Secret White House Tapes

158–51

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158–51
  • Thomas H. Moorer
December 30, 1972
Conversation No. 158-51

Date: December 30, 1972
Time: 12:35 pm - 12:37 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table

The President talked with Adm. Thomas H. Moorer.

[See Conversation No. 238-13]

Vietnam War
-US bombing of North Vietnam
-The President’s message to military commanders
-The President’s appreciation for courage and sacrifice
-Criticism
-The President’s letter
-Effect on North Vietnamese
-Military equipment
-Missiles
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Conversation No. 158-51 (cont’d)

-Costs
-The President’s message to military commanders
-Avoiding “gloating” about victory
-North Vietnamese reaction
-Significance
-Resumption of negotiations
-“Peaceniks” view
-The President’s role
-Courage
-Air Force
-Air Force
-View of the President
-The President’s message to military commanders
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