Lyndon Johnson: “The heart of America grieves today.”

On the recordApril 4, 1968

The heart of America grieves today.

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Democratic · Texas

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Address to the Nation Upon Proclaiming a Day of Mourning Following the Death of Dr. King

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

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Your reward--and it is coming--will be seen in the faces of children who will come down the road that you have helped to open.

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

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