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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 100: Oct. 16‑22, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 41 (Item)
  • >ICLASmlED ACTION 1.0. 12356, Sec. 3.4 NfJ I fif:i'"Z By 4¢lZ , NARA. Date '1-11~'i s- Sa.h1:rday, Oct~bc::: 19, 1958 -- 3:00 p. m. Mr. Presi
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 1, April 1 - 30, 1966 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)
  • Khanh was ·when challenged by tr.a Buddhists) by a recollection of the Amarical'l re­ action :i.n 1963 to Diem 1 s strong actions . against these same Buddhistse i­ :, ' . 7 e We know very li'Gtle about the attitudes within ,..iihe Anned Forces
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 15, September 23 - October 14, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 5 (Item)
  • , October 14, 1965 l 000 a. m. , 56, DECLASSIPIED E.O. S.JkEftEY- NLJ • MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: By ff1P Sec. 3.4 , . 013;;t . 'II.TADA 1.L~ Dace /-?.13 Latin American Developments The major developments in La.tin America this past
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 15, November 1 - 30, 1966 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 11 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • -R-&5tew- 3 - f~ 7 - r.;o - j£7 I/ II in America ,' s@cret .... #Ba }:'.€ secret m, 1967 II coRfider=itial - -i---- - -A - FILE LOCATION NATIONAL SECURITY FILE, Memos to the President Walt Rostow, vol . 15 Nov. 1 - 30, 1966 Box 11
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 96: Sept. 26‑30, 1968," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 40 (Item)
  • . REMARKS, DEMOCRATIC PAR TY DINNER CHICAGO May 17, 1966 We must get on with the job until these men can come marching home, someday, when peace is secure not only for the people of America, but peace is secure for peace-loving people everywhere
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 17, November 20 - December 31, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 5 (Item)
  • cooperation in the use of their facilities. /,)Mi.~, t~ -- -, _ In Latin America! B~azil_is the first case. Ambassador · Gordo.n exp1ained to President ·"castelo Branco that while the • ~ .- ··' !. : ~\ .· ;--:_[ i· . • . .. program loan SANIT
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 89: July 21‑31, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 38 (Item)
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 66: Mar. 7‑13, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 30 (Item)
  • slow nation-building and pacification programs and require more effort and time to stimulate the average citizen to action or commitment. There has been surprising credence paid to the rumors of Viet Cong/ U.S. collusion to force a coalition government
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 80: June 1‑6, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 35 (Item)
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 82: June 13‑19, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 36 (Item)
  • DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON June 19. 1968 OF"F"ICE OF" THE ADMINISTRATOR MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Action by the House Foreign Foreign Aid Bill Affairs Committee on the The House Foreign Affairs Committee today reported out· a bill for A. I. D
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 11, August 12-31, 1966," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 10 (Item)
  • missions in Saigon saying that the Government of Vietnam will "receive with pleasure all observers who might come to Vietnam in good · faithtt to · take note of the Hfree and democratic character of the elections. ir Our provincial reporters find
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 20, February 5 - 28, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • to the postponement or cancellation of major offensive operations. These effects would be felt more immediately under this program than under alternatives which were directed against the overall DRV capabilities to support the war. * 13. This course of action
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 26, April 16-30, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 15 (Item)
  • best wlshes on your birthday. Once again, we are pleasantly reminded of your great personal contributions to the strength and prosperity of Canada, the Americas and the world. We are proud to join your millions 0£ friends and ad­ mlo~• in wishing you
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 105: Nov. 9‑14, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 42 (Item)
  • . Even though it constitutes a violation of the general understanding, General Abrams has indicated that he does not believe that it has brought his men under substantial additional jeopardy; so that no action has been taken in this regard other than
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 15, November 1 - 30, 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 11 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • the defeat of America's 11 panoplie d expeditionary troops. " The article asserted that the U.S. had almost exhausted its resources of combat forces available for service in Vietnam. It noted that of the eight U.S. divisions not currently committed
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 47, October 21-24, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)
  • . • .:. Foreign Affairs: The Mirror, of V~etnam By C. L. SULZBERGER RIO DE JANErRO-Our fu­ ture in Latin America is likely to •be decided by the outcome of the Vietnam war as much as by the Alliance for Progress. The connection is discounted and largely unseen
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 14, September 1 - 22, 1965 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 4 (Item)
  • is not a neutralist. And I think there is at least a ·chance that it may be possible to use the cordial relationship I established with Lee Kuan Yew to sound him out, to reassure him of our friendly intentions, and to soften his future statements about America
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 110: Dec. 10‑17, 1968," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 43 (Item)
  • BROZ-TITO -( His Excellency . Lyndon B. Johnson President of the United States of America· The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President, .. I wish to thank you for the kind attention Government of the United States of America
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 101: Oct. 23‑28, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 41 (Item)
  • to Venezuela in early November, in order to run for the Venezuelan Senate in the December 1 electionso The Ambassador's party, Democratic Action (AD), will remain an important political force even if it does not win the elections and, since no party is expected
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 16, December 1 - 13, 1966 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 11 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • . ·• The mounting losses in industrial .e eonoiny and maapo-r ai•e now l'l!};ii.cldns a •e:rloua stage though atill not deeperate. The.te is al& realizatioo th.at they a~d some ilhts.iona ahOllt internal db\Ullty in America among political parties about
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 5, May 27 - June 10, 1966 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 8 (Item)
  • of Asia. including China. Action on such a list awaits .s creening and clearance of the new consultants whose name• :have just arrived here from State. I propose that we get John Gardner and Mac: BUlldy to go over those lists to assure they are well
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 44, October 1-9, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)
  • entered the field of action. "l. newsmen, President Barrientos but not £or publication at 10:00 a. m. , October 9, told a group of until further notice~ that Che Guevara ls dead. 2. No further confirmation or details as yet. " Presencla, October 9
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 63: Feb. 17‑21, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 29 (Item)
  • . I have no doubt that you have considered all the possibilities I list below in the form of gradually increasing pressure on North Korea. They seem to contain, up to a point at least, a useful course of action short of open conflict which may change
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 74: May 1‑5, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 33 (Item)
  • ,.et-Namto be allowed to CUl-de that we lthei:- Olfft country in their o~ way." ••It is agai.Mt this objective should measure all our actions at the conference table. We will have succeeded if -weattain it--otherwise 1 we have lost. £• Cessation
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 40, September 1-10, 1967 [2 of 4]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 22 [1 of 2] (Item)
  • ~ TO ~E FRC~ COVEY OLIVER ON CCUNTERIMSURGENCY. OEVELO?t-!E!lTS I~J LATIN AMERICA WILL GIVE YOU SOME SAT I SF.ACT rou. AS 10\7 KNOW,. WE AND T?E U~TIMOS H.1\VE OUR UPS AND DCt,JNS IN THE CDUtJrERtNSURGENCY BUSINESS. BU! I WANT TO CALL TO YO!JR ATT~NT
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 37, August 1-10, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 20 (Item)
  • immediately to permit India to start purchases while continuing to consider final action on this tranche. 1. We favor releasing the full 1.5 million tons now because:· -- we have achieved our major objectives in this year's India food exercise and have
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • (a;tzeubacbts that you turn tb:e pape.r over to Nick Viet Nam group, and ask them: - - Do you agree ? -- If not. how would you state the choices and make your recomn1enda.tions? -- What :new actions now lrom your recom­ mendations? ~ attachm.ent
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)
  • (a;tzeubacbts that you turn tb:e pape.r over to Nick Viet Nam group, and ask them: - - Do you agree ? -- If not. how would you state the choices and make your recomn1enda.tions? -- What :new actions now lrom your recom­ mendations? ~ attachm.ent
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 19, January 15 - 31, 1967 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 12 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • by tomorrow morlllna at the late•t. If you wish to withhold action or alter policy aharply, we •hoald know tbi• toda ta order to 1et the coaaortium date po•tpoud. EO 12958 3A[b111J>25Yrs [CJ w. w. Roatow "SECRET ' WWRostow:rln 61/L Mr. Ros tow
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 7, October 1 - December 31, 1964 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 2 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • . He wants .Public. support from us for British divestiture of their "independent" nuclear deterrent. We will be asked to play up · their· action as a · contribution tow~rd non-proliferation, thus countering Tory opposition. t'q' r?" D. He also
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 76: May 9‑14, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 34 (Item)
  • OF ACTION AS RESULT . _g~,~~~~~~G! TT:~~ •T~~S ~ii~~Eg;~~G~gA ~!s~H.:-_ LLING • APRE-- • ·. 1
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 28, May 16-24, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 16 (Item)
  • Action RECD ~-~Y.. 24, - .J 967 t 9 l 44 AM .,·. DE RUF NCR . 18921 14-41425 ZNY SSSSS '0 241231Z ' MAY 67 Info • BT , · ·""': · · · · · - ·. · ; • ....... - . . _ . • ••• • •• • . ~ •• - , . ·- - · · • · ·· - - - - -fllQ
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 80: June 1‑6, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 35 (Item)
  • by vrooing on& g:t."oup of Horth Vietnamose after_. another agains,t the rest, and reducing them to impotence o~e by one by wholesale oxocutions and terrorism. Tho appeasers. in America are not tho authors of their own argUl:ilenta • . v~rnether they lmov
Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 21, March, 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • °'SEGRE':f March 23, 1966 Wednesday, 10:30 A.M. MEMORANDUM FOR Here is a draft action memo which would complete the process you began so handsomely yesterday afternoon. I have not shown it to the appropriate Cabinet officers yet, because
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 6, June 11-20, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 8 (Item)
  • : .~ . '··,: ·-- ... ·- ... .. . MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE" WASHINGTON CONFIDE~lTlAL Tuesday, June· 14, 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT DECLASSIFIED .;'- L\::.. .·., -{ E.O. 12356~ Sec. 3.4 NL) 8 ? - /.3 I Ry ~ , NARA. Date / - .37~7 SUBJECT: Action Initiatives in Tomorrow's Speech
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 24, March 16 - 31, 1967 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 14 [2 of 2] (Item)
  • . Seiho Matsuoka
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 75: May 6‑8, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 33 (Item)
  • .,. 1p --s II Vientiane 6296- ,, S 2p fl A 1i 5/6/68 ll ,, /( 5/6/68 1A a. 5/' A [Duplicate of #18, NSF, CF, Latin America, "Filed by the LBJ Library, 1966-69"] It Pt eside:nt Frei to President #5frf-'ttr--+---P-resident.Balagµer
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 64: Feb. 22‑29, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 30 (Item)
  • of the CICYP le Roberto Campo• of Brasil. The group ha1 juat met for two day ■ in New York and i• here in Wa1hin1ton today under the au1picea of the Council of Latin America. A ll ■ t of tho ■• expected to be present for the meeting with you i• attached. After
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 33, July 1-10, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 18 (Item)
  • POSITION. I HAVE NO REPORTERS WITH ME. I AM SIMPLY ENDEAVORING TO · GATHER FACTS TO ENABLE HE TO THINK CONSTRUCTIVELY. I RECALL VERY CLEARLY WHAT YOU ~AID TO ME AT A DINNER IN THE UNITED STATES: YOU ADVJSED HE TO BE THE ADVOCATE OF A NEW AMERICA AND A NEW
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 92: Aug. 22‑31, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 39 (Item)
  • of·other of the above considerations elements after hearing actions of our relationship·; With all United States and effectiveness while at the same time avoid- uncertainties, of the strategic a continuing missiles. to each of us