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Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 20, February 5 - 28, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • to build up national language and at the same time prepare young people for higher education. He pressed his case for a secondary school in English language and his hope that the United States could assist. Again Vice President expressed great sympathy
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 70: Apr. 1‑5, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 32 (Item)
  • almo st the whole distance would have been necessary to accomplish the move in that time. If Hanoi were able to carry out such apparently speedy deployments in any considerable magnitude in the near future, it would alter dramatically the balance
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 55: Dec. 20‑31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27 (Item)
  • the advantage of immediate delivery and coat only about $130, 000, contraated to the 18-montha lead time and $3. S million for new vehicles. I am checking this with you mainly becau•e of your per ■ onal battle for the new APCs laat apring. I asaume, however
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 40, September 1-10, 1967 [3 of 4]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 22 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • permitted to dlvert f~om prepared schedule to one of their own and their right to (lo t)lis was plainly stated several times. Some, took .advantage ~ of this right. particularly Guy diverted to " Trang . people he left a fixed schedule and was favorably
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 90: Aug. 1‑10, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 38 (Item)
  • the Worlds troubled times he has vanished At the height of his zenith hath fled, Snatched from our midst by the unconquered .foe. The t-~n and the statesman lies dead But the work he did and the truth he meant The Counsel he gave and the pains he spent
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 106: Nov. 15‑18, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 42 (Item)
  • recommend him highly for promotion when he meets the eligibility requirements for time in grade. With all best wishes, Sincerely, General John P. McConnell Chief of Staff, United States Air Department of the Air Force Washington, D. C. ACTION Satarday
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 56: Jan. 1‑15, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27 (Item)
  • by a relatively small number of full-time leaders who largely by dint of personality are able to bring their constituencies together in steer_ing committees like the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam. For manpower, ·they look
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 68: Mar. 19‑24, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 31 (Item)
  • , D,C, 10301 i I 22 March 1968 0430 MEMORANDUM FOR THE WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM Subject: Sµpply Status at Khe Sanh as of 8:00 PM EST 21 Mar (9:00 AM 22 Mar, SVN time) 1. The Khe Sanh Dump and Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) status as of the above
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 39, August 18-31, 1967 [4 of 5]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 21 (Item)
  • background documents from time to time for use of our own spokesmen on Viet-Nam policy at home and abroad. I would think there would be sane merit in organizing a conununity effort in this field to assure that we are all speaking with a common voice
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 36, July 25-31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 20 (Item)
  • ), and a mass of detailed information received from _ _V'ie~e~e who carry out the "Census Grievance" program. \. . :. w1.3(a)(4) At the same time, some of our best officers are utilizing the most professional techniques in pursuing . ,. : • I
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 45, October 10-15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)
  • MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Supplementary Background £or Your Appointment with Congressman C~ller--Noon Today Eshkol's comments on the Mid-East arms balance reported in .The Times this morning were made after Celler requested his appoint­ ment
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 9, July 16-31 1966 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 9 (Item)
  • steps: (1) stopping the bombing of the North; (2) stopping the sending of new troops to the South; (3) stop­ pins engaging in new battles in the South. · repeated these three points several times using his finGers and making clear that nothing else vas
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 45, October 10-15, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)
  • ~ AT...SOME...UNSPECIF.lED-TiME:. IN::'THE:3 ISSUED AN · ORDER ..fO:.SavtET~-ONVO\'~_:-To PAST...:.THE":SOV'YE'F·-~VE~~ENT . . . .. --·· 13 4 - (a){ ) lHOS~~~I T_~ES-~I)r_ANY- ·OTHE~-- ~~~. 5 4 3 2
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 73: Apr. 24‑30, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 33 (Item)
  • for the time betn,. W.W. Approve Call me Ro■tew ECLAS.II U'D E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.6 LJ ~7-;i_~7 By ~ , NARA Datef:K-o~ 1 ----S~CllET/1;,CDIS L/ --Mr. PreaideDt: Attacbed warm farewell for your approval meaaage It would be delivered OD i• a to KiDg
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 54: Dec. 11‑19, 1967 [3 of 4]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 26 (Item)
  • Minister Pearson As you know, Mike Pearson has just announced that he will step down, and has asked the Liberal Party to choose a new leader. He plans to continue as .Prime Minister until that time--probably about April 1. Indications are that he
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 56: Jan. 1‑15, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27 (Item)
  • , _Joe _-Johris·on, and included Harding B ancroft of the New York Times, and John Cowles,J Hedley ~Doriovan, Ri chard Neusta,_gt, Gen. Matthevr Ri~_g ~~.Y;~, ~9ger:.fiUs~~~ etc. (A list of those attending is attached.) As a follow-through to the meeting
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 104: Nov. 5‑8, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 42 (Item)
  • : Herewith 1. the material• yoa requested earlier thl ■ mor11b1g. A CbrGllOlogy: -- Vice Preaident delinred on September Humphrey'• Salt Lake Cily 30. (Tab A) ■peech -- Mac BUDdy'• speech wu delivered oa October la full ia the New York Time
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 83: June 20‑25, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 36 (Item)
  • have to support the UAR if it initiated such a move. S:E?CR:E'P NODIS DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12958,Sec.3.6 NLJ al-2ol By NARA,Dare ~'.f-NODIS - 2 The aim, as I see it, would be to have the Council either directly or through Jarring - lay down a time-table
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 76: May 9‑14, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 34 (Item)
  • ... s.r1 the doa th■ of 1Ltladr11t anO other Ceeoha e,reoute4 in th• 1Ate '40• art what oonoorn the Soviets aoat at thl• time. Moeoow, they lael, fear• that ■ uob 11\lak-Nklna "111 uncover the oomp11oltJ of etS.1l•aot1v• 8ov1•t lead•rg, inolud~ng
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 78: May 20‑24, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 34 (Item)
  • liley woal4 U •• re ■-ned e,-raU ... a1alut Hwl-Halph•a6 ...a Wllat Cluk'• aaaly•l• 4•• net aay, la my J•azneat, la wt.al poUcy ,.. allftl• follow 1f tiler• l• DO t.reak la the Puu talk• aad lf &bey coatlat• "re .. tile telepa•• IMaok" to u eacb time
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 93: Sept. 1-11, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 39 (Item)
  • .,, arrlftd tld• aftel'IIOOII la Prape. At the time of the repert Ille wa• ■ald to be coafernas wltb Pre.U.at Syobeda AFP had repoded earlier today tJaat Mo■cow woald an eade ■ary to 1 Pra. . . wldl f•ll power■ .to •aotiat• wltb tba CNdlNlcwak leader•· ' It 1
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 51, November 16-25, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • Vietnamese la the South. The bombing of North Vietnam began. Soon after, the bombblg began. 1 made clear -- In a speech at Johns Hopkins -- that we were ready to negotiate at a11y time without condttlons. A short thne alter the ·bombing started ... 1n
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 51, November 16-25, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • . Soon after, the bombblg began. 1 made clear -- In a speech at Johns Hopkins -- that we were ready to negotiate at a11y time without condttlons. A short thne alter the ·bombing started ... 1n Aprll and Ma.y 0£ 1965 -­ we began to bear from. other
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 93: Sept. 1-11, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 39 (Item)
  • keeping pressure of a "rolling offensive" on provincial capitals and other secondary targets. -- Possibility exists that militarily frustrated enemy will at some time recognize futility oi his efforts and call for a cease fire. -- We should not recognize
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 40, September 1-10, 1967 [2 of 4]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 22 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • SIGNIFICANT. STEP HP,S1.'"·_.)~.i.' '_BEEN ._. _TAKEN; A MOST' IMPORT MF OBJECT IVE RE~C'HED. IN' LIGHT -rr ··,. ,_. OF' _'_THIS .. t ~ . . .. . IS N0\•.1 TIME ro REAPPRAISE OUP. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE." : ·i . . .··. SECRET ·•Ill
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 15, November 1 - 30, 1966 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 11 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • be persuad!d~i~t rms of substance. .(;l 2'1!l,y ~ engage Cambodia with the regional institutions of Free Asia at this time via the Prek Thnot project is in the national interest and1even1 the national secun ty interest1 if we can pull it off. But,, as I
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 44, October 1-9, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)
  • months. If we use the time between now and the abundant new Pak harvest (December) wrangling a.bout this small portion, we may lose the opportunity for the large deal which would really help our domestic wheat price and our balance of payrnents. SEGRE
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 38, August 11-17, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 21 (Item)
  • and civilian. He is especially high on the Marines with whom he has spent most of the last year or so.. He is a close friend and admirer of General Walt; is not quite sure that General Cushman is of the same caliber but agrees he should have time to settle
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 103: Nov. 1‑4, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 41 (Item)
  • ••• ON THE OTHER HAND, IF VE WERE RIGHT ·1N THINKING THAT THE DMZ IS A FIRST-RATE . TOPIC WITH WifICH TO SHOV PROGRESSAND Ai tHE· SA;"!t TIME NOT • REPEAT NOT OFFEND TH£ GVN; THE' Ft.LL DELEGATIONS WOULD·FIT ... IT ·MUCH·· BETTER. THE·-SAl'E-·IS·TRut ·or-·otJR
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 4, May 1-27, 1964 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 1 (Item)
  • ARCHIVES PROCESSING NOTE You will find two versions of the document withdrawal sheets in this file. The original document withdrawal sheets were completed in the 1970s and early 1980s. Since that time, many of the documents have been declassified
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 1, April 1 - 30, 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)
  • the British for some time to get in line with other Free World shippers who have positively responded to our initiatives for taking their vessels out of the North Vietnam trade. T he most recent approaches to the British were in February of this year when
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 15, November 1 - 30, 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 11 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • that ·.-: ·' ' ·., .· .i. depending on their reaction we could determine how to :· :,.· _·_ . . .. ,· , '. ·: proceed. Thia is in process. '. ·;; · · -' · -' . (2) .There are other points on the loan which . I would have liked you to consider at the time you .had
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 106: Nov. 15‑18, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 42 (Item)
  • •• lie meeu tale ellpb&ll&y l'equlremeata la ..... .. Oeaeral Jollll P. McC-U CW., of Staff, tJldted Slate• Ab Foree o.,utmNt of U.. Al, For• Wu.....-, D. C. LBJ :HaywoodSmlth:WWR:ms ... .i,. Mnlce fer aay Mm lllply mporarl•• or time INFORMATION
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 6, June 11-20, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 8 (Item)
  • worries are: (1) the occasion is inappropriate -­ these steps have little to do wit h Austria, and (2) we have not consulted with the Allies or the Congress. We feel that this is a good time for at least one announcement and perhaps for two. Speech
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 43, September 21-30, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)
  • a. rn. Departure from Andrews Air Force Base aboard the President's aircraft. (Flying time: 4 hours.) --. {Time change: 2 hours.) (Luncheon will be served aboard the aircraft) a.m. , 11:00 a.m. • MDT Arrival at El Paso International Airport, El Paso
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 97: Oct. 1‑4, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 40 (Item)
  • time. thel"efne, to try to aepti&t• •llicldy aa Allied Declarati- oil Berlla aloaa ti.. Uau of tJla memo we ant yo.a oa Sept.miter IT (attacMd). A• J'01I bow, thla l• wut tile Oermau r•• , ...ted. TIie Declaratloa W081d be aepttated with tile UK, th
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 114: Jan. 16‑20, 1969," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 44 (Item)
  • • a flttlaa coacl••laa •alcl Nfen, IMy •• &IMIoar face~• atnqtll camfert t• me la time• wlllcJl llaft ud 11, 1969 Aa I Ila•• talk• -- Ila•• lteea a aovce ol aot alwa1• bNa •••1 for .w.. .. of ... a .. c_.aet •• War. Ture alMI--. ud Clu1rcbW
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 42, September 15-20, 1967 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 22 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • of impro.v ement. Wednesday. September 13 Hush Sidey (TIME magazine-) came in to see me on two points: our bombing policy and the situation in Viet Nam. I explained the bombing policy in much the same terms as I did to Lucas, but, under his questioning, I
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 108: Nov. 23‑30, 1968," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 43 (Item)
  • 01v:1sl0N AIONQ ·TH£ A.lJ.lE.S, AN.D'JO GAIN TIME IN WHICH-·TO PREPARE FOR' NEV IIILITARY ATTACkS. FEAii OF A COALITION STILL REMAINS STRONG IN THE MINDS OF !OST VIETNAIIESi. .. • .. . .•·, '-1·· . ·;:./-.:·" . ... :..... i" . . 21. N!V·ERTH£LESS
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 21, February 12- 28, 1967 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 13 (Item)
  • be that President Johnson would find more attractive, would be to find an occasion when he had time to sit informally and talk about himself and the world problems as he sees them, with a group of European journalists; the whole discussion to be filmed