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Lyndon Johnson: “I know that the Ivy League takes a dim view of recruiting athletes.”

On the recordSeptember 1, 1964
I know that the Ivy League takes a dim view of recruiting athletes.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Dr. Otto Eckstcin as a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers.

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