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Folder, "April 5, 1968 - 11:10 a.m. President's meeting with Negro leaders after death of Martin Luther King," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)
  • for your support as responsible Negro leaders. (The President read Associated Press item on Stokely Carmichal.) UNDER SECRETARY KATZENBACH: The loss of this leader is so tragic. We must see what we can do to further Dr. King's objective. SECRETARY CLIFFORD
Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 4/5/1968 (Item)
  • on speeches. Made brief speech of welcome to journalists. Cattleman's brunch was served -- steak, eggs, rolls, orange juice, coffee. Had special interview with the German press -- especially re: Fredericksburg. Crowded around. Mayor McAllister 3. 12:29 CST
President's Daily Diary entry, 4/5/1968 (Item)
  • d floo r 10:19p Jo : an 10:20p 10:35 p t 10:40p To Hon r . Cyru s Vanc e m Johnso n The Presiden t aske d To m fo r a repor t o n ho w things wer e goin g wit h th e press, an d Tom replie d tha t he though t the y ha d handled themselve s
Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 4/5/1968 (Friday) (Item)
  • Press relations
  • on plane; Lady Bird makes statement about Martin Luther King on plane intercom; Lady Bird interviewed by German press; welcoming ceremonies in San Antonio; buses to Fredericksburg; Lady Bird narrates on bus intercom; tour of Fredericksburg on orchard wagons