Secret White House Tapes

Conversation with ROBERT MCNAMARA, January 17, 1967

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  • ROBERT MCNAMARA
January 17, 1967
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MCNAMARA ASKS LBJ'S APPROVAL FOR RELEASE OF CONSTRUCTION FUNDS BEFORE HE TESTIFIES ON HILL; LBJ ASKS MCNAMARA TO WAIT ON ANNOUNCEMENT; DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BASE CLOSINGS INCLUDING CLOSINGS IN GEORGIA AND IN AUSTIN, TEXAS; REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY CONGRESS