On the recordSeptember 19, 1964
The day America hardens its heart, the day the fortunate turn away from the helpless, the day compassion turns to indifference, on that day we will begin to decline from greatness.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe day America hardens its heart, the day the fortunate turn away from the helpless, the day compassion turns to indifference, on that day we will begin to decline from greatness.
Remarks at the Dedication of the Morgantown, W. Va., Airport
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