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Lyndon Johnson: “In the first moments of that dear and present challenge, the United States moved to stand at once at your side--and…”

On the recordMay 16, 1965
In the first moments of that dear and present challenge, the United States moved to stand at once at your side--and there, Mr. President, we still stand, our sons and your sons stand together guarding the peace today.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks of Welcome at the White House to the President of Korea

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