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Lyndon Johnson's 1954 Desk Diary I, beginning 4/6/1954 (Item)

. .. __ .-TUESDAY, April 6, 1954 ( ·. 10:00 a. m. 10:00 a.m. ( (· IJ.: · Interstate and Foreign Commerce S. 2647 - McCarran Aviation Bill Armed Services -- Executive To hear Rear Admiral Lewis B. Strauss . Chairman of the Atomic Energy

Oral history transcript, Earle C. Clements, interview 2 (II), 12/6/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

made a difference. G: Can I ask you about the Lewis Strauss nomination, when he was [nominated for] secretary of commerce? This was in 1959. C: Yes, sir. Now, I was not in the Senate as a member, but Lyndon and a lot of other members wanted me
Amendment in 1957; Lewis Strauss' nomination for Secretary of Commerce; Interstate Highway Bill; role of Whip in Senate

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 36, 15 February 1986," LBJ Library (Item)

STRAUSSDELIVERSSECOND ERWIN LECTURE Ambassador Robert S. Strauss, U.S. Special Representative for Trade Negotiations in the Carter Administration and Board member of the LBJ Foundation, gave the second Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Lecture December 12 in the Library. The Erwin

Oral history transcript, Donald J. Cronin, interview 3 (III), 12/14/1989, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

nomination was that of Lewis Strauss. C: Strauss, as I remember, was AEC chairman? G: Yes. Atomic Energy Commission. C: And Senator Hill took a large share of the credit for defeating Strauss, and I think he probably did. Hill never went
a minority to filibuster legislation or a nomination supported by the majority and LBJ's interpretation of the rule; military bases in the South; Cronin's view of Wayne Morse; Claire Booth Luce's and Lewis Strauss' nominations; working with Margaret Chase

Oral history transcript, Jacob Javits, interview 1 (I), 12/5/1985, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

. Let me ask you about several areas of legislative activity. J: Right. G: First, the Lewis Strauss nomination, a very close vote. J: Right. G: Do you recall how LBJ was able to secure that vote against Mr. Strauss? J: I think the combination
Javits’ assessment of LBJ’s work in Congress; LBJ’s power in Congress; LBJ rewarding his supporters; comparison of LBJ and Bill Knowland and Everett Dirksen; the Lewis Strauss nomination; bills related to the Supreme Court; 1957 Civil Rights Act

Folder, "[July 25, 1968 - 11:45 a.m. Meeting with Finance Minister Strauss]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

WASHINGTON CONPiDE~ff'IAL MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION between President Johnson and Finance Minister Strauss July 25, 1968, 11 :45 a. m., at The White House Other Participants: US: Walt W. Rostow Mr. Edward Fried ·~ ~· ...bi~ Mr. Edwin D. Crowley Mr. Harry
Folder, "[July 25, 1968 - 11:45 a.m. Meeting with Finance Minister Strauss]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3

Oral history transcript, Harry C. McPherson, interview 9 (IX), 2/7/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

McPherson -- IX -- 13 G: Or Johnson's reaction to it? M: No, I don't. What I do remember very distinctly is the work--and I think I wrote about this in my book--on this Admiral Strauss nomination. G: Lewis Strauss. M: You'll find in the Library

Oral history transcript, Bourke B. Hickenlooper, interview 1 (I), 9/19/1968, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

, with atomic explosives. M: In that regard, some of the leaders of the Atomic Energy Commission during the Eisenhower years, Mr. [Lewis] Strauss and later, Mr. [John] McCone were generally believed to be opposed to agreements with the Soviet Union banning
LBJ as Senator; Atomic Energy Control Bill; LBJ and space program; LBJ and foreign policy during 1950s; LBJ and Foreign Relations Committee; LBJ’s foreign policy; Atomic Energy Policy; Test Ban Treaty; Lewis Strauss; LBJ and JFK people; Dominican

Oral history transcript, Russell B. Long, interview 2 (II), 6/20/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Labor Relations Board and the Lewis Strauss nomination. Do you remember the maneuvering involved in Johnson's efforts on those? L: It seemed to me that Lyndon always had a working arrangement or some 3 LBJ Presidential Library http
Social Security Act Amendment; Minimum Wage bill 1955; Arthur Beeson nomination to NLRB; Lewis Strauss nomination; Bricker Amendment; jury trial amendment; Hell's Canyon dam; Bill Knowland; 1957 Civil Rights Bill

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1959" (Item)

with the Space Committee, will hold hearings within the next 2 weeks to review the progress made since their last report in January 1958. Eisenhower submits the nomination of former AEC chairman Lewis Strauss as secretary of commerce to the Senate. Opposition

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 16, 15 May 1979," LBJ Library (Item)

Strauss, Special Representative for Trade egotiations Jack T. Conway, Senior Vice President, United Way of America William K. Coors, Chairman and Executive Officer, Adolph Coors Company 2 from page 1 John E. Swearingen, Chairman of lhe Board, Standard

Oral history transcript, Hubert H. Humphrey, interview 3 (III), 6/21/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the Lewis Strauss nomination? Do you remember? 2 LBJ Presidential Library http://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
Foreign Relations Committee; HHH’s 1955 success in establishing an arms control/disarmament subcommittee; defeat of Lewis Strauss nomination as director of the Atomic Energy Commission; Omnibus Farm Bill of 1954; Esma(?) Taft Benson; how LBJ

Oral history transcript, Gale McGee, interview 1 (I), 2/10/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

early because of the Strauss Lewis Strauss had been on the Atomic Energy Commission and was being nominated now by President Eisenhower in 1959 for the post of Secretary of Commerce. And I was on the Commerce Committee also at this time, and that's
Biographical information; Appropriations Committee seat; Strauss and Fortas confirmation hearings; LBJ as Majority Leader; 1960 and 1964 campaigns; JFK; 3/31 announcement; foreign relations; his wife; exchange of committee assignment with Russell

Oral history transcript, John A. McCone, interview 1 (I), 8/19/1970, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

to the Commission because both the Joint Committee and the Commission at that time were seeing eye-to-eye on problems. F: Along that line did you have much difficulty settling the Commission down after Lewis Strauss' departure? I know that Mr. Strauss created

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1946" (Item)

Energy Commission. The other four members are: Lewis Strauss, W. W. Waymack, Robert F. Bacher, and Sumner T. Pike. 10/30 LBJ in Mayo Clinic undergoing tests. November 11/5 LBJ has just been released from Mayo, returns to Washington. 1946 Chronology

President's Daily Diary entry, 8/1/1966 (Item)

Squires, Wilmington, Del. Mr. Lewis L. Strauss, Washington, D. C. Dr. Walter R. Talbott, Morgan State College, Baltimore, Md Mrs. H. A. Tape (mother of the commissioner) Dr. Helen B. Taussig, Baltimore, Md Dr. J. H. Taylor, Morgan State College, Baltimore

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 56, 15 November 1993," LBJ Library (Item)

that the final years of life can be an adventure to be welcomed rather than a problem to be dreaded. She explored this idea in a dramatic presentation. Ambassador Robert Strauss, who represented the U.S. in the last days of the Soviet Union and the early period

Oral history transcript, Thomas H. Kuchel, interview 1 (I), 5/15/1980, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

me ask you about the Lewis Strauss nomination. By this time you were whip. That confirmation was expected to carry, and it didn't happen. Do you recall? K: Yes. Yes, I do. It was something of a surprise, if not an actual shock, to find on the roll
election; Wayne Morse; the Lewis Strauss nomination; the McCarthy censure and the Watkins committee; LBJ’s relationship with Richard Nixon; relationship between Republicans and Democrats in Senate; civil rights legislation; statehood for Hawaii and Alaska

Oral history transcript, Warren Magnuson, interview 1 (I), 3/14/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the Strauss nomination? Lewis Strauss. M: Oh, very well. G: Can you tell me the story of that? That was a close vote there. M: Well, the story of that--when he was with the Atomic Energy I handled it in my committee. Commission, chairman, and Clint

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 14 (XIV), 6/22/1984, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

incident; Lewis Strauss nomination as Secretary of Commerce; James Eastland and appointments; Congressional strengths; LBJ and Herman Talmadge; the loyalty oath; Paul Butler; Joe Rauh.

Oral history transcript, Clifford P. Case, interview 1 (I), 3/1/1979, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

: Anything on the Lewis Strauss nomination? C: Only in the most general kind of sense. This was one in which I think most of us Republicans rallied together and most Democrats the same way, for and against. The thing that sticks in my mind most about
Association with LBJ; Senate; McCarthyism; impressions of LBJ; Johnson leadership; relationship with William Knowland; techniques; timing; LBJ temper; space program; relations with Eisenhower; Nixon and Dirksen; Lewis Strauss nomination; 1957 civil

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 41, 1 October 1987," LBJ Library (Item)

Reflections onLadyBird A First Lady 'Pays Her Rent' With Environmental Wo Tile Johnson Years, Volume Two probes not only the programs of President Johnson, but those in which Mrs. Johnson was involved as well. Historian Lewis Gould, who has turned scholarly

Oral history transcript, Eugene McCarthy, interview 1 (I), 12/12/1980, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

: Do you recall the details of the [Lewis] Strauss nomination? M: Well, I started that, you know. I was sort of a constitutionalist. Held said some things on other matters about how the executive branch didn't have to keep Congress informed. I
How McCarthy got to know LBJ; founding the Democratic Study Group; election against Senator Edward J. Thye; committee work; the Lewis Strauss nomination; LBJ as majority leader; telephone and transportation taxes; oil depletion allowance; campaign

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 32 (XXXII), 12/11/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

was no longer national chairman. The lawsuits remained alive. So I later advised Bob Strauss of this interest. It was up to Bob Strauss if he wanted to pursue it. I don't recall that he did. But finally at long last through Charlie Potter's efforts an out

Oral history transcript, Thruston Morton, interview 1 (I), 2/26/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

frankly. F: Where had Senator Anderson gotten at cross purposes with Lewis Strauss? M: It was on that business down there by TVA--that Memphis thing. F: Dixon-Yates. M: Dixon-Yates. F: And you think in this case that the Majority Leader
Biographical information; assessment of LBJ in House and Senate; Geneva Summit Conference; Herbert Hoover, Jr.; Nixon; Senator Earle Clements; LBJ’s heart attack; LBJ’s support of Eisenhower’s policies; nomination of Lewis Strauss and Abe Fortas

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 37, 15 June 1986," LBJ Library (Item)

is described demographically: "The fastest growing new population in Texas is black and brown," declared Representative Wilhelmina Delco. Ear! Lewis made it even more specific: "One estimate suggcs that by as early as the year 2000. which almost seems comorrow

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 43, 15 July 1988," LBJ Library (Item)

the development of "realistic criteria" in assessing the impact of reforms in the Soviet Union. Lewis Gould, U.T. historian (below). discussed his book, Lady Bird Johnson and the Environment. 8 Philip Bobbitt (left) outlined the dy namics of nuclear deterrence

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 78, July 2002," LBJ Library (Item)

and less John L. Lewis," Ward recalled Garner telling the cabinet. Lewis, president of the United Mine Worker , returned the compli ment. The Vice President her portedly said, w:L, an evil, , hiskey-drinking old man. No one can say how Gamer would have

Oral history transcript, Everett McKinley Dirksen, interview 2 (II), 3/21/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

.] Lewis [L.] Strauss for Commerce a decade before? D: I heard it mentioned once or twice, but actually I do not believe that it entered into this matter at all. You see, that was a long time back, and I remember it very, very well, but it 7 LBJ

President's Daily Diary entry, 5/7/1964 (Item)

. Richardson Dr. Samuel M. Jacobsen Josial Mullenax Andrew M. Lewis The President and Lynda Bird introduced to receiving line of Reception Committee. State Atty General Thomas B. Finan introduced the Presiden t to those assembled and BRIEF REMARKS

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 34, 15 July 1985," LBJ Library (Item)

Krim, Clark Clifford, new member Roben Strauss, making his first Board meeting, Perry Bass Lady Bird Johnson. Foundation staff member )blanda Boozer. Secretary-Treasurer John Barr, President Tom Johnson and Henry Fowler. Present but not pictured

Oral history transcript, John Sherman Cooper, interview 1 (I), 3/11/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

. How would he do that? C: Oh yes! One of the most famous was when President Eisenhower nominated Strauss-G: Lewis Strauss. C: --Lewis Strauss to be, as I recall, secretary of commerce. It was really a hard fought battle because there were

Oral history transcript, Robert Oliver, interview 1 (I), 6/16/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

was formed, I came east and was one of the early organizers working for John L . Lewis . Later on I worked for other unions, at one time was southern director of the Textile Workers Union just before the war, and I forced myself to be drafted . I had

Oral history transcript, Frank E. Moss, interview 1 (I), 2/16/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

of that that I could supply. G: How about the Lewis Strauss nomination? M: Oh, yes. I remember that one very strongly. Clinton Anderson was leading the fight against Strauss and it was a very emotional thing-" I don't remember pressure or persuasion from

Oral history transcript, Robert S. Strauss, interview 1 (I), 5/22/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

S. STRAUSS INTERVIEWER: DAVID McCOMB DATE: May 22, 1969 PLACE: 2800 Republic National Bank Building, Dallas, Texas Tape 1 of 1 [vl: Let me identify this tape first of all. This is an intervie\>/ with Mr. Robert S. Strauss--S-T-R-A-U-S-S
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Oral history transcript, Robert S. Strauss, interview 1 (I), 5/22/1969, by David G. McComb
Robert S. Strauss

Oral history transcript, Earle C. Clements, interview 1 (I), 10/24/1974, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the competition is somewhere near equal, like he had with the Strauss vote in the Senate; I'm sure you know about the Strauss vote. G: Now, I think this was a prelude to Johnson's participation in the '60 campaign, wasn't it? C: Well, we could get back
Amendment in 1957; Lewis Strauss' nomination for Secretary of Commerce; Interstate Highway Bill; role of Whip in Senate

Oral history transcript, Nancy Dickerson, interview 1 (I), 8/11/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

an already very difficult situation. Going back to those Senate days, I had written a note here, when Admiral Lewis Strauss was up for nomination and he was defeated by one vote, I happened to be that night with the late Paul Niven, who was a brilliant

Oral history transcript, John Sparkman, interview 1 (I), 10/5/1968, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

-sided. M: The I don't remember just what it was. The reason that I get off on this line was that Mr. Johnson had a record as Senator of opposing Lewis Strauss' confirmation in Congress and I believe you joined him. Was that opposition based on some

Oral history transcript, J.J. Jake Pickle, interview 7 (VII), 5/9/1997, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

. But maybe you can list them by--I've got it here, Bob Strauss. He was a character. And I just got people at different times on it. But here is the old timers; here is the presidents. And I think I am going to try to make an effort to try to get Bush up here
Library; signers of the organ, including Delia Kay Agnell, Salina Lewis Aylor, Cass Ballenger, Jimmy and Dot Banks, Joe T. Banks, James Barcia, Jim Barlow, Tom Barlow, Doug Barnard, Ben Barnes, Barbara Basken, Jim Baylor [?], Bunny and Ray Bell, John S

President's Daily Diary entry, 6/23/1967 (Item)

briefly t o a roo m o n the Calif ornia leve l o f the Hote l (th e same Level a s th e banque t rooms ) wher e he me t wit h & Kenneth Lewis, Loui e Roth' s fitter . ; Thb s sessio n wa s ver y brief--approx_3_or__4_minutes

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