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Lyndon Johnson: “The great purpose of our Alliance for Progress is to achieve peace and dignity for every man who calls himself an…”

On the recordJune 29, 1964
The great purpose of our Alliance for Progress is to achieve peace and dignity for every man who calls himself an American-North or South.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Toasts of the President and President Orlich of Costa Rica

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