02/24/1979
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"I believe that this day is coming for Africa."
"It is a personal privilege for me to begin this first state visit of a President of the United States to the sub-Saharan region of Africa."
"We must not allow great power rivalries to destroy our hopes for an Africa at peace."
"I'm proud and deeply moved to be the first American President to make an official visit to your country."