Office of the Historian

137. Circular Airgram From the United States Information Agency and the Department of State to all USIS Posts1

CA–1054
Washington, June 1, 1971

SUBJECT

  • Cultural Presentations

The following is for the attention and action of those posts that will be receiving Cultural Presentations from the Department. Since recipients have not been determined in all instances, this is sent as a circular.

The CU Information Office2 in State is now actively engaged in bringing to the attention of the U.S. public particularly successful Cultural Presentations which make a significant contribution to mutual understanding between the peoples of the U.S. and those of your country.

In addition to services now being provided, request that air mail and photo story coverage of such presentations be addressed to State CU/IR, based not only on performances but also on situations illustrating interaction between the performing group and the people of the country involved. Signals stories slugged for CU with glossies to follow are acceptable but would appreciate also negatives when possible.

All press clippings forwarded should have English translation included.

Request inclusion in all captions that the presentation was sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.

  1. Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, CUL 16. Unclassified. Drafted by Frank Scott and Bunce on May 27; cleared by Joyce, in draft by Irving and Lewis, in substance by Calkins, Hood, Arnold, and McCulloch, by telephone by Steiglitz and Hugh Burleson (IEA); approved by White. Sent via air pouch.↩
  2. Reference is to the Public Information and Reports Staff, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (CU/IR).↩