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Lyndon Johnson: “It is, simply put, just to prevent the forceful conquest of South Vietnam by North Vietnam.”

On the recordFebruary 22, 1966
It is, simply put, just to prevent the forceful conquest of South Vietnam by North Vietnam.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks in New York City Upon Receiving the National Freedom Award

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