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

recommendation for a prompt apology . on the accidental alr attack was baaed on a hope that it mlght marglnally affect thla Cambodian decision, but my own Jwigmeut la that i-elatloas were abo'it to break anyway . Moreover, it la good that the Cambodians have puc

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 19, January 19 - February 4, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [1 of 2] (Item)

for a collective force have been a zealous lobby within the government for five years, and it is always quite a job to keep a proper eye on them. Dean Rusk does not do it, so the job has fallen to me in the last year or two, and I hope they won't trap anyone

Folder, "INDIA - Prime Minister Visit 1966 [1 of 3]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 22-2 (Item)

I'll try to ge-t a .fuU readout from Bob on the Gan~ talks. but £or your own protecti-on alter Bob leaves. you may want to- do the same. Here are th•e two ~uestions to ask: i. The kex qu,es tin is whether the President is sufficiently satisfied

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 6, July 1 - September 30, 1964 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 2 [1 of 2] (Item)

·-· ·. i ..... , . ,. ·. ....... . . ··. . _. l •eriewed with Bob MeNemaJ:1a tlae ~'bletli oli tbe Cu'baa com~ater·• t ,G aacaaamo•. ..-.d. lte· tella me that whlle· Jte ldm•ell would llb to 1et the commuter·• dowa tc> zero,. be advtae-e agala t aay

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

by recruitment and infiltration. It seems unlikely that Hanoi can meet such man power requirements for any protracted length of. time. Ho Chi Minh' s one hope is to hang on in the expectation that the American public, inadequately informed about the true

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

by recruitment and infiltration. It seems unlikely that Hanoi can meet such man power requirements for any protracted length of. time. Ho Chi Minh' s one hope is to hang on in the expectation that the American public, inadequately informed about the true

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 50, November 8-15, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

clear -- by the President and by others. Earlier this month, the President told a news conference: I would hope that every person. who has a plan., or a program. or obse:rvatlon in comtection with the war that our young men are fighting out thea-e, would

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 50, November 8-15, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

clear -- by the President and by others. Earlier this month, the President told a news conference: I would hope that every person. who has a plan., or a program. or obse:rvatlon in comtection with the war that our young men are fighting out thea-e, would

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 3, May 16 - 26, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

a way to pull the political sting out of it, even without hope of solving the problem as a whole, you would have made a real contribution. The President, The White House . · COMFII?f!!NT!AL DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.4 iIJ 5t t - ;;,. o/ 0 0 Hy 6

Folder, "Afghanistan, June 1966-July 1967," Files of Howard Wriggins, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

and Syria. We hope that the etand to be taken by the United Stat•• Government on the preaent not ollly in accordance Afro-Aatan. people•, debate in the Cieneral Aaaembly with it• traditional but aleo in •upport I take thl• opportunity expreaaion

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

is in fact sector. will attracted of investment The final test of be the magnitude to India . CO~L ,. Mar ch 21., 19 66 Mr. Robert W. Komer The White House Washington., D. C. Dear Bob: This is the letter you requested on Indian Economic Prospects

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)

with negotiations Vietna□ese so, can Maurer provide North the stopping · i,lhat include: of ~54 Geneva Accords provided If after Whether the expect,::n:ion that behind were "categorically" it on which we hope M.:turer will information Rumanian

Folder, "INDIA - 1965 [4 of 4]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 23 (Item)

________________ , -of telegram to~--~--,-:._ _ TOP'i&~T . I problem becomes one of findjJlg a formula .for peaceful settlement as a substitute for settlement by force. i Desj,ite the problems you mention, I d,eeply hope that you can . reach an agreement, and thereby

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 23, March 10 - 15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 14 [1 of 2] (Item)

to discuss details with McNamara. (3) He may tell you Korea has decided to send three Marine companies (about 1, 000) men to Vie~-Nam; he will hope the United States will support them in same way we support other ROK forces in Viet-Nam. In reply, I suggest

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 38, August 11-17, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 21 (Item)

. that there is hope that Hussein might be persuaded m recog'niz.e Israel in time. He says that there is a difference of opinion in the Israeli government as to Nasser, so.me thinking that he is the best Israel can hope for , and others feeling t...½.at he is a world

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 43, September 21-30, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)

to you and to the. people of Nigeria on the seventh anniversity of Nigerian independence. It is our sincere and fervent hope that peace will soon return to your great country and that the years ahead will bring progress and prosperity. Lyndon B

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)

that it ucategorically" ~ declare its readiness to begin talks after the stopping of the bo.-,bin::; 'l FYI Usual DRV formulation is that talk "could." follow bombing halt . End FYI _ 5. Ot her specific points on which ·we hope ?.1!a urer will be willing to furnish

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

rights to fly from San Francisco, or the West Coast, to New York and then on to Europe. This prob lem has existed for a long time. Of course, an amicable agreement can be reached only through administrative talks, but I hope to facilitate a solution

Folder, "Israel - Volume 6, 12/66 - 7/67 [2 of 4]," Country Files, NSF, Box 140 (Item)

hoped any increase would be te~porary. 4. Evron noted that early publicity re our offer could be expected in view forth- coming EXlllllf Cairo meeting. Davies said we would ask GOJ for 24-hour advance notice ' re publicity in order assure full

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 12, September 1-14, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 10 (Item)

and still hopes circumstances will permit a visit to Washington two months hence or so. '(Comment: While internal political situation probably . is part of the explanation for the direct return -- the first person to tell me of Dayan returning was RAFI

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 31, June 13-20, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 17 (Item)

THE PRESIDENT• S SPEECH AS BEING IN _SOM:[ R.ESEECTS • . J . -·- -·· - - -··· \- -·-· · . MORE POSITIVE THAN COULD HAVE BEEN HOPED FOR. IN HIS OPINION, -- · _----.-·-·--~---·~----· ---~-- - -~r(: QUOTE IF PRESIDENT EI SEN HOWER HAD ADOPTED PRESIDENT

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

declarations of fri~ndship on one s1de or the oth~r. Maurer hopes that the United States will also turn in this direction and get down to concrete cooperation~ 8. Rather illustrative of Rumania's situation is the following joke which Maurer related: "As Johnson

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 12, September 1-14, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 10 (Item)

picked hie moment and was as bare-knuckled iis we could wish. Only hope it etick,. Ky ha& learned eo much and done so well, on balance, that it would be real nice. ;.., . ·1t'· w. w. Rostow Saigon 5604 S!5GRrf ':: I- ,i\ ' • I;-_. .-, .... j

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 35, July 16-24, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19 (Item)

to disillusion arising from disappointed hopes and partly to an emotional reaction to · the amount of damage the · Jordanians had done in the fighting and the number of casualties, including civilian casual~ies, they had inflicted. So no one at all in Israel

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 45, October 10-15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)

, just as soon as we can close with him on his initia.l assign ments and as to the time he can spare us. Covey T. Oliver Wednesday October 11, 1967, 7:25 p.m. Mr. President: Herewith Bob Gtnaburgh under takes to answer the questions on bombing posed

Folder, "Jamaica, Volume 1, 11/63 - 6/68 [3 of 3]," Country Files, NSF, Box 58 (Item)

on their actlon.. Slnco:rely, The l-Ionorablo Donald B. Sangator Actf.na Prime Mlnlster of Jama.lea. Kingaton. LB.T • WOBowdler:nun ,?\\,\rCn 22. 1(j66. .. , Dear Bob:· It ls always a great personal pleasure to hear oi the gallantry of our service men whether

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 98: Oct. 5‑9, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 40 (Item)

WEEK. ASSUMING, AS I HOPE AND BEL.IEVE, THAT MY COLLEAGUES ENDORSETHIS ACTION, I PLAN TO MEET SMITH IN GIBRALTAR ON WEDNESDAYAFTERNOON, ON BOARD A WARSHIP AND TO ALLOW AS MUCH TIME AS MAY BE NEEDED DURING THE NEXT WEEK OR SO TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREENENT. I

Folder, "Iraq - Volume I, 12/63 - 7/68," Country Files, NSF, Box 138 [1 of 2] (Item)

by which the Baathist governntant hoped to crush the ·Kurdish revolt completely (some Western neirsmen even described it as.a. l:ar of externrl.nat.ion). The Bae.thist regime ca."ne to an end in November 1963 when Abdul Salam Arif took complete control

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 43, September 21-30, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)

A LUV"- , "' .-. t ~-/t;J-o// Tu•aday t Sept. Z6, 1967 9:55 a. m. MR. PRESIDENT: Herewith Sect. Ruak'e report to you of his dinner with Gromyko: -- para. Z on ABM's. etc•• is mildiy hopeful; -- para. 3 on the Middle East is at least not unhopeful

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 7, October 1 - December 31, 1964 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 2 [2 of 2] (Item)

in bed in the one year in which we did not get away. 4. We have a chance to go and stay with friends in Antigua between February 12 and February 23. This is a time when both Dean Rusk and Bob McNamara will be here, and when my own staff will be at full

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 39, August 18-31, 1967 [2 of 5]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 21 (Item)

workers is one thing, cheating is another." He also appealed ~CkbWNODIS PRESERVATION COPV ~ if -3- !'/NODIS for unity and expressed the hope that the elections would be a means to unity rather than further divide the nation. Thieu has continued

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 26, April 16-30, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 15 (Item)

of interest. Cochrane was impressed with the public works and school feeding programs in Bihar, but found that the distribution pipeline is stretched terribly thin, with no reserve stocks in northern India. He hopes that the U.S. can proceed with the . next 3

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 19, January 19 - February 4, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [1 of 2] (Item)

, and I told him that the opposite was the case and that this was a relevant piece of information. He said the Senators had hoped that they might be called for a private discussion in the White House, and I suggested to him that Senators who want private

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 56: Jan. 1‑15, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27 (Item)

to ftad the 1rouau for peace. I woald hope, there.fore, that thoae who wlah to be helpftll woud await the reawlt of the•• de~lopmeau rather thaa to enga1• either la pa-opllecy or la new i-opoeala. durlll1 the day• ahead. JJ■ 9L&i , J 10:00

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 27, May 1-15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 16 (Item)

.>+t nr A 'TAL!(WITH •GEHE:: Rostow ·TODAY MICHEL ..D~ 01UlAN0·~')4t , NEWt;Y~_ELECTED . MEMBt~\ OF\ THE FRENCH NATIONAL 'ASSEMBLY -AND. 'A- -MEM.~ER~·. OF: T~ FORE"!G~ AFFAIRS · cOJfM"I.TTEE', ·.. ,. .·. ' EXPR~SSED \MIS' PER Sm: AL·,'HOPE:: ' ANO

Folder, "INDIA - 1966 (to March 31) [2 of 3]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 24 (Item)

the Paks have openly flaunted both the Indians and the United States by inviting the Chinese to visit Pakistan at the time the Indian Prime Minister is in Washington and secondly by displaying Chinese tanks '\ openly in a recent parade. Indian leaders hope

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 52: Nov. 26‑30, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 26 (Item)

"//: • HJS PROPOSAL I·N SAN-ANTONIO, -AND_THAI HE..WOUL-0·BE·-W.lLtlNG.i-TO:'. r ~RECEIVE A[~Y OTHER REASO.NABLE PR-OPOSALFRO('l°ViA·URER'.t.MAURER.REPL.Ilrn ' ! ~THAT-THE PRtS.IDENT MIGHT p'ur MORE HOPE IN R0{\1ANIM:i ACTION 1tlAT ··, •1 WAS JUSTIFIED

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 78: May 20‑24, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 34 (Item)

Tllo New YorkTim•• i decades or more to complete, . is to open· up a huge undevel- an interview that his nation's . oped area that remains large- best hope for the present was to • push toward the Atlantic ly isolated.. But in the minds of many to find

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

in Viet Nam, and I hope that your search for a peaceful s -e ttlement of this problem will bear fruit before long. It is my sincere hope that under your , dedicated leadership the United Stat·e s will find a satisfacto. . solution to this tragic conflict

Folder, "Portugal, Volume I, Memos 11/63-7/65," Country Files, NSF, Box 203 (Item)

. in combination sufficient and made by Secre one will politics the United and in the external dictate statements on the eve of not being they tr"'.nk of mustering creased of Nati~ns, no doubt that the hope that in African Affairs took place