Jimmy Carter 6., 07/09/1976-07/30/1976

File — Box: 22, Folder: 6

Identifier: GAMMS440.6.573

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Activities (1969- ) on the national scene for presidential candidates and the National Democratic Committee.

Dates

07/09/1976-07/30/1976

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Extent

From the Collection: 57 Linear Feet (50 boxes (originally 38 boxes) )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

04/10/04

Container Summary

Briefing papers, memoranda, and associated correspondence. Of particular interest, a copy of a Paul Nitze paper on the Navy, requested by Warnke Also a major paper by Warnke, "Managing the Defense Department." A notice from Carter's Atlanta headquarters that membership on a task force does not make one a Carter spokesman. Finally a copy of a five-page Warnke letter to Carter following up on a meeting with Carter and Mondale. He tried to redirect thinking away from the "most unlikely" threat of a nuclear exchange toward real and unmet defense needs.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

U.S. NAVY - NITZE VIEW - 1976: Xerox

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MANAGEMENT NEEDS - WARNKE VIEW - 1976: Xerox

CARTER CAMPAIGN - CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - 1976: Printed Item

NUCLEAR EXCHANGE - WARNKE VIEW - 1976: Xerox

YUGOSLAVIA - WARNKE VIEW - 1976: Xerox