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Lyndon Johnson: “So We appeal to the railroad officials throughout the land and to all the members of the railroad brotherhoods to act in…”

On the recordApril 8, 1964
So We appeal to the railroad officials throughout the land and to all the members of the railroad brotherhoods to act in accordance with this agreement and in the best of faith, and we pledge our efforts to do our dead level best to work out an agreement that will be in the public interest and satisfactory to all.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Radio and Television Statement Announcing a Moratorium in the Railroad Labor Dispute.

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