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Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1952" (Item)

is named to the post upon the resignation of Senator Connally from the committee. 7/11 Eisenhower is nominated for the presidency at the Republican National Convention; Richard Nixon is chosen as the vice-presidential nominee. 7/16 Truman signs a new

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1958" (Item)

, is gaining strong bipartisan support in Congress, although it is opposed by Richard Russell in the Senate. Carl Vinson on 1/4 says that single chief of staff would mean “national suicide” and praises the present system of the joint chiefs of staff. The Vinson

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1956" (Item)

Democratic senators hold a series of meetings as they return to Washington. 1/3 Congress convenes. Vice President Nixon welcomes LBJ (Lyndon Johnson) back to the Senate in his first appearance there since his heart attack. LBJ and Senator Knowland speak

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1960" (Item)

to be complete or definitive. discoverlbj.org Nixon announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. Miss Slatterly of Senator Douglas’ office delivers a letter to LBJ signed by Douglas and other senators requesting a meeting

Folder, "China Lobby II," Papers of Drew Pearson, Georgetown Files, Box G 130 [2 of 3] (Item)

by Emotionalism By (;F,ORGE H. HALL Of the Po~t-Di~pa1t,h St•"• VICE PRESIDENT NIXON'S proposed new policy in the Formosa Strait has re opened an emotion-charged issue that the American people never have been able tn consider dispassionately. I ts roots extend

Folder, "Travel – Foreign – Berlin (Pro) [August] [2 of 2]," 1961 Subject Files, VP Papers, Box 109 (Item)

than a make-weight to bal ance off an appeal to the voting populace. The usefulness of the post to supply a depu~ ty to the president was first demon started by Richard Nixon, who ably served President EiJOHNSON senhower, in ·sickness and health

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1954" (Item)

in the Senate is 48 Democrats, 47 Republicans and 1 Independent (Wayne Morse). Morse votes with the Republicans on Senate organization, however, and Vice President Nixon breaks the 48-48 tie, allowing the Republicans to organize the Senate. Knowland remains

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1950" (Item)

Leader Scott Lucas and Democratic Whip Francis Myers are defeated; Richard Nixon defeats Helen Gahagan Douglas in California Senate race. 11/8 Warren G. Moore, U.S. attorney in Tyler, sponsors a get-together breakfast for LBJ with his supporters. LBJ

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1955" (Item)

by Richard Neuberger to delete the authorization for Echo Park Dam. Upper Colorado River project advocates ultimately reach a compromise with the conservationists under which the project’s backers agree to drop the proposed Echo Park Dam

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1953" (Item)

the Finance Committee. LBJ addresses a group of students from Southwest Texas in Washington for the inaugural. The Texas State Society reception is held in the Senate Caucus Room. 1/20 Eisenhower is sworn-in as president on the Capitol steps; Richard Nixon

Folder, "Flying Saucers [1952]," Papers of Drew Pearson, Farm Series, Box F 71 (Item)

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1948" (Item)

through the 9th.” 7/2 Friday. LBJ makes early morning radio talk from Lubbock and makes campaign stops in Crosbyton, Spur, Aspermont, Stamford and Abilene. Warren Woodward reports that at Aspermont, A.E. Richards, young editor of the local paper, “ran

Senate Daily Diary entry, 11/4/1960 (Item)

Plane CP RTRR - Commercial Plane Restaurant Tips Train Notes concerning the Senator's Activity There was a crowd of Nixon supporters -- mostly ladies -- outside the Adolphus Hotel and inside the lobby lead by Congressman Alger. LBJ was informed

Senate Daily Diary entry, 3/12/1960 (Item)

Nixon , 12:00 n reception , Cabine t Roo m , lunc h a t 1:0 0 i n Gran d Ballroo m To Newark , Ne w Jersey - - se e travel activit y To Cragwood , Fa r Hills , N J - - se e travel activit y Attended weddin g receptio n - - weddin g o f Charle s Engelhard

Senate Daily Diary entry, 10/21/1960 (Item)

Moyers Watched Kennedy-Nixon debate from 450 9. Spent night at 480 Driskill Hotel Selected names should be underscored. SEE VERSO FOR TRAVEL ACTIVITY AND CODE Page No. TELEPHONE CODE: Notes concerning the Senator's Activity f- from t - to Lo

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 1/31/1961 (Item)

. Activity (include visited by)* ID Tuesday (cont'd) January 31, 1961 Expenditure Code McGeorge Bundy, for secret briefing before National Security meeting tomorrow Ralph Dungan Ross Buckner, R. L. Williams; J. W. Nixon, A. O. Bowen, J. D. King (School

Lyndon Johnson's 1954 Desk Diary I, beginning 3/24/1954 (Item)

of 2.0 boys from Teddie Military School in N. J. arri Ving MaitC:h:2..'4f. •Sclleawed~oVsee Vice Pres~ Nixon .or Sen. Knowland and .want to see the Senator ay fepresenting Jhe Den:;.o~ ratic _s ide. s :Donr.C-oolt c~l~.On:t N"e.weYorl

Folder, "Notes and Transcripts of Johnson Conversations, February, 1960," Telephone Transcripts, Office Files of Walter Jenkins, Box 1 (Item)

was very well put. \Ve are finding that a lot of people will take Nixon over the others, but they won't take Nixon over Johnson." · TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONBETWEEN ED COOPER (Association of Motio.n Pictur.es, Washington, D. C. ) AND WALTER JENKINS

Folder, "VP Trips - General," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 1 (Item)

, with 2 p 08/04/62 A 1 p 05/24/61 A *~ l::r/,.,, 1 p NOTE: document 1132 was added to the file of VP Nixon's - ,,.(~ Secret from J. s. Earman CIA Secret To Col. Burris from J. s. Earman [carbon copy of Doc. 1126] list RESTRICTION ~7 05/24/61

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1959" (Item)

his prerogative as majority leader, is the first to be recognized by Nixon. He offers a resolution to revise Rule 22 to enable two-thirds of members present and voting to shut off debate on any measure, including a rules change. The resolution also

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1957" (Item)

to table the motion. 1/4 Democratic Advisory Committee holds its initial meeting. Although LBJ and Rayburn have declined to serve on the DAC, two senators, Kefauver and Humphrey, are members. During debate on Anderson’s motion on Rule 22, Nixon offers

Folder, "Notes and Transcripts of Johnson Conversations, January, 1960," Telephone Transcripts, Office Files of Walter Jenkins, Box 1 (Item)

Folder, "Classified Papers - Far East Trip, May, 1961," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 1 (Item)