LBJ and Joseph Califano, 8/14/65, 8.09P.
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Date: 2012-09-24

Telephone Conversation between President Johnson and Joseph Califano. 

Citation No.: 8538

August 14, 1965
Time: 8:09 PM

Location: LBJ Ranch
Speakers: President Johnson and Joseph Califano. Office conversation. 

General Topics: Civil Disorders; Civil Rights; Crime & Law Enforcement; Defense; National Politics; Presidency; Press Relations; Urban Affairs

Topics: Procedures For Relaying Requests For Federal Aid To Handle Watts Riots; LBJ Emphasizes Need For State, Local Forces To Try To Control Riots First; Delay In Deploying Troops; Question Of Sending Federal Official To LA; Otis Chandler; Absence Of Dept Heads

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