LBJ and Eugene McCarthy 2/1/66 9.20A. 2 of 2.
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Date: 2012-10-19

Telephone Conversation between President Johnson and Eugene McCarthy. 

Citation No.: 9602. Continued from 9601. 

February 1, 1966
Time: 9:20 AM. Continued

Location: Mansion
Speakers: President Johnson and Eugene McCarthy

General Topic: Communist Bloc; Congressional Relations; Defense; Diplomacy; LBJ Reminiscences; Pre-Presidential; Press Relations; Religion; Vietnam; Vietnam Criticism

Topics: Effect Of Congressional, Press Criticism On North Vietnam; Consultation With James Gavin; LBJ's Efforts To Seek Peace, Opposition To Overthrow Of Diem; Improvement In Stability Of South Vietnam Govt, Possible Elections; Influence Of NYT; State Dept Leaks

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