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Oral history transcript, Mary D. Keyserling, interview 2 (II), 10/31/1968, by David G. McComb (Item)

record was not kept, and I hope that for the historians of the future, when we have another President, if we're lucky enough to do so, with this concern for the full utilization of our human resources, that full records will be kept. But the executive

Oral history transcript, Mary Lasker, interview 1 (I), 11/10/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

series of new things. I hope I have a copy of that here. A friend of mi ne, Florence Mahoney, and I were great friends with Clark Clifford, who was also a great friend of Senator Johnson's, as you well know. Clark Clifford said that he would . get us

Oral history transcript, Lawrence H. Fountain, interview 1 (I), 7/15/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

I've since heard that may- be it was just an invitation and some of the Kennedy people thought or hoped it would be turned down, and he accepted. I don't know just what happened. These are some of the things that went around. But that was the very

Oral history transcript, Brooks Hays, interview 1 (I), 10/5/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

something of that comp-lex too--that it's out of phase with the remainder of New York and the nation et cetera, and I think that feeling maybe it ought to fonn its own state and go its own way is real. H: There's no question about it, and yet I'm hoping

Oral history transcript, Oscar M. Laurel, interview 1 (I), 10/21/1968, by David G. McComb (Item)

Americans, Jewish Americans, and I got the feeling that they were no different than I was. And I sure hope that they feel now that I was no different than they were. I believe that the world war was the beginning of the tearing down of these tremendous

Oral history transcript, Robert E. Lucey, interview 1 (I), 10/19/1968, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

it. For example, there is a great deal of moral legislation enacted by the Congress of the United States in recent years. Take, for example, the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, the new amendments to the immigration law which give hope to people who

Oral history transcript, William Hunter McLean, interview 1 (I), 5/11/1971, by David G. McComb (Item)

/exhibits/show/loh/oh McLean -- I -- 20 great hopes for him. The timing of it was something over which we had no control. Stevenson had made an attractive, intriguing candidate and he had lost in was entitled to it. '52~ he wanted another shot

Oral history transcript, Dorothy H. Jacobson, interview 1 (I), 3/5/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

strong conviction among most of us that Humphrey was perhaps better qualified than many, if not all, of the other candidates . For that reason, there was always a hope that something � � � � � � LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL

Oral history transcript, Lawrence E. (Larry) Levinson, interview 2 (II), 3/18/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

office on March 31 the two people who were working around the clock literally to put this material together John Robson--and I hope that when somebody interviews him, they raise this point--and Jim Gaither of our staff, were both in there working to meet

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 12 (XII), 7/25/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

recollection is that it was not productive in any meaningful way, and that's no reflection on Kay Graham. We had given her what really was an impossible list, with the hope there was something we were unaware of by way of Washington Post involvement with some

Oral history transcript, Robert G. (Bobby) Baker, interview 2 (II), 10/31/1974, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the Alaska and Hawaii statehood? Can you recount how this bill was passed, the strategy? B: There was much more sentiment in the Congress for Alaskan statehood than for Hawaiian statehood. There was a man who was dying with cancer, and I hope he lives

Oral history transcript, William S. White, interview 2 (II), 3/10/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

mentioned this--when he announced in March of '68 that he was not running again and would not accept nomination, he did it as he said because he hoped he could therefore remove his personality from the issue and perhaps could work then in a calmer atmosphere

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

time. I sincer ely hope that a meeting - if even very brief - can be arranged sometime during the night of 17 August. As an American citizen I woµld also like to meet the Leader of our great Nation. Thank you for the time given to this letter. Cordially

Folder, "Young, Harold [1941] [1 of 2]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 16 (Item)

truly, "D" P. s. l. P. s. 2, I P. s. 3. "Miscellaneous" file is becoming cluttered with inde cipherable correspondence from ununderstandable corres pondents of doubtful origin and uncertain residence. I am savin~ it, however, in the hope

Folder, "Marsh, Charles E. - Special Writings [1947]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 29 (Item)

now seelllS hi• MA. rrar 1• oertain toge oQt. la leag rt.Ag• t.ho1.&ght Lena hopes that a ooneena.t1Te &ad ahMMcl AHrioa will jo1n h1a 1n beat1ai CoMQni•• o~t ot union labor au4 thu1 tiMt ••t dOJdaant A. •k• Lewis h1maelt rio-.n fi,,Jur• thrcll

Folder, "Riot Control, Sept-Dec 1967," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 5 (Item)

of the points I made in our discussion last week. However, I hope this will be useful to y~u. May I comment_ first that there were mixe·d up in the discussion two kinds of questions: needs; and possible solutions. I agree completely with Mr. Ginsberg

Folder, "Hearings: U.S. Dept. of HEW Public Hearings on Medicaid held in San Francisco (December 27, 1968)," Wilbur Cohen Papers, Box 3 (Item)

for those 65 years of If mental health is to be enhanced, and strides to be 7 1made in the solution of this problem, I hope this regressive Ii a l restriction will be eliminated as soon as possible. 9 These are recommendations which I think

Folder, "Classified Papers - Far East Trip, May, 1961," VP Papers, VP Security Files, Box 1 (Item)

been hoped for. Diem0 s reacztion. ·we •re convinced Diem0 s confidence in US has been greatly increased by visit. 'lhat he was most highly please~wi~h UD4folding and outcome of visit is shown by· general adllospner~·. surrounding his contacts with Vice

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 70: Apr. 1‑5, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 32 (Item)

frequently atated. tax adJaat- the United Oo'Yermneat haa eYery lnte11tion of meett.n1 lb international bllitie• ha the promotion other area•. and espaaelon We are. however, account la critical faced with an enremely to the aucce•• would hope

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

" CENTRALINTELLIGENCEAGENCY Directorate of Intelligence 6 May 1968 INTELLIGENCEMEMORANDUM Significance of Paris as Site for Vietnamese Negotiations Summary France clearly hopes to profit from the choice US-North Vietnam of Paris as a site for preliminary earlier talks

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 102: Oct. 29‑31, 1968 [2 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 41 (Item)

\ F'OH~iAL DECLARA TI LN .o·N I.LL THESE . POH:rs·, M:~ 'HLL SAY THAT ,. .,E WILL Tf,LK TO HANOI At:o l•!OT TH£ F'ROrlT. THE GIJN ::Ei'iANDS Tllt,T HMlOI SAY THE, SAi~~ THtrJG, AND SAY THAT IT '-11!..L TAK DI~ECTLY \HTrl THE G\/~~. THE GV:l HOPES

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

with Romney and is bad news in this matter. He says that he understands fully what our problem is but hopes we handle it in a balanced way that keeps the local Jewish community from defecting. I said that in quieting Jordan down we were doing Israel's work. We

Folder, "Deployment of Major U.S. Forces to Vietnam, July 1965, Volume 7, Tabs 421-438," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 43 (Item)

be done. \ i | 1 2. Moro of Itoly in conversation with Harilman expressed support of the principles of the United States* position but did not state v/hetiier tliere was any hope for increased aid. Later Nenni authorised Harriman to quote Mm to Tito

Folder, "Greece - Vol. 3, 8/67-2/68, [2 of 5]," Country Files, NSF, Box 127 [1 of 2] (Item)

CONFERRED WITH DEMIREL AND THEN TOLD VANCE THAT THE PRIME MINISTER WOULD RECONVENE THE CABINET TO DISCUSS THIS ISSUE. HE SAID HE WISHED TO EXTEND HIS PERSONAL THANKS TO VANCE AND TO EXPRESS HIS HOPE THAT THIS MATTER WOULD PAGE 7 RUQMAT 244 lA -i E C H P: I

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 112: Dec. 26‑31, 1968 [1 of 2]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 44 (Item)

aDIIOQDCedbia deciaioa to releaa.e these men a few bours before your meaaage readied him. He alao statea that be aha.res your hope for a aolutioa to tM problema wbicb have troubled our relations. At Tab B la a euggeated reply exprea.aiag your pleaaure

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

tariff policies which only a debtor nation could hope to live with, and in so doing helped make it certain that the world would go through hell. The dislocations brought by that first World War and by the unwise manage ment of the peace were especially

Folder, "March 31st Speech, Vol. 8, Draft Memo for the President," National Security Council Histories, NSF, Box 49 (Item)

will abandon SVNor force it to accept a coalition They would hope that this such a decision government. group would see a bombing halt by the US. Because the San Antonio ··formula is such a reasonable pa.rt, prese_nt pressures can be resisted. di_fficult

Folder, "Yemen, Volume 1, 11/63-6/64 [1 of 2]," Country Files, NSF, Box 161 (Item)

IS BEING PROJECTED IN SAF THAT .u; FRIENDSHIP WITH NASSER AND SUPPORT OF YAR IS MORE SUBSTANTIAL HE HOPED .US MIGHT BE ·sYMPAiHETic. THAN .UHAT UK rs DOING FOR SAF. RE ADEN NOT ONLY IN PRI~ATE ,' BUT ALSO IN PUBLIC. 1.6 POSITION RE ADEN SHOUl..D

Folder, "Jordan - Volume 3, 12/66 ‑ 5/67 [1 of 2]," Country Files, NSF, Box 146 (Item)

FOR JORDAN FROM HIS FORTHCOMING WRITING, THE EACTIONS OF OUR EMBASSIES IN J~ IA, KUWAIT AND T !POLI 0 NOT APPEAR TO us TO HOLD OUT mu~H HOPES THAT THE KING WILL BE THAT SUCCESSFUL. . 8. I SriALL BE HAVING A MEETING WITH HUSSEIN lN THE NEAR FUTURE

Oral history transcript, Boisfeuillet Jones, interview 1 (I), 6/17/1970, by T.H. Baker (Item)

: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh Jones -- Interview I -- 11 Kennedy Administration was taking shape was a time and a place of a good deal of enthusiasm and hope and optimism. Did that atmosphere exist? J: Quite definitely it was an exciting

Folder, "Celler, Emanuel (Cong) [1 of 2]," Name Files, WHCF, Box C-151 (Item)

in the 30 positions writ.ten i.nto tlH'" Act which gives the Presioent ··..: .?.:· on. r7 0 0 ' , ' the power to es tab U.sh :-auch ,iuty status. The attache d full b a ckt:.round information. ~'. 'memorandum gives· :,. . I sincerely hope that ymi

Oral history transcript, Arthur M. Okun, interview 2 (II), 4/15/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

assuming that job ten or eleven months hence . I guess I was particularly amused and impressed that he said, "Look, this may leak into the press . I recognize that . it doesn't, but that's really up to Gardner in part . I hope If he felt that he

Oral history transcript, David K.E. Bruce, interview 1 (I), 12/9/1971, by T.H. Baker (Item)

with him was after I had been appointed Ambassador to Great Britain . When President Kennedy was killed, President Johnson sent for me and said that he expected and hoped that I would remain in the office there . I told him that of course I was honored

Folder, "Gen PU 1 / FG 731 [Publications / President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity]," WHCF PU Subject Files, Box 33 (Item)

the eff ctive and tull Preaident•a programs. edit future n Hobart T imple ntation I haft volunteered rq services rele of our to help es without cost to the Goverment to Mr. lor. It ia our hope that the taak !oroe ot 70 executi said news

Folder, "Gen JL 9 Alien Property, 11/22/63 - 7/31/65," WHCF JL, Box 42 (Item)

you know that sooner or later will take their own; so I contemplate my old days with panic, if it were not hoping that the promised indemnization beco~es a fact. though in the mean time I have no rent, Please excuse, ~lr. President, my demand, and I

Folder, "JCS -- War Games, Vol. 3, 1/65 ‑ 11/65 [1 of 2]," Agency Files, NSF, Box 31 (Item)

and pre-game documentation are also in cluded in this report. It is hoped that the overall package will be useful to planners and intelligence officers concerned with US policy in this area. The following comments resulted from observations of the Game

Folder, "JCS -- BETA I & II‑67, Final Report, 4/67," Agency Files, NSF, Box 32 (Item)

, and to raise questions for us to delve into later. As usual, we hope that some new insights have been gained and that better perspectives have been suggested to the players. Without anything further, I'll turn it over to Colonel McDonald, Chief of the Cold War

Folder, "Venezuela - Volume 1, 11/63 - 7/64 [2 of 2]," Country Files, NSF, Box 74 (Item)

RECOMMENDEDHIJACKERS BE • ·R£TURNED SEPARATELY. GOV, HE BELIEVED, WOULD BE WILLING ,. SEND PLANE FOR THEM. AS FAR AS SEALEY AWARE HIJACKERS HAD N"OT FORMALLY REQUESTED ASYLUM AND HE HOPED THEY WOULD NOT AS SUCH REQUESTMIGHT CQ\JPLICATE GOTT DECISION. ANY ·CASE GOTT

Folder, "Adenauer, Ho. Konrad. Chancellor of West Germany, 1956-57," LBJA, Famous Names, Box 1 (Item)

. Chancellor: TIie Embuay bu Juat forwarded to me your very ft.De letter, and I appreciated it p-eatq. I conaldered it a ,reat privilege to have the opportunity ol dlacuaaing problem• and exchanpn1 view• with you. and I hope that I will have another

Folder, "Guatemala (1 of 3)," Papers of Drew Pearson, Georgetown Files, Box G 284 [1 of 3] (Item)

relations and toward a greater in accordance government. the non-Communist Guatemalan Legislators toward the regaining I would hope that full energies are tightening I would hope that their of Guatemala or of any other the hope that would devote