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Oral history transcript, Paul Henry Nitze, interview 2 (II), 12/10/1968, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781] More on LBJ Library oral histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh Nitze -- II -- 3 Vietnam and the assistance that the Chinese Communists were giving to North
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Milestones in U.S. relations with China from 1949 to 1968; U.S. policy toward Communist China in the 1960s; U.S. policy and involvement in Vietnam; the effectiveness of bombing in Vietnam; Nitze's views on the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 1," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)

that Vance would not go? the 13th? 2. why? ,,1. ·On February 17, the President urgently ...wished to receive ... recommendations from Rusk and Clifford for a program for the most effective use of airpower against NC9rth Vietnam. 3. What disspelled
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, Maxwell D. Taylor, interview 1b (I), 2/10/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh (TAPE if2) February 10, 1969 General Taylor, this is our second interview, and today is Monday, February 10. We are again in your offices. Vietnam in our first interview. We had been talking about
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with LBJ and JFK; ambassador to Vietnam; policies regarding Vietnam; Buddhist problem; Diem; Gulf of Tonkin incident; bombing of the North; performance of the American forces; Vietnamese leadership; “Warof Liberation;” negotiations; Presidential involvement

Oral history transcript, Barry Zorthian, interview 4 (IV), 5/27/1982, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

opinion, remember, we were in Vietnam. The impact was back here, so people in the States are prob- ably better judges of that. Khe Sanh, of course, was very easily--too easily--a very facile comparison was with Dien Bien Phu, and the press tended
Vietnam
Impact of the Tet Offensive; dealing with Vietnam information officers; effect in Vietnam of LBJ’s 3/31 announcement; government-press relationship; LBJ’s personality

Folder, "March 22, 1968 Supplemental notes on meeting of the President with General Abrams," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

, wet and muddy from being out all night. He said the province chief told him they got some VC. Abrams said Apple never wrote this, but wrote only the bad things. General ·wheeler expressed the view that the average newspaper man in Vietnam is immature
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Oral history transcript, Lewis W. Walt, interview 1 (I), 1/24/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

Corps in Vietnam, is that correct? W: No. I went out to command in I Corps in May of 1965. M: And then carne back in a little over two years-- W: I carne back in June of '67. M: Did you ever have the opportunity during any of that time
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Biographical information; effects of Presidential visit on Vietnam troops; infantry organization; pacification efforts; two mission of North Vietnamese Army; intelligence reports; guerilla warfare problems; Communist destruction of South Vietnamese

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting with the President and Draft Memo," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

is concerned 1 is to rally about seeing for the All-Star of Indianapolis that DoD game, on a returning about hero, J i. about whether program 4-H Clubs are included be in a State Department on Vietnam. We realize cabinet or should
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "February 9, 1968 - 10:15 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

Secretary Rusk go before the Committee in open session. 6. Have Secretary Rusk offter to present his annual review of foreign policy in open session; this would include, but not be limited to, Vietnam. 7. Have Secretary Rusk offer to appear in executive
Vietnam criticism

Folder, "February 9, 1968 - 11:02 a.m. Joint Chiefs of Staff," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

here on the basis that we would hope for the best and expect the worst. I want to see what we should do in Vietnam. We ought to look at everything that we should be doing. Get the requirements ready to do what needs to be done. Let's be fully prepared
Vietnam

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 8, Draft Memo for the President," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

b WITHDRAWALSHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORMOF DOCUMENT #6 report CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE secret in Vietnam - top OSD Alternative Strategies top A1teiAlatiucs RESTRICTION ~ ,-3-ED 57 p 1968 A seer Bacit-Op Material ~ t-J~ C
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, Don Oberdorfer, interview 2 (II), 9/17/1981, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

in the midst of a trip to Vietnam . when that was? I think it was in More than Can you 1966 . In fact I'm pretty sure likely it was in the fall of 1966 . it was in 1966 . But I did go over to Cambodia, yes . G: You made an interesting
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Time limit in dealing with Vietnamese situation; the Tet Offensive; Weyand's role; press reaction; impact of Tet on South Vietnamese forces; intelligence; Cronkite's visit to Vietnam; the pacification programs; decision to write Tet!; subsequent

Oral history transcript, Robert Komer, interview 2 (II), 8/18/1970, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

rapidly at that time; then much connection between Libya and the Arab-Israeli problem. Of course, the Six Day War didn't happen until after I had switched over to Vietnam, so what Libya did in that connection I don't know. They broke relations with us
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; differences between Walt Rostow and McGeorge Bundy; Komer taking charge of Vietnam issues as Special Assistant to the President; the quasi-military character of “the other war” in Vietnam vs. pacification; unifying the management of the war; using the term

Oral history transcript, Thomas H. (Admiral) Moorer, interview 1 (I), 8/8/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

to that, of course, through the JCS channel, we frequently became involved in major questions and would be called to the White House to discuss various aspects of such things as Vietnam operations, or the budget, and main issues of that kind. In addition to that, I
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Patrol of the destroyer Maddox in the Tonkin Gulf to intercept electronic emissions; doctrine of freedom of the seas; incidents involving Maddox; media distrust of U.S. service commanders during Vietnam War; retaliation for Gulf of Tonkin incident

Oral history transcript, Maxwell D. Taylor, interview 1a (I), 1/9/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

President Eisenhower. Presi- dent Kennedy recalled you to active duty in 1961, and you served as the military representative to the President. From '62 to '64, you were Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; from 1964 to 1965, Ambassador to Vietnam
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with LBJ and JFK; ambassador to Vietnam; policies regarding Vietnam; Buddhist problem; Diem; Gulf of Tonkin incident; bombing of the North; performance of the American forces; Vietnamese leadership; “Warof Liberation;” negotiations; Presidential involvement

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs C-M," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

------------------------------------------------Vietnam staff study------------------Strategies in Vietnam ----------- -----Key elements in situation ---------------c Foreign (Soviet, Chinese) reactions ----March 1 cable (Thompson) ------------European non-Asian reactions ---------Asian reaction
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "February 10, 1968 - 3:17 p.m. Senior Foreign Affairs Advisors - Rusk, McNamara, Clifford, Rostow, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

COUNCIL In the Mansi on February 10, 1968 Secretary Rusk: The Korean Desk at State does not want Vance to go to Vietnam. They think it would dilute his mission to South Korea to go elsewhere. The President: Is it true there are no nuclear weapons
Vietnam

Oral history transcript, Rufus Phillips, interview 2 (II), 5/27/1982, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

of the better elements of the experience in the Philippines and in Vietnam--the early experience--and see if civilian-military teams couldn't be recruited, trained, organized, and sent out to work in the villages, to help the villagers. This is basically what I
Vietnam
Phillips’ work in Laos; getting involved with the AID mission in Vietnam; reorganizing AID in relation to its rural efforts; a strategic hamlet program; organizational problems in the U.S. military approach in Vietnam; working with what

Oral history transcript, Robert Komer, interview 3 (III), 11/15/1971, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

important as to whether we would or would not. K: That was a major issue right from the end of the three week war to the time when I switched over to being a Vietnam hand--at which time I laid down all my other briefs at the President's express request. He
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Assistant for National Security Affairs and the process of funding a replacement; Bromley Smith; bombing halt; Komer starting work as Special Assistant for the Other War in Vietnam; Rostow’s appointment to replace McGeorge Bundy; balancing pacification

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 5, Tabs A-Z and AA-II," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

-- Map of South Vietnam ------------------------------- C 29 Jan 68 -- Enemy Undated Reports 30 Jan 68 - - SitRep, hits 1, 2, 3, 4 Corps - Military Casualties in SEA D 31 Jan 68 - - SitRep, situation somewhat stabilized - Military Casualties
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, Douglas Pike, interview 1 (I), 6/4/1981, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

was given a posting choice of Seoul, Korea; Vientiane, Laos; or Saigon, [South] Vietnam; those were the three [choices]. G: What year was this? P: This was 1959. I chose Saigon, got there in 1960. year the National Liberation Front was formed
Vietnam
Biographical information; long involvement with and extensive work on Vietnam; first duties in Saigon; captured documents; geographical regionalism in Vietnam; infiltration; armed struggle and political struggle; impressions of Diem

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 8, Excerpts and Taylor's Memo," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

~\ EXCERPTS OF PUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL WHICH RELATE DURING DOCUMENTS TO THE VIETNAM THE PERIOD 28 JANUARY SITUATION - 2 APRIL 1968 • 'MONDAY, FEBRUARYS, 1968 billion exceeds our stockpile requirements as presently determined. Continuing
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, Earle Wheeler, interview 1 (I), 8/21/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

who broke the precedent. Then, when General Taylor was asked to become our ambassador to South Vietnam, the President and Secretary McNamara had selected me to replace General Taylor. So maybe I broke the precedent. r~: ~~as I'm just not sure
Vietnam

Folder, "February 12, 1968 - 1:45 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

surprise that General Westmoreland does not have authority to control Korean and Australian forces. If he is short of men, can't Cy Vance get a.a understanding with President Park for gr eater utilization of the Korean troops in Vietnam? Secretary Rusk: I
Vietnam

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

meeting with the North Koreans? Walt Rostow: 9 p. m. tonight. The President: Anything new on Vietnam? General. Wheeler: There is continued resistance in Saigon, but it is framented. Dalat is clear. The enemy is still holding the citadel in Hue
Vietnam

Oral history transcript, Barry Zorthian, interview 3 (III), 5/26/1982, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

of Reuters, Peter Arnett at AP, Ray Herndon of UPI, a number of others coming up. These were younger residents, staff correspondents, but resident correspondents. There were other correspondents who covered Vietnam, but they were based essentially in Hong
Vietnam
State of press relations in Saigon in 1964; coordination between various elements of the mission; generation gap and press relations; psychological operations; integration of the press relations efforts; JUSPAO; understanding of the Vietnam

Folder, "March 26, 1968 - 1:15 p.m. Foreign Policy Advisors Luncheon - regulars plus added group - Vietnam," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

) st1·cll.gth in South Vietnam a.11.d the :.· -. :_ l'atcts of No-rtb Viettta~es~ . ~filtrat.i.011. over t'eccnt mo1tths, · · 2. Fo-rce Levels. ·During the pa.st three o.r £ou..r mouths tb.e?:e h~a been. a dral.n.atic increase in. _the nlovcm.ent
Vietnam
Folder, "March 26, 1968 - 1:15 p.m. Foreign Policy Advisors Luncheon - regulars plus added group - Vietnam," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 6, Bunker Reports," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

::-..:ne:n.t 0£ Vietnam is 1-:i.e!."elyactir ..g :o C:e:f~r:tl =~·.;;:c1.!' ,,_..,..., ......, a•:i·":\=... .:}._.,.J...&.L .... s-i· ... - ... Ofi""·~~s1·0'-,;.., .;'1,,00.A. .... .A,4. ':l ..... ,., .....,J.,..,.,_ principles established by th
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting Notes," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

, in open session. his annual review but not be limited 7. Have Secretary Rusk offer to appear in executive to discuss Vietnam or other matters i1?.-open session members still want to. -TOP
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, John P. (Gen.) McConnell, interview 1 (I), 8/14/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

in Vietnam was going on and how we could improve the effectiveness; what kind of equipment we needed; anything that had to do with the Air Force as a separate service, mostly to improve i·ts effectiveness. He was very much interested in the Air Force. McS
Vietnam
. air power in Vietnam before and after Gulf of Tonkin incident; method of selecting bombing targets in Vietnam; Tet offensive; objectives of the U.S. intervention in Vietnam; evaluation of the administration of Defense Dept. and its effects on the Air

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs LL-ZZ and a-z," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

of the impending large-scale . cities and towns of South Vietnam .. I recognize • of _making such a determination at this distance of impeding current operation-related activities sembling a detailed investigation. Nevertheless, to· be in the interest of the entire
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "February 28, 1968 - 8:35 a.m. Gen. Wheeler"s trip to Vietnam discussion with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

TO DISCUSS GENERAL WHEELER'S TRIP TO VIETNAM Vice President Secretary Rusk Secretary McNamara Clark Clifford General Taylor Under Secretary Nitze Director Helms Walt Rostow George Christian Tom Johnson .... SfRV\C£ scr ~ DECLASSIFIED NOTES
Vietnam
Folder, "February 28, 1968 - 8:35 a.m. Gen. Wheeler"s trip to Vietnam discussion with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2

Oral history transcript, Samuel A. Adams, interview 1 (I), 9/20/1984, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

Adams - I - 2 G: In a sense you spend your whole life getting ready to be an analyst. A: Yes, right. G: When did you begin working on Vietnam? A: Early August 1965. G: Is this essentially what you said in the Harper's article? A: I think so
Vietnam
Adams' work for the CIA in Vietnam in 1965; identifying the enemy in Vietnam; self-defense and secret self-defense militiamen in Vietnam; Adams' involvement in Special National Intelligence Estimate 14.3-67: altered statistics reporting troop

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 3, Tabs RR-ZZ and a-d [1 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)

e ft=E-'f SB :.?AL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY OFFICE OF NATIONALESTIMATES 26 February 1968 ---------·- SUSJE'CC '1. of ~ a\ '"'{heOutlook in Vietnam 1h (s Memorandum does not seek to explore c,i t
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 6, Khe Sanh Reports, A-S," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

thought of withdrawing elements of Republic of Korea forces in Vietnam and returning them to Korea. In addition, every effort should be made to re-open negotiations regarding the proposed ROK light division deployment as soon as the situation in Korea
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, Thomas H. (Admiral) Moorer, interview 2 (II), 9/16/1981, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

said that we were trying to deliberately provoke attack, and the other one said there wasn't an attack. there was an attack so we could bomb. We just said So it was typical of the Vietnam War, that kind of inaccurate information was spread out across
Vietnam
; the concept of gradualism; views on policy during the Vietnam War; the roles of China and Russia; reflections on bombing; effect of the mining of Haiphong; air reconnaissance; service morale; Tet Offensive; reflections on LBJ; observations on the failure

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 3, Tabs A-Z and AA-QQ," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)

6 P' seeret t J,g&, -on and MACllF.orce ~rements S±taatlhcm (.Y) a in Vietnam 84 -p ., 02f28/68 A • FILE LOCATION National Security March 31st Speech, File, vol. NSC History 3 RESTRICTIONCODES (A) Closed (B) Closed (C) Closed
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 3, Tabs RR-ZZ and a-d [2 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)

-- jVL .!. "i,Je ~',--.:. 5,1.t·Lr.,; INFORrw1A TION fiECRETl I Wednesday, 12:50 p. m. February t za. 1968 1'-1r. President: Herewith Phil Ha.bib's observations on the s itu~tion Ln Vietnam. "\ Despite its length, to you as an exceedingly
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs A-Z and AA-ZZ, [2 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)

. A south Vietnam infantry battalion and U.S. armored elements were sent" to reinforce the battalion. Air support was provided. The A~ report of air strikes in the area is essentially correct. Meanwhile., a CIA report just received indicates t..li.ere were
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs N-Z and AA-KK," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)

unnecessary killing of people on ·our side because of the policy of "search and destroy," in particular !Fffi? ~~CRET - NODIB .... I .. I . TOP OECRJ!I' - NODls - 3• by the devastating effect of our artillery and airpower on Vietname~e civilians
Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Oral history transcript, Phillip B. Davidson, interview 2 (II), 6/30/1982, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

would have been near the end of November 1967, we had noticed some unusual activity in North Vietnam. I don't think it had any relationship to the trail, that is, the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos. We went to see General Westmoreland and told him
Vietnam
Summary of army career; involvement in intelligence regarding Vietnam; replacing General McChristian in Saigon; differences in McChristian and Davidson; "the Weekly Intelligence Estimate Update;" Creighton Abrams; counterintelligence; pattern

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