Oral history transcript, Harry C. McPherson, interview 5 (V), 4/9/1969, by T.H. Baker

White House reaction to Watts riots; LBJ's speech to the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission regarding rioters; Clark group's report on Watts; LBJ-HHH relationship; Roger Wilkins; death of MLK; LBJ's feelings about MLK; Louis Martin; Detroit riots; Newark situation; contingency plans; Washington riots; Poor People's Sit In in Lafayette Park; Resurrection City; fair housing law; liaison between LBJ and the Justice Department; textile workers union and J.P. Stephens; civil liberties; Ramsey Clark; pardons and paroles; LBJ's relationship with Hoover; Omnibus Crime Act of 1968; Model Cities; Robert Weaver; Bob Wood; tariffs; press relations; overseas airline decision; 1968 LBJ campaign and decision not to run; political activities after the 3/31 announcement; HHH's attempt to go both ways on Vietnam; LBJ's opinion of Nixon; transition period; Pat Moynihan; LBJ angered by some cabinet members at the end of his term; feelings about leaving the administration.