On the recordAugust 2, 1965
We have declared war on ignorance and illiteracy, we have declared war on poverty, we have declared war on disease, and we have declared war on tyranny and aggression.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe have declared war on ignorance and illiteracy, we have declared war on poverty, we have declared war on disease, and we have declared war on tyranny and aggression.
Remarks to the International Platform Association Upon Receiving the Association's Annual Award
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