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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
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
  • Vietnam
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Folder, "February 7, 1968 - 12:29 p.m. National Security Council Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • : . '­ The attacks have caused fear and confusion in South ... -r .. £ Vietnam. ~: l9E Sfeflit_ SERVICE SET l9P SESR.ET (' - 2 ­ - - The attacks have aroused anger among the South Vietnamese peopleo The North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong had no regard
  • Vietnam
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol 7, Meeting Group Papers," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • : Ti'le Outlook in Vi etnm1 L This l;!em.orandum.does not seek to explore of the sitm.tion a long term. in Vietnam, whether developments involve a con.tinu.?,tion a level comparable is more probable but it Saigon, the indcfini a,t
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Folder, "February 20, 1968 - 1:05 p.m. Tuesday luncheon with Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Helms, Rostow, Clifford," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • the weekend in Texas. We first went to Fort Bragg with General Johnson and General Walt. I made a brief speech and stood at an aircraft while the men loaded aboard. I told them that there were 500, 000 of their buddies in Vietnam and that General Westmoreland
  • Vietnam
Folder, "February 11, 1968 - 4:30 p.m. Senior Foreign Policy Advisors - Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Clifford, Taylor," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)
  • has a case of the jitters. The President: Reviewed General Westmoreland's wire of February 9. (Attachment B). Secretary McNamara: General Wheeler will discuss Westmoreland's wire and the current situation in Vietnam. General Wheeler
  • Vietnam
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs a-z," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • of several natural routes of infiltration into South Vietnam from Laos to the West and North Vietnam itself. Our location denies him easy access to these routes, and forces him to take the long way around. Lastly, Khe Sanh, as you know, serves as a base
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 5, Tabs JJ-TT and CIA Memos," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 48 (Item)
  • CAP80576 TO ~ S E OR E T •Jb: .d--:(J, NARS,Date -i3c.;). 0- 7/ ~ SITUATION ROOMRE~Or(r· FOR FEBRUARY26, D~CLASSIFIED • • A~thority t>.S(:> 1I-,s- :.>J-~ , 1968 I • SOUTH VIETNAM 1ST.CORPS .• IN A 2 1/2 ·HOURENGAGEMENT400 METERS NORTH OF T.HE XHE
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Folder, "The President's file for Korea, Vietnam (Briefings)," Files of Walt Rostow, NSF, Box 10 (Item)
  • of Walt W. Rostow The President's file for Korea, Vietnam (Briefing) Box 10 RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing accessto national security information. (Bl Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C
  • Vietnam
  • Folder, "The President's file for Korea, Vietnam (Briefings)," Files of Walt Rostow, NSF, Box 10
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs A-Z and AA-ZZ, [1 of 2]," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • , MTP, Rostow vol. 60] ' 056a Report RE: Vietnam TS 1 02/09/68 A 076 PoleiilO TH MUOIel to JCS cl ,ail I I ,a,, Ti 1 Q~/12~68 A ~,2-11:>t"1\Al~Al-°1', 1 Co 0~ 076 Report TDCS DB-315/00518-68 [Sanitized per CIA letter 12/21/78] s 10
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 2, Tabs aa-vv," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 47 (Item)
  • strategic reserve so that the deployrnent additional troops to Vietnam does not encoura.g~ military adventuriam in other areas. ' II. The need for additional troops reaults of from: .... a cha.nge !n the enemy's strategy. which -- has significantly
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 6, Khe Sanh Reports, T-Z and AA-QQ," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)
  • C ft E T FEBRUARY 25, -- 1968 HEREWITH GEN. JOHNSON'S REPORT OF TELEPHONE CONVERSAT ION WITH GENERAL WESTMORELAND 1. GENERAL WESTMORELANDINDICATED THAT HIS DAILY CABLE AND OPERATIONS REPORTS COVERED THE SITUATION IN SOUTH VIETNAM COMPREHENSIVELY
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975