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President's Daily Brief, 6/9/67 (Item)

• TOP 9ECRFT J.Ofil SECRET - L-------------------------~ EO 13526 3.3(b)(1 )· EO 13526 3.5(c) DAILY BRIEF 9 JUNE 1967 l. Arab States Israel - The ceasefire was observed on all fronts during the night. Further Is­ raeli action is still possible
• /> To see what we have on the Six Day War, including any digitized folders, please consult the Middle East subject guide or contact us to view the records in our Reading Room.

President's Daily Brief, 6/8/67 (Item)

• that Israeli tanks were moving into northwestern Jordan. The • ultimate ai-m of such a movement might be to attack Syria. The embassy also says fight­ icked u ing on the Israeli-Jordanian front during the night. ____ _ On the Sinai Peninsula, the Israelis have
• /> To see what we have on the Six Day War, including any digitized folders, please consult the Middle East subject guide or contact us to view the records in our Reading Room.

Folder, "Jamaica, Bustamente Correspondence," Special Head of State Correspondence Files, NSF, Box 29 (Item)

• •ted January 3~ 1966 to the Departl!IN!mtfer ch@ Pr®sid®Dt QUOTEI rejoice Yoo ~re over the recovery of your healtbo not only to your country but 11lao to ti. I wish that the night cedes int@ di!y 11s mtir~ '.f@U democr

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 1," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)

• . They found little or none. On the other hand, there have been civilian casualties and disruption of public services. Just before I came into the room, I read a long cable from Ambassador Bunker which described the vigor with which the Vietnamese Government

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 5, Tabs A-Z and AA-II," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

• which was supported by rocket and artillery. Att?.,cking under the supporting fire of air,· artillery and naval gunfire, the Marines pursued the enemy, northward until dark. Night blocklng positions have been consoli~ated in the area, with plans

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 8, Excerpts and Taylor's Memo," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

• of his comrades are answering for you at this hour. I stood before some of them at midnight at an air base in Thailand just a few weeks ago. I wanted so much that night to give medals to all of them. Instead, I gave them something just as meaningful-I

Folder, "NSAM # 356: Implementation of Korry Report on Development Policies and Programs in Africa, 10/5/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

• the operation. I think it will do the job. Jj.(Rostow BKS' s office Returned to clear your records. EKH's memo left here Mon. night to go to WWR for signature and then on to the President. Under stand the Pres. did approve the NSAM dene DEPARTMENT

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Vietnam, 1/29/1966, Volume 3, Tab 38," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

• , 1966; Noon Vietnam GIA Di-rect or Rabo r n, reading from notes , briefed on the military situation in Vietnam. Six hundr ed trucks are reported in the south -- twice the level of a year ago. They are carrying men and equipment. The North Vietnamese

Folder, "NSAM # 315: Communications Security Survey [includes information on physical and telecommunications security at the White House and the LBJ Ranch], 10/29/1964 [1 of 2]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

• , are forwarded to· the President's secretary for inclusion in · the night reading file, delivered by a White House messenger to the Head Usher, handed to the '. Doonnan, who either gives them to the Sergeant valets · on duty or takes them directly

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

• that I had read personally to the Senator last night, which had had the President "express the hope 11 that we could reach a timing agreement within a few years. The administrative assistant undertook to inform the Senator promptly, and to let me know

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

• that I had read personally to the Senator last night, which had had the President "express the hope 11 that we could reach a timing agreement within a few years. The administrative assistant undertook to inform the Senator promptly, and to let me know

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 5, Tabs JJ-TT and CIA Memos," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

• ROOMCWOTR ING> Received: LBJ Ranch Coml't'Cen. 9 :27 PM Monday 26 Februa:ry 1968 TO. THEPRESIDENT ' CITE CAPao,96 S!eR!T 1 ~S~ECR~ET-· =-· . I MR. ~OSTOWWANT!O YOU TO READ THE P'OLLOWINOREPORT_r • . ' TODAY AT ABOUT NOON,!L!MtNTs·or A us SPECIAL

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 20, February 5 - 28, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 6 [2 of 2] (Item)

• Wedn-..diay February 16. 1966 5:1 5 P . M . Mr. President: This is State• s list of U. S . non­ milita.ry programs in Vietnam. It do not include claseified activitie in the political area. Bromley Smith A ttachment Log# 420, Read-Bundy memo dtd 2

Folder, "The President's file for Korea, Vietnam (Briefings)," Files of Walt Rostow, NSF, Box 10 (Item)

• of alternatives, we concluded that - - as nearly as we could now make an assessment - - the best thing for you to do would be to give a talk on television and radio on Tuesday night and send {but not personally deliver) a message to Congress on Wednesday. We say

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

• by case basis, authorize night-time _defined significant targets in unpopulated, remote areas . Vietnam-Cambodian border. B-52 strikes on clearly astride the South C. Increase the strength of our active defensive measures of short duration in remote

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 15, September 23 - October 14, 1965 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

• ---·- -- .,_.... - ~-· --- -------·----------- _______ __ .. - . .... _ ... .__ .., --~· --·~- ... ----- ------~- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 30, 1965 Juanita: Mr. Bundy said to send this up for the President's night reading. Dolores MEMORANDUM ~- DECLASSIFIED E.0. 12958, Sec. 3.5 NSC Memo, 1130/95, State Dept. Guidelines By-X:l..L NARA, Date ?- · '1

Folder, "Greece - Vol. 1, 12/63-12/65 [1 of 3]," Country Files, NSF, Box 126 (Item)

• MATTER AT LEVEL OF OFFICIALS AS ARE SO MANY ~OUTINE MATTERS •. TSIRIMOKOS ASKED WHETHER MASLOXOVETS HAD ~ COME TO 'THE AMERICAN EMBASSY AND I SAID HE HAD. 1 GAVE NO \ )NDICATION .·OF .WHAT HAD HAPPENED AFTER THAT· .NOR DID ·, ASK •. HE .READ ME -A SHORT

Folder, "Korea - Vol. 2 , Memos, 7/64 - 8/65," Country Files, NSF, Box 254 (Item)

• of session, it was a matter that would take careful consideration by the President and Vice President. I promised Kim that I would give him a tentative reading on this possibility some time during the course of the next week. OFFICIAL USE ONLY OFFICIAL

Folder, "South Vietnam and U.S. Policies [X-File] [2 of 2]," Files of Walt Rostow, NSF, Box 19 (Item)

• . has emerged on the social scene. Take last night. Mrs. Anna. Chennault, a 16ngtime worker for the Re­ publican party, staged a din­ ner at her Watergate East penthouse. Who was there? Those folks who'll be taking over after Jan. 20. And some Democrats

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

• /63 ?\ falazar to Ball ltr 3/ 3 4) /,tl,}.'f EXolSi DEPARTMENT OF STATE , EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT March 3, 1964 To: Mr. McGeorge Bundy The White House From: Benjamf~Read Executive Secretary The attached letter from Prime Minister Salazar

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 41, September 11-14, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 22 [2 of 2] (Item)

• rank Ambassadorships worked out by State and John Macy's shop, the name of the designee is included in State's night reading to the President. If State hears nothing from the White House after five days, no objection is assumed and the Secretary

Folder, "President's Meetings - November 25-29, 1963 [2 of 2]," Subject Files, NSF, Box 42 (Item)

• DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OF STATE SECRETARIAT 4-:- 17823 November 27, 1963 To: o Ttl From: McGeorge Bundy White House Benj~in H. Read Executive t;i:: Secretary \ A request fot'\ an appointment for General Nasution, l\ldonesian Minister

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 10, August 1-11 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

• more brickbats than bouquets in our direction. But, as we see it, the overall Soviet attitude has not changed markedly in the past week. been a rather kaleidescopic mix. Recent Soviet moves have Here is how we read them: Kosygin 1 s Attack

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

• from Ben Read Secret 1 p 01/24/66 A to Pres. Johnsoa from Pres. of Brazil • Secret 3 p 01/21/66 A to the President from McG. B. Secret 1 p 01/23/66 A 1 p 01/23/66 A to the President from McG. B. Secret ~ 10 - lf-8'F Nu s-3 - .,}.c, 7

Folder, "Jamaica, Presidential Correspondence," Special Head of State Correspondence Files, NSF, Box 29 (Item)

• the recovery of your healtbo Yw ~re$ not only to your country but also to tM mtir® I wi•h that .as the night cedes viprous to continue ilmt@ dci1y J'@U th® gre.ilt work J@U to Lady Bird and for continu~ wi~e~ h~ letter *e~t ~S*®t d~~r&atic will f

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

• on" offer at IEjillf Macomber who urged him not ask us proceed unless he certain lts lmportance to him e a.l:(_~ o lut ely Many problems remain, negotiations proceeding Sundayo Above passed Evron by Davies Saturday night. GP-1 END RUS Dr.ited by1 · Ttl

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

• aue:p ect•. ) i. ' 'I .t> I . March 24. 1965 MEMORANDUM TO· THE P.BESIDENT· Since the Uc~* accOGnt o! what Wilson said about M~ Taylor•a: alleged statement was misleadlag. I think you. may msh to read the attached ,s heet which was what he

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting Notes," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

• vision. situation me. if we move the This means we would have to The President: I read Wilbur Mills a CO':,lple:of intelligence reports last night. It appears that he is getting weak in his stomach. I told him that if we have to send the 82nd

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Cyprus, 1/24/1968, Volume 4, Tab 62," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

• th ere. The President read the North Korean report of the alleged confession made by Commander Bucher, skipper of the Pu eblo , as reported in the FBIS account of a North Vietnamese - English broadcast (copy attached) . Secretary Rusk said

Folder, "Portugal, Volume II, Memos 8/64-11/69," Country Files, NSF, Box 203 (Item)

• Read Secretary .. -~(;-·C--:-::__,....,.....,..,~•~f--:"'.",;.=·~--:-"':"""''""':"'~h-.~·~~1o/~:-~~

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 8, January 1 - February 28, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 2 [2 of 2] (Item)

• a peaceful settlement more than we do. McG. B. rI THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 19, 19 6 5 MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Intelligence estimates The attached intelligence estimates are important enough for you to read in full. They are both

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

• Watch Officer, Whi.te House Situation Room Mr. Benjamin H, Read, Executive Secretary> Department of -S tateJ c/o. Operations Center Subject: 0.i,e1·0.tional Highlights ~ SOUTHEAST ASIA The following US Air Force B-52 missions arc now scheduled