence Agency erected a statue to Nathan Hale.
It stands just outside our main entrance, not far from a wall in our lobby
where stars represent the Agency men and women who have died in the line of
duty. The statue reminds us that a nation came together from many acts of
Individual heroism. The stars honor those of our colleagues who, like Nathan
Hale, have given their lives for our country, and they signify our continued
dependence as a nation on the courage and patriotism of our people.
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JUDGE:
The speechwriters have drafted a message from you to honor the memory of
Nathan Hale. It will be included in the program at a memorial ceremony for
Nathan Hale that will be held on 6 June 1989.
Veterans Administration is attached opposite.
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Dear Judge Webster:
Office of the Chief
Memorial Affairs Director
Washington DC 20420
The Veterans Administration is planning to place a
memorial to the Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale at
the Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island. There
will be a ceremony to unveil the marker on June 6, 1989,
the 234th anniversary of Hale's? birth. Both the memorial
and the ceremony will be simple and dignified, in keeping
with the ideals for which Hale gave his life.
It would be an honor to have you attend the ceremony, or
participate in some other way. For example, there will be
a printed program for the ceremony, and perhaps you would
like to provide us with a letter which could be included.
We will provide you with more specific information as it
becomes available. Meanwhile, if there are any questions,
please feel free to contact me, or Ann Stone of my staff
at [phone].
Sincerely yours,
WILFRED L. EBEL
Chief Memorial Affairs Director
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Dear Judge Webster:
Thank you for your letter of January 25, 1989,
regarding the VA's Nathan Hale memorial ceremony.
Although we are disappointed that you cannot attend in
person, it will be an honor to have a letter from you
to include in the commemorative program. Your staff
has also provided us with a photograph of the Nathan
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Chief Memorial Affairs Director
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C. 20420
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2 5 JAN 1989
Dear Mr. Ebel:
I appreciate Your invitation to attend the Nathan Hale memorial ceremony
at the Calverton National Cemetery, on Long Island on June 6, 1989.
Unfortunately, my schedule precludes me from being with you on that date, and
I must decline. However, I would be glad to write a letter for your printed
program and will send it before your April deadline.
Sincerely,
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19 January 1989
RE: Speaking Invitation
Veterans Administration Nathan hale Memorial Ceremony
Long Island, New York
6 June 1989
The Chief Memorial Affairs Director of the Veterans Administration,
Wilfred L. Ebel, has invited you to attend a memorial ceremony and the
unveiling of a marker in honor of Nathan Hale at the Cal verton National
Cemetery on Long Island on 6 June 1989. This will be a simple program of one
hour or less during which remarks will probably be given by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs. The attendees are expected to include the Secretary of the
Army, a local congressional delegation, and heads of the Daughters and Sons of
the American Revolution.
Mr. Ebel suggests that, if you are unable to attend, you might like to
write a letter by the end of April that can be incorporated in the printed
program for the ceremony. The program will consist of several pages and is
being planned as a memento. The President will al so be asked to provide a
letter for it.
I recommend that you decline the invitation to attend the ceremony but
that you offer a letter for the printed program. If you agree, a letter of
regret is attached for your signature.
ADMINISTRATIVE INTE
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Mr. Wilfred L. Ebel
Chief Memorial Affairs Director
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C. 20420
2 5 JAN 1989
Dear Mr. Ebel :
I appreciate 'your invitation to attend the Nathan Hale memorial ceremony
at the Cal verton National Cemetery on Long Island on June 6, 1989.
Unfortunately, my schedule precludes me from being with you on that date, and
I must decline. However, I would be glad to write a letter for your printed
program and will send it before your April deadline.
Sincerely,
is/ William H. Webster
William H. Webster
Director of Central Intelligence
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Memorial Affairs Director
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Honorable William H. Webster
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Judge Webster:
Washington DC 20420
The Veterans Administration is planning to place a
memorial to the Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale at
the Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island. There
will be a ceremony to unveil the marker on June 6, 1989,
the 234th anniversary of Hale's birth. Both the memorial
and the ceremony will be simple and dignified, in keeping
with the ideals for which Hale gave his life.
It would be an honor to have you attend the ceremony, or
participate in some other way. For example, there will be
a printed program for the ceremony, and perhaps you would
like to provide us with a letter which could be included.
We will provide you with more specific information as it
becomes available. Meanwhile, if there are any questions,
please feel free to contact me, or Ann Stone of my staff
at [phone].
Sincerely yours,
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WILFRED L. EBEL
Chief Memorial Affairs Director
"America is #1?Thanks to our Veterans"
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The Veterans Administration is planning to place a
memorial to the Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale at
the Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island. There
will be a ceremony to unveil the marker on June 6, 1989,
the 234th anniversary of Hale's birth. Both the memorial
and the ceremony will be simple and dignified, in keeping
with the ideals for which Hale gave his life.
It would be an honor to have you attend the ceremony, or
participate in some other way. For example, there will be
a printed program for the ceremony, and perhaps you would
like to provide us with a letter which could be included.
We will provide you with more specific information as it
becomes available. Meanwhile, if there are any questions,
please feel free to contact me, or Ann Stone of my staff
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Sincerely yours,
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Chief Memorial Affairs Director
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