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

occurred both in small towns and great metropolitan centers. No society can tolerate massive violence, anymore than a body can tolerate massive disease. And we in America shall not tolerate it. But just saying that does not solve the problem. We need

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

that this is a holding action at Will they seriously negotiate before the convention ? MEETIU8 t~eT!S COP~
Democratic National Convention.

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Peace offensive re Vietnam, 1/5/1966, Volume 3, Tab 37," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

do everything he could to work for a settlement. c. Italian leaders favored the bombing lull. been helpful to the Moro government. They believed our action had T OI SEGRE I /$ENSITIVE -2 TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE d. De Gaulle was polite

Folder, "November 11, 1968 - 3 p.m. President and President-elect Nixon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

action before January 20. W. \ tf. Rostow EYES ONLY Vl WRostow:rln '. !" ,_ NOTES OF THE PRESIDENT•s MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT-ELECT RICHARD NIXON November 11, 1968 PRESENT AT THE MEETING WERE: The President President-elect Richard M

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Monetary Issues, Vietnam, UN, 11/25/1968, Volume 5, Tab 76," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

- French relations. Schiller had said with indignation that he had been summoned to Paris the week before the Bonn meeting. He had instead sent his Deputy, Schoellhorn. The French had then threatened drastic action if the Germans did not revalue

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - 1:40 p.m. Foreign Policy Advisory Group meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

, to the American people, and to our allies, that such an action was, indeed, a step toward peace. A cessation of bombing which would be followed by abuses of the DMZ, Viet Cong, and North Vietnamese attacks on cities or such populated areas as provincial capitals

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 11:15 a.m. Detroit Riots - Clark, McNamara, Christopher, Fortas, Wilkins, Doar," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Director Hoover, General Johnson, Secretary of the Army Reior, Mr. Marvin Watson, Mr. Abe Fortas, and Mr. George Christian. The President was reading the June 22, 1943, issue of the New York Times concerning President Roosevelt's actions in Detroit

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Problems ahead in Europe, 5/3/1967, Volume 4, Tab 51," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

ma j or problem, i.e. , can we live with actions which our European a llies are taking in the field of financial affairs ? I s it possible for u s to reach a rational f inancial accommodation w ith the Common Market? Can w e halt a pro ces s wh ich

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Stockpile Criteria, 10/31/1968, Volume 5, Tab 74," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

recommendation when you have before you an appropriate action document to sign. II,..< J,Aj.o!JJ. R ostow SERVICE SET . l,n I ' , EXECUTIVE OrF ICE OF THE PRES IDENT Of"F"IC£ or £MER0£NCY PLANNING WASHIN GTON. 0 . C . 20504 o,.,.,cr; 0

Folder, "October 3, 1967 - 6:10 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Rostow, Helms, Christian Robin Olds and Col. Cross," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

, why were they no longer shelled at the Marine site at Conthien. Secretary McNamara said he did not know if this was a result of our action or their decision. The Pre sic.ent asked if we shou1d move our people bad:;:, as ha.s been sugge s·i:e d

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - President's Meeting with Joint Chiefs on Vietnam," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

could not maintain a cessation of the bombing of North Vietnam unless it were very promptly evident to him, to the American people, and to our allies, that such an action was, indeed, a step toward peace. A cessation of bombing which would be followed

Folder, "September 26, 1967 - 5:46 p.m. Educators from Cambridge, Mass. small colleges and Universities," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

folde1. W. TAeMat Jgbn;on - 2There is a necessary preoccupation of our national leadership with this problem. At the same time there is much anxiety and dismay in America over the 'Wlr. Our conviction is that we should contract our operations

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

operation. Mr. Rostow: The Vietnamese seem more willing to contemplate offensive actions of their own. The enemy hasn't. Secretary Clifford: The enemy may feel he is doing so well politically that he need not do anything militarily. They see: Debate

Folder, "Policy Papers and Background Studies on Cuba Affair (V)," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 8 (Item)

we must continue surveillance and if they hit us we take action. President says what should we decide? Stevenson says decide whether await reply to letter or present package. What should package be? November 12, 1962 . -~ ' - ... DEaAS.mlED

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, "[NSC Meeting on] Discussion of U. S. Food Aid, 10/11/1967, Volume 4, Tab 58," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

: recol'T.lend that you authori=e ~~iate negot i at i ons with India on the ;asis of Option I II outlined beli:-~; offering a 6-o onth agree~ent ;Or 3 1/2 cillion tons of PL 480 graf.3 fo r 1968. This action: offers a good chance for a major self-~elp reform, one

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)

..:: , SERVICE SET ./ Si:CRE'f NATIONAL SEC URlTY COUNCIL RECORD OF ACTIONS NSC Action 2490. FY 1965 UNDERGROUND NUCLEP..R T E ST PROGRAM Noted a briefing on the underground test program presented by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department

Folder, "[July 21-27, 1965 Meetings on Vietnam] [ADDED TO FILE, 6/28/85]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

you fol low · McNn.mRrn.' f! course. PRl

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] U. S. Policy toward Vietnam, 3/17/1964, Volume 1, Tab 5," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

later to take the war to North Vietnam. Secretary McNamara said he had no additional comm ents to make but asked General Taylor to present the mili tary actions dis cussed in the r epo rt. General Taylor began by commenting that high - level overflights

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, "[September 9, 1964 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

), Secretary McNamara, Mr. McCone, General Wheeler, Ambassador Taylor, William Bundy, John McNaughton, Robert Manning, and McGeorge Bundy The meeting began with the President's review of a memorandum, "Courses of Action for South Vietnam," dated September 8

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, "[Robert McNamara Memo of November 1, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

B OFFICE OF THR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1 November 1967 MEMO FOR The President Yesterday at lunch I stated my belief that continuation of our present course of action in Southeast Asia would be dangerous, costly in lives, and unsatisfactory

Folder, "[January 24, 1968 - Meeting at State Department on Pueblo (President Did Not Attend)]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Song wants negotiations in Vietnam. This is a monkey wrench. Isn't the most plausible conclusion but this is simply a North Korean action. Walt Rostow: I don't think so. They were going for a vessel in which the Russians are much interested. Secretary

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, "[February 10, 1965 - 2:10 p.m. National Security Council Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of the North Koreans for the holding of the March 1 meeting of Com munist Parties which the Soviets are planning despite Chinese Communist opposi tion. Kosygin is expected to stay two days in North Korea. U, S. Action now \ puts heavy pressure on the Soviets

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, "[NSC Meeting on] Situation in Vietnam, 2/8/1965, Volume 3, Tab 29," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

for the North Vietnamese attack. If so, they may have b e en mouse-trapped by Hanoi. If they had known of the attack, the Russians might not have sent Kosygin to Hanoi. The North Vietnamese action has put the Russians on the spot. We have tal ke d

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Presidential Statement on the A/11 Aircraft, 2/29/1964, Volume 1, Tab 4," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

/{ By~ . NARA o~·~~ SUAd NSC ~1 eetin1 --l'OP SSCRET OXCA R 1: attachm••· . £ . ., v( ( -/ -GO~iFffiENllAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL RECORD OF ACTIONS NSC Action 2475. PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON THE A-11 AIRCRAFT a. Considered a draft

Folder, "[April 28, 1965 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Leaders on Dominican Republic]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

ashore to protect and escort American citizens to safety. This action, he explained, was being taken on the basis of unanimous decisions of our country team in the Dominican, the recommendation of the Ambassador, and on the recommendation of the Secretary

Folder, "[April 29, 1968 - 5:25 p.m. Special Drawing Rights Leadership Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

achievement" since Bretton Woods and nbw the Congress must take action to activate the agreement. Chairman Okun said that the soundness of the world's monetary system was essential to our own prosperity at home. The President then summed up the need for SDRs

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

[Index for NSC Meetings Volume 1], National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

to Vietnam OAS Action on Venezuelan Arms Cache 5. 3/17 /64 Mt g . No . 524 U.S . Policy Toward Vietnam 6. 4/2/ 64 Mtg . No . 525 U . S . Policy Toward Brazil and Other General Topics 7. -±/ 3/ 64 Mtg . No. 526 Various Topics (Panama, e t c

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Laos, 6/6/1964, Volume 2, Tab 6," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

cor dance with real needs . The Secretary of State further w anted an opp ortunity to obtain, during the day, Souvanna Phouma 1 s concurrence in the recommended action, to wh ich the Secr etary of Defense agreed. The President inquired what had been

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Situation in South Vietnam, 4/2/1965, Volume 3, Tab 33," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

agencies and our Embassy in Saigon were developing some proposals for non- militar y actions in Vietnam . Secretary Vance reported that VC actions during the past week declined somewhat - - except for the dramatic bombing of the E mbassy . The Department

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Southwest Africa, 7/14/1966, Volume 3, Tab 43," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

UN actions to e nfor ce the rulin g. The decis ion will be a blow to sterlin g , thus creat ing a majo r problem f or the British. We should avoid supporting economic sanction s against South Africa . We must e xpect that black Africans w ill try

Folder, "[November 24, 1963 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting with Ambassador Lodge and Advisors on Vietnam - McCone Memo]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

praising the actions in upsetting the Diem government. Lodge said he saw dangers of an anti-Christian move and thia was his purpose in seeing the Pope. He made a point that Bishop Thuc had engaged in serious persecutions involving the imprisonment