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Folder, "C.F.- CO 142 Jordan," WHCF Confidential Files, Box 10 (Item)

viewpoint. With· the·-passage· of time ,-however-, • c-has·~becomat increasingly.difficult to justify its rigidity in terms of, our national-interest in helping certain countries to·meet:9' their legitimate defense needs, and thus contain-the·spre~4

Folder, "NSAM # 338: Policy Re U.S. Assistance in Development Foreign Communications Satellite Capabilities (Revised 7/12/67), 9/15/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

satellites have domestic as well as international applications. Satellites that can beam telephone calls or television programs between New York and Paris can do so between New York and Los Angeles. Daring and revolutionary proposals have already been

Folder, "NSAM # 319: U.S. Aid to the UAR, 11/20/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

1429 (6-85) 'SEeltE I' November 20, 1964 ~ Mac Third time 1 s a charm. on uptake. Sorry to be so slow n reflection, I'm worried that my stoc~ -&..1.- _.\.. OJ.. is high at State. 11 I must not be doing my Job; ~ 11 ,_r ·,:_ , 0. ~ t:::fJvR RWK

Folder, "August 9, 1967 - 12:20 p.m. National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. Richard Helms: We have the best team in Indonesia I've ever known, starting at the Ambassadorial level and going ri~ht on down. It's all lo\ key. Our presence is not prominent. President: What are the primary threats? Richard Helms: As long as we

Folder, "Vice President's Trip to Southeast Asia, May 9-24, 1961 (I) [2 of 2]," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 1 (Item)

regarded as a tribute to the character and capacity of the Filipino peopleo President Garcia congratulated Vice President Johnson for a very timely and heartwarming address before the joint session ot Congress ... The two leaders talked about problems which

Folder, "NSAM # 309: Presidential Determination _ Aid to Indonesia, 7/6/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

On the recommendation of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, the President has ·d ecided that no public determination.with respect to aid to Indonesia should be made at this time, in view

Folder, "NSAM # 68: Task Force on the Ryukyus, 8/11/1961," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

or obsolete interagency committees and task forces. At the present time there are six interagency committees and task forces for which I arµ responsible. Four of these groups are either actively carrying out continuing assignments or have not yet completed

Folder, "NSAM # 290: Meeting Israeli Arms Requests, 3/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

ARCHIVES PROCESSING NOTE You will find two versions of the document withdrawal sheets in this file. The original document withdrawal sheets were completed in the 1970s and early 1980s. Since that time, many of the documents have been declassified

Folder, "NSAM # 279: Military Assistance to India and Pakistan, 2/8/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE 2/8/64 s RESTRICTION A 2p [Duplicate of #43, NSF, Country File, India, Vol. I, Box 128; Sanitized 1976] ~>)r/n #8 memo ~ cf #1* u~ -lo Pou . ,l Ip

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] The World Food Problem, 7/19/1966, Volume 4, Tab 44," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

times that in the U. S., because of chronic ~al nourishrr.ent . In Libya, a mother must have five children to have a good chance t~at one will l ive to 15 yea~ s . In Vietnam, 4o percent of the ch ildren die of disease by the age of four . 2. After

Folder, "National Security Council - 1961 [1 of 3]," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 4 (Item)

in their ranks. 11. '!he tribal problem consists of' active suspicion between the coastal tribes and the aristocratic Hova tribe ot the high plateaus. 'lbe coastal tribes still remember that the Hovas were the bard masters ot the island tor a long time prior

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Conte/Long and Symington Amendments to Foreign Assistance Act, 2/7/1968, Volume 5, Tab 63," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

of the South Vietnamese troops were on leave for the Tet holidays. Secretary Rusk: attacks. We were not surprised except as to the timing of the Tet The President: Control is very difficult. people can get inside the White House. Despite 300 White House

Folder, "NSAM # 276: Distribution of Foreign Aid Cuts, 12/26/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

time comes o I also / ment ioned your suggestion that this seemed kind topic which warranted preliminary go-round in ( \ Standing Group. Dave quite agreed. . I· of I'll keep tabs on this, because o nly way in which can of worms can be tackled

Folder, "Administrative History of the Agency for International Development, Part I, Chapters IX thru XI", Box 1 (Item)

is expanding rapidly must cop.e day-by-day with of reasons over a period concern >~ATO context, to U.S. purpo·;e that of Greece, of time have been national through and role has largely the focus of particular Nevert:ieless, these being

Folder, "[September 12, 1967- 6:42 p.m. Meeting with Members of Congress on Asian Bank Legislation]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

projects. Black noted that the Asian Bank war formed about a year ago. This was the first example of regional cooperation in that part of the world. He said he has spent a lot of time making sure tra t this is a sound bank, and noted that they have more

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

measure, and needs time on the Presidential Election Campaign Bill. Senator Fulbright then discussed the Foreign Relations Committee. The Senator said: "Mr. President, what you really need to do is to stop the war. That will solve all your problems. As you

Folder, "February 7, 1968 - 12:29 p.m. National Security Council Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

•. In the Khesanh vicinity there was a heavy attack on a special forces camp 4 miles from · Khesanh. For the first time, the attack was supported by 9 Soviet-supplied tanks. Some of the tanks were damaged or destroyed. The camp held out until daylight, but we

Folder, "Administrative History of the Agency for International Development, Part I, Chapters V thru VIII", Box 1 (Item)

the really greatest challenge to the human family is the race between food supply and population increase. That rac.e tonight is being lost. 93 "The time for rhetoric has clearly passed. The time for concerted ac;tion is her,? and we must get

Folder, "Administrative History of the Agency for International Development, Part I, Introduction and Chapters I thru IV", Box 1 (Item)

other points are worth noting. write the history of the A. I. D. program foreign assistance woven with U.S. development groups. program complex, of many countries We have included the highlights story at any onf: time. and thorough be interested

Folder, "NSAM # 342: U.S. Assistance in the Early Establishment of Communications Satellite Service for Less_Developed Nations, 3/4/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

satellite transmissions are considerably more attractive. This judgment involves assumption regarding trends in both satellite and educational technology. Satellite communications are developing at a time when educ0:tion · itself is being influenced

Folder, "July 18, 1967 - 6:06 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Rostow, Bundy, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

Secretary McNamara and Secretary Rusk to "watch this very carefully." On the matter of armed shipments to the Middle East countries, Secretary Rusk that there was going to be a very tough time on this issue with the Congress. The President said, "We must

Folder, "[October 24, 1967 - Meeting with Abba Eban and Others]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

peace. He said there is evidence of movement among the Arabs toward some sort of settlement. While hotheads might think of war, war has been tried three times without success, he said, so it is the Israeli position to try for peace. He said

Folder, "NSAM # 267: Disaster Assistance for Skopje, 10/18/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

with Charlie Murphy about this several times and he continues to insist that he is unable to do anything., since Secretary Freeman personally set Agriculture 1 s position and only the Secretary can modify the Department's stand. A Solomon is clearly needed

Folder, "April 24, 1968 - 12:15 p.m. National Security Council Meeting, and certain foreign policy advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

. The coordination of programs is very important. Secretary Rusk: At the time of the Asian Development Bank, the Soviets hinted they would participate. Secretary Fowler: The Soviets sat through the initial meetings. They have not done anything. However, it has been

Folder, "NSAM # 297: Latin American Military Aid, 4/22/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

and training may be required, However, in view of the present Congressional ceiling on materiel, complete implementation of this mission may take time. We believe that only Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela have the potential

Folder, "[September 15, 1967 - 7:27 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

to a series the first time. We should not have an adversary approach to the report like on "Meet the Press" •. " At this point Jones departed the meeting again to get a letter the President was to send to Congressman Joe Karth. -· The President read from

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, August 9, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of 100-250, 000 tons .. b. We plan to deal with this problem in November, when we have better estimates of the size of the US harvest, PL-480 availabilities, Vietnam's rice needs and the GVN foreign exchange position. At that time we will propose to you

Folder, "NSAM # 356: Implementation of Korry Report on Development Policies and Programs in Africa, 10/5/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

replies from Germany and Belgium. Woods did in fact raise the proposals in a general way with the African Finance Ministers last week. There was not enough time to get a solid feel for their reactions. We 1 ll try to get Woods to follow up as quickly

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