(2006-0537-F) Sarah McClendon - Journalist

The materials in FOIA 2006-0537-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 request 2006-0537-F contains correspondence between President Clinton and Sarah McClendon, a Senior White House Reporter. The correspondence is in the form of letters or notes. Additional records included are drafts of letters from the President to Sarah McClendon, newsletters, and notes and memos between members of the White House staff relating to the drafting of this correspondence. The letters from the President to Sarah McClendon consist of ceremonial greetings such as happy birthday greetings; get well wishes and letters of appreciation for her journalistic efforts. There also is a letter from the President thanking her for the copies of her book, Mr. President, Mr. President! Correspondence from Sarah McClendon consists of a letter of appreciation where she thanks the President for naming her to the Advisory Commission for the WWII memorial. Notes to the President are brief transmittals written at the top of copies of her newsletter, “Sarah McClendon’s Washington Report,” that were sent to the White House. Other related material includes a letter from Stephanie Street, Assistant to the President, Director of Presidential Scheduling, responding to an invitation Sarah McClendon had sent to the White House for President Clinton to attend a dedication for a new home for homeless women veterans.