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… HAVE OCCURRED SINCE PRESIDENT NIXON ON THURSDAY, APRIL 30, ORDERED THE ~1ST SANCTUARIES IN CAMBODIA CLEANED OUT BY SOUTH VIETNAMESE AND U.S. TROOPS. THE PRESIDENT,S ANNOUNCEMENT AMAZED MANY AMERICANS. IT TOOK THEM BY b • a ze:::::::z............ … IT WAS ONLY 10 DAYS EARLIER THAT MR. NIXON HAD ANNOUNCED WE WOULD BE r PULLING AN ADDITIONAL 150,000 G.I.'S OU~~~ OF VIETNAM OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. \~~ THE RESULT HAS BEEN OVER-REACTION ON THE PART OF THOUSANDS OF OUR PEOPLE. EMOTION HAS … MORE couRAGEOus LEADERSHIP ¥1 THAN THAT DEMANDED OF fRESIDENTS WILSON AND ROOSEVELT DURING THE DARKEST DAYS OF WORLD WARS I AND II BECAUSE THOSE CHIEF EXECUTIVES KNEW THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WERE BEHIND THEM. PRESIDENT NIXON, ON CAMBODIA, MADE …
… the President to take action as quickly as possible on the five recommendations for upgrading discharges that the Board forwarded to the President in December. You will recall our discussion on these cases before the President left for Vail. We … exemplary service. ) 2. The Clemency Discharge is inadequate for these cases since it does not confer benefits these Vietnam veterans truly have earned. 3. In each case, the Board's recommendation was moved by General Wa~t, seconded by James Dougovito and James Maye, the other two veterans of Vietnam, and agreed upon unanimously by the full Board. This fact underlines the merit of each case and effectively counters …
… in ·November will depend . ' Jb "large measure on the final chdjces > f •thos~ voters are ~reseritly uncommitted o,,lukewarm in their who fandidafe t> ~ferences. . · . \;, · - .. ' · · The·,1atest ·. survey ,indicates t~t;~ peri,.cent-qf' … 0 ap assigned to Taiwan. Some cutbacks we-re effected within a few montiui but the pullout slowed, then' halted as the Vietnam War · moved to its climax last · year. There were. reports in··· 1975 fuat the American mill• '. tary strength in· … \Ott -Governor Carter m the 'l'be United States is still sorting out the lessons · , run~up-to the convention. · _ 'of Vietnam, still trying to find means of protect• The former ~ i a go:',!ernQr:_ has _ cam- 'i~g itse~f and i~ allies f:o~ ari …
… I. OCTOBER 1975 TALKS Chinese Position in October 1975 China has given Pakistan a bit in arms aid, but China is very backward. Pakistan needs more of what the U.S. can give. India has been very eager to improve relations with China. They want to … exchange Ambassadors. They sent China a message through Bijedic; China replied asking Mme. Gandhi to improve her policies toward neighboring countries. It seems that the dissatisfaction among the Indian people about Soviet control of India has … for the PRC to reopen contact with India. --: ~he PRC will maintain military aid to Islamabad, and could give more once the Vietnam war was over. I v -- PRC recognition of Bangladesh can take place --at -tl1~ . earliest only after Indian troops …
… line and making sure that the budget was not inflated more than it is. Senator, did the question of increased spending for Vietnam come up? Q SENATOR GRIFFIN: No it did not, specifically. Q Are you on Senator Packwoods list that he won't tell us … higher taxes. I am wondering if there is any likelihood that taxes will have to be raised because of the escalation of the war and the increased cost of the Vietnam war. CONGRESSMAN FORD: I believe the answer is no. As I understand it, the added expense can be absorbed and can be …
… the way some stories were written concerning my answer yesterday when asked, "How did the President assess the situation in Vietnam." What I said was, "I know he feels the pullback of the South Vietnamese forces to a line which President Thieu feels indefensible was caused by two things. One, the violations of the … - #181-4/1 Isn't also a facto 1.' in the collapse of the South Vietnamese army the fact that Vietnamization of the Vietnam war has failed? Q MR. NESSEN: The South Vietnamese have been defending themselves totally without American direct help since …
… And then, a reception for PFC officials from that area. Then, at 6:00 approximately, the President will leave from the Newark Airport to come back to \'lashington. These times are a little bit loose and tentative, so stick with us if there are … Hhat was the name of the place in Union, New Jersey? MR. NESSEN: Q It is called Town and Campus. Does he return from Newark Airport? MR. NESSEN: On Uednesday night, yes. Friday, the President will leave about midmorning for Des Moines, Iowa. … the invitation, didn't he? Did he not know that Criswell was a known baiter of Catholics, he was for segregation, for the Vietnam War and things like that? MR. NESSEN: is an accurate I don't know first whether that Q Don't you people look up the …
… (7") "Johnson and Inflation" campaign commercial, 1966, (3") Practice Campaign Commercials, 1966, (5") GRF discussing the Warren Commission, 12/2/66, (5") Fairleigh Dickinson University Convocation, 12/14/66, (5") Annual Meeting of the Chicago … and balanced budget. 541' - Should US share space information with other countries? 572' - Is there GOP support for LBJ on Vietnam? 608' - Air strikes on Laos and Vietnam. 630' - Should the US go on the offensive in Vietnam? 654' - Can we cut of communist supply lines without entering …
… energy. ·Further, I will not hesitate to veto any new spending programs adopted by the Congress. As an additional step toward putting the Federal government's house in order,·! recommend a five·percent limit. on Federal pay increases in 1975. In … it: international cooperation is a vital fact of our lives today. This is not a .momen:t for the American people to turn inward. Hore than ever 'bef6re, our own well-being depends on Amer.lea's determination .and leadership in the world. We are a … more more (OVER) 567-462 0 - 75 - 2 ;,,.., -· UNTIL 1: 00 P.H. , EST ._, "\ In recent years, under. the· st.ress _of the Vietnam War, legislative re_:;;tr1ct1ons on the President's. capabili·ty to execute foreig'n and military de~isions.. have …
… to buy, in addition to their needs, many items that they don•t basically need but do want. suite of clothes to stay warm. A man needs only one The fact that he may own twenty or more, is a product of the fact that he has been stimulated to … resistance to high prices, or other negative influences have caused the consumer to hold back. A pessimistic attitude toward the future by large numbers of consumers causes them to defer certain purchases, creating an overstock in the supply … were not interfered with by outside influences. In our free market, the primary interferences in recent years have been the Vietnam War, deficit spending, skyrocketing energy costs, overly ambitious environmental protection projects, and excessive …
… anything, just moved ahead and 20 were amplified by Watergate. 21 continuing to work in an atmosphere where the cynicism toward 22 government and government officials is at an all-time high. They began in the mid and late sixties. They l The fact … people have to eal. If you question individual citizens about their 22 ac:: 3 attitudes and why they hold those attitudes toward government, 2 largely in other institutions bigness tends to be the bottom line. 4 and what is wrong with these … all 21 three of those issues were perceived as vitally L~portant. 22 Inflation was important in 1968. You had Certainly the Vietnam war I I• I 33 I ac 14 I 1 and foreign affairs was important, and domestic peace was 2 important when we had a lot of …
… coordinate and synthesize the activities of the three major Federal science information agencies. ~ ~ ·"('''f''~ •t II EDWARD E. DA. VID, JR. 1000 INTJ .::RNATIO NAL TOWER BUILDING 8550 WEST B RYN l' .::. /"" DRAFT THE WHITE HOUSE './'/ASHINGTON … 17,1975 ) MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT Wallison~ FROM: Peter J. SUBJECT: Science Advisor I met yesterday with Dr. Edward David, who was the head of the Office of Science and Technology just prior to the abolition of the Office during the … to problems that were immediate and pressing. To make matters worse, the scientific community became politicized during the Vietnam war, and was perceived as critical and unfriendly. The 15-year record of the office indicates that when a …
… to restrict abortions. This approach had strong appeal to Catholic voters in the important Iowa caucuses.· 2. Carter was aware of the growing disaffection aJtong Democratic liberals regarding his nomination, a:ncl, on the day before the Democrat … conditional amnesty to those individuals who resisted the draft or deserted the military because of their oppos~tion to the Vietnam War. One of the basic premises of th~ President's program was that these individuals still owed an obl-igation to … on newly created program, Carte~ said "I have no criticism of President Ford's plan to offer conditional amnesty to Vietnam draft resisters and military deserters." (The South Carolina State. 9/13/74) As he be~an to focus on his primary …
… (7") "Johnson and Inflation" campaign commercial, 1966, (3") Practice Campaign Commercials, 1966, (5") GRF discussing the Warren Commission, 12/2/66, (5") Fairleigh Dickinson University Convocation, 12/14/66, (5") Annual Meeting of the Chicago … and balanced budget. 541' - Should US share space information with other countries? 572' - Is there GOP support for LBJ on Vietnam? 608' - Air strikes on Laos and Vietnam. 630' - Should the US go on the offensive in Vietnam? 654' - Can we cut of communist supply lines without entering …
… the 100 most influential student-athletes of the last century. In 2003, the NCAA created the NCAA President Gerald R. Ford Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for … Not only did the new President face widespread public disillusionment in the wake of the Watergate scandals and the Vietnam war, he had to grapple with a devastating economic recession, VerDate jan 13 2004 15:39 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 033200 PO … helping me, I will not let you down.’’ Pardon and Amnesty Shortly after becoming President, he announced amnesty terms for Vietnam-era draft evaders and pardoned his predecessor. Both acts were highly controversial at the time, but President FORD …
… INTRODUCING SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE They will have a voice and a hand tu de~isibns which, hopefully, will move America forward on the path to international gre~tness. I extend to them the hand of friendship and assure them they will find all … people of this Nation a program of positive alternatives in the domestic area and support for stronger efforts to bring the Vietnam War to an honorable end--not blind obstructionism. The record is clear, and only a President who expects the Loyal … Amrican people~in this crisis. Unity at home will bolster the morale of our fighting men, convince the Connnunists that the Vietnam War must end, and expedite the finding of a just and honorable solution to the conflict. ###I ' Distribution: …
… the 100 most influential student-athletes of the last century. In 2003, the NCAA created the NCAA President Gerald R. Ford Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for … Not only did the new President face widespread public disillusionment in the wake of the Watergate scandals and the Vietnam war, he had to grapple with a devastating economic recession, VerDate jan 13 2004 15:39 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 033200 PO … helping me, I will not let you down.’’ Pardon and Amnesty Shortly after becoming President, he announced amnesty terms for Vietnam-era draft evaders and pardoned his predecessor. Both acts were highly controversial at the time, but President FORD …
… seems inescapable to me that under current conditions -- extreme inflationary pressures and the continuing high cost of the war in Vietnam -- the 10 per cent surcharge would have to be extended. the final decision will not be made now but in May or June. … 22 nations were listed as having lost their independence because of Communist aggression. The last on the list was North Vietnam. Today we are fighting Communist aggression in South Vietnam and maneuvering against Soviet domination of the …
… by Senator Hubert Humphrey~ Johnson played a key role in getting the Senate to reject the Olds nomination. - 3 AfterwardsJ there was general comment in the press that the real issue had nothing to do with qualifications~ but everything to … of the admitted telephone call made by l\1r. Justice Fortas to a business friend, criticizing a public statement that Vietnam war costs would run $5 billion higher than Administration estimates. Incidentally, the statement made at Hot … Fortas admittedly participated in the decision-making process of the Executive branch of government on such matters as the Vietnam war and the Detroit riots. But more disturbing is the fact that Mr. Fortas stated to the Senate Judiciary Committee …
… i a 94704 (415) 843-7518. Dear Friend, Thls letter Is a plea for your (non-financial) support In helping to reunite Vietnamese children brought to the United States In the April, 1975 "orphan airlift" with their natural,. parents. As … ~hildren arrived during that time of high emotion and panic they told frantic tales to those who would and could listen In Vietnamese of having been separated from their parents. Vietnamese volunteers who reported what the said to the adoption … here may have parents who wish· their return Is not known. Approximately one dozen Vietnamese refugees have so far come forward to claim their children who were in the babylift - not all with success. Other parents In Vietnam have expressed a …