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On the recordJanuary 28, 1966
Mail is the vital link that bridges vast distances, bringing warmth and news and, most important, easing the pain of separation.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Letter to the Postmaster General on Accelerated Mail Delivery for Servicemen in Vietnam and the Pacific Area.

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