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  • , and their actions further proved our devotion to honest and democratic elections. White asked if Ky and Thieu were taking much advantage of their incumbency. The President said they were, and there was a further problem in their use of our language in talking
  • this stalemate issue. "There is no stalemate and there hasn't been. 11 He pointed out that we should stop this wave of inaccurate statements adding that some people are "talking through their hats or berrettas. 11 Those who talked against our action in Vietnam
  • not be anticipated. lb traced development of the democratic process in Vietnam, said when Geno Ky took second-place on the Thieu­ 1
  • ~ SUSTAINING IN TH! FIGHTING IN I CORPS LOSSES AM OUNTING TO AN AVERAGE OF 240 KILLED IN ACfION £ACM . 1JE.tK. APPROXUlATEL y 70 PERCENT or . . ,..·· THESE HAVE .tEEN :J. S. THI INTENSITY OK £NE~Y ACTION, L £. THE SCALE AND DURATimJ OF COMBAT
  • with the Leadership of the Republican Party in Congress and all the Democratic Members of Congress. I have met with the Democratic Senators twice. I point this out to say that we have received no alternatives from Congress on the course we are taking. One
  • the.n wholehearted •. . ' · The stJ.'ikine; time lag between the President's armou~ceraent and your official action strone;J.y suggests that the offer began e.s an off-hand . politiqal gesttu·e and now is being followed through in !m).Ch the scJile
  • NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT RESTR ICTI ON DATE CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE NSC Action 2497 lp • .Secret /VLJ Si3 - l? D n .. " .. FILE LOCAT ION Meeting Notes File, Box l
  • Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Folder, "[Records of Actions, National Security Council Meetings, August 4, 11, 1964]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1
  • AUGUST 9, 196 7 - 9 :02 a.m. Democratic Congressmen J, ··\ l. W?
  • Folder, "August 9, 1967 - 9:02 a.m. Democratic Congressmen," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1
  • Pak in Honolulu, and pointed out that the U.S. is planning to put in $100 million extra military assistance. The President said none of the military leaders recommended military action, since it would probably kill the crew of the Pueblo. The President
  • WITHDRAWAL SHEET -(PRESIDENTIAL .L IB·R_ARIES) -- JANUARY 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Speaker John McCormack Congressman Hale Boggs Senator Robert Byrd Joseph Califano Barefoot Sanders Postmaster General 0 ·1Brien
  • Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2
  • CRIMINAL ACT AS MY SHI? INTRUDED DEE? INTO THE TERRITORI.t;L WATERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE•s REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND \~AS CAPTURED BY THE NAVAL PATROL CRAFTS OF THE KOREAN PEOPLE'S ARMY 1N THEIR SELF-DEFENE ACTION WHILE CONDUCTING THE CRIMINAL ESPIONAGE
  • ~ -: , ,:.; ..., -~ • • ~~..... ·,, ~ } ' 11' r . . GENERAL SERV1ci;,s ADMINISTRATION GSA DC 73.495 Meeting in Cabinet Room Date: January 25, 1966 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Present: Bipartisan Congressional Meeting from Republican-Democratic Leadership. Chairman and ranking members
  • they are seven miles away -­ that 1 s rude -- hit them when they are two miles away. If there is one shred of interest in peace on the other side, we are ready to talk. Hanoi is rigid in its stance. LATIN AMERICA Loss of Ambassador Main was tragic. He was shot
  • OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH THE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP January 30, 1968 In the Mansion The President: I want to tell all that we know about the Pueblo incident. We are spending days and nights on the situation. I want you to treat this as a very confidential
  • , medical assistance, and local help of many kinds. Reverting to the question of the air strikes, he said that in his opinion these retaliation actions have helped the situation a great deal. However, he felt it is now important to shift to a campaign
  • focus on the scope paper (attached at Tab C). The Secretary and Bill Bundy should have a list of things that remain to be done between now and October 24, the opening day of the Manila conference. There should be specific action assignments
  • estimate the enemy has lost 3, 000 men killed in action in the last two days. This compares with about 300 allied losses, including 100 U.S. We know they are prepared for a major offensive at Khesanh. The President: We still face a big challenge at Khesanh
  • of action we should follow about additional requests for aid to India. Mr. Rostow said he was forwarding to the President a set of alternatives for his consideration. The President said it would appeal to him if some other nation would recognize
  • Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • during lunch on the status of the Paris talks today. The President: Fine, let's go on. Walt Rostow: Ambassador Bunker has a good report on Vietnam. shows action in land reform and other areas. The President: Huong has a good image with our press. before
  • WERE: Secretary Rusk Secretary McNamara Clark Clifford General Wheeler CIA Director Helms Walt Rostow George Christian Tom Johnson The President: I met this morning with Senator Gore of Tenness~e. He gave me a goal report on Latin America. Do we have
  • Europe to assume its full capacity in dealing with all the world's great problems. The kind of technology that is emerging; the kind of problems we all face in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America; the problems of moving towards a stable peace
  • ., .' December 5, 1967 In the Mansion The President congratulated Mr. Vance for an excellent job and an excellent report. Secretary Rusk said a case study should be made of this. Vance's actions an example of diplomatic excellence. He called Cyrus
  • like this. We have the following courses of action: First, go back to RP 6 for 48 hours including Hanoi and Haiphong. Second, Third, Executing attacks selectively in Haiphong Executing attacks selectively in Hanoi. -:: TOP SECRET 0
  • . strike. The country is being plunged headlong into a disastrous We are beginning to feel the pinch already. 4. It is now up to the Congress to act - - and it is imperative and crucial that it take action. 5. The best, most responsible and fairest action
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  • Helms: No antisemitism in Czechoslovakia. Nixon: The Czech government goes to great pains to show Jewish cemetery. It is no problem. It is a problem in Poland. Secretary Rusk: Don't give the Russians a pretext for action. tough on the USSR
  • MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 25, 196 7 1:15 p. m. TOP SECRE':F ATTACHMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT \Om FROM: Tom Johnson Attached are the notes of your meeting with the Democratic Leadership on October 23, 1967 in the Cabinet Room
  • Folder, "October 23, 1967 - 5:36 p.m. Democratic Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1
  • . This was that while discussion proceeded the U.S. government would assume that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam would not take advantage of the bombing cessation. This was directly related to prompt and productive discussions without taking military advantage
  • action or in an effort to shoot down our B-52 1 s. They may also attempt to attack an air base, like the one at Danang. I sent a mes sage to all field commanders alerting them to these possibilities. Secretary Rusk: a carrier? What about the possibility
  • previous war in which America has been involved. " The President said there is a need to in battle casualties. remove the emphasis on statistics Ambassador Bunker pointed out we report not only men killed in action and hospital cases, but casualties
  • that public support is such that it affects decisions? The President: I attribute these polls largely to propaganda. You cannot govern your actions by polls. You make decisions when you determine it is the right thing to do. The best poll is a roll call
  • the pressure so calmly. His first question referred to the President's statement in the State of the Union message about restlessness in the country. The President: We live in a world clouded with uncertainty. It directly affects the action of people in many
  • that this is a holding action at Will they seriously negotiate before the convention ? MEETIU8 t~eT!S COP~
  • Democratic National Convention.
  • action before January 20. W. \ tf. Rostow EYES ONLY Vl WRostow:rln '. !" ,_ NOTES OF THE PRESIDENT•s MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT-ELECT RICHARD NIXON November 11, 1968 PRESENT AT THE MEETING WERE: The President President-elect Richard M
  • , to the American people, and to our allies, that such an action was, indeed, a step toward peace. A cessation of bombing which would be followed by abuses of the DMZ, Viet Cong, and North Vietnamese attacks on cities or such populated areas as provincial capitals
  • , why were they no longer shelled at the Marine site at Conthien. Secretary McNamara said he did not know if this was a result of our action or their decision. The Pre sic.ent asked if we shou1d move our people bad:;:, as ha.s been sugge s·i:e d
  • could not maintain a cessation of the bombing of North Vietnam unless it were very promptly evident to him, to the American people, and to our allies, that such an action was, indeed, a step toward peace. A cessation of bombing which would be followed
  • folde1. W. TAeMat Jgbn;on - 2There is a necessary preoccupation of our national leadership with this problem. At the same time there is much anxiety and dismay in America over the 'Wlr. Our conviction is that we should contract our operations
  • operation. Mr. Rostow: The Vietnamese seem more willing to contemplate offensive actions of their own. The enemy hasn't. Secretary Clifford: The enemy may feel he is doing so well politically that he need not do anything militarily. They see: Debate