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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)
  • don't know to what: extent the 2pecch has been altered. President; I am concerned that it th.e speech ii, :Oot modi!ied. Gustavo Dia.-.i Or-daz will not bo doing justice to you ~nd the re­ action on tho Hill and in the J)re:ss will be un!avorable
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 99: Oct. 10‑15, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 40 (Item)
  • AGREED THAT A~ AIR. STRIK:: ON NORTH . VIETNAMESE". TARG::rs. SHOULD - 9E ~LAm1CHED. · THE PREss· Am~OUNCEM£Nt~M'ADE T!iE . FOLLOWING . DAY .STATED THAT TH£. ?RESID£NT'.S ACTION VAS BASED O~-- ~ UNANIMOUS R[CO~HENDATION . OF THE NATIONAL S£CURITY COUNCIL
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 98: Oct. 5‑9, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 40 (Item)
  • WEEK. ASSUMING, AS I HOPE AND BEL.IEVE, THAT MY COLLEAGUES ENDORSETHIS ACTION, I PLAN TO MEET SMITH IN GIBRALTAR ON WEDNESDAYAFTERNOON, ON BOARD A WARSHIP AND TO ALLOW AS MUCH TIME AS MAY BE NEEDED DURING THE NEXT WEEK OR SO TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREENENT. I
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 60: Feb. 7‑9, 1968 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 28 (Item)
  • might not only put pressure for reform on Saigon. It could also lead the w~ to negotia0 tions. It would consist in America scaling down;a "clear and hold" policy with repeated bombing pauses and a general and even ostentatious de-escalation
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 65: Mar. 1‑6, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 30 (Item)
  • achievement of the goals aet ill CM April 1967 Suaait Action Progr•. Thia will require mazimum effective utilization of reduced AID appropriations (eapecially for education, agriculture and the development of inatitutioaa that strengthen democratic growth
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 21, February 12- 28, 1967 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 13 (Item)
  • ' .. .,,r \ l. Military actions aqainst North Vietnam and in Laos A. Present program About 1000 sorties per day are now flown against targets in Southeast Asia, of which about 560 are in South Vietnam, 230 in Laos and 210 in North Vietnam
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 54: Dec. 11‑19, 1967 [4 of 4]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 26 (Item)
  • and an infantry company are ln Vietnam. They are ln the process of deploying an additional infantry company of approximately 170 men. D. The Phlllpplnee: an engineer battalion A 2.000-man clvtc action group. conaiatlng of with it ■ own •ecurity 1upport force, ln
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 58: Jan. 25‑31, 1968 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 28 (Item)
  • , _' , . _ . ,- . , _ · : .. . :..:\:·r·.;.,'.:'.;_·;:· _' _' :r ., - ){ ... :·. ;PAGE FOUR RUEHCR 2604F'D T 0- P. S E .C R E T , • ',!_, \IN OUR VIEW, THE SHORTEST AND .; THE MOST . RELIABLE WAY FOR SETTLING · .· ! ·,: , , •. · • 11T IS NOT TO ALLOW PRECIPITou·s ACTIONS
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)
  • first place with Latin as buyers we have rated America we always occupy and third between as sellers. In world trade second and fifth. Only Canada has been above us every year and, at present, The Federal third Gennan Republic and fourth
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 34, July 11-15, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19 (Item)
  • much of the operations of the International Petroleum Company (IPC.) in Peru. However,. Be launde has ad­ vised us that the bill provides him with sufficient flexibility and that he will not take any unilateral action unfavorable to the IPC. Balance
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 59: Feb. 1‑6, 1968 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 28 (Item)
  • -szcttET Monday - .Fe'brury MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: - s. 1908 - !' i ,lt, ACTION M.eaBuree to lnYlgorate the J"onn and Substance of Oa.r Activitl• • ia Latin America You asked fer idea s to dramati&• our Latia American policy
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 70: Apr. 1‑5, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 32 (Item)
  • Republic of Vietnam has repeatedly protested against the U.S. action in illegally laying hold of civilians and military personnel on board fishing boats and freighters even in the territorial waters of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The Government
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 2, May 1 - 15, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)
  • it said that the Pres ic1ent "has underscored what we judge to be a new /u.s.7policy toward Latin America." An April 16 editorial in El Universal (conservative) declared that the visit symbolized 11 the high degree of under­ standing that has been reached
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 92: Aug. 22‑31, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 39 (Item)
  • of America Dear Mr. President: Last year you sent album of photographs the funeral of your visit of my grandfather, album has been placed happy, in the family shaking photographs, Trusting the highest that I should of The be very honor for me
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 8, January 1 - February 28, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 2 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • NLJ/~Jf C Of-"/ (dup. #24, NSF, IMTF, Pres. Trip, South America, May 1965) 090 memo Bundy to the President re PM Pearson's visit (Exempted 1977) 105 memo Bundy to the President re McNamara check-up (re-reviewed 12/8/83) 108 memo Bundy
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 34, July 11-15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19 (Item)
  • Limited Olficlal Use r. Preddeat: At Jo Barr's req,ucet. you agre-ed to tab up •Nith the Lea.dezaldp tb.e importance ol favorable action on th-e full $900 null.ion a11thc:r1 ation for the IDB FSO. 1:hi& autharlation it! the fir.at item naanclal
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 56: Jan. 1‑15, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27 (Item)
  • organization," REP was to be "devoted to the cause of democratic radicalism" and aspire "to the creation of a new left in America." In an initial brochure, REP solicited the assistance of "all people who identify with the forces of radical democracy
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)
  • , the Ameri_cans have adopted varied tactics not used before and other strategies were put into action in Vietnam. Despite all.- _these, the Americans took restricted steps in bombing North Vietnam areas other than strategic points. As Secretary McNamara put
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 2, May 1 - 15, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)
  • the, next atzmontbs. Llnc Oord:on. and Secretary B.uk .ecdorae tht reqtte.at. The amage• et eucb a vl lt _res 1. It will enhance- you:r 1ma e of close asa.o clatloa wlth. and eupport for. progrea•lve. relorm-mlnded democratic governmeata in Latln. America
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 22, March 1 - 9, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 14 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • , .JI'rilate:eal Negotiations, "Book 2, Tabs 53 7:½a, ' ~anitized NLJ 84 2z] OPe,J :3 ·'Z
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 35, July 16-24, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19 (Item)
  • NLJ £t!?.>al !s \ \ NARA, natrl ·'lY~ ~ t Vepartment of Stat~ INCOMING TELEGRAM :SECl
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 26, April 16-30, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 15 (Item)
  • to the Pres. re Latin America S 1 p. ~ • ,., ~ 5,.~ ,; . . -vl,, $ 't~ ~ All J 71 Lj} '/lt/- 4/22/67 A ot=E.JJ lD 2,t ."8 ~ ...-J to-2, .c:-;e FILE LOCATION National Security File, Memos to the President, Walt Rostow, Volume 26, April 16-30, 1967
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 12, September 1-14, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 10 (Item)
  • in South Vietnam, he did opine that the September 11 election was a wise and necessary procedure whatever the outcome or turnout, simply to demonstrate the de sire of the Ky Government to get started with the formation of a democratic state. _F. Dayan
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)
  • before and other strategies were put into action in Vietnam. Despite all. these, the Americans took restricted steps in bombing North Vietnam areas other than StJ'ategic points. As Secretary McNamara put it: "The escalation was an increased effort
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 20, February 1- 11, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 13 (Item)
  • organizations which have action programs in world affairs. These groups convey a wealth of informa­ tion on foreign policy to their memberships through publica­ tions, study programs, conferences and other types of information program.so The conference
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 1, Nov. 1963 - Feb. 1964 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 1 (Item)
  • and potentially most powerful non-Communist Asian nation, is in fact the major prize in Asia. We have already invested $4. 7 billion in the long-term economic buildup of a hopefully democratic power. But our politico-military policy has never matched our economic
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • g 3 , ~ ,N/.RS,D~1te_lO-j-Y THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 3, 1967 ~RE!T Mr. President: • Walt Rostow has asked my comments on-the action: following possible course of ; Proposal J ! The U.S. will stabilize its military strength
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • g 3 , ~ ,N/.RS,D~1te_lO-j-Y THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 3, 1967 ~RE!T Mr. President: • Walt Rostow has asked my comments on-the action: following possible course of ; Proposal J ! The U.S. will stabilize its military strength
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 10, August 1-11 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 9 (Item)
  • ADMINISTRATION NA FORM 1428 (6-85) Thursday - August 11, 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESID.rN T ACTION SUB.J ECT: Reply to Father Hesburgh on Frei Visit I. recommend that yo11 reply to Father Hesburgh along the lines of the attached draft. It has Linc ·G
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 15, September 23 - October 14, 1965 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 5 (Item)
  • a pressure play on us. Ball is still considering what retc..:.iatory action, ii any, to recommend; some argue that this is no time to goad the Paks further lest we help push them off the deep end, while others feel that a prompt, quiet reaction would cool
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 13, August, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 4 (Item)
  • with politics. America's Vietnamese policy is not a partisan issue. I've thought about it ·much during the last two years. I cannot see any other possible policy. We are seeking a successful outco·me to this situation. I prefer the phrase "warding off aggression
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 9, July 16-31 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 9 (Item)
  • Limited Official Use Monday, July 11, 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT ACTION Through: Bill Moyers SUBJECT: U.S. Delegation to Colombian Inaugural The inauguration of President-elect Carlos Lleras Restrepo is on August 7. We have been asked to se
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 37, August 1-10, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 20 (Item)
  • 4 Frida 3:35 :.'n,_~ugua t , 1967 Mr. president: D.efense This ay.on e action taken by todis W. W. Rostow 98 / WASHINGTON--ADD VIETNAM TROOPS (8) I.f · a~ THE PENTAGON SAID LATER IN A STATEMENT "T~E PUBLISHED REPORT THAT DRAFT CALLS
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 51, November 16-25, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • the power, •n·a t ion These at are they_true of-action? the been the the in to the 1d o f and the the on we of t he glistening, word~_and what ~-nd· i..rorld what (;reat America We clinr, nation thour,h c_onter1.;H
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 51, November 16-25, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • • story The it all.comes on not· need. 1 s that Farewell te;lling~- f oo l i n c h -:1t": ~-:i he has
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 11, June, 1965 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 3 (Item)
  • of Attitudes of News Media and General Population in Certain Countries, to U.S. Policies as Exemplified by our Actions in Vietnam and Santo Domingo 1. This is a narrative tabulation of the general thrust o{ the responses received to the questio~ posed: (CJ
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 70: Apr. 1‑5, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 32 (Item)
  • -~, Date _:;; J'·V-' ACTION We... a41ay, April 3, 1968 tJ:15 a. m. Mil. PRESIDENT: • t dderlltaad oa Frl•y, He plau Sect. Ruk woud Ila April!, tlaelr tlme. to loc:u oa the •v••• to pl- a pre•• coafereace la WelUapoa at the Welllaatoa He wlahe
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 9, March - April 14, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 3 (Item)
  • to actions against the · North , something new must be ad ed . in.. the South to achieve vic tory . As steps to that end , highest a~thority has approved the following act ions: 1. t: E pe rimantal ncadrement by US forces of South Vletn~ffi~se ground
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 1, April 1 - 30, 1966 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)
  • m211ro - N~ National Security Action Memo 1/346 secret If..§ 1 rnemo- A_ ! lJ. i Q t-0.-0ID NLJ 1143b memo ·+-- NATIONAL SECURITY FILE, Memos to the President - Walt Rostow Vol. 1 April 1-30, 1966 RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 83: June 20‑25, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 36 (Item)
  • Arab actions. My immediate conclusion from the foregoing is that we should try to avoid further Security Council action in the foreseeable future. Yet we will not be able to do this indefinitely, or perhaps even for long, unless progress can be made