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- the new constitution and Dr. Dang Van SU!lS, an eminent civilian, was elected President. Ky stepped down but continued to serve as Although the Govern Commander ot South Vietnam's Air Poree. ment included more civilians than ever before, it was quite
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 77: May 15‑19, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 34
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- ;{;•1Si•10RA!ING THE DIEN BIEN PHU VICTORY, CONCLUDES: "ALL wE ~~VE !0 DC IS TO STAGE REPEATED ATTACKS AND WIDESPREAD UP- ro '.:JIN COM?LETl::VICTORY... THC: 8 NAY LETTER FROM HO C.~I ;UNH TO NGUYEN HUU THO, ~RAISING TH£ EXPLOITS OF RECENT ·;;~YS, UR
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 79: May 25‑31, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 35
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 48, October 25-31, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 72: Apr. 12‑23, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 32
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- RELATIONS COMMITTEES OF TH£ UPPER~AMOLO.'l!R ·H~USES, -~:-~!i~ ;~A;~;~E~~:I~! ~~;1~~L~~~=!~~oi~;,~~v~~~~~NT. PRESIDENT·· THIEU::•:ANO· 1 . . , ·- ·M!·ET·"V·ITif-= Tlt!N-H'AV-~·--1NITlA'C' JO INt •..,.• .• _~ •.•. " •.·-~•. • •• • ·-:"~·-. · ·: US/GVN
- who were in charge of aircraft, which meant the generals. It extended up to Cao Van Vien, who was the commander-inchief. The focus of drugs at that time, up until 1968, was opium, and the money it was made in supplying primarily the Chinese community
- Timmes' communication with Duong Van Minh; McArthur leaving Vietnam; protection of the U.S. Embassy building until the last helicopter left Saigon
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 84: June 26‑28, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 36
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 69: Mar. 25‑31, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 31
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- ?" "President Thieu intends to push a.head actively with pacification. While we are planning to lend full support, the US role should remain one of technical advice and logistic help. Pacification should continue to be primarily GVN business. The Vietnamese a.re
- [NAID 24617781] More on LBJ Library oral histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh Durbrow -- I -- 26 have shot it all at Diem and knocked him all up, but they stayed loyal to Diem and [Nguyen Van] Thieu and [Nguyen Cao] Ky and the rest
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 32, June 21-30, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 18
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- , THE DIRECTORATE HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THIEU AND KY WILL RUN ON TKE SAME SLATE AS PRESID£Nt IAL AND VICE PRESU>ENT lAL CANDIDATES, RESPECIIVELY. THE NECESSARY PAPERS WERE 'FlLED LAST NIGHl TO MEET THE DEADLINE OF NIDNllKt (N.OON TODAY Olfi TIME). AS tHAT t lME 1 19
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 35, July 16-24, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 19
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- is today's situation report on political developments in Viet Nam. The Thieu-Ky ticket obviously enjoys a tremendous head start in organization and resources. Walt Rostow MW:hg - SECrtl!:T ~TTACHMENT 5 Situation Report in Viet•Nam July 24 1 1967
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 33, July 1-10, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 18
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- the minor candidates before taking up complaints against Big Minh and the Thieu-Ky slate. One Council member states his view . t hat .t he_most serious problem for Min.h's slate is the complaint against the citizenship qualifications of Minh's running mate
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 46, October 16-20, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 24
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- there in 1952 and took command of the 25th Infantry Division. General Van Fleet, one of the best in our army was 8th Army commanding general. I stayed with that elite division and that assignment up until the time I left Korea, which was shortly after
- sects; Foreign Legion; French evacuation; President Diem; Nguyen Van Thieu; Nguyen Cao Ky; land reform; relocation; highlands; borders with Cambodia and Laos; hot pursuit; Montagnards; Vietnamese officers and military organizations; Civil Guard; Self
- mes .sages be sent only to Prime Minister Sato of Laos . and Pre~idnnt Nguyen Van of Japan, King Sri Savang yatthana Thieu of Vietnam. ·· · (Insert here pa ·ges 1 through" 19) NEAR EASTERN No messages have been prepared Syria, or the People's
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 25, April 1-15, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 15
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 89: July 21‑31, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 38
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 55: Dec. 20‑31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 27
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- vlllt to the U. s. in Canberra and a date for it. QUOTE To White House eyes only Walt Rostow We have heard from Prealdent Thieu's brother, Nguyen Van Kieu, that there was some talk between Thieu and the Preeldent at Canberra regarding a poaslble vlait
Oral history transcript, Phyllis Bonanno, interview 4 (IV), 2/18/1984, by Michael L. Gillette
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- . And then all the frustration of the Paris peace talks. Well, I'm jumping a little bit ahead of myself here because I'm getting into post-election and all the last minute negotiating that went on. In July he went off to meet with President [Nguyen Van] Thieu
- he's living in England. He would be an interesting man to talk to. G: I think [Nguyen Van] Thieu is in England. J: Thieu is in England, yes, a few miles outside of London. Madame Nhu is outside Rome. G: Yes, I heard she was-- J: You ought
- FOR VIETNAM DEtkaAT~ON •r-{?/3/ l · SUBJECT: ABRAMS MEETI~O~ITH THIEU j 1. • I• '7I- S 'AI A. o~ • I Date 1-'l--tK _rEF: STATE281547 l. AT YESTERDAY AFTENOON'SMEETINOWITHTHIEII, WHICH LASTEDAN HOURANDA HALF, GENERAL ADR/\MS BRIEFfD HIM ON : •THREE
- , Political Cadre: The objective was to seize control of the cities, establish a new government which would include any elements opposed to President"Nguyen Cao Ky, and ask the Americans to leave South Vietnam. B. Senior Lieutenant Duong Van Xa: After studying
Folder, "South Vietnam and U.S. Policies [X-File] [1 of 2], Files of Walt Rostow, NSF, Box 19
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Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 73: Apr. 24‑30, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 33
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- ). ARRANGE FOR THE COM11 ISSIONS TO :.. THE US/HAOI TALKSWOULD 3E SET UP, BUT WOULD RE AIN IN BEINGAS A SORTOF STEERINGCOMMITTEE )R COURTOF APPEAL. ~. THOUGH THE THIEU/KYREGI~E ANDITS CONSTITUTION ETC., BE POSSIBLETO ARRANGE FOR NLF TO 10ULDHAVETO GO
- ://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781] More on LBJ Library oral histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh Karnow -- I -- 6 later became a prime minister; Vu Van Thai, who was an economist
- up to the last. This picture on the wall here of my getting the National Order from General [Nguyen] Thieu there, standing by General [Alexander] Haig, see. So, you know, I did not drop all knowledge of or interest in Vietnam at the end
- staff; Edward Lansdale; General Taylor; Robert McNamara; David Nes; Rufus Phillips; Charles Bohannon; Lucien Conein; Dunn's eyewitness to the Diem coup; Pham Ngoc Thao; PLF (VC); Article 32 investigation of Dunn; Father DeJaeger; Tran Van Don; Big Minh
- to replace Prime Minister Loe, who i s not v ery e ffe ctive . He is leaning toward Tranh Van Huong, the best of the lot. There's uneasiness about the neg otiations. today to soothe them. Thieu is calling in corps commanders Eve rything is in the r ight dir
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 43, September 21-30, 1967 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 23
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- . (Under Sect. Katzenbach} 3. Bombing Poli.c y. (Sect. McNamara and Under Sect. Katzenbach) -- Ten Mile Circle"/ -- New Target List 4. Thieu•e Inaugural: Novem.be.r 1 {Under Sect. Ka:t zenbach) -- Should we push for a clear, firm, political offer
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 29, May 25-31, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 16
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- !--.. e baBic p1·001em of the military candidacy and its effects on military unity remain a major preoccupation, I have the impression that the tension has abated some what as a result of the efforts of Bui Diem and the brother of General Thieu~ Nguyen
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 61: Feb. 10‑13, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 29
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- alarm sounded, General Navarre lost more of his reserves and his hopes for pacifying the Red River Delta. All that remained was the hope of winning a set-piece battle. Just before Christmas, 1953, a Vietn amese named Nguyen Van Huong, who looked like
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 28, May 16-24, 1967 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 16
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- ESCALATION BEGAN APRIL. 19. IN SPITE OF I~JTE:NSE MJTI AIRCRAfT, THE . AMERICAN PLANES ATTACKED THE . CAPITAL IN TW~ ~SUCCESSiijE WAVES AND BOMBARDED THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS. A cc~u~ ~ · OF SMOKE HAS BEtN SEEN IN THE APPROXIMATE AREA .OF' VAN DIE~~ SEVEN
- there for Congress and failing. She's involved in the whole arms control intellectual community. There was a young fellow named Frederick T. Van Dyk, Ted Van Dyk, who came with us about 1963 or 1964, and who took on some of the aspects of foreign policy. He is now
- A L I T I E S , SUCH AS I N T E R I O R M I N I S T E R B R I G . GEN. LAM VAN P HA T, J U S T I C E M I N I S T E R NGUYEN VAN MAU, CFN 6 1 6 3 2 7 U 0 0 2 9 RMR PAGE 2 R U M JIR 3 7 E UNCLAS M I N I S T E R OF STATE LE VAN HOACH, SAIGON PREFECT B R
- like a kidney stone, but it went away. I'll try to make this fast as I can. We went to Guam with the President to meet with President [Nguyen Van] Thieu and [Nguyen Cao] Ky in 1967. It was a summit conference. The war wasn't going well. The President
- was although he was a devout He was not like some Catholics I can mention, some Vietnamese Catholics, like [Nguyen Van] Thieu . Thieu married a Catholic, and he was a very, very nominal Catholic, however . He was a Catholic because it was politically
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 62: Feb. 14‑16, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 29
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- . . . · . . .. . · : , .. . . ; . .-f , ·i , l ! I E.O. 12958, Sec. 3~6 · NL,J 1t,- J ll · . By ~ , NARA Da&e ,~-~f.~7 I SECRET ...... -2- - USUN 3794, FEB. 16 . ·. . I~ Pn~rs SYG SPSNT JUST OVER AN HOU~ WITH MAI VAN BO WHO . 0~LIV~RED FOL REPLY FRO~ HANOI TO THANT'S QU
Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 113: Jan. 1‑15, 1969 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 44
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- mll•• Harbor. W. aid ha• W. Ro•tow from :JSC'RS"ft HA&VAN PLUS T••·, L 14. 1969 11 :10 a. m. Mil. PRESIDENT: Hen la the ~ me•aase from Pana tielepll-d by Vua thla naondaa• 8SCH'UHA&VAN PLUS attachmellt DECLASSIF1ED E.O. l :::,q_ 8, Seo
- the South. The mission--Ambassador [Ellsworth] Bunker and [Sam] Berger and Westmoreland and [Creighton] Abrams and so on there got together and pressed [Nguyen Van] Thieu to get going now; here you've got an emergency situation, because you've got a lot more