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Folder, "January 27, 1968 - 1:25 p.m. National Alliance of businessmen luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

briefly in my Message . . You will serve as the Executive Committee, determining policy and developing guidelines for action . . Eight of you will be Regional Representatives, responsible for the effective operation of the programs in each of the major

Folder, "October 15, 1968 - 1:20 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

of other steps the other side should take for this suspension of bombing? The President: Just almost any step. have not taken any yet. As far as we can see, they And we would be glad to explore any reciprocal action that they or any of their spokesmen

Folder, "February 15, 1968 - 6:06 p.m. Cyrus Vance meeting on his return from Korea - and other foreign advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

: Because we did not permit any retaliatory action on the attack on Blue House. The depth of feeling over that is. very deep. It was con sidered a personal affront and a loss of face. They considered it very serious that the raiders got within 300 yards

Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 6:02 p.m. Cambodia Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

all along to limit this war. "The action which General Westmoreland is proposing would be a significant act of war against Cambodia. This would change the entire character of the war. If Cambodia is attacked, they may ask the Chinese to side with them

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 6:30 p.m. Pueblo 6 - Senior advisors meeting - McNamara, Rusk, Wheeler, Helms, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

? General Wheeler: We are looking at four or five military possibilities: I. The placement of ±nines in the Wonsan Harbor. This would require substantial air action to handle the situation pr.operly and require neutralization of air fields in the area. We

Folder, "August 22, 1968 - 9 p.m. Cabinet meeting, and staff members," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

two voted against it. They were the Soviet Union and Hungary. There would be 80 - 90 votes on this issue in the General Assembly. This action has created violent world reaction. The National Assembly can speak. Minister can also

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Pueblo 4 - Breakfast - Rusk, McNamara, Goldberg, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

action of the North Koreans. We should ask the UN to support a return to the Armistice Agreements. Of course the Soviets will veto that resolution, but taking this action will satisfy the diplomatic needs. 1 of 9 .. ~OP SECN:ET - 2

Folder, "February 14, 1968 - 1:14 p.m. Foreign Policy Advisors on violation of Chinese Air Space," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

the chances of getting the pilot is good. The fighter aircraft would stay outside the 12 mile limit in a protective cap. The chopper would be sent in at night to rescue the pilot. There would be no retaliatory action against MIGs. The President: men's rescue

Folder, "January 29, 1968 - 1:40 p.m. Pueblo 9 - Senior Advisors - McNamara, Rusk, Katzenbach, Lodge, Helms, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

waters the action which the North Koreans took is not a very appropriate one. Secretary Katzenbach: The evidence is quite good and quite strong that the detention was made in territorial waters. We have a fix on the Pueblo at 8:30 when he was 25 miles out

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 1:26 p.m. Pueblo 5 - Luncheon meeting - Rusk, McNamara, Katzenbach, Wheeler, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

advocate" questions: How much time do we use up by our actions at the U. N.? Do we have control of the time situation if we get involved in U. N. debate? What is the danger if we go to the U. N. for some sort of humiliation? (What is the possibility

Folder, "June 4, 1968 - 1:45 p.m. President's Tuesday Luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

Clifford and Symington ought to confer. they should go to him to see what ways we can cut. Walt Rostow: Our financial people are talking with the head oi the International Monetary Fund to see if we should take any actions tETIP~C t•S:t:tS CGP!RIGtiTED M

Folder, "February 13, 1968 - 1:12 p.m. Tuesday luncheon group - Rusk, McNamara, Helms, Clifford, Wheeler, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

. The President: What is the nature of the enemy forces in Saigon? General Wheeler: The forces in the Saigon area are decreasing. is still the build-up and the threat across the Cambodian border. There At Khesanh we got that C-130 out. a very gallant action

Folder, "March 4, 1968 - 5:33 p.m. Meeting with Senior Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

, that it is the right long-term course to take. We are not sure under the circumstances which exist that a conventional military victory, as conunonly defined, can be had. After this study is made---if there is no clear resolution in the actions of the next 3-4 months

Folder, "May 15, 1968 - 5:53 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors in the Cabinet Room," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

to the 19th.. They may have to ask for total cessation or no more conversations. There is a question of face involved. 4. Curious oriental approach -- this action could give them reason to break off negotiations. It is small chance, but I do not like

Folder, "November 8, 1967 - 9:42 a.m. Vice President and Walt Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

to reasonable peace negotiations. !r! · On the military front·, Westmoreland feels that he has the initiative. j In the pacification program, the re is a forward movement and action is being taken to eliminate corruption. I Walt Rostow said that Ambassador

Folder, "February 28, 1968 - 8:35 a.m. Gen. Wheeler"s trip to Vietnam discussion with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

missing, or wounded, or killed in action. General Wheeler: I have here a paper which was written on 31 January by the Military Affairs Committee and the Current Affairs Committee of the Liberation Army. We believe this document to be authentic. In ihth'e

Folder, "February 6, 1968 - 10:30 a.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

of the steam out of him by showing him an "Eyes Only" cable to General Westmoreland expressing my full support for him and his actions. General Wheeler: I talked with General Westmoreland this morning and he said he was deeply appreciative of the message

Folder, "January 30, 1968 - 1 p.m. Pueblo 11 - Foreign Affairs Luncheon Rusk, McNamara, Clifford, Helms, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

. Somebody should talk with Walt Rostow: {To General Wheeler). Nobody is advising the President, to my knowledge who has been trigger-happy. General Wheeler: Personally, I find none of the military courses of action particularly attractive. Walt Rostow: We

Folder, "March 12, 1968 - 1:29 p.m. Tuesday luncheon with Foreign Policy Advisors - Clifford, Wheeler, Helms, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

: Next Steps. (Sect. Rusk) 5. Time Scenario for Troop Decisions. (The President) Specific matters you wish presented to you for decision and action. 6. Other. / lJ}.~ TOP SECRE7 attachment (Tab A) Rostow TAB A {para. 7 from Ambassador

Folder, "February 12, 1968 - 1:45 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

to "grab" for immediate success. I think the enemy overestimates the degree of support in the Vietnamese populace and underestimates our strength. General Wheeler: He is taking both actions concurrently. He is attacking the cities and also launching

Folder, "July 19, 1967 - 12:23 p.m. Cabinet Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

will adjourn without action and throw the matter back into the Security Council. There are two questions raised by the resolutions - whether there should be withdrawal back to the situation of June 4 or simply a statement eliminating the state of belligerence

Folder, "Speech, October 29, 1968," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

, and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam cease aa al ---- , Washington time. President Thieu and I have reached this decision on the basis of developments in the Paris talks, -- and in the belief that this action can lead to progress toward a peaceful

Folder, "February 9, 1968 - 11:02 a.m. Joint Chiefs of Staff," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

forces to be available at all times. 2. Make available troops for an amphibious landing north of the DMZ if that action is decided upon. The 82nd Airborne and the Sixth-Ninth of Marine division can only be deployed if we eliminate the restrictions

Folder, "January 30, 1968 - 6:04 p.m. Pueblo 12 - Senator Dirksen and Congressman Ford ," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

..riits up to strength. President Eise:i.::.ower said we should press for C.iplor.1atic action in t.l-i.e United Nations, and intensify the bombing in North Korea. I want to ask Secretary McNamara to review exactly what happened. We will ask Secretary

Folder, "Speech -- October 30, 1968 1:45 p.m.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

, and artillery bombardment k:Z-_' ~~ '~ of North Vietna:::i:::,ta ~ Ih~v~::::::t:::ii~:~cision on the ~~ . . basis of developments in the Paris talks, - - and in the belief that this action can lead to progress toward a peacefu~ settlement of the war. I

Folder, "July 12, 1967 - 2:50 p.m. Tuesday luncheon group," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

on impending action. The President pointed out that he was very dis-appointed by the handling of the discussions with Congress, especially Senator Fulbright and Senator Russell, on the question of sending U. S. transports to the Congo. I .1 i Secretary Rusk

Folder, "July 14, 1967 - 12:30 p.m. Special National Security Council Panel on the Mideast," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

,, . . ... .. _5i:CRE~ - 2 - Secretary Fowler proposed: "The U.S. regrets the failure of the Govern.tnent of Israel to make clear that its actions ·in recent weeks is only provisional." Bundy objected because of the reaction to this. Clark Clifford said do not be too

Folder, "April 24, 1968 - 12:15 p.m. National Security Council Meeting, and certain foreign policy advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

move. DeGaulle will smile at us, but will not change his attitudes on monetary affairs and in relation to Great Britain. Secretary Fowler: The Chinese have been heavy takers of gold. Speculation. There is a possibility of independent actions between

Folder, "January 26, 1968 - 11 a.m. Pueblo 7 - Senior advisors - McNamara, Katzenbach, Wheeler, Helms, Nitze, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

. A diplomatic situation report by Under Secretary Katzenbach. 3. A summary of the military proposals on aircraft movement and other actions by Secretary McNamara and General Wheeler. 4. A discussion of the merits of a Presidential address to the Nation. S

Folder, "October 29, 1968 - 2:30 a.m. Meeting with the President's Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

arguments aside, the simple fact is that the President could not maintain a cessation of the bombing of North Vietnam unless it were very promptly evident to him, to the .Ain.erican people, and to our allies, that such an action was, indeed, a step toward

Folder, "March 11, 1968 - 6:57 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on additional troops for Vietnam," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

an additional $100 million in military assistance, because of North Korean aggressive actions. Details on the ~quipment involved both for the troop package and for the $100 million supplement are attact"wnent A. In short, we have done everything up to this time

Folder, "August 2, 1967 - 12:09 p.m. Cabinet Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

The Postmaster General said that each Cabinet member had before him a list of target dates for legislation. He stressed that action is desired on these pieces of legislation by Labor Day. He said, "This is our little bible among us. 11 The Postmaster General

Folder, "March 26, 1968 - 3:15 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors (Item)

are in any way weakening. We should send only support troops. General Bob Murphy: I am shaken by the position of my associates. The inte rprctation given this action by Saigon would be bad. This is a "give-away" policy. I think it would weaken our position

Folder, "July 13, 1967 - 1:25 p.m. McNamara, Wheeler, Westmoreland," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

it into an Americal Division such as was organized during World War II. General Westinoreland said this would be handled by picking up bits and pieces of units which. are currently in action. ~IEl 11 46 146 I Ea COPYltleHT!D r rbf.i&atic11 Reqolf'is tecrRaisaleA ef

Folder, "August 24, 1967 - 5:33 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Gen. Johnson, Gen. McConnell, Nitze," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

COPYRIGHTED Publication Aequie es V" f!,or.fftiHiun of Copyr1~ht . ,tiolder. W. Thomas lo nson TOP: SECRET EYES_ONLY - - -: :..5..: It was agreed this was the best course of action. The President asked about putting former Ambassador Lodge in charge

Folder, "October 17, 1967 - 1:40 p.m. McNamara, Rusk, Wheeler, Helms, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

no part in support of our actions. I propose we hold his feet to the fire on this. THE PRESIDENT: Walt, get in touch with Abe Feinberg on this. Tell them we can only support Israel if we do provide some help to the moderate Arabs. The President ended

Folder, "November 8, 1967 - 10:03 a.m. National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Vietnamese military force. In 1966, pacification was no more than a plan. Today it is an action. Pacification is beginning to move. 10. The people feel a new sense of dignity. 11. On my last trip to Vietnam I came back "impressed." Today, I returned

Folder, "November 15, 1967 - 2:16 p.m. Bunker, Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Helms, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

forces. Out of 40 battles recently, they have had 35 successes. They are fighting in night actions now too. "The press does not believe our head counts and KIA." The President asked Director Helms to get what information the U.S. government has on head

Folder, "September 25, 1968 - 12:17 p.m. National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

revanchism", Viet-Nam, and the Middle East) and generally will try to place Czech events in a cold war context in hopes of silencing the non aligned countries that have so far been willing to criticize Soviet intervention. In determining what actions

Folder, "October 30, 1968 - 10:10 a.m. Foreign Policy Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

appropriate action. I would like to say there 11 1 is a 1clear understanding. General Wheeler: We know they understand if they violate cities and the DMZ we are required to respond. Secretary Rusk: The message does not give ''green light." FM called