Conversation Details
President Johnson consulted with former president Dwight D. Eisenhower about a potential appointment for Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster, who had disclosed a family tragedy and wanted Johnson to be aware of it. Johnson and Eisenhower discussed the matter and agreed that in this circumstance, professional ability and integrity outweighed family history.
Date:
January 25, 1966
Topic:
Appointments
Location
Oval Office
Conversation
WH6601-10-9533
Conversation Participants
Presidential Daily Diary Excerpt
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