Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Today we think of Columbus Day as a time for honoring not only that great explorer, but also all of those Italians whose gifts have been freely given to make this Nation great.

Context

Remarks at the Signing of the Columbus Day Proclamation.

09/21/1966

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