Eddie Johnson said "I have directed the troops you requested to proceed to O'Hare Field and to Glenview Naval Air Station." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 5, 1968

I have directed the troops you requested to proceed to O'Hare Field and to Glenview Naval Air Station.

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Democratic · Texas

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Telegram to the Acting Governor of Illinois in Response to His Request for Federal Troops in Chicago.

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