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Folder, "[January 31, 1968 - Meeting with Congressional Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

a::ld with the Soviet Union. We knm·1 i t is much easier to get into a war than get ou~ of one. At the sarne time wa co have our p::?:"ide and our p=estige and our men at stake. So we are pursuing t~rough diplomacy every possi~ly avenue that is calcula

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

. But it's still going to take time. We've got the logistical base now -- we've begun to turn def eat into victory. I'm not distressed. There is no truth in the stalemate theory. The McNamara report this time was the best one of his nine. The President

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)

as of the time I lefto The RF and PF situation c1 ·- -/is not entirely clear. l -- The regular troops did take more casualties than the RF and PF forceso - 4 -- We believe about 40, 000 enemy were killedo cormt the number wounded and missing. We cannot

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

and Cabot Lodge were also included in it. We should get the benefit of their substantive opinion. Then we could say you were meeting again with the same group. Drew Pearson wrote around that time about the group. The President then asked Tom Johnson to get

Folder, "[December 17, 1965 - 9:41 a.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

, what should we do? We shouldn't be doing anything that ha..s a on~in-three chance. Perhaps a cease-fire in place. Not now. It takes time. d,., ·-:i / 4f

Folder, "[October 2, 1967 Congressional Leadership Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

resolution but we will need additional time beyond that." The President said he should tell the Congress that previous Presidents rave asked for temporary, limited taxing powers. This was always denied. Now the question should be raised to the Democratic

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

assign ment as Tactical Commander of Cadets at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs. Colonel Olds said he was honored by the assignment although he regretted leaving Vietnam where he thought his services were needed most at this time. "I am not exactly

Folder, "May 8, 1968 - 6 p.m. President's meeting with the negotiating team," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

- 9-f'f I will read the opening statement tonight. Secretary Rusk: The talk to North Vietnam the North Vietnamese the March 31 speech. answer some of their delegation leaves tomorrow morning. Habib will tomorrow about exact meeting time. We expect

Folder, "September 25, 1968 - 2:04 p.m. President's weekly luncheon meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

P1..... i11igA of 'opydght 0 Ho~der. W. tbomaa 1obnson TOP SECRET - 2 •. L '.: Secretary Rusk: Ball quits 2 months after he leave-s office. Clark Clifford: He has an excellent statement. The President: The time when he should have

Folder, "October 25, 1968 - 12:38 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

and the DMZ. Secretary Rusk: They said they could be at the meeting on November 2. We must stay with this if we go with it. Let's keep this language out. Time is putting pres sure on them. Secretary Clifford: If this deal goes through, could you have

Folder, "October 29, 1968 - 6:28 p.m. Foreign Policy Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

to meet that timing. ' : ', / f1 ~ ·: - 2 ', • \ •',•• .: ~~· ~. .. ,· ,., ~ ., ,. ., 4. If we don't get agreement, make a unilateral declaration. We have a major problem on our hands. They may figure they help Nixon by staying

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, "[June 22, 1966 - National Security Council Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

. Personally I would mine Haiphaig at the same time and get the political flak over with. The President: I think that public approval is deteriorating, and that it will continue to go down. Some in Congress are disgusted about the Buddhist uprising

Folder, "July 25, 1967 - 6:10 p.m. Senate Committee Chairmen," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

measure, and needs time on the Presidential Election Campaign Bill. Senator Fulbright then discussed the Foreign Relations Committee. The Senator said: "Mr. President, what you really need to do is to stop the war. That will solve all your problems. As you

Folder, "October 4, 1967 - 7:02 p.m. McNamara, Rusk, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

.to help us. He is saying that the Johnson Administration will not listen to· him. THE PRESIDENT: Tell Percy that we will listen to him at any time and any place. There certainly is not any doubt about our willingness to have him hearrl. What do you say now

Folder, "October 18, 1967 - 7:30 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Katzenbach, Rostow, Kissinger, Fortas, Taylor, Clifford," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

of the bombing cessation. The reply fr om Hanoi follows: At the present time the United States is continuing the escalation of the war in an extremely grave manner. In these conditions words of peace are only trickery. At a time when the United States continues

Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 12:58 p.m. Pueblo I - Tuesday Luncheon meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

feet of water below the ice. A special group has been sent to coordinate the search. Secretary McNamara said the decision was made that no more live bombs will be carried aloft at any time. Secretary McNamara said that General Wheeler and he had agreed

Folder, "February 2, 1968 - 4:30 p.m. Backgrounder with correspondents on Vietnam and the Pueblo," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

?iFIDE:H'f'iAL FOR THE PRESIDENT Io rn FROM: Tom Johnson Attached are the notes of your meeting with correspondents February 2, 1968, in the Mansion. Those attending the discussion were: Max Frankel - New York Times Chuck Bailey - Cowles Publications Dick

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)

; and to ask for authority to extend enlistments. That Monday session ciid moderate my judgment some. I' do think we should evaluate our strategy. It is a good idea fro.m time to time to have a good, sound review. I f.:EfWIGE·SQ.P.ly hope we don't get over-run

Folder, "October 22, 1968 - 1:15 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

: The President: Walt Rostow: 9:00 a. m. Saigon time Saturday. Should we refer to reconnaissance? Yes. Reconnaissance will continue. The President: When would we announce/ UECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356. Sec. 3.4 M'!fTTNG t110T!S COPYRIGMl~O -Pe

Folder, "[January 29, 1966 - 12:45 p.m. Meeting with Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

&l-Yc j)c ft , NARS, Date 4 =4-~ :.t\uthonty By; Meeting in President's Office Date: January 29, 1966 Time: 12:45 (a. m. or p. m. not specified) Present: President, Vice President, Rusk, Goldberg, Bundy, Moyers, and Valenti (From notes

Folder, "[September 13, 1967 - 12:32 p.m. National Security Council Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

'.Vier. - 3 The President then summarized saying that actually there are only three for us. Goldberg said he wanted to take exception to a statement made by Secretary Rusk that there will be a future time to go to the United Nations

Folder, "[September 19, 1967 - 8:36 a.m. Congressional Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

, but most of the time was spent talking about rice production, graft, corruption, cleaning up the local situation..• 11 The President said he was glad to hear that Marcos was friendly, because he had heard bad reports. Speaker McCormack mentioned his radio

Folder, "[October 11, 1967 - Prior to Regular Weekly Luncheon Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

, that they are expecting us to hit the air field any time we go into that area. Secretary Rusk said that we should not keep referring to targets being shifted from one list to another. Everytime we hit a new target, there is a notion around the world

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

today which I wasnt aware of. Some of Bernie's organizational work -- his timing -- has caused problems. Today the Attorney General issued a report which he simplified for me. (sheet attached. ) I will be number one or two or three, or whatever you want

Folder, "[May 21, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

in order to allow time for a motion to be programmed to instruct the conferees to report back a $4 billion reduction. The Speaker and Carl will find someone to make this motion if the approach is agreeable to Wilbur Mills. Albert thought that we should

Folder, "[June 25, 1968 - 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

brief the Cabinet on this history and allow time for questions and answers. He asked. Joe Califano to take charge of this operation. Fifth, the President also asked Joe Califano to coordinate a staff study of what can be done to develop specialized

Folder, "January 31, 1968 - 8:40 a.m. Pueblo 13 - Breakfast with Congressional Leaders & Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

than his information. We have spent a great deal of time on this situation. I have received reports from 90 ambassadors. I asked Clark Clifford, George Ball, Henry Cabot Lodge, and General Taylor to c,ome in Sunday and go over this. We are calling

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

: It is a pure question of when you all are agreed on statement. Thieu plans to talk at 7 :00 p. m. Washington time. What does Bus say? General Wheeler: midnight. The President: We can is sue orders at midday - - stop bombing by Can we agree on how

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

said he had discussed the matter with Senator Fulbright. and that Senator Fulbright had offered no objections to the Sec·retary's conversations with him on the Congo matter at that time. I Secretary Rusk and Secretary McNamara discussed current

Folder, "October 17, 1967 - 5:35 p.m. Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

budget request and do not exceed it. Otherwise it may be necessary to freeze every contract. This week we were denounced 21 times by Democrats in the Senate. There were 21 separate stories denouncing our conduct of the war and our operations oil

Folder, "January 24, 1968 - 7:50 p.m. Pueblo 3 - McNamara, Rusk, Rostow, Clifford, Christian, Johnson," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Council. In the United Nations the re is a long and strong background for our position in Korea. This would gain time for us. It also would give the Secretary General reason to proceed with private discussions. I think we should take it there, although

Folder, "February 18, 1968 - 8 a.m. President's breakfast with boys on the Aircraft Carrier Constellation," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Irish or a Negro from Louisiana. For a long time the Negro has been dis criminated against, but I don't believe there is a white boy who would like to go down to a bhck country and be treated second class. There are more blacks and browns than whites

Folder, "February 20, 1968 - 1:05 p.m. Tuesday luncheon with Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Helms, Rostow, Clifford," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

evaluation of enemy intentions (Mr. Helms) -- Situation on the ground (Gen. Wheeler) 2. Gen. Wheeler's Trip (The President) -- Objectives. -- Query: Should Katzenbach go from State? Or Habib? is one of high or low State visibility. The question Time

Folder, "June 19, 1968 - 1 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors - Clifford, Katzenbach, Helms, Wheeler," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

by it. The President: Does he indicate we might change our position? Walt Rostow: He did change our position. Our first position was for clean DMZ, no infiltration. He went back somewhat. On the whole, it was an appropriate time to change and show some flexibility. We

Folder, "July 2, 1968 1:20-2:35 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

Wheeler: The Captain of that plane has made that flight 19 times. They think it was a navigational error. Secretary Rusk: How about the Symington amendment. Secretary Clifford: Senator Russell said the Symington Amendment would pass and he probably

Folder, "[January 24, 1966 - 6:30 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

and verse.) Presid-ent: When you go to Sharp, Bob, tell him we are thinking along t...""lese possibilities -- and get their views:. Rusk: Tragedy about -situation is that Fulbright statement urging extending the pau..se and recognizing the Viet Cong. Times

Folder, "[January 26, 1966 Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

) wants to wait. I asked him if he c".uld deliver VC if I ga.ve him more time . He couldn't answer. Rusk: But the central policy issue is err.barrassment over some thin issue - r11cNa.r~a.~a : to D~2..:: Ne can:t start before F riday their time

Folder, "[January 29, 1966 National Security Council Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of National Secui-ity Council Date: (Not specified but believe it was January 30, 1966 Time: 12:15p.m. to2:25p.m. check) Present: President, Vice President, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Fowler, Mac Bun::ly, Bill Bundy, Goldberg, Marks

Folder, "[March 11, 1966 - 12:35 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

Room Date: March 11, 1966 Time: 12:35 to 1:30 p.m. Present: President, Rusk, McNamara, Vance, Wheeler, Komer, Gardner, Marks, Helms, Raborn, Bell, Ball, Bromley Smith, General Goodpaster, J. Valenti (Fro:n notes by J. Valenti) Goodpaster: March 4