Reading Room Document

Policy of the Carter Administration Regarding Protection of the President's Name, Picture, and Seal

This document is a memorandum regarding the policy of the Carter Administration on protecting the President's name, picture, and seal. The conclusion reached is that there are limited policies from the previous administration, and the advice given has focused on enforcing the protection of the President's seal and addressing the use of the President's name or likeness for promotional or deceptive purposes. The document presents questions about the enforcement of laws protecting the President's seal and the use of the President's name or likeness, as well as the extent to which the recommendations made in the memorandum were followed.

February 5, 1981