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On the recordNovember 15, 1965
And I would hope that every school board in this land would examine its conscience tonight, for if not 11 years, then how long must it take?
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at a Reception for Participants in a Planning Session for the White House Conference

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