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Oral history transcript, Harry C. McPherson, interview 5 (V), 4/9/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

together longer than anyone else assumed they could be kept together. His principal constituencies were three:the Negro press, with whom he had totally amiable relationships and out of whom he could get the damndest editorials at any point, praising any
Clark; pardons and paroles; LBJ’s relationship with Hoover; Omnibus Crime Act of 1968; Model Cities; Robert Weaver; Bob Wood; tariffs; press relations; overseas airline decision; 1968 LBJ campaign and decision not to run; political activities after the 3

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 28 (XXVIII), 9/24/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

was received. O: It was received well by the audience, but you'd expect that. It's the Democratic Party chairman making a speech attacking a Republican administration, specifically Richard Nixon. As far as general press reaction, my recollection

Oral history transcript, Walter T. Kerwin, interview 1 (I), 9/13/1985, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

, and the next time I really got, shall we say, close to him, was when I went to Vietnam to be his chief of staff. G: I see. Well, there was quite a hiatus in your association. K: Yes, it was a long time between those times; although we had met each other, we

Oral history transcript, John L. Sweeney, interview 1 (I), 11/14/1968, by David G. McComb (Item)

a terribly divided party--which we obviously had. There were just countless occasions when in working with him and even with his colleague Bobby Baker at the time that I found many things being done that were little perceived by the press. M: Can you give
Biographical information; first association with LBJ while working for Senator Patrick McNamara; impressions of LBJ; LBJ’s techniques for garnering votes; “Johnson Treatment;” LBJ’s relationship with Eisenhower; total liberal; LBJ lacked tremendous

Oral history transcript, John E. Babcock, interview 1 (I), 11/22/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

contact with him? B: Johnson was always one to play up to the press, particularly the Austin media. At that time I was working on the Austin Dispatch and was city editor, and so therefore he [knew me], although the Dispatch was not a real strong
Biographical information; coverage of creation of LCRA in 1934; Alvin Wirtz; opposition to Wirtz and Buchanan forces in the legislature; water rights issues; public power; first association with and impressions of LBJ during the NYA period; Mrs

Folder, "1964 Task Force on Metropolitan and Urban Problems," Task Force Reports, Box 2 (Item)

Catherine Feuer Wurster* University of California at Berkeley Saul B. Klaman National Association of Mltual &wing's Ea.nks Paul Ilvisaker Ford Foundation Ralph E. McGill 'i'be Atlanta Constitution ***** Bichard Goodwin White House Liaison • Deceased

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

of measuring alternative uses of resources by national governments. In general, there seems to be no correlation in Latin America between levels of military expenditures and economic growth rates. (Table 1.) Large military expenditures are variously associated

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 6 (VI), 5/23/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

INTERVIEWEE: GEORGE E. REEDY INTERVIEWER: Michael L. Gillette PLACE: Professor Reedy's office, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tape 1 of 2 G: Before we get into a lot of the issues in 1954, there is enough of a talking point here on the press
Senate activities and LBJ; LBJ and the press, 1954

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 12 (XII), 12/21/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

had come to an end and he thought he might as well resign. Well, I briefed the press--! think it was me--on what had hap pened, right afterward, and I told the thing fairly straight. Now unfortunately, this was one case where Johnson overstressed
LBJ and Senate activities, 1958; hearings resumed; LBJ and the press; LBJ and the telephone; jury trial amendment; LBJ and the Hill Country; LBJ and foreign trips; LBJ's accomplishments; LBJ personal considerations, 1959-1960; Texas issues; LBJ

Folder, "V.P. Johnson's Trip to Northern Europe, September 2-17, 1963 [2 of 2]," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 3 (Item)

. He assured Vice President opposition would be told of present discussions and hoped it might be possible for Vice President to see ex-Prime Minister Gerhardsen during visit. • Communications Satellites and Space Programs Press photographers summonedto

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 1, April 1 - 30, 1966 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

without making them individually or collectively lose "face." We operate with words; we "press" each other; we "argue" with each other. We submit "facts" to each other. We set quotas and goals and then see : .-·.•:~ . . . : :, "' ._:;·_,:... SECRET

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 38, August 11-17, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 21 (Item)

of the Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen of Great Britain, were around the table with the Chancellor, with the benefit of an interpreter. During the conversation, the Chancellor asked if I minded discussing the Middle Eastern situation since I had just returned

Oral history transcript, Lincoln Gordon, interview 1 (I), 7/10/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

"Alliance for Progress" had been coined during the Kennedy election campaign for use in a speech which was never delivered, a speech somewhere in Florida, but the speech was mimeographed [and] had been given to the press. Dick Goodwin, I think

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 14, September 1 - 22, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

zone disappears. This task at the moment is stymied. What effect Bos ch' s intended return on Saturday, September 25 will have ( if indeed he does come back) ,remains to be seen. I think the posture we should continue to take with the press

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 68: Mar. 19‑24, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 31 (Item)

Disorders, (in accordance with the President's press conference statement yesterday that these proposals are under intensive study); of what lies ahead in the monetary field. 3. The President should explain that he has chosen to treat all these issues in one

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

the Arabs. 3~ Israel can acquire the arms it wishes from its usuai Western European suppliers. . We · judge its request for · U.S. ·tanks is designed primarily to project the image of a close military association with the United States, and secondarily

Oral history transcript, Gerald W. Siegel, interview 1 (I), 5/26/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

suitable for a backyard farmer than a great statesman and President. and even bad judgment. I don't think the man ever learned how to deal with the press _and became his own worst .enemy in his relationship with the press. He . never learned how to.deal

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 12, July, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

main object was to be protected against surprise decis·i ons before bis Wednesday colamn, and I was able to comfort him with no resulting damage. On July 28 I talked to Tom Wicker after he had filed bis very good story on your press conf~rence statement

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 43, September 21-30, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23 (Item)

.•. • : : - ~ . ~ ' ~- : • 1 7·: '.. .,.., , • l! > ect to the Tunku, Harry is correct: the press conferenc.e I paraphrase; is mo e relevant than the direct quote, although it looked queei', I I The paraph ase i OK. thj date, / I 4. ~ IWL'4N-'~~ I:ehalJ _ 1._p

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 19, January 15 - 31, 1967 [3 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 12 [2 of 2] (Item)

of inter-American relations on the basis of true mutual respect and partnership. Only those who have worked closely with you on these matters can know the time and energy you have devoted to pressing forward the active collaboration of the United States

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

. • would wane, not only in the Far East, hut around Flying over Camranh Bay, once little more the globe. Our int~grity as a nation would be gravely questioned. ' . than sand and water and now a teeming complex In Han'oi, there is no free press, radio

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

. • would wane, not only in the Far East, hut around Flying over Camranh Bay, once little more the globe. Our int~grity as a nation would be gravely questioned. ' . than sand and water and now a teeming complex In Han'oi, there is no free press, radio

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 15, September 23 - October 14, 1965 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

the Paks, and could lead to resw.nption of full-scale hostilities. Wetre pres sing the SYG to act. In any event withdrawal to the 5 Al!.gust positions will be a tricky matter. The UK believes the UN must press for it immediately, lest the war erupt again

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

to provide technical assis tance grants to newly-independent COD1DOnwealth countries. The French have said they are willing to continue helping independent members ot the Camrunity such as Mali which are willing to reuain associated with France and who

Folder, "Bowles 11/3/63-1965 [2 of 4]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 13 (Item)

a-long step forward toward a democratic and free world society. Published by the United States Information Service, New Delhi, and printed at Albion Press, Delhl-6. December AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY 2 1. 1965 IN ASIA Fallowing is the text

Folder, "Australia: President's Trip to the Holt Funeral, Memos and Misc. Cables, Dec. 1967," International Meetings and Travel Files, NSF, Box 20 (Item)

Johnson and other leaders attending the service , while the Statesman anu the Express had the same Associated Press photo on an insiae page . RAWALPINDI : The Pakistani press gave considerable prominence to McEwen's reassurance of Australia ' s continued

Folder, "Civil Rights – Miscellaneous 1965," Office Files of Lee White, Box 6 (Item)

. Davidson Sommers • David Stahl • John W. Wade • Member of Executive Committee of the Board of Directors Honorable Lee White Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Lee: Enclosed is a press release which I feel very strongly should

Oral history transcript, Maxwell D. Taylor, interview 2 (II), 6/1/1981, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

to contradict that impression . At the time that you went to Saigon with Mr. Rostow, there were rumors that there was trouble in the country team. carrying stories. The press was There were beginning to be hints that all was not well between Ambassador

Oral history transcript, E. Ernest Goldstein, interview 1 (I), 12/9/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

Committee of the Organization for European Economic Cooperation. B: A varied background. Do you want to add for the record here your authorship? You've written a legal textbook, haven't you? G: I've written two books. One is Foundation Press' textbook

Oral history transcript, Donald M. Baker, interview 1 (I), 2/24/1969, by Stephen Goodell (Item)

a native of Beckley, West Virginia, but your schooling was done in Monroe, Michigan, and you attended the University of Michigan where you received a B.A., an M.A., and an LL.B. You're a member of the Michigan Bar Association, and you were admitted

Folder, "Israel - Volume 6, 12/66 - 7/67 [2 of 4]," Country Files, NSF, Box 140 (Item)

more optimistic" about GOJ abl.lity to surv v 5. Davi.es noted Cairo radio as wel l a s PLO hav~ oJened up o GOJ 1 r eaction to Wasfi Tel's press conference p in-point ng UAR fa.lure provide air cover, allegedly in vi olat i on of UAC agreement

Folder, "Diary: Vol. #4, 5/29/64 – 12/28/64," Papers of Orville Freeman, Box 9 (Item)

to Kansas City and Minneapolis. We've got a kind of nasty problem here. Sol Estes case. The man, Battle Hales, w~o was the nasty inside who not only planted misstatements vhil.e I testif;i:ed longevity but actually and even hel.d a)press same room

Folder, "Notes and Transcripts of Johnson Conversations, January, 1960," Telephone Transcripts, Office Files of Walter Jenkins, Box 1 (Item)

will be able to get an answer soon. ms January 26, 1960 TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BBTWEEN T0M MILLER, jR. AND BOBKINAN AND WALTER JENKINS "'Cn lv1arch 2, which ts a Wednesday, the Third District of Texas Bankers Association is having their annual convention

Oral history transcript, William S. White and June White, interview 3 (III), 7/21/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

of that and he made very effective, constructive use of the press in behalf of Kleberg. G: I have a note here that he took a job as House doorkeeper at one point. W: I think it must have been before I had met him, because I don't have any memory of that. G

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

, as amended, November 14, 1967, Section 218, {a), p. 9. 17/ See A.I .D. Press Release 68-31, effective dated June 12, 1968. 18/ "Report on the Health and Sanitation Activities of the Agency for International Development, Department of State, for Fiscal

Folder, "INDIA - 1966 (to March 31) [3 of 3]," Files of Robert W. Komer, NSF, Box 24 (Item)

and therefore confidante, success daughter long been. associated of Indian was generally to her personal Having the qualifications and the world. in India father's President In choosing she is India interest and personalities candidate

Folder, "Volume I, Documentary Supplements, First Annual Report, 1967," Department of Transportation Administrative History, Box 3 (Item)

in the Texas Legislature, was Assistant Attorney General of Texas, and in 1955 was named to the Interstate Commerce Commission where he served 10 years. At the time of his appointment to DOT, he was President of the National Association of Motor Bus Owners

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 11/22/63- 8/23/65 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

allow that organization to describe the priority needs of the affected areas in Los Angeles and to make proposals to meet those needs. We would certainly press them to accomplish this as soon as possible. The principal need that has been identified to us

Oral history transcript, Willard Deason, interview 7 (VII), 4/6/1988, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Commission the press would eat us both up. So let's forget that." Incidentally, there was a vacancy there. "Let's move on to where we've got some vacancies." So he outlined two or three jobs for me. One of them was the Interstate Commerce Commission

Oral history transcript, Berl Bernhard, interview 1 (I), 5/7/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

a half-hour of this finally said, "Well, it's a real good meeting, and I'm glad you've been here, and thank you very much for helping your President. Now you want to go out there and talk to the press," and went on and on. And we just got near the door

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