Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 1964
For the greatness of a people can be measured by the qualities of the men that they honor.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Lexington at the Dedication of the George C. Marshall Research Library.

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