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Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Conte/Long and Symington Amendments to Foreign Assistance Act, 2/7/1968, Volume 5, Tab 63," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

are running out of gas. New forces a re needed. U.S. troops are outside H ue. The weather is down on the deck, meaning that there is no fogistic resupply by air. A new attack on Danang is possible. The North Vietnamese Second Division is in the area. More U.S

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] FY 1965 Underground Nuclear Test Program, 6/16/1964, Volume 2, Tab 7," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

.1 consideration was given to pene~tiori of an ICBM defense. A "new" or "secom generation" of var.heads i s now being develo.Ped with the prt:nary objective of enhancing our penetration capability. Duril:lg mLICK, de s1gn features which

Folder, "[NSC Meeting] Discussion including / Major POL Targets, 6/22/1966, Volume 3, Tab 42," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

terms . 2 . The milita r y case for a ttack on POL: Sec r eta r y McNamara; and then poll the Chiefs one by one . 3. Anticipatory messages to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. FYI. I personally do not believe it is necessar y to info r C'l

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] U. S. Relations with Japan, 8/30/1967, Volume 4, Tab 56," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

and that the Japanese Gove rn ment doesn 1 t seem to want that either. He said that things to be decided were: (1) what we need prim.a rily for our defense purposes, and (2) the timing and stages of new movement toward rever sion. He thought that action

Folder, "Arms Control on The Ocean Bottom Panel I (Nat'l Security)," Files of Charles E. Johnson, NSF, Box 19 (Item)

lnformaUon. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the documenL (C) Closed In accordance with restrictions contained In the donor's deed at gift. ' j P' DD~sn~ I u , , l\Ilt.l lll,} JdU1 USP f • , • I • r ) TH~ NEW YORK TIMES

Folder, "NSAM # 289: Indian Ocean Naval Deployment, 3/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

the Kenya government was granted and the mbassy given discretionary authority to in form the Kenya government March 31. 9. e have told our mbassies in Karachi and New Delhi that the Pakistan and Indian governments should be informed of our plans after April

Folder, "NSAM # 300: Review of Alternative Communications, Navigation, Missile and Space Tracking and Data Acquisition Facilities, 5/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

Chile plus Peru and/or Ecuador are denied. i. Establish two new stations, one in Hawaii, and one in either Fiji Islands or American Samoa. A mobile station for special equatorial coverage would possibly be required. 2. Cost: Approximately $14.ooo

Folder, "NSAM # 342: U.S. Assistance in the Early Establishment of Communications Satellite Service for Less_Developed Nations, 3/4/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

in developing countries. First, these countries require time to make the decision to build a station. This is not surprising considering how new this development is and the difficulty of allocating scarce re sources. Second, the countries frequently have

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Economic Aspects of Middle East Settlement, 10/26/1967, Volume 4, Tab 59," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

and launched int o a discussion of whether or not we should press for Security Council action on Vietnam, but then returned to explain the devel opment s on the Middle Eas t in New York since July. He concluded by indicating that the non-permanent

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia, 8/20/1968, Volume 5, Tab 71," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

information and information given by Ambassador Dobrynin. The Pres i dent instructed Rusk to ask Dobrynin in to discuss this matter, The S ecreta ry could say: (a) Astonished at this news. (b) N ot opportune time to mak e announcement tomorrow. Tell allies we

Folder, "NSAM Index and General, Vol. 1," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

/20/61) 77 Use of American Made Arms in Angola (8/20/61) 78 Berlin 79 Economic Negotiations with Poland (8/ 25/ 61} 80 Meeting on Southeast Asia, 8/29/ 61 81 U. S. Gold Position (8/28/ 61) 82 Allied Military Build-up (8/28/ 61) ~ 83 New

Folder, "NSAM # 50: Official Announcement of Launching Into Space of Systems Involving Nuclear Power in any Form [Revised], 4/10/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

in connection with the orbiting and testing of nuclear devices in space. This new draft would replace the old NSAM No. 50 which had been originally issued in connection with orbiting TRANSIT satellites in 1961.- It has been checked out with ·t he responsible

Folder, "NUCLEAR - Nuclear Proliferation, Cmte on (NSAM #320) [2 of 2]," Files of Charles E. Johnson, NSF, Box 37 (Item)

of the multilateral force proposal as it relates to new directions in the Western Alliance, to the policy of non-proliferation, to a German-American nuclear alliance, and to new initiatives which might be made vis-a-vis the present Soviet government. We also

Folder, "Deployment of Major U.S. Forces to Vietnam, July 1965, Volume 3, Tabs 200-220," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 41 (Item)

-PROHlSiT'D UNLESS "UNCLA537i5D" 5' COPY LBJ LIBRARY I, - 2 - 3 5 3 9 > A P R IL 2 b , :l! ii from SAIGON - CORRECTED COPY • (AN AP "NEWS A N A L Y S I S " , FOR EXAMPLE^ DATELlNED S A IG O N , A P R IL 2 2 ^ SPEAKS OF TH E EVENTUALITY

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Deployment of Additional U. S. Troops in Vietnam, 7/27/1965, Volume 3, Tab 35," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

is to keep our contacts open with the other side in the event that they have a new position to g i ve us . d . The U. S . actions we are taking should be presented publicly in a low key but in such a way as to convey accurately that we are d etermined

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 3, April 1-30, 1964 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

, one can always predict the reaction of any individual more from his basic attitudes than from the evidence presented. The close cases are always open to subjective judgment. Ideally, we ought to have a general review and reach a new basic and solid

Folder, "NSAM # 232: Follow_up on King Hassans Visit, 4/5/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

and expressed his hope for future friendship on a new basis during the era whose beginning was marked by the transfer. The Moroccan flag was raised, accompanied by band music. 0 d. Ceremonies: The ceremonies surrounding our departure were kept to the minimum

Folder, "NSAM # 277: Review of our Procedures for Anticipating Foreign Crises, 1/30/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

.. ·c ri.ses ·. .. As a ·result ·of ·se.vera.l meetings on the ·a nticipation · " of crises:, :t am r .e questing a new procedure to strengthen our performance in this · are.a

Folder, "NSAM # 340: U.S. Government Shipments by Foreign Flag Vessels in North Vietnam Trade, 1/25/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

to the relevant Free World countries. It is now being put forward for your considera tion in connection with other .Vietnam actions in the New Year. The practical results of this NSAM will probably be very slight. Only a very few ships have called. at both North

Folder, "NSAM # 354: U.S. Cooperation with European Launcher Development Organization (ELDO), 7/29/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

which they are willing to support. This has the effect of withholding specific Presidential approval of every single detailed item of the long statement. I believe, however, that the new form will have the same value as the long one without

Folder, "Japan-Korea December 1963-March 1966," Files of Robert Komer, NSF, Box 34 (Item)

be unleaa the ROK government to cut back to a sustaining settle h>.light of its other urgent devote such a large portion of its military to tho ROK as in tho past. new sources by pointb:lg out that ROK/Jap around, ment ls in fact beat way

Folder, "NSAM # 355: Indian Nuclear Weapons Problem, further to NSAM 351, 8/1/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

powers in technological and arms control matters. 2.. Three additional points should be kept in mind: a. If proposed U.S.·Soviat talks about slow- ·1ng down the strategic anns race should lay the basis for a new and perceptible degree of restraint

Folder, "State Department, Policy Planning, Vol. 5," Agency Files, NSF, Box 52 (Item)

room (room 7261 New State Bldg.). at The Department of State is currently engaged in preparing its semi-annual inventory of existing and pro jected contingency plans. In connection with this task, the views of the Planning Group on possible subjects

Folder, "NSAM # 306: Language Training for U.S. Government Dependents, 6/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

authority or new 'legislation aa appropriate, and funds to provide a modest increase in assignment... 11ehited language training for ,.,ives at C--overnment expense. It ia $237 0 000. eotinmt~d that· the civilian agencies wouldt need app:roxbmtcly

Folder, "NATO - US Atomic Information to," Files of Charles E. Johnson, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

be required. The Secretary has worked out an agreement wit:4 Minister von Hassel under which our Joint Chiefs will work with the FRG military authorities to make a new joint study of the potential military effectiveness of ADM 1 s. The Secretary 1 s • request

Folder, "Presidential Decisions-Gulf of Tonkin Attacks of August 1964-Volume I, Tabs 1-8, 1 of 2," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 38 (Item)

Folder, "3 A (2) Gulf of Tonkin, 1964 - 68, 1 of 3," Country Files, Vietnam, NSF, Box 77 (Item)

fo r a resolution expressing th e u n ity an d d eterm in a tio n of th e U nited S tates in supporting freedom a n d In p ro tec t in g peace In so u th e ast Asia. T hese la te s t actions of th e N o rth V ietnam ese regim e have given a new an d

Folder, "Background Paper on Factors which Could Influence National Decisions re Acquisition of Nuclear Weapons (Garthoff)," Committee Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

the and official does represent expansion; of be overemphasized. role for the main barrier, would take on a new perspective the creation regarding cannot limited 11 political to any significant and the use of nuclear symbols of nationalism

Folder, "Memo on Security Guarantees and Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (ACDA)," Committee Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

to explore questions some of the fundamental and iuvolved. from ~hose intereeted We are requesting conaents in ACDAand in the State ~partment. However, because of the immediate concern with the subject in New York,, I thought you might be interested

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Overflights of Cuba; Laos, 5/5/1964, Volume 2, Tab 3," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

the new equipment making possible the relighting of the engines w : thout the descent. He said we are on the very far frontier of knowledge and there are many problems remaining. Those who had operated the pl anes were unanimous in agreeing that it would

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Report by Sec. Rusk on the NATO meeting at the Hague; Report by Sec. McNamara on his trip to Vietnam, 5/15/1964, Volume 2, Tab 4," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

be engaged in fighting under the new progra m . He also asked whether U . S. planes were being adequately maintained, adding that many people had ex pressed their concern to him on this p oint. Secretary McNarnal'a r eplied that U . S . soldiers

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] The World Food Problem, 7/19/1966, Volume 4, Tab 44," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

ious crops . Country per.:'or:r.;.nce in developin5 food resources will be a priority self-help condition for AID assistance . invest~ent In concert ¥ith these efforts , the President has proposed a new Fooci. for Freedom program, which will be closely

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Manila Conference, 10/15/1966, Volume 4, Tab 47," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

the enemy militarily; we must make demons trable progress in pacification; at the same time, we must add a new ingredient forced on us by the facts. Specifically, we must improve our position by gett ing ourselves into a military posture that we credibly

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] North Africa; Bombing of North Vietnam, 2/8/1967, Volume 4, Tab 50," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

zed but have no interes t in the control of conventional a r ms . Our immediat e p r obl em is to gi ve King Hassan a sense of stability. Therefore , we have r ecommended a $14 million a rms sale and a new food ag reement. In this p r ocess , however

Folder, "NSAM # 276: Distribution of Foreign Aid Cuts, 12/26/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

$4.5 billion in new appropriations and anticipated carryovers of $300 million more. $3 billion was appropriated and carryovers of $684 million are now estimated (including reappropriation of $127 million of last year's Contingency Funds, which we had

Folder, "NSAM # 303: Change in Name of Special Group 5412 (303 Committee), 6/2/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

, not to create a new agency for covert pperations, but, subject to direct ives from the NSC, to place the responsib~ity for them on the Central Intelligence Agency and correlate them with espionage and counter espionage operations under the over-all control

Folder, "NSAM # 309: Presidential Determination _ Aid to Indonesia, 7/6/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

the Fr 1963 total. The FX 1963 AID program totaled $)6.6 million in new obligations; HAP was $16.6 allllon. Tho reduction of these programs as compared with initial pl.ans tor n 1964 bas been even eharper. The initial FI 1964 Congressional Presentation

Folder, "NSAM # 297: Latin American Military Aid, 4/22/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

Folder, "NSAM # 288: Implementation of South Vietnam Programs, 3/17/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

-, ARA, Date J- -J-~1b. ...... .. Au ---------........-~------- -~ ~ I !' I ~ • SECREi Even the Philippines would beco m e sha ky, and the threat to India to the we s t, Au s tralia and New Zeal a nd to the south, and Taiwan, Korea, and Japa n

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] East/West Trade, 4/16/1964, Volume 1, Tab 8," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

to the Soviet bloc without attaching 1peclal new conditioue. Su::h action would acc:or1 with President Kennedy's decision in r#iay 1963 on an a!moet identical case (forage ba.rvetters) in which the sarn e argument for quid pro quo conditions waa advanced