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Lyndon Johnson: Once again, the heart of America is heavy--the spirit of America weeps--for a tragedy that denies the very meaning of…

On the recordApril 4, 1968
Once again, the heart of America is heavy--the spirit of America weeps--for a tragedy that denies the very meaning of our land.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Address to the Nation Upon Proclaiming a Day of Mourning Following the Death of Dr. King

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