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Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 20 (XX), 4/23/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

to the point where any action had been taken. Conversations took place of an informal nature, but anything in an organizational sense had not occurred. That is awfully late. So it has to be people in their spare moments giving some thought to a campaign
-finding and support for LBJ in his travel throughout the country; growing concern among Democratic leaders about Vietnam; presidential campaign work and organization prior to 1968; problems in the New Hampshire and Massachusetts primaries; lack of support

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

not want to have the television exposure of, say, Larry Spivak or something? R: Oh, that would have been very bad really at that particular point. The difficulty there, that was during a period when holding the Democratic Party together in the Senate

Folder, "Wallace, Henry A. (The Vice President) [1942]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 21 (Item)

and, inh_e rent toughness of fiber which char- · acterize his subject's face. · , ;,:

Folder, "[Manuscript] Chapters 1-9," Papers of William P. Bundy, Box 1 (Item)

and the Issues 27: Action Proposals and the Making of the Basic Decision 28: Three Areas For Judgment: The Communist Powers, Asia, the World 29: Congressional and Public Opinion, June-July 1965 30: Changes and Chances: The Action Decision of July 28 31: Following

Oral history transcript, John G. Tower, interview 3 (III), 11/1/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

: You've been here into three administrations now--two Democrats, one Republican. Is there any essential difference in the way information is fed under the Republicans and under the Democrats? T: Not too much. Of course we Republicans feel somewhat better

Oral history transcript, Ernest Cuneo, interview 1 (I), 9/11/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

. swept out~ In the great landslide of 1932 LaGuardia was paradoxically enough~ by the Roosevelt sweep. But everyone from John Lewis and Bob Wagner, and I believe some , intercession of then-Governor Roosevelt, tried to get him the Democratic

Oral history transcript, Helen Gahagan Douglas, interview 1 (I), 11/10/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

; my first political action. I became aware of the agricultural migrants who were coming into California by the tens of thousands. Moved by their plight, I became involved in efforts to improve their living conditions. So, little by little, without
Biographical information; first political action; election to Congress; activities/bill introduced in Congress; Richard Nixon; Melvyn Douglas campaign for LBJ at request of FDR; Farm Security Agricultural Department Program; friendship with LBJ

Oral history transcript, Robert Oliver, interview 2 (II), 11/29/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Commerce Committee . Present at that meeting were, for the most part, Democrats . Among them was Charlie Vanik of Ohio, [Joseph P .] O'Hara of Minnesota and a number of others . I think I was the only,non-congressional member of the coordinating
Deregulation of natural gas; 1965 national convention; LBJ’s relationship with JFK; depressed areas bill; federal pre-emption bill; question of Democrats caucusing.

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 44, 15 December 1988," LBJ Library (Item)

, one of the symposium keynoters, "is a massive demographic change that may indeed be the biggest stolfy in America in the next century." He pointed out that minority groups under the s,ixth grade in Houston schools and under the fourth grade

Oral history transcript, Kermit Gordon, interview 4 (IV), 4/8/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

of that experience that Walter Heller approached Kennedy, I suppose, first in the spring of 1963, and asked for a license to conduct a quiet investigation of the Jimensions of the poverty problem in America---the dimensions meaning racial, geographic, by age, etc

Oral history transcript, W. Marvin Watson, interview 2 (II), 12/19/1968, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

, although I knew that there were people there that just basically did not agree with the Democratic philosophy as espoused by President Kennedy and the Democratic national platfonn. Obviously I never anticipated any violent action against him or any of his

Oral history transcript, George Sandlin, interview 1 (I), 3/3/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the 1950 election. There were eight of us that met here in Austin to determine whether or not we could recapture the [state Democratic] Executive Committee from the liberals who--here again, we'll say liberals as versus conservatives without defining either
How Sandlin became associated with Governor Allan Shivers; the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee; the 1952 State Democratic Convention; Sandlin's work as secretary and chairman of the Texas Democratic Executive Committee; Governor Shivers

Oral history transcript, Eric Tolmach, interview 3 (III), 4/16/1969, by Stephen Goodell (Item)

in areas such as resident participation and the employment of non-professionals from the low-income population, than the Community Action agencies themselves. There had been a need to fund rather quickly communities around the country with comprehensive

Oral history transcript, Joseph L. Rauh, Jr., interview 1 (I), 7/30/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

particularly, as far as the national administrations have been concerned, with the Americans for Democratic Action and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and UAWand other labor organizations at various times. R: You did that better than I could, so

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

America te l-1- ? ~ There were no unusual developments in the hemisphere during the past week outside of the renewed fighting in the mining area in Bolivia. The Dominic,an patient is still on the 11 serious 11 list. Colombia and Uruguay are still

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 9 (IX), 4/9/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

with the Democratic National Committee, but you would control the Democratic National Committee. Everything would be under the direction of the campaign team of the candidate. Now, you're trying to determine where you can take some immediate and direct actions
materials; anti-Johnson publications; labor's power in 1964 and the strength of the Council on Political Education (COPE); grassroots campaign support versus formal party support; JFK's and LBJ's view of the Democratic National Committee; O'Brien

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 31, 15 July 1984," LBJ Library (Item)

compensation. That is one thing liberals conscr\'anves. moderates. Democrats and RLpubhcans. l think. have ull concurred 1> . . . E\'Cl') study ~hm, ~ that w :,pend too liule too late in education . . . We spend a much lower pcrc magc of our av.iilabh:: dollars

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 31 (XXXI), 12/10/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

conflict or tie-in between the clients of O'Brien Associates in New York and my political activities as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. It then proceeded to list some of the clients. The list had been made public when I launched O'Brien
Charles Colson; memos Richard Nixon's staff wrote and distributed attempting to hurt O'Brien's reputation, including one that suggested a conflict of interest between O'Brien as head of O'Brien Associates and Democratic National Committee (DNC

Folder, "Natural Beauty, Resources, etc. 2/2/65," Office Files of Bill Moyers, Box 2 (Item)

will be available as they are made. months of the Fedef:al Government's efforts But I want you to know that this is more to preserve and improve the beauty of than Just a report on action taken and action America. These efforts are of particular con:.. contemplated

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

. Ripple,Ph.D. THE 1HIH·. HOUS,: JULi7 2 6 p1 o o~ :·o: . .ad l ,l ( 'l. A st 10, I r ce ely, JBC:dhl 5 July 14, 1965 President Lyndon Johnson The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: I run writing in regards to your actions

Oral history transcript, Dean Rusk, interview 3 (III), 1/2/1970, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

war situation has a special burden and involves a great deal of manpower. When the North Vietnamese sent their regular divisions into South Viet Nam, you did get a certain amount of conventional war in the classical sense.You had large unit actions
Canal; LBJ and crises during the vice presidency; Latin America; the Dominican Republic Affair; LBJ and Mexico.

Oral history transcript, R. Sargent Shriver, interview 1 (I), 8/20/1980, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

of the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists, in New York City. It was called into existence in part because of the philosophic conceptions that were behind it, some of which came from Europe. It was like the Christian Democratic movement in Europe. There was a big
of Labor Willard Wirtz’s job program ideas; comparing Community Action to the work of the Peace Corps; LBJ’s role in establishing the Peace Corps as an independent agency; the work of the International Cooperation Administration and later the Agency

Folder, "C.F. - CO 311 Venezuela," WHCF Confidential Files, Box 12 (Item)

Latin America: more ~residential visits/additional trips by Covey Oliver (SRCRET} (x reF·CO 1-8) .A - A etter w-{r re ident to Dr. Raul Leoni re message to 5tli mtg- o-f ·•z-/1::t:-j-6 8 attachmen the Inter-American Cultural Corutcil mtg in Mara ay

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

- A. L D. OVERS~AS OPERATIONS IX Near East and South Asia- X Latin America XI Africa ... XII East Asia XIII Vietnam . . . .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . ..... . . . ... .. . . .. ... . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . • 177 233 310

Folder, "Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)," Reference File (Item)

be compiled with, if possible. If you will advise me of your action in the matter and have the letter returned to me with your reply, I will Appreciate it. Very Truly yours, Isl Lyndon Johnson M.C. Letter to Rep. Lyndon Johnson Dear Mr. Johnson: Why has

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

in the donor's deed of gift, GENERALSERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA DC 73-495 GSA FORM 7122 (7-72) NATIONALARCHIVESANO RECORDSSERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET(PRESIDENTIALLIBRARIES) FORMOF DOCUMENT -ll,.).bJ~-3::01r---r CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE NSC Actions n-0

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 10 (X), 10/14/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

, 1983 INTERVIEWEE: GEORGE E. REEDY INTERVIEWER: Michael L. Gillette PLACE: Boston Marriott Hotel, Newton, Massachusetts Tape 1 of 2 G: Now, at the beginning of 1957, [Frank] Lausche voted with the Democrats. R: Yes. G: Giving them a two-vote

Oral history transcript, Milton S. Eisenhower, interview 1 (I), undated, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

on into his Presidency. You first began to make trips to Latin America for the government right at the beginning of your brother's inauguration. E: No, much earlier than that. My work took me into Latin America, as well as elsewhere, under President

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 39, 15 February 1987," LBJ Library (Item)

pines, South Korea. South Africa. Haiti and Chile, we mu. I place America's moral. economic and political support tirml) on the side of democratic forces before it's too late. instead of waiting until their politics polarize. the democratic center h

Oral history transcript, Richard Morehead, interview 2 (II), 7/2/1987, by Christie L. Bourgeois (Item)

Governor Shivers went to Illinois to see Governor Adlai Stevenson, who was the Democratic nominee, and asked him if he would be willing to support the Texas title of ownership--it was even--the matter was in Congress at the time. Stevenson said no, he
Texas tideland issues in the 1950s; cross-filing, which allowed Democrats to support Dwight Eisenhower in the 1952 presidential election; Allan Shivers' support for Republicans; LBJ's and Sam Rayburn's devotion to the Democratic Party; John Tower's

Oral history transcript, J.J. Jake Pickle, interview 3 (III), 3/1/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

against Coke Stevenson in 1948 and a closer winner in the State Democratic Executive Committee. Did you have anything at all to do with getting him legally certified , that is, in the litigatio n that followed? That was really left to Alvin Wirtz
for Democrats;" the "Port Arthur story" hurts Yarborough; LBJ-Yarborough relationship

Oral history transcript, Clarence Mitchell, interview 1 (I), 4/30/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

be represented by Mr. Johnson, in the Senate. They either knew him or knew about him, and felt that he was a real Roosevelt Democrat who would make a constructive contribution. B: Were they that enthusiastic about Mr. Johnson, or were they more opposed to Coke
branch; Humphrey’s revision of Voting Rights Act of 1957; liberal image; JFK’s contact with African Americans; 1960 dissatisfaction with Democratic nominees; NAACP position regarding LBJ as the VP candidate; Democratic record on civil rights; effect

Oral history transcript, Clark M. Clifford, interview 6 (VI), 4/24/1970, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

: At this point, it wasn't a manner in the sense of punching the proper button and everything automatically going into action? You really had to work it out? C: We really had to work it out. We had some experience with it but not enough. The troops--we got some
April riots; Washington riots; role of military troops; interest of foreign military groups in American example of dealing with riots; Resurrection City; 1968 Democratic Convention; involvement in inflation fights; LBJ’s relationship with William

Folder, "Hilsman, Roger (Vietnam - Diem) (1963) [1 of 2]," Country Files, Vietnam, NSF, Box 263 (Item)

:.cerne~ts. . . .. . .• (c) We shot;ld encourage the coup group to tak~ ~ecessa:-y _·. •action to deprive the loyal forces o:f access to supplies • . (d) We should make iull use of any U.S. equipment avan-:~J..E in Viet-Nam to assist t.'1e coup group. (e

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 1 (Ia), 12/12/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

in terms of the old military versus However, it's quite clear from his actions that he was rather firmly committed to the concept of civilian control over the military- so firmly committed to it that he really didn't have to discuss it. I'd say

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1960" (Item)

agrees to call meetings at the request of any senator. The Gore motion is defeated in the Democratic caucus on 1/12 by a vote of 51-12. 1/8 LBJ calls Senators Pastore, Holland, Smathers and Chavez this morning to thank them for their action

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 75: May 6‑8, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 33 (Item)

was in part motivated by ~he French President's recognition that, if France hoped to play some role in the talks, he must mitigate somewhat his uncompromising stand against US actions in Vietnam. The mediating r~le is one De Gaulle would very much like to play

Folder, "McGeorge Bundy, Vol. 11, June, 1965 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

in Latin America these days is Colombia, I thought you might be interested in having a brief report on the more immediate and major problems in that countryf I I 1 1. The most serious immediate problems appear to be economic. Lack of political

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 81: June 7‑12, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 35 (Item)

on the adequacy or appropriateness of the subsequent actions taken by commanders and key officials who received the intelligence. 2. The Board consulted with and received briefings from representatives of the principal United States departments and agencies having

Oral history transcript, Robert G. (Bobby) Baker, interview 5 (V), 5/2/1984, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

state in America as far as cigarettes and things like that, around Richmond. So I mean, his vote with us, where we had forty-eight Democrats voting unanimously, I believe it was the first and only time this had ever happened on a labor issue. shocked

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