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Folder, "[June 11, 1965 -11:25 a.m. Jack Valenti's Meeting with Apostolic Delegate]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

to transmit to the Holy Father. The Delegate read the memorandum. He looked at me thoughtfully, nodded his head and spoke quietly of how Catholics were being maltreated by the Quat government. He reported jailings and severe prejudice on the part

Folder, "[April 28, 1965 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Leaders on Dominican Republic]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

situation in the Dominican Republic. The President: At this point, the President read to those present the messages received in Washington from Ambassador Bennett on the scene in Santo Domingo, D.R. Senator Dirksen: The Senator related a telephone call he

Folder, "[November 1, 1967 - Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors (President Did Not Attend)]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

~ MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON - SECRET ........... (.., 1TJ.. Cl IF F.... J.. w. Thursday, November 2, 1967 -- 8:15 a. m. Mr. President: This memorandum incorporates a brief summary of the discussion last night plus some suggestions for how

Folder, "[November-December 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

was when I was 3 or 4. Father was at the gin, and I can remember her crying at 9 or 10 o'clock at night. She was frightened. I told her I would protect her. I went to school when I was 4. Grandfather Johnson liked to see me, to give me candy and apples. He

Folder, "[January 27, 1966 - 8:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

refraining? Pr ,~ .:; :i d , :nt: \Vha t ti.!"C the latest facts on infiltra.tion.2 _, .. 11 ... . "! . ' . ... " . ·r .... ..... - SANITIZEli" . . • :::I .Mee ting in Cabin~t Room JanuJ.4·y 27, 1906 3 (Prea.ident read report

Folder, "August 4, 1964 Leadership Breakfast [1964 Leadership Notes]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

·7Zl "Put that on my desk - I'll need it every day." LBJ:JRJ 8/27/67 - THE Wt"flTE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 25, 1967 Mr. President: Here is a revision of the notes for the Leadership meeting. There are a few places even my friend could not read

Folder, "[April 2, 1968 - 8:42 a.m. Congressional Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Long Senator Robert Byrd Speaker McCormack Congressman Carl Albert Congressman Hale Boggs Postmaster General Larry 0 1 Brien Barefoot San ders Mike Manatos Jim Jones The President opened the meeting and read from the agenda (a copy of which

Folder, "[July-August 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

if he and General Thieu won but did not govern wisely. The President read Ambassador Bunker's comments on the election campaign, saying that Ky naturally was taking advantage of his incumbency but was seeming to heed our warnings. The President read

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - Foreign Policy Advisory Group meeting," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

Berlin, On Saturday night he had a dinner with the Schroeders (ladies present} where there was a good firm discussion. On Sunday he met with the troop commanders in Stuttgart.: Generals Lemnitzer, Wade, Polk, Burchinal, and Admiral Wendt

Folder, "[September 12, 1967 - 1:25 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Ambassador Bunker asked him to spend some time with Eugene Locke. The President said he did that Monday night and the two of them went over the "Blueprint" which Locke brought back from Vietnam. The President said he asked Locke to break it down. He wants

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

military people feel it can be handled. The President said he had been assured by the Joint Chiefs that Khe Sanh could be defended. 3. On Korea, the President read Clark Clifford's statement to the Congressional leaders a day or two before, outlining

Folder, "[August 18, 1967 - 8:35 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

forecast is the best in 3 days. dissipating. The cloud coverage is The President interrupted to ask how many strikes were made in one night. General Wheeler said 2 or 3, sometimes 4. plant is based on a one strike basis. He said the Hanoi thermal power

Folder, "[September 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

available to the press. He read the papers, he said, and noted that Gov. fttnney had explained his Vietnam views by saying he 1d been "brain-washed" in Saigon. 'lhe President observed that an;y man "brain-washed" by diplomats and generals might have problems

Folder, "[November 2, 1967 - Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

in the nation'. Acheson pointed out the main thing is that the President should not worry about this. He said he was pleased to read in Scotty Resi:on's column that the President gave up . whiskey and took up golf, The President interjected that "he was wrong

Folder, "[May 16, 1965 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

laaacaed. 4onipu we cioa1 t IMMd &aJ' dedaio- -- except wben we start bombiq &IUl wD.at we •~J abo"' tb• reamnpdon. - ·,•; - [mansucript notes read: DECLASSJFIED '. 23"6. S:ec. ~ ...: ~" - ~ 8 7. . , l •• . .. . -~L .~3.;.,- ;3-)/

Folder, "[July 21-27, 1965 Meetings on Vietnam] [ADDED TO FILE, 6/28/85]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

n mobile site, #6. - ( Presiclont and McNRmi:trn look n t map showinB plano wn.s Rhot down) :FRF.SIDF.N'r: Any in

Folder, "[January 31, 1968 - Meeting with Congressional Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

ou~ ob:igations as best wa coul~. :Sv::rv ~:>are moment ·we had to cons-alt ·1:1it.h anC. brief th~ l:,:;:::lo;:.:atic leaders and Re?ublica:i laaC,crs, whose cooparaticn. w.a naed and whose assis:ta:::ce we respect. I met last night with the Re

Folder, "[Papers for] November 14, 1968 Special Cabinet Room Meeting," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

for those events before doing something about the rising crime rate in Arnerica. That 11 something 11 doesn' t mean the -~ unfettered use of the night-stick, or the unchained abuse of the Supreme Court. It means much more work than that -- more money

Folder, "[Robert McNamara Memo of November 1, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

to the American people. The attached memorandum outlines an alternative program~. The ~~~o represents my personal views. Because these may be incompatible with your own, I have not shown the paper to Dean Rusk, Walt Rostov . or Bus Wheeler. A~er you have read

Folder, "[July 31, 1968 - 1:15 p.m. Meeting with Secretary Udall]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

was certainly going to watch it. The President said: "You saw the story on the Seafarers.. Rusk had never heard of it and the first I had ever heard of it was when I read the Wall Street Journal. It is an example of what we have to face from the Republicans. "I

Folder, "[July 26, 1968 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting with Guyana Prime Minister Burnham]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

to any proposals he wished to make. Mr. Burnham thanked him for his understanding and willingness to support him. ~.r~ William G. Bowdler cc - Mrs. Juanita Roberts Mr. Boen Read - State-S/S original - Mr. Rostow Si\ ~ITJZED £_0. t 2~5f>, Sec. 3

Folder, "[October 2, 1967 Congressional Leadership Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Larry O'Brien, Mike Manatos 1 Barefoot Sanders, George Christian, Tom Johnson and Jim Jones. The President opened the meeting at 5:55 p. m. by reading from Barefoot Sanders' memo concerning this week's Congressional program. (copy of memo attached

Folder, "[Records of Actions, National Security Council Meetings, August 4, 11, 1964]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

which was presented to a draft the Congressional leaders immediately following the Council meeting. - e. Revised a draft Presidential statement which waa later read by the President on television. August 4, 1964 S38th NSC Meeting NSC Action 2497

Folder, "[December 5, 1967 - 5:31 p.m. Meeting with Governor John W. King of New Hampshire]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

MAR VIN WATSON'S NOTES ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR JOHN W. KING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1967 5:31P.M. p Governor, I read your speech before the State Democratic Executive Committee and it was awfully good. If I

Folder, "[October 31, 1967 - 5:35 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

they will start reading the Bill for amendments on Wednesday. The President asked if we can finish it during the week. Albert said "I hope to but it will take pushing. I hope to clean it up next week. Albert said we have not done bad this year having passed a lot

Folder, "[January 25, 1966 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Leadership on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

. President: We can't get anyone to the table. meet them. If you produce them, we'll Fulbright: What have the Russians been told? President: They can't deliver the Hanoi (people?). (President read letter from Shastri.) Rusk: At New Delhi the Vice

Folder, "Oct. 31 [1968] Mtg in Cabinet Room (NSC 6:40-6:48 p)," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

. If they are there, fi--:e. 1-.1e ..,·iill go on anyt7ay. I' ·re got.ten the judgment of ~y advisers on th~.s . (At this point, the ?resi: ~ ent read statem::::r.ts from }:is adviser ~ : ?.usk s aid. to ~Jroceed on t !1is uasis. I look to him r,o guide r.:e j_" f

Folder, "December 10, 1968 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

from you. {The President read the · letter). General Wheeler: There is a strong possibility that G e neral Abra.ms will renew his recommendation that we move on base areas. So put it in the past tense. The President: Go. It's okay. PARIS

Folder, "[June 23 -, 1965 Jack Valenti's Meeting with the Apostolic Delegate]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

with the Apostolic Delegate. We discussed the following: (1) He showed me the Papal letter which has been read to all churches in the Dominican Republic. It is attached. I. The Holy Father has made it clear that peace must come to the Dominican Republic

Folder, "[February 26, 1966 - 1:05 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

and Symington came to my rescue, Gaud: Have you read my memo? President: Haven't read it yet. Didn't want to predict at press conference any length of time -- or victory. .'"'t:T Meeting in Cabinet Room February 26, 1966 3 Wheeler: Military actions

Folder, "[September 15, 1967 - 7:27 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

to the ABM question that morning. The President read a proposed message to the Congress which Charlie Schultze prepared for Secretary McNamara and the President's signatures. He pointed out that perhaps it is not strong enough. The President then asked

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

the Republicans are on poor constitutional grounds and ultimately will be hurt politically. The President declined to discuss Senator McCarthy or other political questions. Theis asked the President to read a letter from Bob Thompson pro posing that the President

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - President's Meeting with Joint Chiefs on Vietnam," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

the bombing? Our negotiators said that they would report to Washington because only the President can decide this matter. (Additional sentences of the Paris report of the Fr\day session were read. A copy of the full report is attached, (TAB A) (Pa:ris telegram

Folder, "[July 16, 1965 - 6:00 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Dominican Republic]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

CABINET ROOM - 6:00 P.M. JULY 16, 1965 Bunker, Bennett, Bundy, Mann, Vaughan, Vance, Moyers, Valenti Secretary Rusk, and the President BUNKER: Garcia Godoy could command integrity of Dominican Republic people. Eduardo Read Barreras - now Ambassador

Folder, "[March 11, 1966 - 12:35 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

supplies. Marks:_ (Read report of defectors saying food and material was short - also malaria (35 per cent catching malaria). McNa~ara: But they carry malaria and fight. They will continue to fight hard. President: What about malaria for our people

Folder, "[June 26, 1968 Meeting with Equity Managers)," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

could have imagined the businessmen crying out: "please raise my taxes and hurry up"? He read parts of a very encouraging report on the peace talks, indicating a marked change in Hanoi's attitudes. (Another note on that was brought to him during

Folder, "[November 19, 1968 - Meeting with Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

: (Read Wilson's cable). I don 1t think the Germans will do anything. Credit packages don 1t last long. The Germans won't do anything SERVICESET - 3 to upset a farmer. You know what happens if farmers lose a few tnarks. They hang themselves

Folder, "[February 17, 1965 - 10:00 a.m. Meeting with General Eisenhower and Others]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

read was as follows: "For your guidance in talking with Wilson, our current thinking is as follows: "l. We have recommended, and we think the President will concur in, continuing air and naval action against North Viet-Nam whenever and wherever

Folder, "[December 17, 1965 - 9:41 a.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

and Lippmann.S, They' re not coming aboard. McNamara: We will increase bombing. up our attacks. President: It is inevitable. We must step {The President read an editorial by Norman Cousins.) co y 2 61\ ke e:: 1:,4. / Ball: I am holding a. raaisal view

Folder, "[September 5, 1967 - 1:05 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

this kind of latitude. 11 The President said we could hit these ports if there were no ships in them. Rusk interjected that the order should read "no ships." The order should not be conditioned upon whether they are "Russian ships" or on the registry