Oral history transcript, Edward R. Fried, interview 1 (I), 4/22/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

Biographical information; participation on Walt Rostow's Policy Planning Council from 1962-1965; impressions of LBJ as a personal diplomat; characterization of LBJ as a person and as President; deGualle's decision regarding the devaluation of the franc; role as a speech writer for LBJ; responsibilities of White House NSC operation; NATO; nuclear capabilities of Germany, Italy and Japan; arguments of treaty to prevent nuclear development in certain countries; Building Bridges Program for the East; involvement with Miller Committee; keeping the President informed of policy matters; SDR negotiation; U.S. balance of payments program; British devaluation of the pound; Deming group; Fowler group; General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs; characterization of LBJ as a strong advocate of free trade; hearings on the Quota Bills.