We don't have to speculate about the need or about the public demand, because when the first 460 acres were opened in 1962, 600,000 visitors were attracted to Sandy Hook, but 240,000 had to be turned away.
Remarks on the Transfer to New Jersey of Lands for the Sandy Hook State Park.
Share
More from Lyndon Johnson
We have come to know that we Americans have a profound interest in the independence of men and women at home and men and women all around the world.
It is the living and the eternal theme of the United States of America--a Nation that has been made great by an infusion and mingling of all the cultures of the world.
It is a delight to come back to San Antonio and to see so many friendly and familiar faces.
I call upon them to cooperate fully with the Secretaries of Commerce and State in this important work.
Other voices in this conversation
