LBJ and Robert McNamara, 9/18/64, 10.18a.

Telephone Conversation between President Johnson and Robert McNamara,.
Citation No.: 5591
September 18, 1964
Time: 10:18AM
Location: Mansion
Speakers: President Johnson and Robert McNamara
General Topics: Defense; Vietnam
Topics: McNamara Reports That Latest Information Indicates That 4 PT Boats Are Attacking 2 US Destroyers In Tonkin Gulf And Attack Appears To Be Intentional, Tells LBJ That JCS Is Discussing Possible Retaliatory Action For His Consideration
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