Lyndon Johnson: “I do not believe that a man should have to pay with his life or with his health for his right to earn a living for his…”

I believe deeply in your cause and I believe in you.

In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.

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

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…