Johnson orders halt to bombing and broad peace talks
President Johnson announced a total halt to bombing North Vietnam and planned broadened Paris talks with Saigon and the National Liberation Front starting Nov. 6. Washington said the pause could be broken if talks fail to begin promptly, and no ceasefire in South Vietnam was agreed. The new phase signals intensified negotiations without yet securing peace.
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Johnson halts bombing in Southeast Asia in Paris talks breakthrough
President Johnson said a bombing halt would begin at 8 a.m. EST, part of a decision based on developments in the Paris talks. He warned there could be hard fighting ahead and spoke in prepared television remarks taped in advance. See PRESIDENT, Page 7.
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Johnson moves to total halt of North Vietnam bombing
President Johnson announced a total cessation of air, naval, and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam effective this morning. The decision follows advice that peace talks could begin promptly and that the halt does not endanger U S forces. He framed it as a measured step, not tied to the upcoming election, and warned negotiations may be hard before a firm peace. Churchill’s wartime caution echoes the sentiment as a new phase begins.
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