Lyndon Johnson: “The gains since 1954 must be steppingstones to greater fulfillment, not future reminders of what might have been.”

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Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, under the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, supra, do proclaim that, subject to valid existing rights, the lands owned or controlled by the…

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.