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Folder, "July 16, 1967 - 2:15 p.m. Bipartisan Congressional leaders and Ranking Minority members of committees," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

for this country would be to pass the Senate bill, with the necessary changes to meet the present situation. Secretary Boyd said that 60% of the railroads are down today and that 80% of the railroads will be down tomorrow. The Secretary also said: Chicago's

Folder, "[July 1967 - May 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

FOR THE PRESIDENT T~;r: FROM: Tom Johnson Attached are the notes of your meeting with Peter Lisagor of the Chicago Daily News. The meeting started at 6:59 p. m. at 8:30 p.m. --- ---- - ---- The meeting ended MEETI~·~ "'OTES COPYRIGHTED ·.'m n~Jc , 12, }.;, ":Q

Folder, "October 5, 1967 - 6:55 p.m. McNamara, Rusk, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Dirksen, at 72, from Chicago, can stand up and be my defender the way he has been. SECRETARY RUSK: He has a little stronger chemical than others. in his system THE PRESIDENT: Quoted parts of the James McGregor Burns book on Kennedy's quotes about

Folder, "[July-August 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

not have the election we want but it might be better than some we have - Powell in Harlem, or Daly in Chicago, or some Mexican border town. Rather asked about reports of new peace feelers - is there any daylight in sight now? The President said

Folder, "[April-May 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

in Washington was handled ''just right. '' On Secretary Katzenbach 1 s China speech, the President said it reflected no major new shift in American policy. He said China was trying to keep North Vietnam from negotiating. Mr. Crawford asked the difference

Folder, "[November 4, 1967 - 2:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

if the proposal on the U. N. was a new one and what is the major departure from the Administration policy. The President told him "it represents neither a major nor a minor departure of this government's policy. 11 Secretary Rusk said he asked Bill Bundy, in front

Folder, "August 20, 1968 National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

the problems of troops in Chicago if riots develop at time of convention. General Westmoreland: basis. The President We have worked out detailed plans on contingency Mayor Daley is calling up troops (National Guard) to~ay. Secretary Clifford: We have had

Folder, "[Papers for] November 14, 1968 Special Cabinet Room Meeting," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

playgrounds for our children and grandchildren. .. We are still losing thousands of acres daily to new suburbs and industries -- and once never r~claimed~ tl~ey are lost, they are almost In the next few years, we should double the size

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, January 25, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

need to look at where we now are as well as where we expect to end up. 2. Ask Secretary Rusk to outline the State paper and to make additional comments if he wishes to do so. 3. Ask Ambassador Goldberg for his views as seen from New York. 4

Folder, "[July 21, 1965 Meetings with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

involved calling up reserves. Secretary Rusk felt that it was important that the new military proposals have civilian (i.e., State Department) endorsement. He thought he should participate in the Congressional testimony. Mr. Bundy suggested

Folder, "[February-April 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

that would do if we stop the bombing. We've had maybe 200 flickers and Harriman tracks down every probe, but so far there has been nothing." ### August 7, 1967 NOTES ON PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH VIRGINIA PREWETT OF THE WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS, MARCH 14, 1967

Folder, "[July 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

might do some writing for Hearst papers after his retirement. k. Geo.rge Christian # # # I ). t July 30, 1968 NOTES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH VIRGINIA PREWETT, WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS July 1 S, 1968 Miss Prewett: I have been thinking about

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, May 10, 1966]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

measures to cut demands on Vietnamese manpower {3rd country labor, better use of returnees, etc.); {d) develop better procedures here and in Saigon for civil/military review of new manpower demands. {Tab J) Subject: Land Reform Problem: Land reform

Folder, "[November-December 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

worry, he said. Asked the purpose of the wire service tickers in his office, the President said it was a way to keep his mind open to every source of information. The President said the daily problem of the President is to determine what is right. He

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

. Fulbright is against a resoiution of any kind. We should discretely show the Congress copies of the mutual security acts between North Korea and the Soviets. I thought we soould have had a resolution on the Israel situation. We have a new ball game

Folder, "[December 5, 1967 - 5:31 p.m. Meeting with Governor John W. King of New Hampshire]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

MAR VIN WATSON'S NOTES ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR JOHN W. KING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1967 5:31P.M. p Governor, I read your speech before the State Democratic Executive Committee and it was awfully good. If I
Folder, "[December 5, 1967 - 5:31 p.m. Meeting with Governor John W. King of New Hampshire]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2

Folder, "[December 5, 1967 - 11:28 a.m. Meeting with Former Governor Frank Morrison of Nebraska)," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

, perhaps the international food program. Morrison said on politics, there is a new law, passed by the Republicans. Purpose is to take the Nebraska Presidential Primary out of the popularity contest. The Secretary of State shall place on the ballot all

Folder, "August 9, 1967 - 9:02 a.m. Democratic Congressmen," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Richard D. McCarthy (29th District, New York) said that the riots, the tax message, and the war in Vietnam all indicated to him that Democrats are in for trouble next year. He said the people are focusing on the war; that some new initiative is needed

Folder, "[May 7, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting with Congressional Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

Congress . to enact new lccris lat ion pos-C~ooning the -orovisio ns of existinq law. . The additional $400 million might be 9btained by a very drastic defer=al of the trust fti.nd-financed Fe:J.era'l Aid Highway Program. Since less than 20% of · t

Folder, "April 4, 1968 - 3:47 p.m. President's meeting with U Thant at the United Nations in New York City," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: Tom Johnson Attached are the notes of your meeting with U Thant at the United Nations Building in New York City, April 4, 1968. Those attending the meeting were: The President U Thant - Secretary General of the United Nations Ambassador
Folder, "April 4, 1968 - 3:47 p.m. President's meeting with U Thant at the United Nations in New York City," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3

Folder, "March 19, 1968 - 1:01 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

. The President: I think they should be called in. Secretary Rusk: Habib is seeing them. The President: I think you and Clark should see them. to seeing them myself. Secretary Rusk: I wouldn't object We need some good news from Vietnam, Buzz. General Wheeler

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

. They Then, about six weeks ago, they entered a new and critical phase. As an agreement began to take shape, I conducted a series of intensive discussions with our allies, and with the senior military and diplomatic officers of our own government, on the prospects

Folder, "October 23, 1967 - 1:05 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Helms, Rostow, Christian, Wheeler," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

was dramatically under scored by the news, which reached me on the heels of your letter, of the sinking of an Israeli destroyer in the eastern Mediterranean by an Egyptian patrol boat equipped with surface-to-surface missiles. This act of war was the most serious

Folder, "December 4, 1967 - 12:23 p.m. Joint Chiefs of Staff," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

before them today concern force modification and force structure. This does not affect Southeast Asia operations. General McConnell said there is disagreement on whether we should have a new advanced strategic bomber in 1976. He says the JCS believe we

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

said the announcement is "expected. I will be surprised if it is not on evening news. Bunker says he needs 24 hours. Secretary Rusk: The President: Smathers called on me. a "political trick" is planned. He said Nixon people think General Wheeler: 1

Folder, "[September 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

prospect; the President reviewed bill by bill. IS said the prospect was not hopeless, was difficult, but that he felt the results would be good. }• Sevareid aske& if the President believed the new South Vietnam @OTern ment would seek peace. The President

Folder, "August 8, 1967 - 9:02 a.m. Democratic Congressmen," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

hope that the measures would be considered separately. The need to do something more for the cities was raised. It was pointed out that some administration spokesmen were talking of a vast new federal effort. Others in the administration are talking

Folder, "September 19, 1967 - 5:55 p.m. McNamara, Katzenbach, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Requ1rlT ..Pmnlsslon of Cop71 ighr SEGRE! Holder· W Thomgs •obPl9" - 2 - Bombing policy was discussed. Secretary McNamara said there was no need for new targets to be approved this week since the JCS has 49 targets already authorized but not struck

Folder, "December 10, 1968 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

with the new Cabinet. Secretary Clifford thought that the President's idea for dinner was bes.t , rather than their idea for the new Cabinet to invite the old Cabinet. The President: position? Why did Scoop turn down the Secretary of I:efense

Folder, "October 2, 1967 - 11:50 a.m. President's meeting with Colonel Olds and Col. Cross ," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. NOTES OF PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH COLONEL ROBIN OLDS. Colonel Olds saluted the President as he was introda.ced to the Commander in Chief by Colonel James U. Cross, Military Aide to the President. The President asked if Colonel Olds was ready for his new

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

have in Vietnam? It look as though the news is all bad. The President then read a memorandum about a large group of protesters in Oakland, California. The President also read a Situation Room report which showed in a battle late yesterday that 58 U. S

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

. There are signs of new and better changes in the leadership of the military. They are beginning to make promotions MEEl"l~~G t~.OTES COfilYftlGHTED "Publication Reqttires $>er~i11ien of Cop71 ight Mel&ler1 W. 'fhomas Juhnt0n } .. . . .-~ •.' . ; *OP BI!ICRE

Folder, "March 20, 1968 - 2:52 p.m. Meeting on fiscal policy - Fowler, Bundy, Martin, Okun, Freid, Zwick, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Meeting began: 2:52 p. m. Meeting ended: 3:55 p. m. ~ . ~ 1 NOTES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH HIS FISCAL ADVISERS March 20, 1968 THE PRESIDENT: The new program in Vieblam will cost $8. 6 billion. I want to hear your views before I make a decision

Folder, "March 22, 1968 Supplemental notes on meeting of the President with General Abrams," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

was at wit~ end on how to get people to report the war the way it is. He said he took Johnny Apple of the New York Times with him on one all-day excursion. He said they got out of the chopper at one RF post, the re was a province chief and American adviser

Folder, "[January 11, 1966 - 1:05 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on David Bell's Return]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

some kind of government system that serves the people. A new spurt is needed. Is not being done now. Some areas are thoroughly pacified but have always been historically. We are not yet following up and increasing hold so people can see positive future

Folder, "[April 4, 1968 - 3:50 p.m. Meeting with U Thant]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

FORM 7122 17·72) TOP 5ECRET SUBJECT: Meeting with Secretary General of the United Nations U Thant Thursday, April 4, 1968 at the United Nations Building in New York City. MEETING CONVENED: 3:50 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED: 4:45 p. m. ATTENDING

Folder, "[June 5, 1968 - 12:00 noon National Security Council Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

what happened in France happen in Britain? " Says some Britons haven't adjusted to new role. The second problem is economic and financial. Public skeptical. Race problem adds to vague sense of frustration. But Bruce says Britain not France - young

Folder, "[July 16, 1965 - 6:00 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Dominican Republic]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

is the one Dominican I have run into who has courage to go ahead. Problems: 1. Institutional act to provide for the government. Both sides have given suggestions on this act. One side (the rebels) has written a new constitu tion but this won 1t do. Imbert

Folder, "[June 26, 1968 Meeting with Equity Managers)," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

during the New Deal. He said he thought that perhaps. the most significant development in the past generatioJJ was the new social conscious ness of business. Who could have imagined their leaving their own work behind to get into cities efforts? Who

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

be respected. For months, there was no movem ent in the talks. were deadlocked. .· l J... . VK, Then, about s-ix weeks ago, they entered a new and t ~µ esitie al pha ~ e. h~e, As I conducted a series of intensive discussions with our allies

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