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Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 8:10 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leaders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. are approximately 150 issues in disagreement. Should be no problem. There But we need this bill this session and we hope the Leadership can ask the conferees to work right through this week with the goal of reaching agreement by this Friday, December 8. (Mills

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 12/8/1963 (Sunday) (Item)

about twelve o’clock at night, decided they would light the fire. So they did. And the smoke came pouring out, filling the room and the hall. Lucy said that she thought the British were back again. It wasn’t so funny to me. And I hope the staff didn’t

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Dedication of Glen Canyon Dam, Page, Arizona, 9/22/1966" (Item)

who brought this project, ' live ...-born, into ite rocky cradle. Glen Canyon is not ju~t a Colorado él am. lt b.e long s to the Nation. Many hopes were born beca.use of Glen Canyon. Many hopes will be fulfilled because of it. Water is a vital c

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Dedicating the Sylvania Recreation Area, Ironwood, Michigan, 9/22/1967" (Item)

live a few hours drive away. 1 hope they don't all corne on the same day! But for summertimes, and weekends, this can be balm to the city dweller. And 1 daresay, he will love ' bis fellow man the more for having been bere. I am so pleased to know

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Statewide Democratic Luncheon/Fashion Show Introducing Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey, Austin, Texas, 10/22/1968" (Item)

there is difficulty and challenge ? Or will we continue on the upward, hopeful road? You and I bave watched, and helped, so many worthwhile programs come about and grow -- Headstart, Medicare, the Job Corps, many educational programs which place a better opponunity

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at a Meeting to Discuss Formation of a Committee for a More Beautiful Capital, 2/11/1965" (Item)

- 1 MCRE '· .. Washington has never been short of committees. And Washington has never been short of imagination and planning. But, what I would hope that we could do together, - is perhaps to lift our planning and our imagination off

Folder, "NSAM # 119: Civic Action, 12/18/1961," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

development in less developed countries. While recognizing that civic action is not uni versally applicable, he hopes we will take full advantage of its contribution in crisis areas -as well as in those where the threat of subversion is more remote. j

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Fund Raising Dinner, Chicago, Illinois, 4/23/1964" (Item)

of the best friends the people of this country have ever had. T here are other members of my family who are better at making speeches than I am. But I hope you won't mind -- I hope my husband won't mind -· if I tell you some of the things he might find

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, University of Kentucky Wood Utilization Center, 5/21/1964" (Item)

Administration, the University of Kentucky, the K entucky Farm Bureau F ede ration, and the UoS. For est Service - - a truly joint effort -- r epresents the kind (.)f p utt i ng tog e ther that will grow and grow and succeed in bringing hope and economic vitality

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Opening of the U. S. Pavilion Hemisfair, 4/6/1968" (Item)

, hard questions -- of the present, into the uncharted hopes of tomorrow. The exhibits compel us to face these questions: ~( can we meet the challenges of tomorrow alone? * what about shortages of water and living space? more ' . * can air and w

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Thomasville, Georgia, 10/8/1964" (Item)

to see if I can flush quail but I do hope I can flush a few voters to the polls. I 've heard Thomasville is called the "Playground of Presidents" and, lik e any wife with a busy husband, I hope sometime I can persuade Lyndon to come here and play golf

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, United Church Women Luncheon, 3/24/1965" (Item)

care experts is evidence that there is a great desire of so many people to do something about it. One of these letters says so well what a lifeline of hope the War on Poverty has brought. It is from a settlement house worker in ? border town: "Day after

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, 'Head Start Day' Ceremony, 6/30/1965" (Item)

li'le neat and tidy and secure lives. We are trying to rescue the next generation, to throw a lifeline to families who are l ost in a sea of too little of everything - - jobs, education, and most of all perhaps -- hope. Thank you, Mr. Shriver, for all

Letter, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 2/28/1942 (Item)

. I ' m glad that you are taking back the apartment , but I do hope that you don't lose Otha Ree . Please tell Frances Poage how sorry I was to hear about her misfortune--I do hope ...::he is better . (P . s . here : r:!ake every person in the of1'ice

Letter, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 1942 (Item)

and if I had gained as much as three pounds he would be satisfied. I am almost tempted to go by his office this afternoon and tell him that I have gained five pounds, but will wait until the end of the two weeks and hope to be able to show him that I have

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 3/21/1962 (Item)

by)* Lo LD 8:45a 10:10a 10:15a 10:45a 10:50a t 11:10a t 11:30a 11:40a t 11:50a 12:00p 12:30p 1:30p 2:45p t 4:00p 6:30p 7:30p 8:30p White House breakfast -- pre-press conference briefing arrived P-38 Marvin Watson, re: invitation to speak for Project Hope

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 8/3/1962 (Item)

meeting, Room 274, EOB Mr. Kramer of Chamberlain and Royle (Shirts) at 274, EOB Hope Miller at EOB Ivan Smith (Beverly Hills, California) at EOB Walter Jenkins at EOB To 4040 52nd. St. Dinner with the Jenkinses, Mary Margaret Valenti, Marie Fehmer

Folder, "[October 31, 1967 - 5:35 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Senator Long about the Social Security Bill. Long said he hoped to have it reported Thursday and said he will need a few more days to draft it up. "We voted today that any additional increases we have will be paid for by additional taxes beginning

Memorandum # 350, Loans for Foreign Assistance Programs, 6/8/1966 (Item)

. The White House staff member responsible will be Mr. Francis Bator. It is hoped that the report can be received at the White House by July 15. .. . ~, DECT.ASSIFIED Aathdrity >(SC g I £!JO {,ol) By W. W. Rostow k-€ . NA.RA, Date IJ.-l-f 7

Memorandum # 355, The Indian Nuclear Weapons Problem, further to Memorandum # 351, 8/1/1966 (Item)

of State could report to this office the assignment of operational responsibility for the specific tasks called for by these recom mendations. By November 1 we would hope for the first progress repqrt on implementation. Wc.J~ W. W. Rostow DECLASm'llD E.O

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 10/16/1965 (Item)

President's room and watched last quarter of Texas-Arkansas game hoping to see Lynda 7:00 Clark Cliffords came 8:00 Dinner with President, Luci, Cliffords, Dr. Cain, Jake, Glenda Temple, and Marie 9:00 Mrs. Clifford and I talked while President and Clark

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 7/14/1965 (Item)

Cloudy hoping for rain. Clearing. 2. Had invited ones who worked on "A President's Country" to dinner around pool (see list) 3. Good talk. Grandson of Benjamin Franklin Texas senator refusing to ratify treaty joining U.S. in 1845 jack rabbits to old ranch

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 5/4/1965 (Item)

to greet guests and begin series of publicity pictures - Red Room - Project Hope, Blue Room - Mrs. Luther Terry (President, pictures for Patients Association) Green Room Multiple Sclerosis Association, Library - Episcopal Home for the Aged, Jacqueline

Folder, "Travel – Foreign - Berlin," 1961 Subject Files, VP Papers, Box 109 (Item)

the liberty of including in it a sequence showing the Berlin situation since August 13th. I hope you will enjoy this film and that it will remind you of our city that has not forgotten you. yours, [3 of 3 front] [3 of 3 back] October 31, 1961 I Dear

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, World Food Exposition Youth Day - Madison, Wisconsin, 9/23/1967" (Item)

3, 400 miles, and I have seen as many sights. But there could be no more stirring experience than to stand here and see seven thousand young faces, turned toward the future; hear seven thousand voices, speaking hope for our country. l'm happy

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Dedication of Padre Island National Seashore, 4/8/1968" (Item)

of terrain, how the parking lots can be screened, how signs and rnarkers can be tasteful will reap dividen

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, City Hall, Columbus, Ohio, 9/18/1964" (Item)

-- and naturally I hope -- so will the Democrats l Mr. Mayor, I want you to know how much I appreciate the wonderful turnout here on your doorsteps. I am glad, too, to hear that out there in the crowd are some schoolteachers from all over Ohio. Schoolteachers hold

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Ashland, Virginia (Randolph-Macon College), 10/6/1964" (Item)

most. In the next decade, the advantages of the intellectual inspiration you have received must be t ranslated into practical realities, into the hard-headed solutions of the world's pressing problems. As a mother, I know what our hopes are for all

Letter, Lady Bird Johnson to Lyndon B. Johnson, 3/9/1942 (Item)

have many, many stenographers 'Who will b~ glad to do this work without costs. I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Mrs. H. von Kalow ~ ~ . ~) ~-~~K~ C. 1-.A . . ,• •~ l P ~ ~ ~ o_ ~ ~- c..a. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ \ ~-ts; 1 ~:__ ~ 0

Telegram, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 11/16/1948 (Item)

- DB09 WM12 ~----------~ - W~BUA009 NL PD BACK DATE=BU WASHINGTON DC NOV 16~· MRS LYNDON B JOHNSON, PHONE FROM MARSHALL TEX= - -1 ... ... ,. KARNACK TEX=- ~ - - - - ~ ~~✓---,=-------HOPE THE NEXT FOURTEEN WILL BE AS PLEASANT, PRODUCTIVE

Folder, "[March 19, 1968 - Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leadership]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

and a $10 billion cut in appropriations which will give a $4 billion cut in expenditures. To cut more than $4 billion will really cut someone's scalp. MORE -2 I would hope in the next 30 days before we bring housing to a halt and jeopardize the dollar

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Convention in Lexington, KY, 5/21/1964" (Item)

on the outskirts of hope because they are too poor. That's why Lyndon's war on poverty bill, now in the Congress, is so important to the conscience and the future of this country. MORE .. , '\ There is no magic formula, no handy ready-mix l But by training

Folder, "April 4, 1968 - 3:47 p.m. President's meeting with U Thant at the United Nations in New York City," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

speech will generate a process for peace in Vietnam. THE PRESIDENT: That is encouraging. We tried to convince our people some move had to be made. We felt this was a step. I hope conditions will permit it to be a big step. If there is any recognition

President's Daily Diary entry, 12/4/1964 (Item)

. Jacobsen and the Ikards departed The President retired GIFT PRESENTATION on Dr. Banda's visit: BOOK - Leather bound editio n o f " M y Hope for America," "To Dr. Banda -- first Prime Minister of Malawi -- wit h my sincere hopes for a very prosperous

Folder, "June 19, 1968 - 12 noon Meeting with the National Security Council," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

: NATO is in better health than most people thought it would be. NATO group was helpful in hammering out NPT. Picture of NA TO is changing. Mutual force reduction talks will add to this change. Berlin will consume most of talks in first meeting. We hope

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Congo; Cyprus; South Vietnam, 8/25/1964, Volume 3, Tab 23," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

. Re - negotiation would call for Greek concessions. If the treaty laps es, the 10, 000 Greek in Turkey lose their rights . Any deal by Makarios and the Cypriots with the USSR will move slowly. Makarios apparently hopes to delay any action until

Folder, "[June 7, 1968 - Meeting with Prime Minister Shearer of Jamaica]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

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Folder, "[July 24, 1968 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting with German Defense Minister Schroeder]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

policy. What did the President think? The President replied that the Germans had been doing well on their present course. He could only hope that other countries would do as well. The President expressed his hope that Schroeder .would have a good visit

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Presentation of Society Hill Medal and Dedication of 18th Century Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 6/10/1966" (Item)

rounds near the statehouse sball remain a public open green forever " --and ''walks may be laid out and trees planted, to render the s ame m o r e beautiful and commodious." That waa the hope of 1737 and it is the hope of today. Society Hill, between

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Reception for Delegates to Urban America Conference, 9/12/1966" (Item)

an environment of sanity and hope, of beauty and fresh air, of honest work and refreshing pleasure. You have corne here from all quartera of Ame1·ica, and from across the seas, to advance the art of urban developrnent. lt is thrilling tome that leaders