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Oral history transcript, George Christian and Harry Middleton, interview S-1, 4/1/1996 (Item)

ago the person who said that Johnson grabbed lapels was Hubert Humphrey. And the first time I saw President Johnson in action was actually in the Senate in 1956 when I was working for another Senator. And I loved to go down on the floor. And I watched

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

could see why Republicans wanted to play politics on this issue, but he did not see how Democrats could conceivably make a political issue out of it. President: They obviously do not understand this. reasons why I want this measure: There are two 1

on the new Vietnam program. SECRETARY FOWLER: I have three comments: (1) The iron is hot. We will have to hit hard to try to get decisive action in the House and Senate this week. The iron is hot in the wake of the last couple of weeks. But reassurance

committee hold of the Air Force now) -- we don't you should either /4/.f attention to the committee have a very few Democrats feel it is their duty to (I am trying to get --- we don't make allegations until we have confronted the individuals involved

. To underscore my interest and concern, I took these steps: I met with the leadership of both Houses and the ranking majority and minority members of the tax and appropria tions committee. On August 8, 9 and 1 7, I invited every House Democrat and at least 50

Folder, "[January-March 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

the pressure so calmly. His first question referred to the President's statement in the State of the Union message about restlessness in the country. The President: We live in a world clouded with uncertainty. It directly affects the action of people in many

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, "FEIGHAN, Michael A.," Congressional Favors, Box 10 (Item)

Elec':ronic s, Rochester, N. Y., for 293 radio teletyperwriters. Sen. R. Kennedy 6/29 6/29 6/29 Army Army $3. 8 million contract to Radio Corp. of America for 2,891 radio set in Camden, r Sen. H. Williams N. J. ------------ r -2- Date

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 12/11/1963 (Wednesday) (Item)

for President Kennedy and now for Lyndon. The Kenny O’Donnells, the O’Briens, the Maguires, the Jenkinses, Bill Moyers alone, Jack Valenti. We just had a drink, watched the fire, talked about the day’s events, the Congress, the problems, the actions, and I hope
tour for the ladies; Ken O'Donnell; dinner with friends, including Senators Richard Russell, Herman Talmadge, and George Smathers; discussion of congressional action and tax bill; Russell's recurring cough; Lady Bird prays that LBJ will pace himself

. Somebody should talk with Walt Rostow: {To General Wheeler). Nobody is advising the President, to my knowledge who has been trigger-happy. General Wheeler: Personally, I find none of the military courses of action particularly attractive. Walt Rostow: We

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 8/17/1965 (Tuesday) (Item)

and a half of talking with L a rry and Mike, it was a rath er dismaying conclusion that there had been much talk in the country and in the papers and not much action on the Hill on the beautification proposal, and we must try at least to get them considered

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

on impending action. The President pointed out that he was very dis-appointed by the handling of the discussions with Congress, especially Senator Fulbright and Senator Russell, on the question of sending U. S. transports to the Congo. I .1 i Secretary Rusk

. A diplomatic situation report by Under Secretary Katzenbach. 3. A summary of the military proposals on aircraft movement and other actions by Secretary McNamara and General Wheeler. 4. A discussion of the merits of a Presidential address to the Nation. S

in the world. This is an action comparable to the U2. It clearly invades Soviet territorial waters. Were we to get caught, it would be tough in the light of world opinion. This mission is to photograph the nose cones of missiles. CLARK CLIFFORD: The Navy

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 1/4/1969 (Saturday) (Item)

and smelling the evergreens and yet this year all eyes are ahead- - that is the way the action points. looks and clinging are out. Nostalgia and backward Nevertheless I had le ft them up, I liked them, so there i t is. I t was deliberately an early party

. We are on a sound military basis for con In the North, they are rebuilding LOC's and their facilities. moving much materiel south. The President: They are Have we lost or gained by the action of March 31? General Wheeler: at this time. Secretary

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 2/11/1965 (Thursday) (Item)

a lu e on th e se th in gs, and to talk about what w e m ight do to im p lem en t, to sup p lem en t, and to be a c a ta ly st for action." I told them a bit MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE T h u rsd ay, F eb ru a ry 11, 1965 WASKINOTON P age 3 about m

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 7/4/1967 (Tuesday) (Item)

s e r v a t i o n - b e a u t i f i c a t i o n p r o g r a m . I t o l d him i t w o u l d j u s t d e p e n d on the f o l k s b a c k h o m e l i k e h i m , a n d to b a c k i t w i t h e d ito ria ls and action. - . /■---------S o m e o n e

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