Bill Clinton: “For when they marched up the steps to school, a simple act, they…”

On the recordNovember 8, 1999

For when they marched up the steps to school, a simple act, they became foot soldiers for freedom, carrying America to higher ground.

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Remarks on Presenting Congressional Gold Medals to the Little Rock Nine

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