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Folder, "May 21, 1968 - 1:15 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

it to the NVA in general meeting tomorrow and let it get around to NVA indirectly. Secretary Clifford: I had not seen the cables before. This is a bad time to come out with a threat. I would do it privately first in any case. Director Helms: Communists believe

Folder, "June 9, 1968 - 2:30 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors in Cabinet Room," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

to restart. 3. Time is on their side, they think. The enemy can fight for 12-18 months. They can control the level of the war. Time is not on our side. Clark's draft is the best way to respond. The President: What does Kosygin's letter say to you

Folder, "October 23, 1968 - 4 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

Permissioa «>£ (g,..,,right Holder. W. l'heMas Jehn$0n Secretary Clifford: Bus and I had a wonderful time with Ike this morning. General Wheeler: He was alright on Vietnam. He was concerned about the political situation in Saigon. He said if something

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

Guard training must be improved. Attorney General Clark said the President 1 s Commission is an excellent one. He then gave a chronology of the Detroit riots beginning with his call from Governor Romney and ending with the time when the troops were

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)

the aircraft in gradually you will get more out of it than by doing it all at one time or by not doing it at all. The President: The incident: Pueblo seizure, may be more than a pin prick. In my judgment this must be coordinated with what is happening in South

Folder, "February 6, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership Breakfast," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

from what you know. We do not believe the ship was in territorial waters. We are going through some dangerous times. North Korea has a treaty with the Soviets and with China. If a man has nothing to offer as an alternative, I advise that he say nothing

Folder, "February 13, 1967 [8:29 a.m. Meeting on Vietnam]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. At issues resumption of bombing against North Vietnam, and timing of announcement. -\ OM Tom Johnson DECLASSITIZD Authority NL. J ~ ~ - '-I~ JI- 7__ - ·~.3 By 1..s-c.:..--' , NARS, D3.te_;__ SERVICE SET • ; II .. . . .. .. ...... I

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

a settle ment which was more inflationary than the one which had earlier been outli~ d. THE PRESIDENT: Bob, I want you to spend as much time as you can with Senator Russell. Dean, you need to get your people to pull their gloves off in their public speeches

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

this leads him to conclude that the bombing is not effective in closing the infiltration routes and the supply lines. All the time, ships are lining the docks at Haiphong harbor. The Senator asked did the Vice President discuss the possible closing

Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 8:10 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leaders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

the bill through the Senate this week so that final passage can be obtained this session. We really need this one and with D. C. problems rece1v1ng so much attention now ought to be a good time to get it. M.E.EI1µ•(; bJOTES CO?'!RIGi iTE-0 ?r1ol1cdno!i

Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Beautification. We are going to have to face this sometime. We would like to have a rule granted so that the bill can be held on the calendar and brought up for floor debate about the time your message on "protecting our natural heritage" goes to the Hill

Folder, "June 22, 1968 - 8:45 a.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

: He says too many times a week to too many people that he ian 't going to mount a coup. That shows it is on his mind. We should lay it on the line a bout these attacks on Saigon. our propaganda line to the fullest. We should use Secretary

Folder, "June 25, 1968 - 1:20 p.m. Tuesday luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

it be the lull before the storm? General Wheeler: It sure could. The President: I think it may be. CIA Director Helms: I agree. Under Secretary Katzenbach: The response time of Abrams to mortars is fantastic. It takes only 90 seconds. General Wheeler

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - 7:20 p.m. Foreign Policy Advisory Group meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

said In New Or leans, we said We are in close touch with our negotiators. We concluded we should stop bombing to test their faith Ordering it at a certain time. Gorton, Holyoake will take it. The Koreans, Thais will gi~e us trouble

Folder, "[July 18, 1966 - Meeting with Bi-Partisan Leaders of House and Senate]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

many sacred cows. There For example, school lunches and the school milk program. You would have · a hard time getting a veto sustained. aggravate the situation. A veto would You also forgot to mention that the Gold War GI Bill will exceed $290

Folder, "August 5, 1967 - 1:49 p.m. Clifford, Taylor, Rusk, Nitze, Ball, Rostow, McPherson, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

, although they understand the risk and see it a bit differently than do we. (3) They favor an expansion of the war. They are not afraid of us moving north of the DMZ or into Laos, if necessary. (4) They favored a summit, although no place or time

Folder, "August 8, 1967 - 1:25 p.m. Tuesday luncheon group," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

are ready to sit down. We will discontinue all bombing north of the 17th parallel if we know they will not take advantage of it. But we will not quit until we have their assurance they will not take ad vantage of the bombing halt. If at the end of that time

Folder, "May 28, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors at breakfast," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

this situation now. You have press on more pro U. S. attitude. Country is not divided much on this. It is more united today than any time I can remember. I would not want to do anything to upset this situation. The President: Two thirds of Congressmen will vote

Folder, "July 24, 1968 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

·. Since the early 1950' s th'e United States has carried a larger share .of ~he ·· .' . defense burden of the North Atlantic area tar a longer period ot time than was anticipated. Moreover, todo.y this couriti-y has great responsibilities

Folder, "[July 19, 1966 Meeting with Members of Senate and House Appropriations Committee]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

: The impact of Federal spending puts pressure on the economy at a time when it 1 s fully employed. It puts force on new plant and equipment inventories. It probably will generate new price increases. We will face a renewed speed-up in the growth 0

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:30 a.m. National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

It goes to the proper responsibilities of officials in both of our Parties. It goes to the heart of our society in a time of swift change and of great stress. I think the composition of this Commission is proof against any narrowness or partisanship. You

Folder, "November 20, 1967 - 5:05 p.m. Bipartisan Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

fohnson [9 of 10] ~I! lG ~JOTS~ GOPYRISHT~ti ~blicatjon Requi,.;s C1fern.ission cf Eop)!:tight HeJ;ii1r· W lAeMes Johnson - 10 THE PRESIDENT then read parts of his recent press conference at which time he pointed out the expenditure cuts that would

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

Vietnamese do not fire across the border. He said WaHRostow said in the rhythm of things it would take months rather than weeks to rebuild after a defeat such as the one they sustained. He said we do have some time on our hands. General Wheeler said you

Folder, "November 21, 1967 - 8:30 a.m. VP, Rusk, McNamara, Bunker, Komer, Wheeler, Westmoreland, Helms, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

of weakness. ED 12958 3.4( b1l1J>2 5Vrs (CJ Secretary McNamara said we should push our view on the South Vietnamese to get them moving Ambassador Bunker said that these things take time, that we cannot rush it. The Viet Cong are their enemy we must remember