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Folder, "[October 31, 1967 - 5:35 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

changes such as giving more authority to local elected officials. 11 The President said that he learned a long time ago that a project is worthless unless a city or a community shows some interest and financial participation. The President said he did

Folder, "[March 5, 1968 - President's Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

nobody on the Committee would help him except Long. 5. Health Legislation. The President suggested that Senator Long have hearings on drug prices. Long said he agreed, "That you pay about 100 times the cost of manufacture. 11 6. Government

Folder, "[July 25, 1968 - 11:45 a.m. Meeting with Finance Minister Strauss]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

but to lower veterans' and welfare benefits at the same time. The President remarked that there may be fields in which the Americans are the equal of the Germans and there may be fields where the Americans were better than the Germans, but the fiscal

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Tuesday Luncheon, September 17, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

~· I OF CLAR I FICATION. ' THEY QUESTIONED WHY , Wr>PROPO'.'.SEO ·THAT ·····~ ~- --4 ALl. EXT ER NA!,. TROOPS M,UST BE Wl TH.DRAWN . SIMULT AN.EO USLY ·BUT, . . ·., i· /IT · ·:: . . ; ~ '? TXE SAME TIME. PROVIDED THAT .·SOME US TROOPS:. COULD

Folder, "[November 19, 1968 - Meeting with Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

to up-value, otherwise the pound is in trouble . The questions is whether I should tell Kiesinger this is the most serious situation in some time. Walt Rostow: Right now this is premature. The President: What is our offensive strategy? recommend

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

a comfortable time when I was a child. I remember sitting on the porch and listening to my father giving political counsel to the neighbors. In 1922 he went bust on cotton. He lost $100, 000 in 3 or 4 years. He died making $150 a month as a bus inspector

Folder, "April 30, 1968 - 1:25 p.m. Tuesday luncheon with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

you have any trouble with it? Secretarv Rusk: General 'Wheeler: Secretary Rusk: No. Do locks bother you. No. General Wheeler: No civilian casualties would result. Secretary Rusk: Time is running out. t ; I•' - 2 - The President: MiiTl

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

at the same time dramatizing that the Viet Cong and North Viet namese are to blame for the situation. Discussion 1. The Cambodian Government has been filing a series of complaints in the UN concerning US and South Vietnamese violations of its territory. Most

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

in the war. The Communist theory of war is that they are helping out a revolution in the South. When they are attacked they are outraged. I think the Soviets want to help. They can't until war is reduced to war in the South. Time pressures are on them to do

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, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, October 15, 1966]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of these deliberations and t.1.e successive steps ·;j::ic:-, are to follow until t.here is installed in Saigon some time next y .~a;c a qov~!' :-r:!r:r~. of the people fashioned according to the framework of tlle constirutior, ':'DW :: e::.:--.; drafted.. 4

Folder, "[September 12, 1967 - 1:25 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Ambassador Bunker asked him to spend some time with Eugene Locke. The President said he did that Monday night and the two of them went over the "Blueprint" which Locke brought back from Vietnam. The President said he asked Locke to break it down. He wants

Folder, "May 6, 1968 - 1:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

kept one word of it. under no illusions. So I'm They're arriving in Paris with a force of 43, They have asked for a villa. This indicates they are ready for phase I and phase II. They seem to be dug in for a period of time. Secretary Rusk: Move

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, "August 9, 1967 - 12:20 p.m. National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

of our ambitious plans which haven't been working in other countries and put them into action in Indonesia. Vice President: I have had great interest in this country for some time , I know some of the key men around Suharto. They say they could net ha

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

) will excuse my putting back on my uniform for a minute, it is my opinion that the military advantages do not out weigh the political disadvantages. General McConnell: I'd rather face them from China. only one half the time over target because of fuel

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, "August 10, 1968 - 12:25 p.m. President's briefing of Former Vice President Nixon and Gov. Agnew," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

their help, not their advice. The President: Mao has. I cannot tell you how much influence either Kosygin or The President: When we have a pause, we have a difficult time getting back. Nixon: Who talks to the Soviets? Secretary Rusk: We talk

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, "August 10, 1967 - 1:25 p.m. Luncheon meeting with business leaders," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

up or down by October. Uncertainty is the worst thing of all for business. We have a close time table. The last of the public witnesses will be on August 18, and around Labor Day or after the recess. they will decide when to vote it out. I have

Folder, "[September 15, 1967 - 7:27 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

to a series the first time. We should not have an adversary approach to the report like on "Meet the Press" •. " At this point Jones departed the meeting again to get a letter the President was to send to Congressman Joe Karth. -· The President read from

Folder, "[March 22, 1968 - Luncheon Meeting with Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

sa)d it might have some effect on doves and some effect in Europe, bu.t would not succeed and would cause them problems. Secretary Rusk said a critical time for a peace offensive is later after the winter fighting has subsided. He said that if we do

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

planned for some time. I may have an occasion to talk to Mai Van Bo. If not tomorrow, maybe Saturday. The President said, I have enjoyed all you say and agree with it. Your evaluation and as se sment is reasonable. I appreciate the constructive attitude

Folder, "May 14, 1968 - 3:04 p.m. President's meeting with his Cabinet," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

COP~TED PubUtatlon Reqoires P1rmi11iuH af Eutttright Holder. W. Jho.na; JeliMon NOTES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH THE CABINET, 1v1A Y 14, 1968 CLIFFORD: There has been a change of tactics between the time of Tet and now. The wearing

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, August 9, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of 100-250, 000 tons .. b. We plan to deal with this problem in November, when we have better estimates of the size of the US harvest, PL-480 availabilities, Vietnam's rice needs and the GVN foreign exchange position. At that time we will propose to you

Folder, "[December 18, 1965 - 12:35 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Bombing Pause," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

be better t '.) start on the 23rd or 24th. :-rc.h·. nara: Sta~t ~J It c:rnld be 7-- very short duratio:i. . I agree . It ¥r oald lea1{ if we giv e Lodge 10113er than 23rd . the 22 nd . V e d ~es day ch is then T ~u.:-s day , their time . If you g o

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)

the .capability of providing in this time period. I recommend that we send him these men as soon as we can. Of course, it will be necessary to call up the reserves to do this. The President: Can we relate this 30, 000 to a specific request from General

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, "December 21, 1966 - Ranch; Meeting with Governors at the LBJ Ranch," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. aacl Ml'a. Price.) pardlaaed time an a computer to aa.U& ccape••men with tbeir maUlnl•• Ai. it ~ a diwr m Wubiagtoa for whicb mo8& (•) If yaa wat a new commW... &!Mia I ,,.!come yam' n-tlti••· - . SERVICE SET 0 - [6 of 12] MEEJ:t~IO

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

] '""a::-.·-; ·:.~- ~ ;-: '.~ '.~:s. : 1 0 i"5 ,. .1:i.. 1 H - 4 - ~:: -.- ,:. r:. l·tz:-L'.~ed ~; _ , ·. ; l'Jt?HTED ~ ;·. ·. : ~ u1n·s 1· ,...:· :.: . .-"$~;L t \ \/ ·;:.i . ., >~ ; ~!1:;.r-, n Secretary McNamara asked for more time to study this problem. He said

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