03/28/1968
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"Let us honor them, men of North and South, as Americans."
"Your service has been a great contribution, and I have not the slightest doubt that we would not be where we are today except for the leadership that you have given."
"Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President, and in conformity with the provisions of section..."
"I urge State and local governments, the American National Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and business, labor, and farm organizations, as well as schools, civic groups, and pu..."