Lyndon Johnson actually said...

As soon as the team members return, I will invite all of the winners of medals in this year's games to join me here for lunch at the White House in the Capital City so that I can personally express to them the happiness of a proud and grateful nation.

Context

Recorded Remarks Congratulating the U.S. Olympic Team and the Members of the U.S. Olympic Committee

10/22/1964

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