Lyndon Johnson actually said...

We remember that it was 100 years ago that Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery.

Remarks in Kosciusko Park, Milwaukee

10/29/1964

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Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America do hereby designate September 17, 1964 as von Steuben Day.

I am so proud of the team that Mr. Webb has assembled.

I want to commend each of you.

I invite all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.