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Folder, "General Analine Film Corp - Alien Property Settlement (see also Jack Frye) [I. G. Farben]," Papers of Drew Pearson, Georgetown Files, Box G 283-1 (Item)

Folder, "Chronological Correspondence File: April – June, 1967," Papers of Donald Hornig, Box 5 (Item)

Folder, "Diary: Vol. #9, 3/31 – 10/19/68," Papers of Orville Freeman, Box 12 (Item)

Folder, "3 A (2) Gulf of Tonkin, 1964 - 68, 1 of 3," Country Files, Vietnam, NSF, Box 77 (Item)

e n t o f D efen se, d ated J u ly 1964 (w ith an acco m p a n y in g r e p o r t); to th e C om m ittee o n G overn m en t O perations. B y Mr. DIRKSEN, from th e C om m ittee o n th e Ju d iciary, w ith amendmc^nts: S. 3069. A b ill to a m en d t

Folder, "Presidential Decisions-Gulf of Tonkin Attacks of August 1964-Volume III, Tabs 32-33," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 39 (Item)

Folder, "March 20, 1968 - 2:52 p.m. Meeting on fiscal policy - Fowler, Bundy, Martin, Okun, Freid, Zwick, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

of the monetary policy, the economy can take it. MEETlt~&NOTES copyRl..GHTED Ptthlicatio" ReCfuires 1'erm1ss1on of Copyright Holder~ W. Thoma1 Johnson THE PRESIDENT: We need to find out two or three things. got to have a tax bill. We've ( 1) See if Dirksen

Folder, "[April 28, 1965 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Leaders on Dominican Republic]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

, The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, The Ambassador to the United Nations, The Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. From the Senate: Mansfield, Dirksen, Long, Kuchel, Fulbright, Hickenlooper, Saltonstall,. Smathers. From

Folder, "[April 5, 1966 -1:00 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

and Dirksen. .;ANITIZED SANITiZEO 8 0. ~ . ¥: • .,, Authotit}• NSC ~-"J.1.1-€)- r'1vt..--S&o~· ~ - I ~~ ;, .J lo'°> -1'. . , SANITIZED z Luncheon meeting in t11e 1.fa.nsioa Date: April 5, 1966 -· I. .. ;,.... END OF MEETING ' r I

Folder, "[April 29, 1968 - 5:25 p.m. Special Drawing Rights Leadership Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

on the Special Drawing Rights Mes sage: Senators Congressmen Fulbright Mansfield Smathers Williams Dirksen Hickenlooper Bennett Sparkman McCormack Albert Mills Byrnes Ford Arends Bow Laird Morgan Mahon Widnall Officials from the government present were

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

in the Senate. Secretary Rusk asked what caused Senator Dirksen to make such a partisan issue of the Detroit riots. The President said he thought this was because of Congressman Ford. Senator Dirksen thinks we're too soft on communists. "But I have no evidence

Folder, "[January 24, 1966 - 6:30 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

with Bob or General Taylor in that we' 11 gain politically . from this. I think we. ought to -- quietly -- visit with Dirksen and see how he feels. Quietly talk to a couple of Republicans in the House. Then next morning, meet with leadership, when I'm

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

Ackley• s letter on fiscal policies. It suggested a veto or a Message to Congress.) THE PRESIDENT:reitei-ated: I want to go more th~n halfway to meet you on fiscal responsibility. SENATOR DIRKSEN: You can't win on a veto in an election year. are too

Folder, "[September 11, 1967 - 7:10 p.m. Meeting on Asian Bank Legislation]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

by asking that I remind him to talk to Senator Dirksen about this.

Folder, "[July 24, 1968 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting with German Defense Minister Schroeder]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

for pulling troops out. We said we would study the problem, and with Senator Dirksen 1 s help as a responsible opposition leader, we managed to get by. The problem is even more serious this year. Senator Symington is pushing hard on his amendment

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

ttoldet. W. TAe"'at Je nson now aod in the future. There are no Democrats or Republicans on this panel. an American team. This is strictly I will discuss everything with Senator Mansfield and Senator Dirksen first. Secretary Clifford is going over

Folder, "[July 27, 1965 National Security Council Meeting; Joint Leadership Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

and said .that we were running the danger of saying to Ho w~1at he wants to hear. He also said that he dicl not want Russia and China in it if b.e CO'.Ud help it. Senator Dirksen quoted President V/oodrow ·wnson to the effect that "the business at hand

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

. Those joining the meeting were: Secretary McNamara Secretary Rusk CI.A Director Helms Senator Dirksen Congressman Bill Bates Senator Hickenlooper Congressman Mahon Senator Margaret Chase Smith Senator Sparkman Senator Hayden. The meeting began at 5

Folder, "[January 10, 1966 - 1:10 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Bombing Pause]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

. PRESIDENT That is excellent: Speaker Boggs Long Mansfield Albert Russell Fulbright Hayden Rivers Morgan Mahon Ford Dirksen Kuchel Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Appropriations Now what about our military and diplomatic situation? announce Harriman's

Folder, "October 5, 1967 - 6:55 p.m. McNamara, Rusk, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Dirksen, at 72, from Chicago, can stand up and be my defender the way he has been. SECRETARY RUSK: He has a little stronger chemical than others. in his system THE PRESIDENT: Quoted parts of the James McGregor Burns book on Kennedy's quotes about

Folder, "[September 19, 1967 - 8:36 a.m. Congressional Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

don't cut out the Community Action and VISTA, we are going to loose a lot of Congressmen next year." The President asked "Can you defeat it in the Senate Committee? You (Mike Mansfield) or Dirksen should make this a leadership question. Let's tell them

Folder, "July 31, 1967 - 5:46 p.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

by Senator Mansfield that the Senator talk to Senator Dirksen. # # # t-M:ETING ~~OTES CC?YRIGf ffED .Pt:1eli,atia 0 Req,yjres Pei rnission of Copytight t-!'bkiar· W Thoma• tabnsoA . t· ·

Folder, "May 28, 1968 - 6:30 p.m. Bi-partisan Congressional Leadership meeting with Cy Vance," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

of the BILL BATES: What reason are they there? MR. VANCE: They want to reach a solution on their terms. will be compromise on down the road. SENA TOR DIRKSEN: There Has instability in France affected talks? MR. VANCE: Not yet. SENA TOR YOUNG: Can

Folder, "June 19, 1968 - 1 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors - Clifford, Katzenbach, Helms, Wheeler," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

Reqoi 161 P•rml~il!Sri of Copyreghl Halder: W. ftomua Johnte,. Secretary Clifford: I had a good talk with Senator Dirksen. The Pre 1ident: I was surprised Symington waa against ua • Cannon seems against ua. Rowland Evans said we furnished Hart

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

of you see as many of these Senators as you can. We do not want to cut out any of our muscle. We will cut out the fat. Senator Dirksen is very pro-German. He does not want to open another front by drawing down his forces in Europe. Secretary Clifford

Folder, "October 30, 1968 - 4:00 p.m. President's meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

. Orders go out at 12 noon. This means stopping it - cessation - at midnight tomorrow (1 p. m. on November 1, Saigon time). We would have from 6 to 8 to work on Congress and Candidates. I talked to Dirksen once before. He wrote an article on how "we could

Folder, "August 4, 1964 Leadership Breakfast [1964 Leadership Notes]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

and to impress the seriousness of their whole attitude. The FULLBRIGHT: The point the Secretary has made is that the provocation is important. It could go on for several days. I think you ought to leave it in for the moment. DIRKSEN: If I had it to do

Folder, "July 16, 1967 - 2:15 p.m. Bipartisan Congressional leaders and Ranking Minority members of committees," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. Yarborough Sen. Dirksen Sp. McCormack Rep. Ford Rep. Boggs Rep. Albert • i I. ' Rep. Staggers Rep. Bates Rep. Springer Rep. Arends Joseph Califano Mike lvia.natos Geo. Christian Warren Christopher Under Sec. Reynolds ' ., '• . ~ . ·~.:;.:··· •• ._ i

Folder, "[August 18, 1967 - 8:35 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Vietnam]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

Republicans to vote 79% for their President (Johnson) but he did expect them to do so for their country. The President said he als.o told Dirksen today. Dirksen had told the President he is worried by a great volume of mail hers getting saying someone

Folder, "September 25, 1968 - 2:04 p.m. President's weekly luncheon meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

decided this was when he agreed to serve. The President: I talked to Dirksen yesterday. Secretary Rusk: facts about Bus might pass the word to Abrams to slip out these The 3rd offensive being blunted. SVN strength improved Clark Clifford: Better

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Southern Rhodesia, 1/25/1967, Volume 4, Tab 49," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

criticism. Even Haile Selassie cannot take a firm stand. Senator Dirksen is not in as great a sweat as appears. can't control the actions of our junior partner. He acknowledges we Acting CIA Director Taylor: Zambia is harder hit as a result of the current

Folder, "May 7, 1968 - 1 p.m. Tuesday luncheon with Foreign Policy Advisors - Rusk, Clifford, Wheeler, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

that consultations would be helpful. I rely closely on Rusk, but I would hear from Ball, Rostow, Goldberg and Clifford. Everybody's judgment is important,if we reached point where we need the judgment of Congress, we would go to Mansfield and McCormack and Dirksen. I

Folder, "November 11, 1968 - 3 p.m. President and President-elect Nixon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

then. being. of help should be through him. Any talk about Secretary Rusk: Dirksen's talk with Ambassador Bui Diem was helpful. Mr. Nixon: My position has been to do nothing unles ~_the _President and ~ec~~r~t;~errn~ thoughti~ ~.C>.u_ld ~e ~elp~?l. I will d

Folder, "July 25, 1967 - 6:10 p.m. Senate Committee Chairmen," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

and that Senators Hart and Dirksen along with Senator McClellan and Senator Eastland would be appropriate members. -11 ;r MEET. # ""'.__...-.a Publication Requires PeSMission of Cop-y right Hold•r· w Tke"'os Johnson [5 of 5]

Folder, "September 26, 1967 - 1:15 p.m. Weekly luncheon - McNamara, Katzenbach, Helms, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

ROSTOW MR . GEORGE CHRISTIAN September 26, 1967 Second floor dining room President : Walt, did you get the information to Senator Dirksen and Senator Mansfield'.? They are battling with Senator Case today. Ro stow: Yes sir. President: Nick, did you get

Folder, "October 4, 1967 - 7:02 p.m. McNamara, Rusk, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

told Senator Dirksen today that we do not want to · supplant South Vietnam but we do want to support it. I told him that I want him to go out there and look at it from stem to stern. SECRETARY McNAMARA: Percy has a nasty resolution, but he says he wants

Folder, "October 11, 1967 - 1:05 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Rostow, Helms, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

rather than looking at it on an item-by-item basis. The President: these matters. Let's put Katzenbach up there with Dirksen to discuss I am not going to give in on this carpet business. Secretary Rusk: We have got to worry about the effects

Folder, "March 5, 1968 - 1:14 p.m. Tuesday luncheon meeting - Rusk, Clifford, Wheeler, Helms, Taylor, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

: That depends on the President's attitude toward the recommendations. THE PRESIDENT: I am ready to sign on except for how we handle the announcement- - -what we say and the timing of it. 0 I would be guided by Senator Russell, Mansfield, Rivers and Dirksen

Folder, "November 26, 1968 10:21-11:11 Foreign Policy Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

also check on Hickenlooper. He has been very lukewarm. If Nixon and Dirksen won't oppose it, you are in good shape. Would you feel out Aiken and Hickenlooper. The President: What about talks with Soviets? Senator Fulbright: It would

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Situation in Vietnam, 2/8/1965, Volume 3, Tab 29," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

. The President replied that all Viet Cong actions did call for a response but w e did not int.end to limit our actions to ret aliating against Viet Cong attacks. TGP 8ECREI' /SENSITIVE- . . .. .., ...... TOP SECRET /SEt'lSITIVE -4 Senator Dirksen asked

Folder, "[January 25, 1966 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Leadership on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

bombs. 3. Increase isolation of U.S. 4. More \\e destroy North Vietnam, the more we treat with China instead of North Vietnam. Dirksen: (Recounted Wilson's declaration of war, and how people applauded his declaration of death.) I am sensitive to young