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Folder, "April 5, 1968 - 11:10 a.m. President's meeting with Negro leaders after death of Martin Luther King," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

and regrouping in our country. Congress must act so people can see something tangible. BISHOP GEORGE BABER: John Dunn said that in the worst times you can do the best things. The fine things we do the more impressive our position will be. Should go on the air

Folder, "[June 26, 1968 Meeting with Equity Managers)," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

spent 80 minutes with the group. Most of the time was devoted to his answering their questions (one from each of the guests). Jim Jones was obviously panicked about the President's schedule and the President seemed to enjoy spending the time as he chose

Folder, "Watts," Office Files of Joseph A. Califano, Box 58 (Item)

June 5, 1967 Honorable John A. McCone Chairman Josua Hendy Corporation 61Z Sou.th Flower street Loa Angeles. Califor.n!a 90017 Dear John: I certainly appreda·ted ~ takb3g time to meet with Bill Graham during his visit to- Los. Angeles. He tell.a

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 8/24/65-9/11/65 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

to Governor Brown and to the office of Mayor Yorty [5 of 26] THE UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C. [6 of 26] - 3 - (who was unavailable) to tell them I was making no public announcements of my arrival time or plans, le.a ving this up

Folder, "THE HARVEST OF AMERICAN RACISM: The Political Meaning of Violence in the Summer of 1967," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Series 7, Box 1 (Item)

The way these combine provide us with a broad picture of the various patterns of disorder that . occurred in different cities. I. ' 0 The General Upheval A disturbance m~y develop over a period of time into .==.=-an.- upti~~ava:r··wnl~li _~~~w.:s

Folder, "[July-August 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

- l August 5, 1967 NOTES OF MEETING OF PRESIDENT WITH MEL ELFIN, NEWSWEEK: JOHN STEELE OF TIME: JACK SUTHERLAND OF U.S. NEWS, JULY 28, 1967 The President had a general discussion with these three magazine writers on the Detroit riot and civil

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 11:15 a.m. Detroit Riots - Clark, McNamara, Christopher, Fortas, Wilkins, Doar," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

and assistance. 11 Attorney General Ramsey Clark said there were indications that the situation had been substantially exaggerated. He said he was aware that at this time we do not know how extensive the damage is. The Attorney General said there were pros

Folder, "Simulmatics Media Study," Papers of Robert Shellow, Box 4 (Item)

), then the r1.ot coverage in the surrounding area (incl\ltling, for example, Newark ncwspeperf distributed in P'la1nf1eld) > encl finally the content o'£ national cove·r age (£or example Time, Life, Newstreek, the New York TimEu~, the Associated Press

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 9/12/65 - 3/20/66 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

.-.~ _...._ _..,..·.J ". " [3 of 3 back] C0 £XECUTIVE ;-fv~/.srr' THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON sr~-=- L&/~~ F

Folder, "Summary Analysis: December 20, 1967," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Series 7, Box 3 (Item)

at any time , Because of their tendency t o overdramatize disturb anc es , even minor incldents came-___to be seen as _major riots , And white citizens , oftep out of heig htened anxiety , aggra vated the situation by insisting on " get tough

Folder, "Civil Rights – Watts, Los Angeles Riots," Office Files of Lee White, Box 6 (Item)

services, Public Health Service considers such program timely and urgently needed in the Watts area. Program could be launched immediately, utilizing PHS-supported catalytic teams (public health nurse and social worker) to aid the Los Angeles County Health

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 11/22/63- 8/23/65 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

of the Office of Economic Opportunity. hnplicit in this approval is the obligation imposed on OEO by Congress to review from time to time the adequacy of representation from the neighborhoods to be served. The provision for expansion of the new agency

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 10 p.m. Detroit crisis - President's activities from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

and shoot civilians in Det!" oit. !' Ge:iera.l Throckmorton said, 11 Mr. Presicient, we will only shoot under tl:e most severe prove.cations." · ·::-::. . .~ P .:.· eside:at tJ ld Genera!. ·:·~·_:.:.0~ km. ortcn to save as muc h time ::~::; µc.- ssib.a; oy

Folder, "1965 Task Force on Los Angeles Riots," Task Force Reports, Box 10 (Item)

a disbelieving American public • • Again, we were forced to recognize calamitous conditions . existing in our urban slums peopled primarily by Negroes. time it became clear that I)ational action is necessary. This In a statement on August 26, 1965, President

Folder, "August 2, 1967 - 12:09 p.m. Cabinet Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Guard training must be improved. Attorney General Clark said the President 1 s Commission is an excellent one. He then gave a chronology of the Detroit riots beginning with his call from Governor Romney and ending with the time when the troops were

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:30 a.m. National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

It goes to the proper responsibilities of officials in both of our Parties. It goes to the heart of our society in a time of swift change and of great stress. I think the composition of this Commission is proof against any narrowness or partisanship. You