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Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 8, Excerpts and Taylor's Memo," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • his terrorism; and unless we have some sign that he will not accelerate his aggression if we halt bombing, then we shall continue to give our American men the protection America ought to give them, and that is the best America affords. Major, as we
Folder, "The President's file for Korea, Vietnam (Briefings)," Files of Walt Rostow, NSF, Box 10 (Item)
  • actions now are not sufficient to justify that. Presidents go personally to the Congress to deliver State of the Union messages, declare war, impose some kind of general mobili­ zation or cool the country off at a time of great racial strife. The items now
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs LL-ZZ and a-z," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • intelligence which was available in the cir­ cumstances? b. Was the evaluation of the available intelligence sound and did that evaluation reach the-decision-makers in time to assist the~ in taking appropriate action? I ! ' I The answer to these general
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 6, Bunker Reports," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • .: the Presidents of both Houses of the Assen1bly to lay out an action plan of relief and recovery for the civil population. In the afternoon., he !"ecorded a speech to the nation which was delivere·d on TV· and radio the. same ever.ing
Folder, "February 7, 1968 - 12:29 p.m. National Security Council Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • action or in an effort to shoot down our B-52 1 s. They may also attempt to attack an air base, like the one at Danang. I sent a mes sage to all field commanders alerting them to these possibilities. Secretary Rusk: a carrier? What about the possibility
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting with the President and Draft Memo," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • a the will of. the people as we want. to see it mobilized. Clearly, essential the price to our national withdrawing short people-rallying II. to be paid for convincing interest of "victory." program It was suggested could not be drafted America would
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 8, Draft Memo for the President," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • ' I--­ ., CONTENTS I The Prospects I I Alternative in South Vietnam Over the Next Ten Months J ·I Courses of Mil ita·ry Action The Current Strategy Population •I I I Security Negot ia ti ans '-....... c;9..Mct~.A) Re1at i ans
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting Notes," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • to their international agreements," development in cooperation. ·6. honor Actions. In order to meet the pres sure s against us, and demonstrate the unity and will of the American people at this critical time, I am asking the .Congress to do the following: -- help
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs a-z," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • · in action? In particular, will he have enough airlift to support and_ supply all of the action~? airstrip b. With respect to Khe Sanh, what will be the supply is kept under artill~ry and rocket fire~ 2. How have the Marines organized of ·supply
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 3, Tabs RR-ZZ and a-d [1 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • Dissem :TOD S~ CIi IisE~:::~-- ~~:~:~:_.~] COPY LBJ LIBP,ARY . _ ·_No_Fore~gn Dissern .. .,,. ·Possible Communist . Stra·tegy We believe that the developments described together with the current pattern of major Communist military action
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 3, Tabs A-Z and AA-QQ," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • : • MU~I BOOK MSG ADV CYS. TO NMCC ( 4) SIN:I PRECEDENCE ACTION HiMEDIATE INFO IMMEDIATE . FROM , TO . • •..~ · ..• . INFO: •. ·suaJ: SPECIAL. INSTRUCTIONS OCJCS .·\~ . CINCPAC COMUSMACV . AME MB.SAIGON• •• ••} _J • . ·i V ; • I
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 6, Khe Sanh Reports, A-S," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • our construction capability. Providing the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion yet to be furnished as part of Program 5 would significantly improve our buildup in the· north. With regard to Republic of Korea Forces, action should be taken to oppose any
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting Group Papers," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • in key areas and with certain estimates of the reaction of the other side to postulated courses of action by us. : • DECLASSIFIED Authority $taleLetter/- ~ Y-:/J ~ 'f0t' SECRl!r/1':0DIS By l 4-f'·· •NARS,Dat,,f 1/-1/ -2Section C is a paper dealing
Folder, "February 13, 1968 - 1:12 p.m. Tuesday luncheon group - Rusk, McNamara, Helms, Clifford, Wheeler, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • . The President: What is the nature of the enemy forces in Saigon? General Wheeler: The forces in the Saigon area are decreasing. is still the build-up and the threat across the Cambodian border. There At Khesanh we got that C-130 out. a very gallant action
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)
  • missing, or wounded, or killed in action. General Wheeler: I have here a paper which was written on 31 January by the Military Affairs Committee and the Current Affairs Committee of the Liberation Army. We believe this document to be authentic. In ihth'e
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs A-Z and AA-ZZ, [1 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • of 82d Airborne 4 of attack on cities cc dd ee we hold Khe Sanh -----------­ and plusses w -------------- ------ mobilization action V y --------------------------- is sues u x for action---------------------------- question minuses
Folder, "February 12, 1968 - 1:45 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • to "grab" for immediate success. I think the enemy overestimates the degree of support in the Vietnamese populace and underestimates our strength. General Wheeler: He is taking both actions concurrently. He is attacking the cities and also launching
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 1," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • in addition on an e:r:nergency actions fiscal to send year would require 13, 500 support to the 11, 000 basis. additional and $2. 6 billion expenditures in the following - renewed his request for a tax bill. - reaffirmed the pledge
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs C-M," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • ----------------------------------- possible 30 -- Katzenbach 31 ----------------- ----------------------------­ to Westmoreland, s response memo, Bundy Idea" by the President---------------------------------- House 31 "Screwy diplomatic Wheeler's actions before speech
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 5, Tabs A-Z and AA-II," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • in the ~nolon area but a considerable number of the enemy have withdrawn across the river. The Saigon police estimated that more than 60 police have been killed in various actions around Saigon. They also report that 60 Viet Cong have been killed in actions
Folder, "February 9, 1968 - 11:02 a.m. Joint Chiefs of Staff," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • forces to be available at all times. 2. Make available troops for an amphibious landing north of the DMZ if that action is decided upon. The 82nd Airborne and the Sixth-Ninth of Marine division can only be deployed if we eliminate the restrictions
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 5, Tabs JJ-TT and CIA Memos," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • TOTHEBORDERAREAOPPOSITEKHESANH.DETAILED ENEMY RECONNAISSANCE ANOARTILLERY SPOTTING ACTIVITY CONTINUES. I • . . , ; \. • .. __ THESE ACTION ARE CONSISTWT WITH TH£ E.NEMY~ S CONTJ:NUING EFFOHt'S•.• TO IMPROVE HIS TACTIC_AL SITUATION AROUND. • •-. XHE ~ANH
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 4, Tabs N-Z and AA-KK," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • the number killed in action as compared with the average level for 1967. Our losses aJ?-d the Vietnamese have not risen ·proportionally. As opposed to the average of about 4 to 1 for 196 7, enemy losses are running thus far about 10 to 1 throughout the period
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs aa-vv," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • the Preaident ask from Congress? Renewal o! right to call up units beyond 30 June? Authority to extend tours'? Authority for selected call-up of individuals? 5. How much will it cost? 6. Uationale How do VJ"eexplain the need for this action'? How do we get
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 3, Tabs RR-ZZ and a-d [2 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • politics as usual. Ky is not happy about the way Tr:tieu is leading . . the country ~- and said so .. He wants a greater dynamism and more . . drastic action. On the other hand Thieu remains cautious, insisting on -. ..... -:,- .. _...... _ -,7
Folder, "February 11, 1968 - 4:30 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors - Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Clifford, Taylor," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • : --- Very little went on yesterday in Vietnam. There were some small actions around Khe Sanh. More people were evacuated from Khe Sanh. A defector was picked up. He said the plan of attack was first to hit Long Vie; then to hit Con Thien; then to hit Khe
Folder, "February 10, 1968 - 3:17 p.m. Senior Foreign Affairs Advisors - Rusk, McNamara, Clifford, Rostow, etc.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • night that the 82nd is all we have here. But he said he would not have Westmoreland asking for the 82nd and not supplying them. Secretary McNamara: I am trying to devise a plan which will get you the men without the disastrous consequences of the action
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs A-Z and AA-ZZ, [2 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • learned that fighting involving U.S. troops and planes in Thu Due., a suburb of Saigon, has ended. Enemy losses are given as 108 killed in action. Friendly losses are unknown as yet. The fighting began yesterday when a U.S. Army platoon was heavily engaged
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 6, Khe Sanh Reports, T-Z and AA-QQ," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • Westmoreland indicated that the weather forecast is such that President Thieu may not be· able to land. General Abrams reports a number of gallant actions by the First ARVNDivision starting with att~ck on Citadel west wall at 0200 hours on -24 February