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On the recordSeptember 27, 1966
Five years ago I visited Senegal to attend your inauguration as first President and to celebrate the first anniversary of your nation's independence.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks of Welcome in the East Room to President Senghor of Senegal

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