Conversation with CHALMERS ROBERTS, August 15, 1964

LBJ'S RESPONSE TO GOLDWATER'S CHARGE THAT LBJ AUTHORIZED USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN TONKIN GULF; PROCEDURES FOR USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS; SECURITY BRIEFINGS FOR CANDIDATES, FORMER PRESIDENTS; TIMING OF LBJ'S SPEECH ON TONKIN GULF RETALIATION; CHINA; CONGO