THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 12, 1957. The Fitness of American Youth The demands of this age put great emphasis on the preparation of the youth of America, in body, mind, and spirit. I can think of no more important subject to merit the attention of our Government and all citizens of our land. As this subject is discussed by leaders assembled at West Point, I am sure that effective programs will be advanced for the strength of the national community. Dungriamhour OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON August 13, 1957. To the Members of: THE PRESIDENT'S CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE FITNESS OF AMERICAN YOUTH I congratulate you on your appointment by the President of the United States to serve as a member of this important committee. Your willingness to give so generously of your time, energy, resources, and experience in order to assist the youth fitness program deserves the highest praise. This conference at West Point brings together the finest knowledge and experience available on youth fitness. We should be able to decide on ways to achieve the President's objective of an American youth whose fitness is second to none. I am hopeful that constructive and positive action toward that end will result. Richard Nixon OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT, N. Y. TO ALL CONFEREES August 16, 1957. We of the United States Military Academy extend our most cordial greetings and welcome you to West Point. It is a privilege to serve as your host on this the occasion of your first annual meeting. Fitness is as much a part of the heritage of the Academy as the very walls of these time-honored buildings for it is the basis upon which leadership, whether it be in military or civilian pursuits, is built. All of us here, the faculty and Corps of Cadets, hope that your stay is enjoyable and fruitful and promise you every assistance in attaining success. Sincerely, Farrisa Davidson Lieutenant General, USA Conference Schedule Monday, September 9 9:00-11:30 a. m. 10:30-11:30 a. m. 11:45 a. m. 12:10-12:45 p. m. 1:00-2:00 p. m. 2:00 p.m. 2:10-5:00 p. m. Registration-Lobby-Hotel Thayer Executive Director, President's Council on Chairman, President's Citizens Advisory Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Group Secre- Transportation from Hotel Thayer to Washington Luncheon-Washington Hall-Informal FIRST GENERAL SESSION-Academy Theater Richard Nixon, Vice President of the United Invocation Rev. George Beam, Protestant Chaplain, Welcome to the United States Military Academy Introductions Members, President's Council on Youth Fitness Brief Council Progress Report Shane MacCarthy, Executive Director, Presi The Role of the President's Citizens Advisory Carter Burgess, Chairman, President's Citizens Conferees will proceed to Group Meeting Rooms Session I-Academy Theater Building Monday, September 9-Continued 5:00-5:20 p. m. 5:30-6:15 p. m. 6:15 p. m. 6:50 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p. m. Brief Progress Summary Session-Weapons Council Members Executive Director, President's Council on Chairman, President's Citizens Advisory Com- Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Group Secre- Review United States Corps of Cadets, Parade Transportation to Hotel Thayer Transportation from Hotel Thayer to Cullum Social and Dinner (Informal)-Assistant Secre- Benediction Rabbi Aryeh Lev SECOND GENERAL SESSION Films-Fitness 9:00-10:00 p. m. Hall 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 7:00-8:30 a. m. 8:00-8:50 a. m. 8:50 a. m. 9:00-10:45 a. m. 10:45-11:00 a. m. 11:00 a. m.-12:00 noon 12:10-12:50 p.m. in action-Cullum Memorial Transportation from Cullum Memorial Hall to Breakfast available-Jonathan Williams Room, Observation of West Point Physical Education (Buses will leave Hotel Entrance at 7:45 a. m. Transportation from Hotel Thayer to Academy Group Discussions Session II-Academy Theater Building Final Group Discussions Session III-Academy Theater Building |