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  • his terrorism; and unless we have some sign that he will not accelerate his aggression if we halt bombing, then we shall continue to give our American men the protection America ought to give them, and that is the best America affords. Major, as we
  • intelligence which was available in the cir­ cumstances? b. Was the evaluation of the available intelligence sound and did that evaluation reach the-decision-makers in time to assist the~ in taking appropriate action? I ! ' I The answer to these general
  • .: the Presidents of both Houses of the Assen1bly to lay out an action plan of relief and recovery for the civil population. In the afternoon., he !"ecorded a speech to the nation which was delivere·d on TV· and radio the. same ever.ing
  • had to take action. Totally unrelated to Kosygin's visit. President pressed on Middle East, Viet Nam, non -proliferation, ABM's. He got no positive reaction in the fir st talks. friendly, jolly and warm. But he found Kosygin He enjoyed hi.In
  • a the will of. the people as we want. to see it mobilized. Clearly, essential the price to our national withdrawing short people-rallying II. to be paid for convincing interest of "victory." program It was suggested could not be drafted America would
  • ' I--­ ., CONTENTS I The Prospects I I Alternative in South Vietnam Over the Next Ten Months J ·I Courses of Mil ita·ry Action The Current Strategy Population •I I I Security Negot ia ti ans '-....... c;9..Mct~.A) Re1at i ans
  • to their international agreements," development in cooperation. ·6. honor Actions. In order to meet the pres sure s against us, and demonstrate the unity and will of the American people at this critical time, I am asking the .Congress to do the following: -- help
  • · in action? In particular, will he have enough airlift to support and_ supply all of the action~? airstrip b. With respect to Khe Sanh, what will be the supply is kept under artill~ry and rocket fire~ 2. How have the Marines organized of ·supply
  • Dissem :TOD S~ CIi IisE~:::~-- ~~:~:~:_.~] COPY LBJ LIBP,ARY . _ ·_No_Fore~gn Dissern .. .,,. ·Possible Communist . Stra·tegy We believe that the developments described together with the current pattern of major Communist military action
  • : • MU~I BOOK MSG ADV CYS. TO NMCC ( 4) SIN:I PRECEDENCE ACTION HiMEDIATE INFO IMMEDIATE . FROM , TO . • •..~ · ..• . INFO: •. ·suaJ: SPECIAL. INSTRUCTIONS OCJCS .·\~ . CINCPAC COMUSMACV . AME MB.SAIGON• •• ••} _J • . ·i V ; • I
  • WEPICKEDUP GVNLEAFLETS SHOWING PIOTURE OF VCTtRRORKILLINGRECOUNTING THENUMBER OF VC KILLED AND. CAPTURED,:PRAISING AR°VN.FOR ITS. PROM.PTRESPONSE TO THE VC ACTION, AND CALLIN(3 FOR THE PEOPLE TO STANO FAS'r IN ·rHE FACE OF THE VC. ;. • GP.. 1 • : 425 . j
  • our construction capability. Providing the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion yet to be furnished as part of Program 5 would significantly improve our buildup in the· north. With regard to Republic of Korea Forces, action should be taken to oppose any
  • in key areas and with certain estimates of the reaction of the other side to postulated courses of action by us. : • DECLASSIFIED Authority $taleLetter/- ~ Y-:/J ~ 'f0t' SECRl!r/1':0DIS By l 4-f'·· •NARS,Dat,,f 1/-1/ -2Section C is a paper dealing
  • of 82d Airborne 4 of attack on cities cc dd ee we hold Khe Sanh -----------­ and plusses w -------------- ------ mobilization action V y --------------------------- is sues u x for action---------------------------- question minuses
  • in addition on an e:r:nergency actions fiscal to send year would require 13, 500 support to the 11, 000 basis. additional and $2. 6 billion expenditures in the following - renewed his request for a tax bill. - reaffirmed the pledge
  • ----------------------------------- possible 30 -- Katzenbach 31 ----------------- ----------------------------­ to Westmoreland, s response memo, Bundy Idea" by the President---------------------------------- House 31 "Screwy diplomatic Wheeler's actions before speech
  • in the ~nolon area but a considerable number of the enemy have withdrawn across the river. The Saigon police estimated that more than 60 police have been killed in various actions around Saigon. They also report that 60 Viet Cong have been killed in actions
  • TOTHEBORDERAREAOPPOSITEKHESANH.DETAILED ENEMY RECONNAISSANCE ANOARTILLERY SPOTTING ACTIVITY CONTINUES. I • . . , ; \. • .. __ THESE ACTION ARE CONSISTWT WITH TH£ E.NEMY~ S CONTJ:NUING EFFOHt'S•.• TO IMPROVE HIS TACTIC_AL SITUATION AROUND. • •-. XHE ~ANH
  • the number killed in action as compared with the average level for 1967. Our losses aJ?-d the Vietnamese have not risen ·proportionally. As opposed to the average of about 4 to 1 for 196 7, enemy losses are running thus far about 10 to 1 throughout the period
  • the Preaident ask from Congress? Renewal o! right to call up units beyond 30 June? Authority to extend tours'? Authority for selected call-up of individuals? 5. How much will it cost? 6. Uationale How do VJ"eexplain the need for this action'? How do we get
  • politics as usual. Ky is not happy about the way Tr:tieu is leading . . the country ~- and said so .. He wants a greater dynamism and more . . drastic action. On the other hand Thieu remains cautious, insisting on -. ..... -:,- .. _...... _ -,7
  • learned that fighting involving U.S. troops and planes in Thu Due., a suburb of Saigon, has ended. Enemy losses are given as 108 killed in action. Friendly losses are unknown as yet. The fighting began yesterday when a U.S. Army platoon was heavily engaged
  • Westmoreland indicated that the weather forecast is such that President Thieu may not be· able to land. General Abrams reports a number of gallant actions by the First ARVNDivision starting with att~ck on Citadel west wall at 0200 hours on -24 February