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Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 21, 15 January 1981," LBJ Library (Item)

Electoral Politics Douglass Cater, in a second lecture co-sponsored by the Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs during 1980, took a searching look at the way America elects its Presidents and uggested the following reforms for Presidential campaigns

Folder, "NSAM # 243: Survey Mission for the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands [3 of 3], 5/9/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

in the Con gress in the late 1940's and early 1950's, the Congress has taken no action on the matter. It has, however, confirmed the authority of the Trust Territory government with two enactments. A joint resolution of the Congress, approved August 8
Folder, "NSAM # 243: Survey Mission for the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands [3 of 3], 5/9/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1
National Security Action Memorandums

Folder, "Boggs, Hale (Cong.) 1/1/1968 -," Name Files, WHCF, Box B-331 (Item)

- la&eraat la appndate _. I wW N 1i..l to ... tW Ma-. •' • letter i• ac 1Nae4. Slacerely, .Barefoat Suder• Lepaladw Coma•el totlle Pnaw.t File; f•/Jf (1) THE WHITE HOUSE REFERRAL The Attorney General To: Date: ACTION __ ____ ____ Draft

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 1, 11/23/63- 3/17/65 [EQUALITY OF RACES / ALABAMA]," WHCF HU, Box 24 (Item)

. Dear Mr. President: Like everyone else, I have been horrified and profoundly disturbed by the recent events in Selma, Alabama. They have done infinite damage to the fabric of national unity and infi nite damage to the world image of America . I cannot

Oral history transcript, Daniel O. Graham, interview 1 (I), 5/24/1982, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

, the arrogant part of what we did in Vietnam was to say that we can cure a basic civil war and create some kind of an ideal democratic society at one and the same time. [That] was the fundamental arrogance of American policy in Vietnam. You cannot do
Biographical information relating to Vietnam; fall of the Diem regime; Thieu; General McChristian and order of battle techniques; discrepancies in the figures; the crossover point; "The Uncounted Enemy;" actions of General Westmoreland; Giap

Folder, "Wallace, Henry A. [1942]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 21 (Item)

of necessity be a part of our all-out war program. More than that, the daily actions being taken now by both Britain and ourselves are determining to a large extent the kind of post-war world we can have later on. It seems almost certain that sometime within

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs LL-ZZ and a-z," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

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

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 9, July 16-31 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

Limited Official Use Monday, July 11, 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT ACTION Through: Bill Moyers SUBJECT: U.S. Delegation to Colombian Inaugural The inauguration of President-elect Carlos Lleras Restrepo is on August 7. We have been asked to se

Folder, "King, Martin Luther [2 of 2]," Aides Files of Mildred Stegall, Box 32 (Item)

stated that he had spoken to the White Bouse and "the Kennedy front" regarding this matter. Wachtel said that he has Louis Martin of the Democratic National Committee "lined up." It 1s Wachtel 's belief that President Johnson will come to New York City

Oral history transcript, Charls E. Walker, interview 1 (I), 9/16/1999, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

, a long time Texas Democrat who had become an Eisenhower Republican. Anderson was very close to LBJ and other Texas Democrats, especially Sam Rayburn. Not long after I arrived at Treasury, Anderson surprised me by sending me up on a solo visit to LBJ

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 89, February 2008," LBJ Library (Item)

a k them: Who will Photo by Charles Bogel Johnny Ray Watson gives a memorable a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful." Speaking under the live oaks at the family plot, Joseph Califano reminds the crowd that LBJ's spirit lives

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 37, August 1-10, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 20 (Item)

4 Frida 3:35 :.'n,_~ugua t , 1967 Mr. president: D.efense This ay.on e action taken by todis W. W. Rostow 98 / WASHINGTON--ADD VIETNAM TROOPS (8) I.f · a~ THE PENTAGON SAID LATER IN A STATEMENT "T~E PUBLISHED REPORT THAT DRAFT CALLS

Oral history transcript, Cyrus Vance, interview 3 (III), 3/9/1970, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

were made. That was indeed an intelligence mission. There had been I think, however, a couple of days before, a South Vietnamese intelligence mission, a covert action, in the North Vietnamese water; and perhaps in the minds of the North Vietnamese

Folder, "Foreign Relations - Berlin [3 of 3]," 1961 Subject Files, VP Papers, Box 79 (Item)

of life and that is what President Kennedy ia doing now. The peace ·o f the world is being upset and not by actions of America's · own choosing. There is now peace in Berlin. It may not be a satisfactory peace in every sense of the word, but at least

Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 8:10 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leaders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

.. .. l ' DECEMBER 5, 1967 - 8:10 a. m. Democratic Cong£ess. Leaders Vice President Larry O'Brien Sena.tor · Mansfield Barefoot Sanders · Mike Manatos Sena.tor .Long · · · Speaker McCormack Joe Califano .Congressman Bogg,s Tom Johnson
Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 8:10 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leaders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 51, November 16-25, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

the power, •n·a t ion These at are they_true of-action? the been the the in to the 1d o f and the the on we of t he glistening, word~_and what ~-nd· i..rorld what (;reat America We clinr, nation thour,h c_onter1.;H

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 51, November 16-25, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

• story The it all.comes on not· need. 1 s that Farewell te;lling~- f oo l i n c h -:1t": ~-:i he has

Oral history transcript, Mary Rather, interview 6 (VI), 9/17/1982, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

for a few days. That's the way I really knew a little bit about Buck Taylor's campaign was that we weren't paying any attention to it. We were ignoring him. G: Okay. Do you recall anything of the [state] Democratic convention that May where you had two
for his daughters; the death of Rather's mother; the 1944 state democratic convention and later national convention; friction between Democrats who supported FDR and those who did not.

Folder, "INDIA - Prime Minister Visit 1966 [3 of 3]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 22-2 (Item)

issues e ndian assessment ra sed b t that iss an as the 1ge int eir r wn and inv t rned w. at wee afrai of t he • rstood r thei for Bhut o ha conference 1 the s action of ab e and unjust· 0 hu C a : just. a a by India

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 29, 1 November 1983," LBJ Library (Item)

of the education legislation so dear to Lyndon's hean-legislation and appropriations that woulJ underscore America's belief in investing in the minds and talents of its young people. Those were heady days of action for we believed that a civil ized soci ty is best

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 11, June, 1965 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

of Attitudes of News Media and General Population in Certain Countries, to U.S. Policies as Exemplified by our Actions in Vietnam and Santo Domingo 1. This is a narrative tabulation of the general thrust o{ the responses received to the questio~ posed: (CJ

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 9 (IX), 8/16/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

] Reedy ~- IX -- 5 But what really happened was this: once we got to Chicago there were a series of candidates, none of whom could be embraced. One could not embrace Stevenson without creating irrevocable splits in the Democratic Party. Most
Democratic National Convention, 1956; VP candidate decision; Adlai Stevenson; 1956 Presidential campaign; earlier Fort Worth state convention; NATO conference; legislative issues in 1956

Oral history transcript, George L.P. Weaver, interview 1 (I), 1/6/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

the Democratic senators. I'm not sure vlhether it was S·s "ator Johnson or Nr. Symington who indicated thilt Senator ~ussell's support would be decisive. It was finally agreed that he ought to be one of the first among the senior memiJers to be consulted

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 70: Apr. 1‑5, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 32 (Item)

-~, Date _:;; J'·V-' ACTION We... a41ay, April 3, 1968 tJ:15 a. m. Mil. PRESIDENT: • t dderlltaad oa Frl•y, He plau Sect. Ruk woud Ila April!, tlaelr tlme. to loc:u oa the •v••• to pl- a pre•• coafereace la WelUapoa at the Welllaatoa He wlahe

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 9, March - April 14, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

to actions against the · North , something new must be ad ed . in.. the South to achieve vic tory . As steps to that end , highest a~thority has approved the following act ions: 1. t: E pe rimantal ncadrement by US forces of South Vletn~ffi~se ground

Oral history transcript, Roy Wilkins, interview 1 (I), 4/1/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

given his word to Lyndon Johnson, he voted in the way he promised to vote. B: In 1960 after Mr. Kennedy was nominated by the Democratic Party and chose Mr. Johnson as his running mate, was there a certain amount of dismay among civil rights advocates
Contacts with LBJ; Rule 22; 1957 Civil Rights Act; JFK’s civil rights stand; LBJ as VP selection; NAACP; LBJ’s interest in civil rights as VP; impressions about the Senegal trip; assessment of JFK’s actions on civil rights legislation; 1963 march

Oral history transcript, Donald A. Williams, interview 1 (I), 11/12/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

have been of group nature rather than individual nature. B= Have all of these meetings been in connection with the work of the Soil Conservation Service? W: Related to work of the Soil Conservation Service. For example, the Keep America Beautiful
Biographical information; contact with LBJ; Keep America Beautiful; LBJ strong support of conservation and development; Soil Conservation Service; Lady Bird’s interest in the outdoors and natural beautification; Great Plains Conservation Program

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 1, April 1 - 30, 1966 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

m211ro - N~ National Security Action Memo 1/346 secret If..§ 1 rnemo- A_ ! lJ. i Q t-0.-0ID NLJ 1143b memo ·+-- NATIONAL SECURITY FILE, Memos to the President - Walt Rostow Vol. 1 April 1-30, 1966 RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 83: June 20‑25, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 36 (Item)

Arab actions. My immediate conclusion from the foregoing is that we should try to avoid further Security Council action in the foreseeable future. Yet we will not be able to do this indefinitely, or perhaps even for long, unless progress can be made

Folder, "Warren, Robert," Name Files, WHCF, Box W-090 (Item)

• THE PRESIDENT THE WHITEHOUSE AS A REGISTERED ANDVOTINGDEMOCRAT FROMTHE CANDIDACY OF AL AT SMITHIN 192g TO THE PRESENTDAY, I AMSICK TO MYSTOMACH THE USURPATION OF THELEGALLY CONSTITUTED DELEGATION FROM MISS. ' . . BY THE FREEDOM DEMOCRATIC PARTY,ANDTHE ROUTEOF

Oral history transcript, Henry Bellmon, interview 1 (I), 4/24/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

the Washington, D.C., office for Mr. Nixon. In 1968 you ran and were elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating the Democratic incumbent, Senator Mike Monroney. Do I essentially have the correct background, Senator? B: Yes, the background is essentially correct

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 7 (VII), 2/12/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

on the Hill that there should be every action taken, every position taken which would underscore the strength of the Constitution in the process, and it was very supportive of Lyndon Johnson. I think that branch of government reacted in a very positive
; the relationship between JFK and LBJ; LBJ's concern about RFK's role in the 1964 Democratic National Convention; O'Brien as a go-between in the LBJ/RFK relationship; LBJ's meeting with RFK to tell him that no member of the cabinet would be his vice presidential

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 18, January 1 - 14, 1967 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 12 [1 of 2] (Item)

, for I did not have the latest information on the rabi crop, nor of any actions taken recently by the Indian Government to strengthen their ability to move grain internally. I cabled promptly to the USDA Agricultural Attache in New Delhi to get the latest

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 20, 1 August 1980," LBJ Library (Item)

will significantly strengthen and enrich the educational programs in which that great institution is engaged. I would also hope that your action would enhance the opportunity for improving the academic endeavors of all institutions of learning, and provide addi

Folder, "NSAM # 349: Development of the Frontiers of South America, 5/31/1966 [2 of 3]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8 (Item)

? Suggested action: The U.S. member of CIAP should discuss with his colleagues the possibility of setting up an inter-agency advisory group on the development of the frontiers of South America. 9. Should CIAP envisage publishing a popular report on the state
Latin America
Folder, "NSAM # 349: Development of the Frontiers of South America, 5/31/1966 [2 of 3]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8
National Security Action Memorandums

Folder, "Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM) - Miscellaneous, 1966 - 1968," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 18 (Item)

accused Spec the Peking-oriented, min':'4 for the Specter forcee,'.w-ho tl!r (who as assistant coun uscule - member ReV'
Folder, "Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM) - Miscellaneous, 1966 - 1968," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 18

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 10, April 15 - May 31, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

of the moral implications of our actions? Are we taking full advantage of the differences that divide the Canmunist world; or are our policies perhaps forcing them to resolve these differences? Page 2. In short, Mr. President, we hope your speech

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 47, 1 July 1990," LBJ Library (Item)

in 1940, in order to wrest from Rayburn the leadership of the Democratic forces in Texas. Former Congressman Ray Roberts, who was on Rayburn's staff at the time, disputed the charge. "I know that the action that LBJ took was after full concurrence

Telephone conversation # 7915, sound recording, BILL MOYERS and LBJ, 5/19/1965, 12:30PM (Item)

Latin America
LBJ ASKS MOYERS, VAUGHN TO 2:45P WH MEETING ON DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THOMAS MANN, ABE FORTAS ON US POLICY; CONGRESSIONAL CRITICISM; LBJ READS CABLE 1801 ON RADIO SANTO DOMINGO; FORTAS RECOMMENDS DELAY ON ACTION ON STATION; FBI

Telephone conversation # 12402, sound recording, LBJ and DWIGHT EISENHOWER, 11/4/1967, 10:05AM (Item)

Latin America
RFK'S POLITICAL TACTICS; RALPH NADER AND ALLEGED ANTITRUST ACTION AGAINST GM; LBJ SUGGESTS MILTON EISENHOWER UNDERTAKE MISSION TO PERU; EISENHOWER'S UPCOMING TALK AT HIS GRANDDAUGHTERS' SCHOOL; AYUB KHAN; INDIA-PAKISTAN KASHMIR CONFLICT; BENJAMIN

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