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Oral history transcript, Robert Short, interview 1 (I), 8/22/1979, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

in terms of most other approaches of the Democrats; in other words, the southern Democrats had a lot of other approaches. But I think Johnson was--he was a schoolteacher; he was bright; he was knowledgeable; and he was articulate in that, you know, he
in retirement; Short's "Discover America" work with government agencies; Humphrey's relationship with Eugene McCarthy; Short's work for Humphrey and McCarthy while they waited for LBJ to decide who would be his vice presidential running mate; Democratic fund

Oral history transcript, John A. Schnittker, interview 1 (I), 11/21/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

to the Democratic national convention. B: Did you find Kansas at that time receptive to the idea of a Kennedy candidacy for the Presidency? S: No, it was a rather bitter struggle even within the Democratic Party. There was partisans there of Mr. Johnson, Senator
Biographical information; Democratic and political activity background; LBJ’s acceptance of VP nomination; Orville Freeman; positions on JFK/LBJ staffs; 1961 Grain Act; struggle with Congress; JFK assassination; appointment as Under Secretary

Folder, "COLEMAN, JAMES P. (GOV.) [2 OF 5]," White House Name Files, WHCF, Box C-320 (Item)

4845 Coliseum st. Los ,~ngeles, Cal. June 30, 19o5 Lyndon B. Johnson White House Washington, D.C. Dear hlr. President: The Board of Women for Legislative Action, Day Chapter, with 300 members actively working for the achievement and preservation

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 8, January 1 - February 28, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 2 [2 of 2] (Item)

NLJ/~Jf C Of-"/ (dup. #24, NSF, IMTF, Pres. Trip, South America, May 1965) 090 memo Bundy to the President re PM Pearson's visit (Exempted 1977) 105 memo Bundy to the President re McNamara check-up (re-reviewed 12/8/83) 108 memo Bundy

Folder, "Thompson, Dorothy [1940]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 11 (Item)

whenever about thinking about that family, and asking the opportunity offers, and in however modest a myself whether I really and honestly believe it ? way, is doing something for America in this hour. Wendell Willkie is of pure German ancestry, isn't he

Oral history transcript, Donald J. Cronin, interview 7 (VII), 4/17/1990, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

particular years you're talking about. I don't remember which one that was. And we went to the White House, and there, Republicans or Democrats, I had to literally go up and nudge them to go up and shake hands with and be seen with the President of the United
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); an alliance between Republicans and Southern Democrats in the Senate, and Everett Dirksen's influence on that alliance; Tommy Corcoran; the Hill-Burton Act and ESEA legislation that favored poorer states.

Oral history transcript, Lyndon B. Johnson, 4/16/1970, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

have to continue to do this, and he would like to see me on the Naval Affairs Committee, and see the Texas delegation support him in the action he was taking. G: Did he help you gain a seat on that committee? J: Yes, yes. G: Would you care

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 34, July 11-15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19 (Item)

Limited Olficlal Use r. Preddeat: At Jo Barr's req,ucet. you agre-ed to tab up •Nith the Lea.dezaldp tb.e importance ol favorable action on th-e full $900 null.ion a11thc:r1 ation for the IDB FSO. 1:hi& autharlation it! the fir.at item naanclal

Folder, "Black National Movement - FBI Report - File #1," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 14 (Item)

that it is today. The SNCC is n-:>wmotivated by a revolutionary direct-action, ant iw hite ideology that places no faith in normal democratic procedures. It.follows the Communist Party line in its criticism of United States policy in Vietnam and in its recent

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 56: Jan. 1‑15, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27 (Item)

organization," REP was to be "devoted to the cause of democratic radicalism" and aspire "to the creation of a new left in America." In an initial brochure, REP solicited the assistance of "all people who identify with the forces of radical democracy

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)

, the Ameri_cans have adopted varied tactics not used before and other strategies were put into action in Vietnam. Despite all.- _these, the Americans took restricted steps in bombing North Vietnam areas other than strategic points. As Secretary McNamara put

Folder, "Foster, Luther H.," Name Files, WHCF, Box F-203 (Item)

ACTIONS , , . WHICH HAVE DESEGREGATED TKI TIJSJ

Folder, "Diary: Vol. #8, 6/6/67 – 3/29/68," Papers of Orville Freeman, Box 11 (Item)

. Big we couldn't be too aggressive. Israel seeking to get United Nations action. Is~ael We .undoubtedly restrained finall.y broke out -- whether we encouraged it or not I don't know yet; but I'm sure to find out soon. In any event as of :tonight

Oral history transcript, Robert F. Woodward, interview 1 (I), 11/4/1968, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

a very great admiration for what he has accomplished domestically in the last four years . And this is one of the reasons, this is the principal reason, why I consider myself a Democrat and why I'll vote for the Democratic Party, virtually regardless

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 5 (V), 12/5/1985, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

] socially. When John was initially seeking office, it coincided with a period when I was [Democratic national] chairman, and he came to me to talk about the role of the Democratic National Committee. I had to advise John there was no financial support; we
and O'Brien's role during the crisis; requesting that appropriate congressional leadership and committee members return to Washington D.C. immediately so that JFK could brief them on the situation; possible courses of action and criticism of JFK's decisions

President's Daily Diary entry, 3/13/1968 (Item)

expor t credi t insurance an d grraaTna Y guarantee s fro m $ 2 billion t o $3. 5 billion . This bil l als o change d the nam e o f th e ban k from Export-Impor t Ban k o f Washington t o th e Export-Impor t Ban k o f the Unite d States o f America

Oral history transcript, Benjamin H. Read, interview 1 (I), 1/13/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

they and their subordinates would deal with this office that I had and the people who work in the Executive Secretariat of the State Department to convey routine actions and sometimes more than routine by the President, to levy demands and requests, et cetera. It's a constant

Folder, "INDIA - 1965 [2 of 4]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 23 (Item)

-1-3-1 Tu cs u.4 Intl.a. H•2'• le the au.mmary you. r•~•taM. 1 oaly alt the hlghlighta. 1tecaua• Jadla l• nally a con&ineat- •irm 4 7.5 milU.on people ~• m.or• than ir,; Latin America and A&ica eombl 1ied. t~••• L Our lAve•tmer.t 1n lncl••·&l'OWMI

Reference File, "Whistle Stop -1964 ("Lady Bird Special," 10/6-9)" (Item)

CORPS. THOSE WHO DOUBTED HIS SINCERITY. IT CAME IN THAT ELECTRIC MOMENT TO SEVERAL HUNDRED DEMOCRATS IN THE PENTHOUSE BALLROOM OF THE JUNG HOTEL, WHEN LBJ OUOTED AN UNAMED SOUTHERN SENATOR CONFIDING IN SAM RAYBURN ABOUT HIS CONSTITUENCY."ALL THEY EVER

Reference File, "Whistle Stop -1964 ("Lady Bird Special," 10/6-9)" (Item)

CORPS. THOSE WHO DOUBTED HIS SINCERITY. IT CAME IN THAT ELECTRIC MOMENT TO SEVERAL HUNDRED DEMOCRATS IN THE PENTHOUSE BALLROOM OF THE JUNG HOTEL, WHEN LBJ OUOTED AN UNAMED SOUTHERN SENATOR CONFIDING IN SAM RAYBURN ABOUT HIS CONSTITUENCY."ALL THEY EVER

Oral history transcript, Raymond L. Telles, Jr., interview 1 (I), 3/1/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

by a number of countries. I was decorated by Mexico twice. F: Well, was this for military service? T: Yes, I was in charge of deliveryof aircraft to all of the countries of Latin America from Mexico all the way to Brazil during the war. I

Folder, "Lobsinger, Donald," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 10 (Item)

by Break through, protesting the reinstatement of Rev. Maurice Geary to his church position. Rev. Geary, and the editorial attached, accused Lobsinger of being guilty of inciting to riot by his picketing actions and by his actions at a hearing on open

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 2, May 1 - 15, 1966 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

the, next atzmontbs. Llnc Oord:on. and Secretary B.uk .ecdorae tht reqtte.at. The amage• et eucb a vl lt _res 1. It will enhance- you:r 1ma e of close asa.o clatloa wlth. and eupport for. progrea•lve. relorm-mlnded democratic governmeata in Latln. America

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 22, March 1 - 9, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 14 [1 of 2] (Item)

, .JI'rilate:eal Negotiations, "Book 2, Tabs 53 7:½a, ' ~anitized NLJ 84 2z] OPe,J :3 ·'Z

Oral history transcript, Stewart L. Udall, interview 5 (V), 12/16/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

(?) and so forth all were Eisenhower beginnings. U: This whole upper Colorado project, of course, a Democratic Congress passed it, and it was a joint effort in that respect, but there was some action on that front. But still the Corps of Engineers flood

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 35, July 16-24, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19 (Item)

NLJ £t!?.>al !s \ \ NARA, natrl ·'lY~ ~ t Vepartment of Stat~ INCOMING TELEGRAM :SECl

Folder, "Civil Rights – Miscellaneous 1964," Office Files of Lee White, Box 6 (Item)

assassination -- to reassure a nervous world that "the gove nment in Washington lives", and to acquaint millions abroad with the new leader of America and the free world. Minutes after the bullets struck John Kennedy, USIA threw all its resources into this task

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 32 (XXXII), 12/11/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

is the key man to pressure [Richard] McLaren, implying that the Vice President would implement this action." Colson says, "We believe that all copies of this have been destroyed." Then he refers to other memos; Kleindienst to Haldeman, dated June 30, 1971
; O'Brien's legal fees for his civil suit; obstacles and delays in giving the remaining settlement money to the Democratic National Committee (DNC); how well the listening devices worked in O'Brien's office; listening devices on Spencer Oliver's phone; FBI

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 26, April 16-30, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 15 (Item)

to the Pres. re Latin America S 1 p. ~ • ,., ~ 5,.~ ,; . . -vl,, $ 't~ ~ All J 71 Lj} '/lt/- 4/22/67 A ot=E.JJ lD 2,t ."8 ~ ...-J to-2, .c:-;e FILE LOCATION National Security File, Memos to the President, Walt Rostow, Volume 26, April 16-30, 1967

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 12, September 1-14, 1966 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 10 (Item)

in South Vietnam, he did opine that the September 11 election was a wise and necessary procedure whatever the outcome or turnout, simply to demonstrate the de sire of the Ky Government to get started with the formation of a democratic state. _F. Dayan

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24 (Item)

before and other strategies were put into action in Vietnam. Despite all. these, the Americans took restricted steps in bombing North Vietnam areas other than StJ'ategic points. As Secretary McNamara put it: "The escalation was an increased effort

Oral history transcript, John W. Macy, interview 2 (II), 4/25/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

would be happy to weight this opportunity, along with others that were being presented to me.' But that I had one reservation which I felt he ought to explore. I confessed that I was a registered Democrat, even though my performance had been

Folder, "Israel - Volume 6, 12/66 - 7/67 [3 of 4]," Country Files, NSF, Box 140 (Item)

the strai:::J. by -quiet ar.d mod~st c~anges in. its Jewish ~olicy, particular:y in · the · area of the reunion of famil.ies i::-. Israel. · Knowledge of those · actions cc~ ld be conveyed ·to Aineric~n Jewish leaders on ·a discrae~ basis

Oral history transcript, Orville Freeman, interview 1 (I), 2/14/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh (TAPE 4frl) February 14, 1969 This is the interview with Orville Freeman. Sir, you've been in one way or another in Democratic politics since the 1940 1 s. in~olved Do you recall when you firsr met Lyndon Johnson? F
[For interviews 1, 2, and 3] LBJ as a liberal-conservative; LBJ record up to 1960; Democratic Advisory Committee; 1960 and 1964 conventions and elections; Freeman’s personal interest in the Vice-Presidency; JFK problems in Minnesota; LBJ

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 20, February 1- 11, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 13 (Item)

organizations which have action programs in world affairs. These groups convey a wealth of informa tion on foreign policy to their memberships through publica tions, study programs, conferences and other types of information program.so The conference

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 1, Nov. 1963 - Feb. 1964 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

and potentially most powerful non-Communist Asian nation, is in fact the major prize in Asia. We have already invested $4. 7 billion in the long-term economic buildup of a hopefully democratic power. But our politico-military policy has never matched our economic

Folder, "Pepper, Claude (Senator) - Notes [1940-1943] [2 of 2]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 11 (Item)

.) This lo cali zed Thi s i s t he democrat ic way t o fi ght t he Hitle r way . ... ·, :y 24. 1941 Senator Claude Pepper. ✓ - or Florida. opens a national two- rough the Southwest. ddl8'1J8st. and FAmt. radio address in Dallas Sunday morning

Folder, "Diggs, Charles C.," Name Files, WHCF, Box D-183 (Item)

w.Ka.stenmeier ·,. James...G~i.: ohB.ra •. ·~ .... ; See attached ll•t of addre••ee• Dear CODgr••unaa.: Charles c. ~~~_.;;..;._....-'"iw-..&.....;~-- The realdent wu , of c::our••· to bow of JCJUr owe •tapport for free aad open Democratic p&rtl•• lA each

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

g 3 , ~ ,N/.RS,D~1te_lO-j-Y THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 3, 1967 ~RE!T Mr. President: • Walt Rostow has asked my comments on-the action: following possible course of ; Proposal J ! The U.S. will stabilize its military strength

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 49, November 1-7, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 25 (Item)

g 3 , ~ ,N/.RS,D~1te_lO-j-Y THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 3, 1967 ~RE!T Mr. President: • Walt Rostow has asked my comments on-the action: following possible course of ; Proposal J ! The U.S. will stabilize its military strength

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