Once again, the heart of America is heavy--the spirit of America weeps--for a tragedy that denies the very meaning of our land.
Lyndon Johnson: “Once again, the heart of America is heavy--the spirit of America weeps--for a tragedy that denies the very meaning of…”
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Address to the Nation Upon Proclaiming a Day of Mourning Following the Death of Dr. King
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