I urge all Americans to take this opportunity to learn about our heritage and to participate fully in our democratic system.

The history of black Americans is the record of America's battle with itself to establish the principles of justice, freedom and equal opportunity on which it was founded.

It is important that all Americans know and understand the true meaning of that record.

I think it would be ill-advised for me to specify particular things that we are talking to them about now.

We've had good success at times: with the Mideast peace treaty, for instance, a highly publicized, partial success—we are still working on it.

I think it might be good for me to answer your questions now.

I've been at peaks and I've been in valleys.

As black human rights have been ensured, all Americans have benefited.

My belief is, based on evidence, that the Soviets have been somewhat chastened and surprised by the strong reaction in the other nations in the world.

The award was established in 1957 and is presented 'with profound appreciation, highest esteem, and great personal satisfaction' to a small number of individuals each year.

I think the public opinion polls go up and down.

I urge schools and communities throughout the nation to encourage the study of our past, to plan projects and programs to commemorate important historical events and movements and to highlight those whose lives made a difference.