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… [R–Arizona] rather than on his own popularity, President Johnson enlisted confidant Edwin L. “Eddie” Weisl Sr. in a … attention to an analysis of LBJ’s electoral victory. Johnson asked Weisl to tell publishers that the American …

'We've Been Talking Enough'

… energy into U.S. policy toward Latin America, President Johnson asked U.S. ambassador to Mexico Thomas C. “Tom” Mann … D.C., to discuss various options. Mann realized that Johnson intended to appoint him as the administration’s …

'Sure Thought I Had Better Leadership'

… President Johnson berated House Education and Labor Committee chair … priorities as a price for reporting the education bill, Johnson dismissed Powell’s concern about an education clause …

'What I’m Really Worrying About'

… McGeorge “Mac” Bundy about the war in Vietnam, President Johnson turned to coverage of the situation by major news … that an organized Jewish cabal controlled the media. Johnson also discussed the appointment of NBC president …

'A Very, Very Ambitious Young Man'

… When President Johnson announced that he would not select any member of his … resign and run for a U.S. Senate seat from New York. Here, Johnson discussed Kennedy’s plans with Secretary of State …

'I Would Be Honored to Do It'

… President Johnson wanted the commission investigating the assassination … and the Senate—to be among its members. In this call, Johnson reached out to Rep. Gerald R. “Jerry” Ford Jr. …

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… [SST] President's schedule -Florida trip -Lyndon B. Johnson Library -Trip -Republican tour of Air Force One, ride … backgrounder on demonstrations -Effect -Lyndon B. Johnson -Future backgrounders -Ziegler -Richard S. Salant …

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… -Utah -Nevada -California -North Dakota -Reason -Lyndon B. Johnson’s experience -Ziegler and Jeb Stuart Magruder -Des … staff meeting -President -Public relations efforts -Johnson -Treatment of press -Compared with President’s …

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… Service -The President’s possible meeting with U. Alexis Johnson -Appropriations -Advisory role -Jurisdiction question … STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. 10/06) -Texas -Lyndon B. Johnson -Democrat -Press -Compared to the President The …

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… -Experience -Work with previous presidents -Lyndon B. Johnson -John F. Kennedy -Dwight D. Eisenhower -Integrity … to the President -The President's leadership -Lyndon B. Johnson -Location of fleet -B-52s -Results -Credit for the …

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… 10/06) -John Foster Dulles -John F. Kennedy -Lyndon B. Johnson -Harry S. Truman -Dean G. Acheson -Franklin D. …

'I’m Not Lying About That One'

… win the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day 1964, President Johnson talked football, family, and drinking with his old … alongside the President at the LBJ Ranch, Lady Bird Johnson and A. W. “Judge” Moursund III joined the call and …

'You’re Goddamn Sure Going to Serve'

… In two conversations on 29 November 1963, President Johnson entreated Sen. Richard B. “Dick” Russell Jr. … Justice Earl Warren, and declined the President’s request. Johnson persisted and announced the members of the Warren …

'Let’s Don’t Mislead and Deceive People'

… During the 1968 Democratic convention, President Johnson lobbied covertly via James R. “Jim” Jones and Charles … a halt to the bombing of North Vietnam. At the time, Johnson’s advisers told him that a bombing halt would cost …

'It’s a Horrible, Tragic Thing'

… after winning the California Democratic primary, President Johnson placed a call to Sen. Edward M. "Teddy" Kennedy … RFK's younger brother, to express his sympathy. Johnson also explained a new provision he had authorized for …

'Get the Immigration Bill Reported'

… President Johnson beseeched Attorney General … reporting the immigration bill. At the time of the call, Johnson was meeting with the House sponsor of the bill, Rep. …

'Put Some Better People on Your Team

… two weeks after his landslide 1964 election, President Johnson complained to White House press secretary George E. … staff and to hire someone who could advocate for Johnson and his administration more effectively. …

'You Can’t Talk About War Plans'

… In response to incidents in the Tonkin Gulf, President Johnson launched the first US bombing attacks on North … comments the senator had made about these events. Johnson feared that Humphrey had been too chatty in his …

'This Is Treason'

… Three days before the 1968 presidential election, President Johnson contacted Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen … candidate Richard M. “ Dick ” Nixon was interfering with Johnson ’ s efforts to start peace talks to end the Vietnam War. In this call, Johnson referred to contacts between Nixon ’ s campaign and …

'We’re Doing Everything We Can'

… Four days after President Johnson declared on national television that he would not … hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, the President and Lady Bird Johnson reflected on both events, and the President and Allen …