On the recordJanuary 20, 1964
He wanted to be strong enough to prevent a war and wise enough to avoid one.
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presidency.ucsb.eduLyndon Johnson: “He wanted to be strong enough to prevent a war and wise enough to avoid one.”
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Remarks at the Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. David M. Shoup.
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