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Oral history transcript, H. Ralph Taylor, interview 1 (I), 3/25/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

, somebody had neglected to clear it. Not that there would have been any clearance problem, but they just had neglected the protocol ,and I was told by our congressional people that they were quite put out about it. So that afternoon I went into see Bob

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

of figures that my shop had produced about the attrition of the Viet Cong side was really true. They were going downhill and they had to do something desperate; they did it at Tet. The Tet Offensive, they threw everything they had with the hope of creating

Folder, "Ex FG 245 Housing and Home Finance Agency, 9/24/65 -" WHCF FG, Box 288 (Item)

FILES ...... ~-· KXKC\ITIVE llu J.}41t!_ .:;~ j ~r April 25, 1966 MEMO FOR FROM Harry ,, . McPherson I' Joe Califano The President would like Bob We.aver and Louis 1'IartiD at any future meetings •that are held on civil righta ~ particularly

Oral history transcript, A. Leon Higginbotham, interview 1 (I), 10/7/1976, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

ever talk with you about this? Was he hopeful it could be done? H: I had an extraordinary experience. May I ask you, when will these tapes be opened? F: They will be opened at your convenience. We will send you a transcript, and you put whatever

Oral history transcript, William J. Jorden, interview 4 (IV), 11/7/1985, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

) quote, "government"--at least preserve the existing government in the hopes that in the future we could encourage as much democracy as possible--and that would preserve the South intact as a country. as that, as I recall. It was about as general So we

Folder, "NSAM # 341: The Direction, Coordination and Supervision of Interdepartmental Activities Overseas, 3/2/1966, [1 of 2]" National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

of injecting some kind of automaticity or production-line quality into the handling of overseas affairs, they will, it is hoped, bring greater method into the conduct of foreign affairs, permit a sharper and more rapid focus of the efforts of several

Oral history transcript, Aaron E. Henry, interview 1 (I), 9/12/1970, by T.H. Baker (Item)

. John Doar was the director of civil rights within the Department of Justice. John and Bob Owens really came down to Mississippi and paid us a visit. We complained to them about the years of these kinds of visits we'd had, and most of us considered

Oral history transcript, George Jacobson, interview 2 (II), 11/2/1985, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

the story of John Vann. I could tell stories about the man for hours, but I think there's no point in that, because soon we hope to have Neil's book, and that will outline Vann's involvement in everything from birth to death. (Interruption) LBJ

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 29 (XXIX), 11/3/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

resigning as national chairman to take over a campaign for Wilbur Mills for president. I declined. At a later date, I was contacted directly by Wilbur. It coincided with a visit I made to Dallas to attend the wedding of one of Bob Strauss' children. Wilbur

Oral history transcript, Cameron McElroy and Lucille McElroy, interview 1 (I), 3/11/1981, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

native to the habitat around here. G: Did they eat the insects, too? M: I understand they ate enough insects to have effect. Or was it something--? They ate the insects and other foods, too. G: Did she campaign against Cousin Bob Hope--was that his

Oral history transcript, Russell B. Long, interview 2 (II), 6/20/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

was getting from Lyndon Johnson on the areas where Everett Dirksen hoped to prevail was certainly worth the consideration he gave Lyndon on the areas where he was helping Lyndon to prevail. So many times they got together and talked matters over and agreed

Oral history transcript, James Robinson, interview 1 (I), 2/21/1985, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

; this was before things really fell apart in Vietnam, when there was still some hope that he and others would be able to do something [to] salvage the administration and go on to a second term in his own right. G: May I ask if you're a Democrat? R: Yes, you can

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 14, October 1 - 31, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 11 [1 of 2] (Item)

to Bob Kintner, Doug Cater, and Bill Bundy. W . W. Rostow _l.lT l lTl> "'••-•..••-1.n . UECtASSIFIED E.O. 123S6, Sec 3.4 .NLJ 8 9-(0 v .. .., _ NARA. Date :G 2 HE WEN I l.iLb - b-&/ I ,'e ch-~sday - October lZ. 1966 (with S ECR ET attachment

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1963" (Item)

with HHH and Harry McPherson at 12:20. Other appointments: Dale Miller, Ed Welsh, Najeeb Halaby, Oscar Chapman and Dr. Teller, Bob Dunphy. Attends executive meeting of NSC at WH this afternoon before informal dinner at the Goldbergs with CTJ and Lynda. 1

Oral history transcript, Joseph A. Califano, interview 5 (V), 9/12/1969, by Joe B. Frantz and Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

acting or was appointed on the one hand as an interim appointment, or somebody else became secretary. I said, "Bob, nothing happens on November 9," or whatever the day was. I said, "Nothing happens. Everything stays the way it is." Well, he was very

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 29, May 25-31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 16 (Item)

.' MAJ{E DECISION THIS WEEJ{END - TO S"!R!XE'. MAIN HOPE .I SEE or· AVOIDING · SUCH'DECISIOW ,IS FOR IM MEDI AT! INTERIM ACTION WHICH WILL BUY .TIME. ·_., IT -WAS~-FOR THIS REASON I HAVE SUGGESTED · TELEPHONICALL\' CERTAIN ':·srEPS SE . PUT"- Hl" TP.AIN

Oral history transcript, Stanley L. Greigg, interview 1 (I), 12/5/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

that we did. But I did not feel an enormous amount of pressure, and I think maybe one of the reasons I felt that was because I had made my views rather clear from the outset, and so I was not being bombarded by those who would have hoped that I would have

Folder, "February 11, 1968 - 4:30 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors - Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Clifford, Taylor," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

in the Citadel area. We hope to clean this up within a couple of days. The outskirts of the city are clear. --- In Da Nang, .there has been a hell of a scrap. are leaving. --- At Dalat there is continued sniping. Units of the NVA The situation is in hand

Oral history transcript, James H. Tate, interview 1 (I), 5/27/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

National Municipal Association, which is now the National League of Cities. We had with us Mayor Daley of Chicago, Mayor Dilworth of Philadelphia, and Bob Wagner of New York was the mayor of New York at that time, to call on the then Democratic leader

Oral history transcript, Maxwell D. Taylor, interview 1a (I), 1/9/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

: No, not in the slightest. I came down first hoping to get back to Lin- coln Center, where I was trying to build buildings for the Performing Arts in New York; and deliberately set up a very tight schedule for the investigation of the Bay of Pigs So that within a month

Folder, "Memos to the President – 1967," Office Files of Yoichi Okamoto, Box 1 (Item)

Theae pictures, taken last night ln the Yellow Oval Room, are the intimate type of thing I was hoping to get with each gueat. However, in order to get them lt will be necessary for you to stay on your feet, roam about, and speak at least a few words

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 59: Feb. 1‑6, 1968 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 28 (Item)

and :-.ecurlty policy 1n collective terms and ln relaUoa,ihlp to economic and social 1oah . Ne• hlstrumenh of biter-American cooperation are .Deeded to replace the present antiquated -- aad stipG&tlsed •· one s . Bob Sayre bas prep&r•d a strata1J !or doing thh

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 14, September 1 - 22, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

gagement at lunch tomorrow, and Monday he goes to Canada. So he asks if his appointment with the President could be on Friday - - assuming the President agrees to see him briefly. I hope to be away on Friday myself, but if this appointment is approved, Bob

Oral history transcript, Tyler Abell, interview 1 (I), 5/8/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

, Bill Moyers and Bob Waldron and Mary Margaret Valenti and Helen Williams, the maid, to the motel. As I got out of the car to take Mr. Johnson into his room in the motel, he said: Tyler, I hope these trucks aren't going to be going by here all night

Folder, "Correspondence with Old Texas Friends (1964-1966)," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 30 (Item)

firat , 1 hope we can••• you at 3242 Woedl nd Drive , N•• Jell• •••• the ne,upaper la Clearwater , rlorida . ,They bawe ·JMat bougbt • bou1e wbicb 11 being remedelled but tbelr ~r•aen\ addr••• 111 305 Spring Court or \be •••Jpaper will always reacb bia

Folder, "India [2 of 2]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

political than economic. Birla reported that L. K. Jha had told him exactly the same thing. But he returned to the importance of machinery and people to translate intentions into performance. The Indian Government is not highly effective so he hoped the US

Folder, "Japan, Sato's Visit Memos and Cables, 1/11-14/65 [3 of 4]," Country Files, NSF, Box 253 [1 of 2] (Item)

Oral history transcript, Louise Hermey Stanford, interview 1 (I), 9/6/1989, by Sybil Jackson (Item)

a variety of things. J: What were the goals of the project? What did you all hope to accomplish that summer? S: Well, I think there were a number of things. One was to bring the nation's attention to the situation for blacks in the South using

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

devaluation. We are hopeful that the measures taken in the new budget as well as longer term initiatives being developed will prove to be effec tive in getting the British economy on a sounder basis. You should indicate that we face a common interest

Oral history transcript, Willard Deason, interview 4 (IV), 8/8/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

as he could have hoped To make an analogy of it, as a secretary he was top ser- But he would have not gotten over into the officer class where he could go on to be general without making that step somewhere out of the staff work. G: He had to make

Oral history transcript, Nash Castro, interview 4 (IV), 4/25/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

of Mexican-American descent myself, philosophically, these people just could never get together. You know, there's a difference in religion; there's a difference in philosophy. I made this observation in my own mind, and I communicated it to Bob Owens one
to force a confrontation over not applying for a permit; selecting the name "Resurrection City" and why the original name, "City of Hope," was not used; negotiating the terms of the permit and a bond; Solidarity Day June 19, 1968; a demonstration by New

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 19 (XIX), 4/22/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781] More on LBJ Library oral histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh O'Brien -- Interview XIX -- 6 O: Yes. Bob Hardesty was on my staff at the Post Office Department, and he had a close association
Richard Daley about rising concerns about Vietnam; William Fulbright's opposition to U.S. involvement in Vietnam; Bob Hardesty's work providing congressmen with statements and material for their newsletters that were favorable to LBJ's legislative program

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 2, May 1 - 15, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

is brought w.1.

Folder, "Foreign Relations - Berlin [1 of 3]," 1961 Subject Files, VP Papers, Box 79 (Item)

Dear Mro Secretary: Attached is a copy of my letter to you of September 19th. As I have not received an acknowledgement, I would appreciate your confirmation that it was received, and I hope br ought to your personal attention. In the press reports

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 31 (XXXI), 12/10/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

. The memo is in the Nixon files. But what started with Safire, in which he stated, "Let's . . . keep O'Brien on the defensive," became a matter that involved the effort of several members of the White House staff. G: What did they hope to find specifically

Oral history transcript, David L. Hackett, interview 1 (I), 4/15/1980, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

skip over anything, but I gather the next stage is BOB [Bureau of the Budget] requesting you to submit this general-- H: They were very simple memorandums really. They were two or three pages. I think BOB liked them--or accepted them--because

Oral history transcript, Nancy Dickerson, interview 1 (I), 8/11/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

million funny things. Bob Waldron, you know, was his secre- tary, borrowed from Congressman Homer Thornberry. Another secretary was Mary Margaret Valenti. Bob Waldron was then always impec- cably dressed, even as he is now. I'll never forget the day

Oral history transcript, Vernon R. Alden, interview 1 (I), 10/7/1981, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

planning of the Job Corps camps or the logistical work that had to be done with the Departments of Defense or Labor. Bob McNamara and Pat Moynihan were both friends of mine from Harvard days, so in the ini tial meetings I took our small team over to talk

Oral history transcript, Stewart L. Udall, interview 1 (I), 4/18/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

. At least there was no open animosity between us. We were two guys trying to campaign together and win an election. Then Bob Kennedy came into Arizona. I spent time with him and urged him to have Senator Kennedy come in during the campaign, which he did

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 18, January 1-18, 1966," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [1 of 2] (Item)

assures me that these comments will be made by some appropriate spokesman this afternoon. We will hope for the best. ~1!3. McG. B. £~ ~ lJ '--1 .... {4 'a' ~~- wd..t. ~ C-.t..( 1~ ~~ s~/ n,j~ ~ ~ ~~ AM . &a_ , . Tues., J'.a n. 18, 19f

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