On the recordJuly 22, 1966
The United States was born in strife and it was nurtured in hardship.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe United States was born in strife and it was nurtured in hardship.
Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport, Lawrenceville, Illinois.
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