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The materials in FOIA 2016-0383-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.
FOIA 2016-0383-F requested materials related to the meeting of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy on January 20, 2003.
This FOIA primarily contains agendas for the visit of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, guests lists, schedules for President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, briefings for events, phone logs, printed emails, Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) records, press briefing transcripts, menus, printed webpages, fax cover pages, routine memoranda, points to be made in press remarks with Prime Minister Berlusconi, memoranda discussing proper forms of address for Prime Minister Berlusconi, and a memorandum discussing routine details of the meeting and lunch with Prime Minister Berlusconi. Electronic records consist of numerous copies of an emailed pool report that briefly describes the meeting.
4 folders, approximately 232 pages / 447 assets
Official records of George W. Bush’s presidency are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA).
Appointments and Scheduling, White House Office of - Presidential Daily Diary Backup
National Security Council – European Affairs Directorate - Chron Files
Social Office, White House - Fenton, Catherine (Cathy) – Chron Files