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Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, May 10, 1966]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

toward representative government, etc.; {f) encourage unity of Directorate and promote reconciliation between Generals Ky and Thi; (g) encourage candidate qualification language that would disqualify "agents of a foreign power 11 or other terms rather

Folder, "[July-August 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

asked for the President 1 s . views of comments on the Hill that were critical of the Thieu-Ky attitude toward the South Vietnam elections. The President said some mistakes were being made, but that we might be surprised there were not more. Even in our

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Vice President Reports on his Vietnam Trip, 11/8/1967, Volume 4, Tab 60," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

Vietnam war . 2. During conve r sations with both Thieu and Ky, he emphasized the importan ce of the relationship of these two leaders to each other and to the leg islature. 3 . The inaugural speech of Thieu was his own, not ghost written. Thieu i s

Folder, "[January 22, 1966 - 12:00 noon Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

that is the case, why don't we sit down with Ky and tell him. McNamara: Because it would leak. We haven't told the U.S. people. Rusk: I think we'll see a drop in morale if we don't resume. Ky told me we talk about their country without telling them

Folder, "[September 5, 1967 - 1:05 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

. The President said he hopes they (Thieu and Ky) show action even though all the election returns are not in yet and even though they have not been inaugurated. The President said "instead of Dzu taking the headlines, Thieu and Ky should fill the news

President's Daily Diary entry, 3/25/1967 (Item)

Potter saying that up until the Guam Conference it had been said that Ky nothing and Ho was the strong force. Upon reading this note , the President said, "Bring him in. ") /HUE HOUS E Dat CKT LYNDON B. JOHNSON e The Whit e House ~ 'resident bega n

President's Daily Diary entry, 6/16/1965 (Item)

s Securit y Corp . Albert E . Arent , Attorney , Washington , DC Barry Bingham , Edito r & Pub. , th e Courier - Journal, Louisville , Ky . Rev. Edwar d S . Bunn , S . J. HX , Chancellor , Georgetow n Univ. Fred Carmichael , Carmichae l Wholesal e

Press release, "Excerpts from Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson's Remarks at Morven, Princeton, N.J., 8/12/1965" (Item)

. Through it, they have acquired a surer grasp on their sometimes-shc-.ky heritage which promises them the right to the 'pursuit of happiness". They are ppor; their families are larg e; there is usually one or no parent. But this summer they have come

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 6/26/1962 (Item)

,etc. Senators: Karl Mundt , S. D. Mansfield (Mont.) Dirksen (Ill) Hickenlooper (Iowa) Milton Young (N. Dak.) Stennis (Miss) Carlson (Kan) Beall (Md) Hruska (Neb) Curtis (Neb) Cooper (KY) Burdick (N. Dak) Boggs (Dela) Miller (Iowa) Congressmen: E. Y

Folder, "June 22, 1968 - 8:45 a.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

are interested in what Secretary Rusk has to aay. Why are you ao worr'ied al:out Saigon. The President: There ii instability between Ky and Thieu. He doesn't like sitting in the back row after all of the command positions he has held. CIA Director Helms

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 9, July 16-31 1966 [2 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

Folder, "October 5, 1967 - 6:55 p.m. McNamara, Rusk, Rostow," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

in Vietnam this year. We should talk about Honolulu when we asked them to draft a constitution; we should talk about Manila, when we asked them to elect a President; we should talk about Guam, when Ky and Thieu gave us their constitution; we should talk about

Folder, "February 28, 1968 - 8:35 a.m. Gen. Wheeler"s trip to Vietnam discussion with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

of the senior U.S. commanders. I also talked with Ambassador Bunker, President Thieu and Vice President Ky. There were a number of factors which surprised me. I certainly learned things I did not know before: The TET attack was very powerful and nationwideo

Folder, "May 14, 1968 - 1:10 p.m. Tuesday lunch with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

. The President: Are you concerned about Thieu's problem in forming a new cabinet. Secretary Rusk: Yes, but Ky will go along if there are no changes in Generals. Walt Rostow: The "deal" is that Ky will be main negotiator in "your side, our side" situation. CIA

Folder, "October 29, 1968 - 1 p.m. Tuesday luncheon with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

Vietnam from being overrun. We have invested 29, 000 dead and $75 billion. We must be careful not to flush this down the drain. But we do have the right to expect cooperation from South Vietnam. Thieu and Ky agreed to this. Bunker said they needed more

Folder, "[February 24, 1966 Meeting with Congressional Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

, it isn't the best place for R. C. {presum ~bly Red China) either. ·westrnoreland is great soldier. Backed by high caliber civilian team. Thie u a ~d Ky are men of high l~ adership. Don't know how long th~y'll survive. Thes e r:ie n a re t r ying to d o wha

President's Daily Diary entry, 8/3/1965 (Item)

e Bill Moyers JV BM Senator John Pastone off record MW Colonel MW Cross Former Suprem e Cour t Justice, Stanley Rei d - Mayesville , Ky . JV To flower Garden Service Medal to REMARKS for presentation General Chester of Distinguished V

President's Daily Diary entry, 2/5/1966 (Item)

.,,,, February White House - enroute to Honolulu, Hawaii Day 5, 1966 SATURDAY Activity (inctude visited by) The purpose of this trip was for the President and Ms advisors to meet and have discussions w/ Prime Minister Ky of South Vietnam and to talk w

Folder, "Kentucky Trip – May 21, 1964 – Mrs. Johnson [Clippings]," White House Social Files, Liz Carpenter Subject Files, Box 5 (Item)

to Was hington to report they found ·'deplorable poverty·• among te nants and s harecroppers there. 'Would Have Been Retrained' Washington The White Auocl•t•d Pr•u H

Folder, "October 29, 1968 - 2:30 a.m. Meeting with the President's Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

have passed it. They are at How much trouble is the President having? General Abrams: He is stronger. to him. The Prime Minister is a great boost The President: Is Ky a threat, a dangerous threat? General Abrams: He's not helpful. Thieu

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

the appointment of a Minister of Rural Construction (pacification) by Prime Minister Ky - - at which time we are prepared to move in. 7. After the Viet Cong has been overcome by force, both in its large and small grouping, there must be a certain degree

President's Daily Diary entry, 8/3/1964 (Item)

advise should Bill Bill Moyers is enroute back be arriving any minute Moyers Sen Olin Johnston Walter Jenkins Sen Jr Frankfort Ky Kentucky takes in Cong Cahill then out again NJ out Cong Cahill goes to alone George Bill Moyers Mrs Johnson Walter

Folder, "[December 21, 1965 Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

in Saigon is signed on -- they are getting to Ky now. This evening the Vietnamese - will be making a statement. It's a good statement. Having urged this on them, I wouldn't want to take the play away from them. I can't say anything tomorrow. If we have

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Vietnam, 5/10/1966, Volume 3, Tab 39," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

, dissent and criticize. We want results. It is acceptable that we r efe re e some of the fights between General Ky and others in the Saigon government. TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE Gt'.RVtCE Sff •• .!fOP SEGRET/SEN§ITIY.$---- -3 Robert Komer : There ar e

President's Daily Diary entry, 6/15/1966 (Item)

, Jr., M. D. , Am Medical Assoc., Kingman, Kansas W Clarke Wescoe, M. D. , Chancellor, Univ of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Robert C Long. M. D. ,Louisville, Ky Carroll L Witten. M. D. .Louisville. Ky William R Willard, M. D. , Univ of Ky Medical Center

President's Daily Diary entry, 7/11/1966 (Item)

- Ill. ) Robert B. Duncan (D - Ore. ) John B. Anderson (R - Ill. ) Edward J. Gurney (R - Fla. ) Tim L. Carter (R - Ky) Flowers sent today to Cong. Spark M Matsunaga in Bethesda Hospital w/ engraved President's card July 11, 1966 MONDAY yb - tell Walt

President's Daily Diary entry, 3/15/1966 (Item)

- Chief Counsel (Cong. Rivers originated the call) BM (pl) MW (pl) Secy. Vance --re recent situation in Vietnam in regard to PM Ky Bill Moyers (pl) MW (pl) Senator Warren Magnuson Congressman Mike Kirwan Mr. Jess Larsen- Chmn. of Mr. Ken Harding - Chmn

President's Daily Diary entry, 2/3/1966 (Item)

it to the recipient, Cong. John E. Fogarty Those attending: Mr. Owen R. Cheatham of NYC, Board Chairman of the Georgia-Pacific Corporati and Natl Chairman of the 1966 Heart Fund Campaign Mr. Philip P. Ardery, attorney, Louisville, Ky. , and Chairman of the Board

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Henderson, Kentucky, 10/27/1964" (Item)

as here twice in the spring and just a few weeks a go my dau gfrie r, Lynda, cam e back from here full of praise and admiration for Kentucky ' s famed hospitality. Of course, we always fe e l clos~ to Kentu-:ky becaus e your charming native daughter, Bess

President's Daily Diary entry, 6/3/1966 (Item)

Representative, Chicago Hon. Raymond Pace Alexander, Philadelphia, Pa Hon William H Alexander, State Rep, Atlanta Miss Fannie Allison, NYC Mrs. Maude Benboe, Louisville, Ky Mr. Orzell Billingsley, Jr. , Birmingham, Ala. Hon. Thomas Bradley, City Councilman, Los

Folder, "United Kingdom - WWR talks with Wilson, Briefing Book, Feb-67," Country Files, NSF, Box 216 (Item)

1. Political Outlook VIET-NAM Authority STATE letter MAY2 5 ~~~~ By k(i , NARS, Date 8 - ;;>.1>- 71 The Ky Government, which has now been in office almost 20 months, has perceptibly gained in self-assurance and in the maturity with which

President's Daily Diary entry, 10/2/1965 (Item)

- Dept , o f Fish an d Wildlife Resources - Frankfort , Ky . John Chas . Dale y - NY C £ Mis s Dixi e Drak e - Leagu e o f Women Voter s Wm. F . Duckwort h - Tidewate r Va . Developmen t Council - Norfolk , Va l Dr. Gordo n M. Fai r - Harvar d Univ . £ x

Folder, "[November 11, 1968 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors and President-Elect Nixon]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

with Thieu. By the end of June Thieu and Ky had agreed that this was the best practical way to proceed. In July, Vance spelled out the your-side, our-side formula to Lau. Nothing came of it, however, at that time. In mid-September the President, through

Folder, "Walt Rostow, Vol. 18, January 1 - 14, 1967 [1 of 3]," Memos to the President, NSF, Box 12 [1 of 2] (Item)

effort, is scheduled to be co.mpleted before the Cabinet meets on January 24). You might also ask the Ambassador how 1'e expects the visit of Prime Minister Ky to New Zealand later this month is likely to go.. (Note: there has been strong criticism from

President's Daily Diary entry, 7/25/1967 (Item)

Katherin e Pede n (she' s Commissione r o f Commerce e o f Kentucky , Frankfort , Ky ) Candidate fo r Treasure r o f th e U . S . Stat 12:12p t Marvi 12:13p 12:44 p OF ^_ \ F RE CORD: ~ ^X Hon. Davi d Ginsbur g /X Abe Feinber g _ ; 12:21p f G OF :j

President's Daily Diary entry, 12/23/1968 (Item)

t y (includ e visite d by ) tur s - pl Mr 11:25a ~ T 11:32a 11:5 11:50 ifo Larr y y o f Defens e Clar k Cliffor d (b . 1) -- Ky' s press conferenc e i n Paris , Evan s -Novak column thi s mornin g i n Pos t 9:30a f 11:18a t Monda w - pl

President's Daily Diary entry, 8/6/1964 (Item)

Daley and Cong Daniel books small assistand Did exercises fr mans Louisville Houston fr mans Ky Texas fr mans To the offices To South Portico to greet HE U Thant United Nations as his helicopter arrived him on South Drive w/ Mrs Johnson Secretary

Folder, "November 15, 1967 - 2:16 p.m. Bunker, Rusk, McNamara, Wheeler, Helms, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

in the government - - most improved. There has been a change in the political situation for the better. There now are local people getting involved in local government at the village level. We are urging Ky and Thieu to put land control in the hands of the local

Folder, "May 8, 1968 - 6 p.m. President's meeting with the negotiating team," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

3. The matter of reconnaissance. South and have their intelligence. We must have this. They are in the 4. Important political issues. Go ahead and get their views on more formal talks and views on terms for settlement. Thieu and Ky suggested "our

Folder, "August 10, 1968 - 12:25 p.m. President's briefing of Former Vice President Nixon and Gov. Agnew," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

and unbending. We will stop bombing under right conditions. PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS: We have tried to come up with formula to let us stop the bombing with no public Vance: They have refused to suggest anything at this point. will not permit the Thieu-Ky