Secret White House Tapes

Conversation with DEAN RUSK, December 24, 1965

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  • DEAN RUSK
December 24, 1965
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DISCUSSION OF DRAFT MESSAGE TO LODGE, WESTMORELAND ABOUT EXTENSION OF CHRISTMAS TRUCE IN SOUTH VIETNAM, BOMBING HALT IN NORTH VIETNAM IN ORDER TO FURTHER PEACE EFFORTS; VIET CONG VIOLATIONS OF CEASEFIRE; NEED FOR US FORCES TO MAINTAIN DEFENSIVE PATROLS