On the recordSeptember 16, 1964
This radar will literally look around the curve of the earth, alerting us to aircraft, and especially to missiles, within seconds after they are launched.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThis radar will literally look around the curve of the earth, alerting us to aircraft, and especially to missiles, within seconds after they are launched.
Remarks in Sacramento on the Steps of the State Capitol
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Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.
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