03/18/1984
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"That event tied the hearts of our people, and for all time sent a message to tyrants that free men are all citizens of the same land."
"The nation truly shares your grief at his passing."
"I do hereby proclaim the month of March 1984, as National Social Work Month."
"Clarence Mitchell was without any doubt one of the most effective and respected men in Washington during his long career as a leading advocate for the NAACP."