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  • Council to review the situation. Ramos said that his Government viewed the situation with the utmost seriousness. In reply to a question as to whether we considered the Pueblo and Seoul incidents to be related to events in Vietnam, our charge cited
  • of Attitudes of News Media and General Population in Certain Countries, to U.S. Policies as Exemplified by our Actions in Vietnam and Santo Domingo 1. This is a narrative tabulation of the general thrust o{ the responses received to the questio~ posed: (CJ
  • in Vietnam at presently approved levels and, with its allies, will continue to conduct the war in. South Vietnam essentially as at present, making every ef'fort to hold down •U.S. casual~ies and battle damage-and to pass the burden of the fighting
  • in Vietnam at presently approved levels and, with its allies, will continue to conduct the war in. South Vietnam essentially as at present, making every ef'fort to hold down •U.S. casual~ies and battle damage-and to pass the burden of the fighting
  • will be glad to continue close consultations with the UK on this questiono --SECRET SECRE':E'- -3- 2. Vietnamo British Government support for U.S. policy in Vietnam has been stronger than that of our other major allies. It has been skillfully conducted
  • show on Vietnam, I myself would spell out the following themes: Q~I d.!:J ~geBtl.:y but firmly 1. Neutralization of the whole area has been repeatedly denounced by the Communists and is therefore not practicable now. 2. The right of people
  • WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE Helms S to Rostow 2 pp. mem Vietnam Intelligence S 3 pp. memorandum Intelligence report Helms S [dup. re A re Vietnam A Vietnam A 1 p. TS #33a re
  • with Michael Stewart and Dennis Healey I attach a briefing memo from Dean Rusk. He has called just this minute .., to say two things: l. He hit Stewart very hard on shipping to North Vietnam and Stewart has agreed to do e ~erything they can do short
  • •day, B realda•t with the Pre Friday, Aupat Aup•t ■ ldent 2, l 968 8:30 A. M. A1end& 1. U.S. Military Re•po11■ • to a North Vietnam••• OUea■lve General Wheeler will brtn1 to th• breakfaat hie ll ■t of ■peclfic mlli•ry action ■. (Th• other
  • WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT DATE CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE TS RESTRICTION 1 f) S 1 p- 0\.,€., V/,/~~ .,J~ 9'f-~2[Duplicate of #39, NSF, Country File, Vietnam, "3L(l) 3/65-11/67, NVN Leadership Attitudest S 1 f) ~ 1
  • . WALT ROSTOW THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: President's Conversation with Ambassador Goldberg Regarding Trip to Vietnam The Secretary recommends that the President, in his talk with Ambassador Goldberg today, should ask the Ambassador to look into ongoing
  • memo Greene to President TS 3p 9/22/67 A #3b rpt Situation in Vietnam TS 3p [9/67] A #3c map Situation in Vietnam S lp [9/67] A II -#fS"merrnr- + -~~~Pmtldel:i-r.-r~~Fia-~ P ~- ~-q s- Jl/'--r 1'I- Jl~~ ~1--J--­ [Duplicate of #32, NSF
  • and officials concerning the U. S. attitude and intentions toward the National Liberation Front; and by continued progress in the Vietnamese Government priority programs. The Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces and l'ree World Forces have given a good account
  • too aoon to adopt tbe propoeed policy of peaatmlam aad deepalr. w. W• .Roat.. NOTE ON VIETNAM l. There is unquestionably a very solid concensus that supports the President's policy of holding the line in Vietnam and preventing undue escalation
  • of #12a, NSF, Country File, Vietnam, "3D(l) 1/66-1/69, Prisoners of War (General Material," Box 81] S 2-p 6~rv .,. / 1/ '9S ,,. AILJ
  • ·•~ ,JL.j • ~/- 'IS- NLJ ff/- A '/Si/ [Duplicate of #31, NSF, Country File, Vietnam, "3L(1), 3/65-11/67, NVN Leadership
  • of i nterest and impo rtance des p i ~e t he strains of Vietnam. This at.ti tu de wa s:; ~vident in Premier Kosygin's add r ess to the Supreme So vi @t on t he day following the "straf ing" incident. Kosygin blamed the. US f or the s t r a in in Soviet­
  • '5 N&:SC\4-'4-53 -C -#17 memo Rostow to President 1p S #17a cable ~ 1+-l'iA5 NwQ\1--4'=>~ Intelligence Cable 54,nih't-td pe.r l>A t S 4p 10/ 1,. / #21 cable ./123a rpt :Vietnam Political Situation Report -8 1ft;t-t-eiBmS.--4----.b~ S 1126
  • (India, Canada, and Poland) would also be invited. The inviting neutral country would also ask both sides to de-escalate the violence, including a cessation of bombing of North Vietnam. The Holy See, after examining the project, said
  • ·g1.vtng him this kind of ammunltlon, but I can draft aomethlng if you want. McG. B. --- Draft a letter to Gleason. Let lt go_ _ / _-· ---- ,J', • ' ~- , ,. • •·-~'::"! l S!:'ii:5(.,1 n, S , Vietnam,. Janua r y 10, ,.1966~· ·i
  • \ /} oe,/ THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON .... COJ>TFIDE~lTL~ L Thursday, December 9, 1965 MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT 1. I attach Bob McNamara's account of his telephone conver­ sation with members of Congress on South Vietnam. It is highly
  • /24/64 A efi Vietnam ~~~;.. .,.__......_~ 8 - IS~ /./L. .J #9la memo 8 3 -~o r.........:~>-----H~f--Q1'/fi-c;---t-~~ re: Dr . Joaquin Bal.aguer ~.ft..}er/ 5"~0lf..t:f~ ,vc..;:rq~ Secret ~ AIL j gc;-tt./'( 3 P A to the Preili'1&at f:rom Hee. B
  • it and he didn't, which ls par for the course. On Friday, July 21, I talked briefly to Phil Potter about Vietnam.. and had to tell him that everything was awaiting McNaraara's return and further decisions. On luly 25 1 talked to Joe Kraft on the phone. Bis
  • requeated the State Department to releaae the text. of agreement• on a ■ •htance to coUDtrlea with troop• in Vietnam. They have abo a ■ked for detail• and dollar amount• ol. a••l•tance. The mi ■ chlevoua can obTlouly u ■e thl• lnf ormatlon are uelng
  • NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET {PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT #1 memo #5a memcon CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE RESTRICTION to the President from R. W. Komer confidential 1 p 02/04/66 A re: Vietnam secret
  • OFFICE O F THE '-" i .~EC TO R .,... ~ ~..:." J.?t\.i,: 27 JUL 19,7 ?L S MO:?' A NDUM FOR: SU BJEC T 1. The President -'' Transmittal of Vietnam Re p ort Mr. William Colby, Chief of our operating division on the Far Eas t , is currently
  • November 1967 Capabilities of the Vietnamese Communists for Fighting in South Vietnam. DECLASSfffED E.O. 2356, ec. 3.4(b) White H nse •• 1.: ines, Feb. 24, 19K WWRostow:rln _fz_L ~ Bv7 NAl • , Date , J.1.3
  • . W. Rostow TOP 8:ECRE1.'" Cy 1, TS 186035 SNIE 14. 3-67 13 November 1967 Capabilities of the Vietnamese Communists for Fighting in South Vietnam. DECLASSfffED E.O. 2356, ec. 3.4(b) White H nse •• 1.: ines, Feb. 24, 19K WWRostow:rln _fz_L
  • to their villages or are resettled in new locations. Pacification )progress elsewhere in South Vietnam was as uneven as usual. In the political sphere, Quat continued to exhibit understanding of the importance of building up his public image. During the early part
  • aaaignment. He as•wnes that one aucb task would be to keep hir;neelf fully informed on Vietnam, aud to be avail.able for consultation on any aapect of this problem.. He and I agree that another appropriate task would be the review oflthe whole
  • else in here, I think the Vietnam assignment would be the best possible use of Komer. He has a very unusual combination of energy and experience, and his abrasive­ ness {which can be more accurately described as brashness) would be a positive asset
  • bring back the 27th Regimental Landing Team and support units, totalling 7,363 Marines in July, and replace them with Army. This would bring the approved South Vietnam deployment to 565,500 U.S. military personnel, including the 10,500 deployed
  • :'fh:HD--~ 3 ~30--- ']J-. All T °I I ----3 S7.f !T-i---;:r-;r"'mi=rr-;:~r-~aT1Tnn-~~"- ~ S 75 memo ~~ 75b cable NL. J 9/- ~ I:./ * , j s()._, /J s~ ~ r,;11/ tid-l tt 7, !J//X 'I1], Rostow to the Pr~s. re Vietnam ~.,,,1-,....,l J l:. lc.. I.M •,f
  • than territory gained. In fact, 40 percent of Vietnam is uninhabited and 80 percent of the people live on less than 40 percent of the land. In addition, we must remember that we have not been here for years. Indeed, our first combat troops arrived only
  • than territory gained. In fact, 40 percent of Vietnam is uninhabited and 80 percent of the people live on less than 40 percent of the land. In addition, we must remember that we have not been here for years. Indeed, our first combat troops arrived only
  • 111un1ni: c,f the EA;,lonar.c OI' hY$UOll pt wlUc:la 1A llll1 maccer \G 1111\IAIIU\Aelr&acl peROll la prohll:lltccl 1>7 law. MATlON Rt::Por.r,, ~9!. ;:'JNAL.LY l60L~20Z :ZVALUATED aTE COUNTRY: ·sourH VIETNAM DoI:. A?~IL SU3JECT: ! COR?S
  • p- 1p [DttpHeate of 132a., l"~SF, GawAky liiJ.e, Y.ietnam, "JC(e}, 2{13-20168, tietletai MititMJ Aeti¥it3/"] #64b cable #~n'Pff'tn-t---- Intelligence Cable ~ '+ l&- 9 a- /JL. \,-9/,· ~, s 1p [Duplicate of #32b , NSF, Country File, Vietnam, "2C(6
  • ~ Clll--~ #30e rpt Bio Sketch M'4'NvJ~~-oi C 2p /14:Sarpt Vietnam Political Situation Report~ S 1 pJ. tJ-? 4 ':SD NWC\4-· ~-C\-G5 i #48 memo Rostow to President, 6.10 p.111. PCI 1 p (\'O' 4-li-'\S t-lLS°C\~-l,f-53 #48a drttff €ioldbe1g
  • TO PAGE 2 RUFNCR 10084 -S E C R E T .·•THE JUST POSITION OF VIETNAM AS IT HAD BEEN DEFINED BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN ' HIS DECLARATIONS OF JAN. 28 AND DEC. 29, QOYU•. THESE STATEMENTS CONFIRM AND CLARIFY AN ARTICLE IN 'CHAN-DAN' DATED FEB. 5
  • - !VLT 11-,, 1-It. , -[Duplicate of #24, NSF, Country File, Conga, Vel. 14} e C 2p -- ,, " le [Duplicate of #24a, NSF, Country File, Congo, Vol. 14] '"f"'- s--,,-9.s- NL J 91/-.;>7 Ip [Duplicate of #8, NSF, Country File, Vietnam, "5D (3) Allies