Expand All Collapse All Extent 1 folder, 1 page and 2 photographs Summary This collection contains the records of Holly Smith related to Japan. This collection consists of 1 page and 2 photographs. Scope and Content Note The materials in FOIA 2020-0240-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related material. Holly Smith was a graduate of the University of Michigan and a graduate of the National Security Education Program when she started working for the National Security Council (NSC). Smith’s initial posting was as an intern in the office of International Economics. Ultimately, she was hired as an Administrative Support Assistant in the office of Asian Affairs, NSC. In that role, Smith assisted in operating the Asian Affairs division and worked on records management issues, the administration’s accomplishments project, and was the transition coordinator for Asian Affairs. Smith returned to school in 2001 attending both the University of Virginia School of Law and Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. Smith worked for a period in private law before returning to work in the office of the United States Trade Representative. As of December 2021, Smith was in private consulting. The responsive records for this FOIA include two photographs. The first is of Ambassador Joseph Prueher with President Clinton. Ambassador Prueher–formerly Admiral Prueher and Commander of United States Pacific Command (PACOM)–was appointed as U.S. Ambassador to China in November 1999 and served in that role until May 2001. The second photograph is of Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono and President Clinton. Foreign Minister Kono served in the role twice from June 1994 to January 1996 and again between October 1999 and April 2001. It is likely that these photographs were taken in February 2000. Foreign Minister Kono met with the President February 18, 2000 and Ambassador Prueher had a meeting with Sandy Berger on February 22, 2000. Record Type Electronic Records Photographs System of Arrangement Records that are responsive to this FOIA request were found in these collection areas—Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files. Staff and Office files were maintained at the folder level by staff members within their individual offices and document all levels of administration activity. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 22, as amended) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal exemptions. Copyright Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States government as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Researchers are advised to consult the copyright law of the United States (17 U.S.C. Chapter 1) which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Provenance Official records of William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency are housed at the Clinton Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA). Processed by Staff Archivist, 2021. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released. Last Modified Date 2021-12-23 Container List The following is a list of documents and folders processed in response to FOIA 2020-0240-F: Box 1 Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files National Security Council Asian Affairs Smith, Holly POTUS Photos with Ambassador [Joseph] Prueher and Foreign Minister [Yohei] Kono of Japan [OA/ID 2623]