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Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 10:35 a.m. McNamara, Fortas, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

by Governor Romney for Federal troops. The President read the wire and passed it to Secretary McNamara and Mr. Fortas. The President then called Mr. Wright in the White House Message Center to ask if the actual wire from Governor Romney had yet been received

Folder, "October 29, 1968 - 6:28 p.m. Foreign Policy Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

CABINET ROOM, OCTOBER 29 THOSE ATTENDING THE MEETING: The President Secretary Rusk Secretary Clifford Walt Rostow George Christian Tom Johnson .... ,. : .. . . :~ Secretary Rusk: You should see these two telegrams. The President: visit. Read George

Folder, "September 19, 1967 - 5:55 p.m. McNamara, Katzenbach, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

OF THE MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT WITH SECRETARY McNAMARA UNDERSECRETARY KATZENBACH WALT ROSTOW GEORGE CHRISTIAN eeP¥AIGf:il'Ei P.. liEatioA Raew~ires ~i;;;,f CefS~ri~ht : · ornaa o nson September 19, 196 7 Cabinet Room The President read a tally sheet

Folder, "August 16, 1967 - 2:10 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Helms, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

'1t1i~£.ion cJ Copy tight Holder· w TAetflas Jolmson -ECLABSrFIED I! E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.6 N LJ '19 · ;) yo Hy~ NA.RA Date J - ' ~ 7- Dl> --.._ Director Helms: Read proposed letter from the President to Kiy and Thieu on the Vietnamese elections

Folder, "April 5, 1968 - 11:10 a.m. President's meeting with Negro leaders after death of Martin Luther King," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

for your support as responsible Negro leaders. (The President read Associated Press item on Stokely Carmichal.) UNDER SECRETARY KATZENBACH: The loss of this leader is so tragic. We must see what we can do to further Dr. King's objective. SECRETARY CLIFFORD

Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Program. The President read parts of the Job Message, pointing out there is "a new social consciousness among businessmen in this country today." The President then read a later CIA report on the ship captured by the North Koreans. The President

Folder, "October 25, 1968 - 12:38 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

. If they use artillery, he attacks sites. A commander is always responsible for security of his troops. instructions, reprisals are permitted. General Taylor: for us. In Hanoi will see this as a victory for them, not as a victory The President: Read

Folder, "February 12, 1968 - 1:45 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Westmoreland wants to take advantage of an opportunity to exploit the situation. I do not read it as a desperate need. He wants to shorten the war with it, and that has a certain attractive ness to all of us. It bothers me that we do not know what is happening

Folder, "March 19, 1968 - 1:01 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

COP'ffmi.tiTED WITH HIS FOREIGN ADVISERS . AT THE Perm1ss1on of Cop)"t'ight ~hnson TUESDAY LUNCHEON March 19, 1968 In the Mans ion The President: Secretary Rusk: Dean, have you read the Reischauer letter? Yes, but it has been over taken by recent events

Folder, "August 5, 1967 - 1:49 p.m. Clifford, Taylor, Rusk, Nitze, Ball, Rostow, McPherson, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

TAYLOR In the Family Dining Room August 5 , 1 9 6 7 The President read the text of a formal report by Mr. Clifford and General Taylor. .After reading it, the President said the report was very good. Mr. Clifford said every country has very enthusiastic

Folder, "August 17, 1967 - 6:20 p.m. Meeting with Freshmen Republican Congressmen," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

have seen are based on a hope and a prayer and not on knowledge. I read several hundred cables each week -- cables from capitals around the world. I read CIA reports, State Department reports and Defense Department reports. I can say to you tonight

Folder, "April 23, 1968 - 2:15 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Rusk, Clifford, Wheeler, Helms, Rostow, Christian, Johnson," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

to Vietienne was delivered. to Bunker has not be en. The message THE PRESIDENT: Somebody asked me how I read accurate accounts of what Hanoi is doing. I tell them I read leaks from the State Department in the New York Times. SECRETARY CLIFFORD: We may get

Folder, "June 14, 1967 Notes of the regular Cabinet Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

and that they probably had the sixty two votes to ~ct it. He said he ·had seen the ~1·;3ss speculation about a. Soviet dek: g'-tion c:om.inr; to the U. N. that r:-.i .:Jht b1cluda Gromyko o:.· :~o::r.;in. I-!~ .eai.'! he h.o::w nothing mm:' e t~n w:~a.t he bad read

Folder, "July 25, 1967 - 2:47 p.m. Tuesday lunch - Rusk, McNamara, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

: -~ -·~ A~I r.L~R;;ir~G; SEGR:E1: - EYES ONLY Notes of the President's Luncheon Meeting with Secretary Rusk, Secretary McNamara, Walt Rostow and George Christian, July 25, 1967, in the Mansion The President read severa l memoranda which Secretary Rusk

Folder, "January 24, 1968 - 7:50 p.m. Pueblo 3 - McNamara, Rusk, Rostow, Clifford, Christian, Johnson," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Room ' ': ' ' .. :1 ( I ~ • ~ The President opened the meeting by reading a memorandum from Bob Fleming on the network press coverage at 6:30 p. m. (Attach ment A). . ,.. Secretary Rusk: We met early tonight. We have received

Folder, "February 6, 1968 - 10:30 a.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Johnson to read the four points of criticism by Senator Robert Byrd (West Virginia). The four items follow: 1. Poor intelligence. 2. Poor preparations for these recent attacks. 3. Underestimated Viet Cong morale and vitality. 4. Overestimated

Folder, "July 2, 1968 1:20-2:35 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

Wheeler: Is Jarring back? Ambassador Ball: Secretary Rusk: No, he is in Europe. t: :~:~ ·~_.~·_:__......_...._..........._......__. CIA Director Helms: He is linguistic. (The President read draft cable) . The President: Leave m and V

Folder, "October 23, 1968 - 4 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

: The President Secretary Rusk General Wheeler Secretary Clifford Walt Rostow Tom Johnson IJECLA~JFIFJ) E.O. 12356. Sec. 3., ,· NlJ 07-38 8y k:f NAKA. D-.ue S-t9-f1 The Group read over the Text. Secretary Clifford: The President: You have firm military

Folder, "November 25, 1968 12:06-12:41 NSC Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

of it. The British Treasury may make some good sounds. The President: After reading DeGaulle's speech and seeing market performance, would you say it is likely to be successful? Secretary Fowler: I would say so for now. The President: It could hold

Folder, "[July 19, 1966 Meeting with Members of Senate and House Appropriations Committee]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

will do one of two things. The first would be to veto an appropriations bill; the second would be to withhold the authorizations to the departments. THE PRESIDENT: (Read minutes of yesterday• s meeting quoting Senator Dirksen that the President just

Folder, "September 26, 1967 - 5:46 p.m. Educators from Cambridge, Mass. small colleges and Universities," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

to understand these things. But I do want to talk instead of fight. The President read a memo from a recent visitor to Hanoi who reported that there had been a hardening of Hanoi's position. The President also read a cable from Ambassador Bunker which said

Folder, "October 23, 1967 - 1:05 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Helms, Rostow, Christian, Wheeler," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

about this letter. The President read and suggested changes in the proposed Kosygin letter. The text of that letter follows: Dear Mr. Chairman: I fully share the concern expressed in your letter of October 20 about the continued tense atmosphere

Folder, "January 30, 1968 - 6:04 p.m. Pueblo 12 - Senator Dirksen and Congressman Ford ," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

the dates. We will go and see Wilbur Mills later this week on ; - 2. The President then read a memorandum on the need for a tax bill. This memorandum, from an unnamed authority, pointed out that there is a very bad situation in world trade. Britain

Folder, "July 19, 1967 - 12:23 p.m. Cabinet Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

lines were down and as of Wednesday morning 98% of the service had been restored. [3 of 5] 4 - The President read a confidential memorandum from an Air Force General in Viet Nam to Secretary McNamara in which the General pointed out

Folder, "May 8, 1968 - 6 p.m. President's meeting with the negotiating team," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

- 9-f'f I will read the opening statement tonight. Secretary Rusk: The talk to North Vietnam the North Vietnamese the March 31 speech. answer some of their delegation leaves tomorrow morning. Habib will tomorrow about exact meeting time. We expect

Folder, "August 10, 1968 - 12:25 p.m. President's briefing of Former Vice President Nixon and Gov. Agnew," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

Helms: The North Vietnamese are convinced they won after Dien Bien Phu. The President: They think we believe that we lost the war. think so. They don't Nixon: We have got to tell our people to remember that every word they write will be read

Folder, "February 18, 1968 - 8 a.m. President's breakfast with boys on the Aircraft Carrier Constellation," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

it and as you go along the harder it gets to climb the hill; you will have the neurotics who will drop out. You read about it every day in our country because we have a free press. They have them too. The young have to defend the country for us. It was left

Folder, "June 9, 1968 - 2:30 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors in Cabinet Room," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

this? Abe Fortas: There isn't much difference of opinion, really. Clark Clifford wants to wait until Kosygin comes back with a reply before acting. I read Kosygin's letter differently. They are saying they may be able to get something underway, but only

Folder, "[July 18, 1966 - Meeting with Bi-Partisan Leaders of House and Senate]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

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Folder, "November 28, 1967 - 12:10 p.m. Project Cabriolet," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

will be that we have violated the treaty. If the test is detected by other countries, the reaction by them also will be that we have violated the treaty. Chairman Seaborg then read a statement which the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy had submitted

Folder, "November 29, 1967 - 12 noon National Security Council Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

the Depart ment of State and the .Department of Defense. The President then read a letter from Mr. Brzezinski of the State Department Policy Planning Council. One of the points the President menti oned in the letter was - ~.Brsezineki 's assertion that "ae

Folder, "February 2, 1968 - 4:30 p.m. Backgrounder with correspondents on Vietnam and the Pueblo," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

and how did they conduct themselves during this? The President: Yes, the South Vietnamese were ready. I have heard nothing that would indicate any cowardice or lack of responsibility on their part. The President then read to the group the Thomas Paine

Folder, "April 4, 1968 - 3:47 p.m. President's meeting with U Thant at the United Nations in New York City," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

: . Not to react negatively immediately to the President's speech. Please consider it carefully and react after very carefully reading it. Also told General DeGaulle not to react negatively. I have nothing to advise on the next step. Hanoi really wants to talk

Folder, "July 30, 1968 - 1 p.m. Foreign Policy Advisors Luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

or one and a half months. See if they will agree to the highest level, Prime Minister level, or people in Geneva. .. I would like to see Bill Bundy for a report on his talks with the Allies. Now, Bus, I read about all this offensive they plan for us

Folder, "October 22, 1968 - 1:15 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

for the way they have handled the last few days. The President: (Read proposed cable to Bunker and Abrams). Insert A. I want to know what the military view is of this -- the military effects and morale. I want to know if Abrams thinks we should stop

Folder, "October 23, 1967 - 5:36 p.m. Democratic Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

intermediaries involved thus closing down the private channel. This private rebuff must be read in the light of Hanoi's recent public state ments. These have all been extremely negative on the subject of peace negotiations. Let me cite a few of the more

Folder, "October 29, 1968 - 2:30 a.m. Meeting with the President's Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

, you asked Arn.bassador Harriman to return to Washington for consultation prior to Saturday meeting? The President: It is difficult to have a visit from them without problems, but I'll consider that. (Secretary Rusk read message that NLF

Folder, "January 26, 1968 - 11 a.m. Pueblo 7 - Senior advisors - McNamara, Katzenbach, Wheeler, Helms, Nitze, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

is certain of this. The President said he had a different reading of the text. The President asked "Did he sign on?"). Berger said, not exactly. The tenor of most of the replies have been friendly. The President asked if there was any report on the nine

Folder, "November 20, 1967 - 5:05 p.m. Bipartisan Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

fohnson [9 of 10] ~I! lG ~JOTS~ GOPYRISHT~ti ~blicatjon Requi,.;s C1fern.ission cf Eop)!:tight HeJ;ii1r· W lAeMes Johnson - 10 THE PRESIDENT then read parts of his recent press conference at which time he pointed out the expenditure cuts that would

Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 6:02 p.m. Cambodia Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. Then the rules would permit him to shoot back across the border when fired upon." General Wheeler read a section of General Westmoreland 1 s letter. Secretary Rusk: 11 I also think that this action would make liars out of all of us who have been saying repeatedly