LBJ Reflects on Vietnam War Efforts and Peace Searches
The former president recalls a threefold strategy from 1965 to 1969 to deter aggression, build South Vietnam, and seek a peace settlement. He notes repeated diplomatic attempts with Hanoi, failed bombing pauses, and growing allied and North Vietnamese strength, aiming to end U.S. involvement through a lasting agreement.
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Johnson chooses Glassboro as site for Kosygin meeting
In a diary excerpt Lyndon B. Johnson recalls proposing New Jersey as a summit site. Governor Richard J. Hughes suggests Glassboro for its quiet setting near airports and major corridors. Johnson and Rostow discuss the choice with aides, noting Glassboro's strategic location between New York and Washington.
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