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Lyndon Johnson: “For those who have been denied equal access throughout the years to public facilities, I am proud to say that this…”

On the recordAugust 19, 1965
For those who have been denied equal access throughout the years to public facilities, I am proud to say that this administration has led the way in ripping down the barriers of discrimination.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at the White House Conference on Equal Employment Opportunities

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