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STATEMENT OF SITUATION INVIETNAMWAS CLEAR
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JOHNSON, LYNDON B. Typed Letter Signed, as President, to the wife of U.S.
Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach (“Dear Lydia”), attributing the success of the
recent press conference to his having posted “No Smoking” signs in the room. 1 page, 4to,
White House stationery; horizontal fold.With original envelope.
Washington, 23 November 1967
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. . . Just between the two of us, there is really a very simple explanation for the reported success
of Friday’s press conference.
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I simply posted No Smoking signs in the East Room.
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It was the first time in four years that the American people had a clear view of me.
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Let that encourage you to post similar signs through your house.”
In the news conference held on November 17, 1967, Johnson stated that “every American’s
heart should swell with pride at the competence and capacity of our leadership inVietnam,” and
that “[w]e are making progress” there.
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JOHNSON, LYNDON B. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, “To Warren
Wilentz— / with best wishes,” bust portrait showing him in
3
/
4
-view with hands folded on
desk. Inscribed on the mount below the image. 9
1
/
4
x7 inches (image), 14x10 inches overall;
minor fading to image; matted and framed.
NOT EXAMINED OUT OF FRAME
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Np, nd
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