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Telephone conversation # 152, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 11/29/1963, 5:10PM (Item)
  • "FRIDAY"; "#5"; "TRANSCRIBED"; DIRKSEN ON HOLD 0:23; LBJ IS APPARENTLY DISCUSSING HIS MEETING WITH EARL WARREN WITH SOMEONE BEFORE TAKING DIRKSEN CALL; PREVIOUSLY OPENED 11/1993
  • LBJ DISCUSSES MEMBERSHIP OF PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE JFK ASSASSINATION, SAYS HE WILL MAKE RICHARD RUSSELL AND OTHERS ACCEPT APPOINTMENT; DIRKSEN SUGGESTS APPOINTING JOHN MCCONE TO COMMITTEE
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 152, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 11/29/1963, 5:10PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10751, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 9/12/1966, 7:40PM (Item)
  • "SUMMARIZED" WRITTEN ON ENVELOPE CONTAINING DICTABELT; DIRKSEN ON HOLD 0:27
  • LBJ SAYS HE WILL VETO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES LIFE INSURANCE BILL AND OFFER A DIFFERENT NON-INFLATIONARY PROPOSAL, ASKS DIRKSEN TO VOTE TO SUSTAIN THE VETO; DIRKSEN SAYS HE WILL
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 10751, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 9/12/1966, 7:40PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 13140, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/25/1968, 4:53PM (Item)
  • SHORTHAND NOTES ON SLIP ACCOMPANYING DICTABELT; POOR SOUND QUALITY; DIRKSEN IS DIFFICULT TO HEAR
  • DIRKSEN DISCUSSES MEETING ON SUPREME COURT APPOINTMENTS, PRECEDENTS ON RECESS APPOINTMENTS OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES; LBJ SAYS HE WILL NAME ABE FORTAS AS CHIEF JUSTICE, HOMER THORNBERRY AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE; DIRKSEN REPORTS ON MEETING WITH "JOHN
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 13140, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/25/1968, 4:53PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10920, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 10/3/1966, 7:45PM (Item)
  • DIRKSEN ON HOLD 0:25
  • LBJ DISCUSSES HIS MEETING WITH RUSSELL LONG, OTHER DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ABOUT INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT SUSPENSION BILL, SUGGESTS DIRKSEN TALK WITH JOHN WILLIAMS, ASKS DIRKSEN TO MANAGE BILL, DISCUSSES DWIGHT EISENHOWER'S PHONE
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 10920, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 10/3/1966, 7:45PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10221, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/9/1966, 12:00PM (Item)
  • LBJ SPEAKS BRIEFLY WITH SOMEONE IN HIS OFFICE BEFORE TALKING WITH DIRKSEN
  • LBJ EXPRESSES IRRITATION ABOUT NEWS STORY THAT DIRKSEN RECOMMENDS BIPARTISAN CONFERENCE ON VIETNAM, DISCUSSES EXTENSIVE BRIEFINGS HE HAS PROVIDED CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP IN CONTRAST WITH BRIEFINGS HE RECEIVED DURING EISENHOWER
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 10221, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/9/1966, 12:00PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10669, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 8/31/1966, 10:00AM (Item)
  • "SUMMARIZED"; DIRKSEN ON HOLD 0:45 AND IS DIFFICULT TO HEAR
  • DIRKSEN REPORTS THAT MIKE MANSFIELD, RICHARD RUSSELL, STUART SYMINGTON, OTHERS PLAN TO OFFER RESOLUTION IN SENATE TODAY PROPOSING REDUCTION OF US TROOPS IN EUROPE; LBJ DISCUSSES TALKS WITH BRITISH, GERMANS, FRENCH, SOVIETS TO REDUCE OVERALL TROOP
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 10669, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 8/31/1966, 10:00AM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 13, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 11/23/1963, 1:50PM (Item)
  • LBJ DISCUSSES HIS MEETING WITH DWIGHT EISENHOWER, ASKS DIRKSEN'S ADVICE ABOUT LBJ ADDRESSING JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 13, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 11/23/1963, 1:50PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 6854, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 2/17/1965, 6:20PM (Item)
  • DIRKSEN NOTES NEGATIVE SPEECHES ON VIETNAM BY FRANK CHURCH, GEORGE MCGOVERN, OFFERS TO DEFEND LBJ'S VIETNAM POLICY; LBJ GIVES LENGTHY REPORT ON EISENHOWER'S VIEWS ON VIETNAM, COMPARISON WITH WWII, KOREAN WAR, ADVICE ON NEGOTIATING WITH COMMUNISTS
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 6854, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 2/17/1965, 6:20PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 9013, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 10/5/1965, 5:52PM (Item)
  • LBJ REPORTS THAT HE WILL HAVE GALL BLADDER SURGERY ON 10/8/1965 AND HAS BRIEFED HHH ON SITUATION; DIRKSEN RESPONDS THAT HIS PRAYERS ARE WITH LBJ
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 9013, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 10/5/1965, 5:52PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 12007, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 7/26/1967, 3:15PM (Item)
  • DIRKSEN RELAYS COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S REQUEST FOR MARINE CORPS RESERVES TO ASSIST IN COOK COUNTY BECAUSE OF EXPECTED RIOTS IN CHICAGO; LBJ SAYS STATE GOV. MUST CERTIFY STATE IS IN INSURRECTION; ROBERT GRIFFIN'S CRITICISM OF LBJ'S RESPONSE TO DETROIT
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 12007, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 7/26/1967, 3:15PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 11615, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 3/6/1967, 4:11PM (Item)
  • DISCUSSION OF LBJ'S HEALTH AND HEAVY SCHEDULE; APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE STAFFORD; DIRKSEN INQUIRES ABOUT APPOINTMENT OF HIS CANDIDATE FOR ILLINOIS JUDGESHIP
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 11615, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 3/6/1967, 4:11PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 11310, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 1/4/1967, 7:54PM (Item)
  • LBJ WISHES DIRKSEN HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DISCUSSES DWIGHT EISENHOWER'S ADVICE ON ABM ISSUE; VIEWS OF SCIENTISTS, JCS ON MATTER; GERALD FORD'S RECENT STATEMENT ON ISSUE
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 11310, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 1/4/1967, 7:54PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 6855, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 2/17/1965, 6:20PM (Item)
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 6855, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 2/17/1965, 6:20PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 8589, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 8/21/1965, 5:00PM (Item)
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 8589, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 8/21/1965, 5:00PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10518, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 8/1/1966, 9:55PM (Item)
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 10518, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 8/1/1966, 9:55PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 12008, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 7/26/1967, 3:15PM (Item)
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 12008, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 7/26/1967, 3:15PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 13132, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/22/1968, 8:02AM (Item)
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 13132, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/22/1968, 8:02AM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 13102, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/4/1968, 6:05PM (Item)
  • LBJ'S HEAVY SCHEDULE; CALIFORNIA SENATE RACE, PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY; RECENT DEBATE BETWEEN EUGENE MCCARTHY AND RFK; DIRKSEN ASKS ABOUT JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT; DISCUSSION OF OTHER APPOINTMENTS; LBJ JOKES ABOUT SARGENT SHRIVER CAUSING RIOTING IN EUROPE
  • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969
  • Telephone conversation # 13102, sound recording, LBJ and EVERETT DIRKSEN, 6/4/1968, 6:05PM
  • EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 3445, sound recording, LBJ and HUBERT HUMPHREY, 5/13/1964, 5:30PM (Item)
  • LBJ REPORTS HIS CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD RUSSELL, B. EVERETT JORDAN ON BOBBY BAKER INVESTIGATION; EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE QUESTION OF WALTER JENKINS TESTIFYING; SENATE LEADERSHIP PROBLEMS; EVERETT DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10933, sound recording, LBJ and MIKE MANSFIELD, 10/11/1966, 9:30AM (Item)
  • MANSFIELD EXTENDS HIS, EVERETT DIRKSEN'S INVITATION TO LBJ TO NONPARTISAN LUNCH WITH SENATE; LBJ ACCEPTS AFTER CHECKING SCHEDULE; LBJ DISCUSSES CALL TO DIRKSEN ON RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR EXEMPTION TO INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT SUSPENSION BILL; LEE METCALF'S
Telephone conversation # 795, sound recording, LBJ and WALLACE BENNETT, 12/30/1963, 9:00AM (Item)
  • BENNETT DISCUSSES EDITORIAL ON FDIC APPOINTMENT, SAYS HE, EVERETT DIRKSEN WANT LBJ TO APPOINT KAY RANDALL; LBJ SAYS HE IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPOINT REPUBLICAN, JFK WOULD HAVE APPOINTED JOSEPH BARR; POSSIBLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS; ERHARD
Telephone conversation # 10117, sound recording, LBJ and THOMAS MCINTYRE, 5/12/1966, 12:46PM (Item)
  • MCINTYRE SAYS WALTER REED HOSPITAL HAS ASKED HIM TO DELAY VISIT TO VIETNAM CASUALTIES TODAY BECAUSE LBJ IS COMING, ASKS IF HE CAN GO WITH LBJ; LBJ SAYS HE WAS GOING TO VISIT EISENHOWER, EVERETT DIRKSEN AND SOLDIERS, TELLS MCINTYRE NOT TO CHANGE HIS
Telephone conversation # 9678, sound recording, LBJ and RUSSELL LONG, 2/26/1966, 5:50PM (Item)
  • LONG DISCUSSES SENATE ACTION TODAY ON VIETNAM AUTHORIZATION BILL; LBJ ASKS LONG TO TALK TO EVERETT DIRKSEN ABOUT PASSING VIETNAM BILLS, DISCUSSES DELAYS IN PASSING THEM, HHH'S MANY BRIEFINGS, POLICY THAT VP DOES NOT TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS; TAX BILL
Telephone conversation # 10543, sound recording, LBJ and JOSEPH CALIFANO, 8/3/1966, 11:20AM (Item)
  • NICHOLAS KATZENBACH'S MEETING WITH EVERETT DIRKSEN, JACOB JAVITS ON CHANGES TO AIRLINE STRIKE BILL, THEIR REQUEST THAT KATZENBACH DRAFT BILL; CONTACTING STEEL COMPANIES ON PRICE INCREASE; NEGATIVE PRESS; FAVORABLE ACCOUNT BY WALTER CRONKITE
Telephone conversation # 11503, sound recording, LBJ and BRYCE HARLOW, 2/2/1967, 10:37AM (Item)
  • LBJ DISCUSSES NEED FOR SENATE RATIFICATION OF CONSULAR CONVENTION WITH USSR, ADVANTAGES TO US OF NEW TREATY, EVERETT DIRKSEN'S CONCERNS ABOUT TREATY AND BEST WAY TO SOLICIT DWIGHT EISENHOWER'S SUPPORT FOR TREATY; EISENHOWER'S ADVICE TO LBJ ON ABM
Telephone conversation # 11507, sound recording, LBJ and BRYCE HARLOW, 2/2/1967, 1:27PM (Item)
  • HARLOW REPORTS ON HIS TALK WITH DWIGHT EISENHOWER ON RATIFICATION OF CONSULAR CONVENTION WITH USSR; EISENHOWER'S REVISIONS OF PROPOSED STATEMENT ON HISTORY OF TREATY; EISENHOWER'S PROPOSAL TO CALL EVERETT DIRKSEN ON MATTER; LBJ EXPRESSES APPROVAL
Telephone conversation # 13710, sound recording, LBJ and RICHARD NIXON, 11/3/1968, 1:54PM (Item)
  • NIXON DISCUSSES EVERETT DIRKSEN'S CALL ABOUT NIXON'S ASSOCIATES ENCOURAGING SOUTH VIETNAM NOT TO JOIN PEACE TALKS, SAYS HE WILL COOPERATE WITH LBJ, GO TO PARIS OR SAIGON IF NEEDED; LBJ REVIEWS HISTORY OF PEACE TALKS, BRIEFING OF CANDIDATES; LBJ
Telephone conversation # 13771, sound recording, LBJ and MIKE MANSFIELD, 11/25/1968, 8:55PM (Item)
  • MANSFIELD'S CALLS TO EVERETT DIRKSEN, WILLIAM FULBRIGHT ON SPECIAL SESSION TO RATIFY NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY; LBJ EMPHASIZES NEED FOR RATIFICATION DUE TO EFFECT ON GERMANY, INDIA, ISRAEL, JAPAN; PHANTOM JET SALE TO ISRAEL; POSSIBLE MEETING
Telephone conversation # 13413, sound recording, LBJ and RAMSEY CLARK, 9/12/1968, 5:16PM (Item)
  • ABE FORTAS' CONFIRMATION HEARINGS; QUESTION OF LBJ INVOKING EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE; EVERETT DIRKSEN'S LAGGING SUPPORT FOR FORTAS; APPOINTMENT OF UNNAMED ACADEMIC TO DOJ ANTITRUST JOB; EDWIN WEISL, JR.; LBJ TEASES CLARK ABOUT WALKING TO WORK; CLARK'S
Telephone conversation # 7047, sound recording, LBJ and NICHOLAS KATZENBACH, 3/10/1965, 9:00AM (Item)
  • SELMA, ALABAMA SITUATION; MLK, COURT ORDER TO ALLOW MARCH; GEORGE WALLACE; PICKETS AT JUSTICE DEPT, WH; ALTERNATIVE VOTING RIGHTS BILLS; POSSIBLE WH TALK WITH DIRKSEN, GERALD FORD, WILLIAM MCCULLOCH; LEGALITY OF USING FEDERAL TROOPS; MESSAGE
Telephone conversation # 8587, sound recording, LBJ and ROBERT MCNAMARA, 8/21/1965, 4:35PM (Item)
  • , DIRKSEN
Telephone conversation # 10222, sound recording, LBJ and MIKE MANSFIELD, 6/10/1966, 8:45AM (Item)
  • STATUS OF BILLS; WAYNE MORSE, AIRLINE LABOR DISPUTE; DIRKSEN'S CALL FOR BIPARTISAN VIETNAM MEETING; RICHARD HELMS AS REPLACEMENT FOR WILLIAM "RED" RABORN AS CIA DIRECTOR; CIA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE; MANSFIELD'S VIEWS ON VIETNAM; BOMBING PROGRAM; PEACE
Telephone conversation # 10290, sound recording, LBJ and WILLIAM MCCHESNEY MARTIN, 6/30/1966, 9:00AM (Item)
  • MARTIN'S UPCOMING SURGERY; LBJ'S SURGERY; MARTIN REPORTS ON TALKS WITH DIRKSEN, WILBUR MILLS ON US ECONOMY, TAXES; LBJ EXPRESSES FRUSTRATION WITH CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING, PRESS LEAKS BY MILLS; IMPOUNDING FEDERAL FUNDS; LBJ'S SPENDING CUTS; STOCK