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The LBJ Administration Assesses the Risk of Another Cuban Missile Crisis

by David Coleman

In July 1964, President Johnson ordered a review of the risk of another Cuban Missile Crisis happening and for an outline of the alternative courses of action that would be available.

Filed Under: Documents Tagged With: Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, LBJ

NSAM 311: Reviewing the Risk of Another Cuban Missile Crisis

by David Coleman

In National Security Action Memorandum No. 311 (NSAM 311), President Johnson ordered Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, and Director of Central Intelligence John McCone to review the prospect of a repeat of the Cuban Missile Crisis and to outline the various alternatives that would be available if it happened.

Filed Under: Documents Tagged With: Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, LBJ

History of the National Security Council during the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations

by David Coleman

This history of the National Security Council under presidents Kennedy and Johnson was written by the Executive Director of the NSC under both presidents, Bromley Smith. It traces not just the mechanics of the NSC during the period but also how it was used to tackle specific topics.

Filed Under: Documents Tagged With: Bromley Smith, JFK, LBJ, NSC

Chronology of Thurgood Marshall’s Appointment to the Supreme Court

by David Coleman

A chronology of Thurgood Marshall’s nomination, confirmation, and appointment to the Supreme Court in the summer and fall of 1967.

Filed Under: Timelines Tagged With: LBJ, Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall

NSC Meetings in the Johnson Administration

by David Coleman

A list of the dates and topics of National Security Council meetings in the Johnson administration from 1963 through 1968.

Filed Under: NSC Meetings Tagged With: LBJ, NSC

LBJ’s Presidential Approval Ratings

by David Coleman

After starting strong in a period of national mourning after JFK’s assassination, LBJ’s approval ratings slipped consistently as his disapproval ratings climbed.

Filed Under: Presidential Approval Ratings Tagged With: LBJ

LBJ, the ExComm, and the Cuban Missile Crisis

by David Coleman

Tucked away in the files of the Pre-Presidential papers at the LBJ Library is a fascinating little collection of notes on the ExComm meetings during the Cuban Missile Crisis and its aftermath.

Filed Under: Documents Tagged With: Cuban Missile Crisis, ExComm, LBJ

LBJ’s “X” File on Nixon, the Bombing Halt, Anna Chennault, and the 1968 Election

by David Coleman

Here are the results of a Mandatory Review request I filed with the LBJ Library in 2010 for declassifying closed sections of LBJ’s so-called “X” file on Richard Nixon, the bombing halt, and the 1968 election.

Filed Under: Documents Tagged With: 1968 election, Anna Chennault, LBJ, Nixon, Vietnam War

LBJ’s Thirteenth Presidential Press Conference

by David Coleman

LBJ held his 13th presidential press conference on April 16, 1964.

Filed Under: Footage Tagged With: LBJ, Press Conference

LBJ’s Seventh Presidential Press Conference

by David Coleman

President Johnson held his seventh press conference in the East Room at the White House at 3:30 PM on Saturday, March 7, 1964.

Filed Under: Footage Tagged With: LBJ, Press Conference

LBJ’s Sixth Presidential Press Conference

by David Coleman

LBJ held his sixth presidential press conference in the State Department’s International Treaty Room at 11am on Saturday, February 29, 1964.

Filed Under: Footage Tagged With: LBJ, Press Conference

LBJ’s Fifth Presidential Press Conference

by David Coleman

President Johnson appeared for his 5th presidential news conference at the White House on February 1, 1964.

Filed Under: Footage Tagged With: LBJ, Press Conference

JFK Visits El Paso, Texas

by David Coleman

JFK visits El Paso, Texas, with Vice President Lyndon Johnson.

Filed Under: Footage Tagged With: JFK, LBJ, Texas

JFK Visits Strategic Air Command Headquarters after the Cuban Missile Crisis

by David Coleman

Film footage of President John F. Kennedy visiting the headquarters of the Strategic Headquarters in at Offutt Air Force Base, near Omaha, Nebraska, on December 7, 1962. Includes his arrival on Air Force One and delivering brief remarks.

Filed Under: Footage Tagged With: Air Force One, Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK, LBJ, nuclear history, Strategic Air Command

The Closet Where LBJ’s Secret White House Taping System was Installed

by David Coleman

This photo in the archives of the Richard Nixon Library claims to show the closet that LBJ’s secret White House tapes recording system was installed in.

Filed Under: Photos, White House Tapes Tagged With: LBJ, Nixon, White House, White House Tapes