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The Daily Diary of President Jimmy Carter (PDF, 108k)

March 16, 1977

President Carter addresses the citizens of Clinton at Town Hall on March 16, 1977. (Images via "A town called Clinton", by Billy & Patrick McNally)

7:08pm to 7:33pm

The President and Governor Dukakis motored from the Sheraton Inn to Clinton Town Hall, 242 Church Street, Clinton, Massachusetts.

The President was greeted by:

Alan D. Jewett, Chairman, Clinton (Massachusetts) Board of Selectmen
Martin H. McNamara III, Clinton (Massachusetts) Selectman
Philip H. Nolan, Clinton (Massachusetts) Selectman

The President participated in a town meeting. The meeting was broadcast live on nationwide television. The Presidential party went inside the town hall. The President, escorted by Mr. Jewett went to the podium. The President was introduced by Mr. Jewett.

7:40pm to ?

The President addressed approximately 1,000 citizens of Clinton (Massachusetts) attending the meeting.

? to 9:05pm

The President participated in question and answer session.

The President returned to his motorcade.

9:08pm to 9:09pm

The President motored from Clinton Town Hall to the residence of Mr and Mrs. Edward "Gunner" Thompson, 309 Chestnut Street. Mr. Thompson is Office Manager for Burke Distributing Company, Randolph, Massachusetts. The President was greeted by: Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson.

? to ?

The President met with members of the Thompson family and their guests. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." Members of the press, in/out.

11:15pm to 11:16pm

The President talked with the First Lady.

The President was an overnight guest in the Thompson residence, Clinton, Massachusetts.