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Folder, "[March 19, 1968 - Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leadership]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

tax. He asked that the conversation be kept confidential and that there be no leaks. The President said we have a budget of $186, 100, 000, 000. Of that about $30 billion is twchable. We would like to, if we had the power to, get the same taxes as we

Folder, "[January-March 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

the nature of the Pueblo mission and the reason the ship could not be better protected. ### ScR I MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT WITH CHARLES BARTLETT - FEBRUARY 13, Mr. Bartlett began the conversation by saying it was good to see the President taking

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Near/East Region, 2/21/1968, Volume 5, Tab 64," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

influence in the area has been deteriorating. Conversely, S oviet influence has been increa sing. He sugges t ed discussing this problem under two headings - - our relations with the countries of the Near East and Soviet intentions toward the area . Speaking

Folder, "October 23, 1967 - 5:36 p.m. Democratic Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

are definitively halted. 3. The Soviets, who we believe may have tried for peace on at least two occasions in the past, are now silent and not offering the slightest encourage ment to us or to anyone else. Their conversations confirm our reading that TOP 5ECRE1

Folder, "[November 4, 1967 - 2:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

to do is make a speech from the pamphlet. The group adjourned for lunch and the President opened the luncheon conversation by asking about Buttercup response. "Are both Bunker and Westmoreland coming back?" the President asked. McNamara replied

Folder, "[December 23, 1967 - 8:50 p.m. Meeting with Pope Paul]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

The Pope said that if this line were in the release it would appear that the Pope was endorsing war. The conversation resumed.} POPE I am grateful for your visit and also your sentiments and your work in behalf of peace. I will never forget our

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Monetary Issues, Vietnam, UN, 11/25/1968, Volume 5, Tab 76," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

been engaged a. By supporting the Jarring Mission we have been seeking to move toward a settlement of the Arab -Israeli dispute. More than 50 bilateral conversations have b e en held. The two countries have now given papers to Ambassador Jarring who

Folder, "August 4, 1964 Leadership Breakfast [1964 Leadership Notes]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

a paper expressing general opposition. Then Hickenlooper and Rusk had a dis cuss ion comparing this situation with the Cuban situation. Following some conversation with Secretary Rusk by Mrs. Bolton and Senator Saltonstall, Senator Aiken asked for Mr

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Situation in Vietnam, 2/8/1965, Volume 3, Tab 29," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

to the Security Council but we wish to cont ro l the circumstances of that discussion. He recalled when we had proceeded in a similar manner following the Desoto Patrol incident in the Gulf of Tonkin . Ambassador Thompson summarized h i s conversation with Soviet

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Peace offensive re Vietnam, 1/5/1966, Volume 3, Tab 37," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

the commitment to South Vietna.in• In general, the peace offensive is supported, but doubts are expressed that it would produce any results. Ambassador Goldberg reported on his conversations with UN Secretary General U Thant, the Pope, Italian leaders, de Gaulle

Folder, "January 25, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Pueblo 4 - Breakfast - Rusk, McNamara, Goldberg, Rostow, Christian," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

personal support for us in a conversation yesterday. He is in a delicate position. There is another alternative. We could use the good offices of the Secretary General. He has indicated some willingness to do this.: 2 of 9 - 3 We could put a time limit

Folder, "October 27, 1968 - 7:45 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

have a lot to show. We could say we have informed them if they shell the cities and do rot respect the DMZ the deal is off. We have told the Soviets that. The conversation with Gromyko had this as part and parcel of the agreement. understanding

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] African Problems, 7/13/1967, Volume 4, Tab 54," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

of the extremists like Algeria. Conversely , whatever is done to reinforce t he moderates will enhance their prospects of contributing constructively to a Near East settlement . Morocco, Tunisia , Ethiopia, and perhaps Li bya will be more t han ever interested

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

if the President could sit down for two hours of a relaxed conversation especially concerning the bombing program over the next year and year and a half. It was decided to add Ambassador Eugene Locke to the schedule Wednesday, and George Christian asked if Locke

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Tuesday Luncheon, February 6, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

___ I' ...... 6. THROUGHOUT THIS CONVERSATION ZAID EMPHASIZED THAT THESE ARE THINGS KING IS THI~KING. THIS IS HIS READING Or SITUATION • ACTUALLY HIS ADVISERS ARE TRYING WITHOUT MUCH HOPE Or SUCCESS TO CONVINCE HIM TO MAKE NO DRASTIC MOVES. YET, MANY

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Vietnam, 2/10/1965, Volume 3, Tab 30," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

rather than a personal tone . The President asked whether we had any other channels o f communica tion. He recalled the Seaborn channel. He was reminded of the conversations which are apparently being carried on informall y by the French i n P a r

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] The 23rd UN General Assembly, 9/25/1968, Volume 5, Tab 73," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

(General Wheeler, continued) replaced with other units for which he has higher priority. In a conversation this morning General Abrams said this turnover would involve nowhere near 90, 000 men, the figure cited by Representative Laird. Secretary

Folder, "Meetings With the President -- 23 November 1963 - 27 December 1963," McCone Memoranda, Box 1 (Item)

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Discussion with President Johnson, November 23rd, about 9:15 a. m. The conversation lasted approxi• matel y 15 minutes . 1. The President entered Mr. Bundy' a office alone and no one was present during the conversation. 2

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Ninth OAS Foreign Ministers Meeting; Cyprus; Mainland Southeast Asia, 7/28/1964, Volume 2, Tab 9," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

several conversations with Khrushchev in Moscow. As soon as we know what went on in these conversations we may well need to take a long range look at our mainland Southeast Asia policy. ::±:$>SECRET 08DEWORD • ' I -~··SE6RE'l' - 3 pape~mphasized

Folder, "October 18, 1967 - 7:30 p.m. Rusk, McNamara, Katzenbach, Rostow, Kissinger, Fortas, Taylor, Clifford," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

into a very harsh position. They were pessimistic about the outcome. Norway thinks Hanoi is not interested in conversation. They say that Hanoi believes it would have to offer concessions so large as to persuade them that a better course is to wait

Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 1:18 p.m. VP, McNamara, Rusk, Vance, Helms, Rostow, Christian, T. Johnson," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

of Co:pay right f-foldar: 'W. Thonaen Je~Men ~ -6pacification demanded by the Turks. While during the morning hours of December 3 the Turkish Government pondered and finally rejected this proposal, we engaged in extensive teletype conversations

Folder, "February 9, 1968 - 11:02 a.m. Joint Chiefs of Staff," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

deadline. Based on my conversations with General Westmoreland, I believe General Westmoreland is now dictating a message to ask for early deployment of the units I have now mentioned. The President: How many men does this represent? General Wheeler: 25

Folder, "June 9, 1968 - 2:30 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors in Cabinet Room," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

not be on Kosygin's initiative. Averell talked to Zoran•. It may be a response to that conversation. I agree with Dean that the matter should be pursued. We should probe to see if we can get assurances from the Soviets. Also, we need private talks with North

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Tuesday Luncheon, September 17, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

, OR THE ALt.IANCE:, ; ~; . 1 ; . ·oR ··ANY OTHER GROUP, . ON ITS SlDE. : WE " ADDED..;THAT ·- .- ·As WE HAD · INDICATE01 · i , . 1: · - SUCH ·AN ARRANGEMENT. WOULD NOT ··PRECLUDE '· A CONTINUATION Of' PRIVATE : ; ,. 1 CONVERSATIONS SUCH AS .THESE ON ·MATTERS

Folder, "October 30, 1968 - 10:10 a.m. Foreign Policy Meeting," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

IN ITS PRESENT OR MODIFIED FORM. ON ARRIVAL I WILL TRANSMIT TEXT. ... ~ ... •· . SE~D . " . .. 1'1. THE CONVERSATION ENDED WITH MY SAYING TO THE FOREIGN MIN ( ·: ";·, · TH f\ T I F PRES •J0 HNS0 N DE CI DE D T0 G0 F' 0 Hvi f\ HD WI TH

Folder, "[November 7, 1968 Foreign Policy Meeting - Family Dining Room]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 4 (Item)

APPREHENSIONS. 27. Q. HAD VIC! PRESIDENT KY AND TH£ OTHER OFFICIALS WHO HAD PARTICIPATED GENERALLY ACCEPTED THE FORMULA? 28. BUNKER& VE DID NOT HAVE SEPARATE CONVERSATIONS. WE HELD THEN JOINTLY WITH THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER. 29. Q. I

Folder, "[December 18, 1965 - 12:35 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Bombing Pause," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

Folder, "[July 1967 - May 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. that Romney would be a good candidate. But I feel Tom Wicker: Do you have a new policy on what we demand in return for a halt in the bombing? President: There is no new policy. We will not let anything come between us and conversations except this {North

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - President's Meeting with Joint Chiefs on Vietnam," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

to """' .'\:.,.);"' ............ .,. ra ""I •• "'°I 'll ~ ·· ·,. • mcss..i~rc. b Repeatedly in these conversations ·we nava (1) stated our view that the unconditional cessation of bombing --- could take place and be maintained onJ:..y if serious talks . I I

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] U. S. Policy toward Vietnam, 3/17/1964, Volume 1, Tab 5," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

by events. No decision on this matter can be taken until we have further infor mation about the conversations which are taking place between Khanh and the Cambodians. The P1·esident said it was his understanding that Ambassador Lodge approved all the r

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Problems ahead in Europe, 5/3/1967, Volume 4, Tab 51," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

weapons; and To strengthen the Warsaw Pac t and conversely under mine the NATO alliance and reduce US influence in Western Europeo 3o In pursuing their objectives, the Soviets have sought to capi talize on t he appea l of de Gaulle ' s "Europe

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Soviet Military Capabilities, 12/5/1963, Volume 1, Tab 2," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Cyprus, 7/7/1964, Volume 2, Tab 8," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

whethe::- we shouldn 1t use this argur.:lent with them . Secretary B all said he had done just this during his luncheon with Papandreou. However, he pointed out that it is difficult to carry this argument muc~ furth e:: than private conversations because

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] Manila Conference, 10/15/1966, Volume 4, Tab 47," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

and the Philippines President Marcos. There fo llowed a discussion of public information problems which was initiated by the President who referred to a leak to Drew Pearson of the sub stance of the President's conversation with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko

Folder, "Meetings With the President -- 3 April 1964 - 20 May 1964," McCone Memoranda, Box 1 (Item)

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

of conversations with the Russians, others as a result of special pleas from Senators. One pause lasted for 37 days. During each pause, the enemy took the advantage and moved supplies and troops down and built up his forces. The President said to stop the bombing

Folder, "[NSC Meeting on] U. S., Europe and the Czech Crisis, 9/4/1968, Volume 5, Tab 72," National Security Council Meetings Files, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

. The Romanian Foreign Minister has been in New York. Ambassador Ball will report on his conversation with him. It is important that e v e ryon e know we have never had any understanding with the Soviet Union about r espe ctive spheres of iniluen ce as De Gaulle

Folder, "[January 31, 1968 - Meeting with Congressional Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)