Oral history transcript, Thomas W. Fletcher, interview 1 (I), 3/5/1969, by David G. McComb

Appointment as Deputy Mayor; LBJ's hopes for city government; work with D.C. Council; relationship with Congress; difficulties from serving unrepresented constituency; high percentage of disadvantaged people in D.C.; budget process; program budget; initiative for ordinances or legislation in D.C. government; Cloud 9 concept; new D.C. government; urban problems; D.C.'s preparation for marches; April riots after MLK assassination; Brookings study; prevention of riots; gun legislation; Resurrection City; contact with community leaders; conflict of subway vs. freeway; housing problems; unique business and economic situation in D.C.; tourist trade; LBJ's interest in D.C. government; Lady Bird's beautification program; bipartisan support; personal summary