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Folder, "January 27, 1968 - 1:25 p.m. National Alliance of businessmen luncheon," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

: 00 P• m. cI tA !l.t ~ .. ·JV 1," MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT lo FROM: /1? Tom Johnson At~ched are the notes of the President's meeting with the National Alliance of Businessmen, on January 27, 1968, in the Mansion. Those attending

Folder, "[January 31, 1968 - Meeting with Congressional Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

ou~ ob:igations as best wa coul~. :Sv::rv ~:>are moment ·we had to cons-alt ·1:1it.h anC. brief th~ l:,:;:::lo;:.:atic leaders and Re?ublica:i laaC,crs, whose cooparaticn. w.a naed and whose assis:ta:::ce we respect. I met last night with the Re

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

Council. In the United Nations the re is a long and strong background for our position in Korea. This would gain time for us. It also would give the Secretary General reason to proceed with private discussions. I think we should take it there, although

Folder, "January 29, 1968 - 1:04 p.m. Pueblo 8 - Joint Chiefs of Staff and Christian, T. Johnson, McNamara, Nitze, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

it was not prudent from a military standpoint for them to be there. General Wheeler: That is correct, Mr. President. I have General Brown sorting out all the facts. There are several reasons why no planes were sent. This includes the location .of the ship, the time

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 1:26 p.m. Pueblo 5 - Luncheon meeting - Rusk, McNamara, Katzenbach, Wheeler, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

advocate" questions: How much time do we use up by our actions at the U. N.? Do we have control of the time situation if we get involved in U. N. debate? What is the danger if we go to the U. N. for some sort of humiliation? (What is the possibility

Folder, "January 24, 1968 - 1 p.m. Pueblo II - National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

this was the first time the North Koreans knew that the ship would be in t..'1e area. Three thi.'1.gs are clear: 1. It was a conscious effort to provoke a response O!" a lack of response. 2. The Soviets knew of it in advance. 3. T!ie North Koreans have

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Pueblo 4 - Breakfast - Rusk, McNamara, Goldberg, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

of the ship. We must not do anything which would tie our hands in the United Nations. Ambassador Goldberg: Going to the Security Council will give us time. The re is a danger of getting our hands tied. The South Koreanb also are sensitive to the North Koreans

Folder, "February 13, 1968 - 1:12 p.m. Tuesday luncheon group - Rusk, McNamara, Helms, Clifford, Wheeler, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

want you to consider and get answers to me. Those questions are: 1. Why is it necessary to call up reserve units at this time? a. To be ready for further reinforcement of Vietnam? b. To be ready for other contingencies outside Vietnam? c

Folder, "January 30, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Pueblo 10 - Congressional Leadership Breakfast," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

is very probable. We have 40 odd aircraft in Japan, less than one hour and twenty minutes flying time. If they had flown into the area, they could have been destroyed by a much more superior North Korean air force and could have destroyed our ship along

Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 12:58 p.m. Pueblo I - Tuesday Luncheon meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

feet of water below the ice. A special group has been sent to coordinate the search. Secretary McNamara said the decision was made that no more live bombs will be carried aloft at any time. Secretary McNamara said that General Wheeler and he had agreed

Folder, "[January 24, 1968 - Meeting at State Department on Pueblo (President Did Not Attend)]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

; N~C . :·;:.l~S, Date /'?-~~-(/ C ll-5 - l'J - 2 General Wheeler: From the time the Pueblo was seen on the 22nd, they went back and laid on it. Secretary McNamara: Maybe from the 10th. Secretary Katzenbach: They waited until they got

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 6:30 p.m. Pueblo 6 - Senior advisors meeting - McNamara, Rusk, Wheeler, Helms, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

the aircraft in gradually you will get more out of it than by doing it all at one time or by not doing it at all. The President: The incident: Pueblo seizure, may be more than a pin prick. In my judgment this must be coordinated with what is happening in South

Folder, "February 6, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership Breakfast," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

from what you know. We do not believe the ship was in territorial waters. We are going through some dangerous times. North Korea has a treaty with the Soviets and with China. If a man has nothing to offer as an alternative, I advise that he say nothing

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

Beautification. We are going to have to face this sometime. We would like to have a rule granted so that the bill can be held on the calendar and brought up for floor debate about the time your message on "protecting our natural heritage" goes to the Hill

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Tuesday Luncheon, February 6, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

BY ARAB LEADERS WITH RIGHT MOTIVES AND SYMPATHETH IC.. I • POLICIES IN MIDDLE EAST. USG IS JUDGED TO BE BOTH UNWILLING AND UNABLE TO CONTROL ISRAEL. THUS, MODERATE JORDANIA~S AGREE WITH KING HUSSEIN THAT TIME HAS COME TO "STAY A STEP AHEAD OF SITUATION