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Lyndon Johnson: “It is Mrs. Johnson's wish, as it is my own, that the planting of these trees may be the occasion for us all to dedicate…”

On the recordOctober 15, 1964
It is Mrs. Johnson's wish, as it is my own, that the planting of these trees may be the occasion for us all to dedicate our efforts anew to preserving our heritage of 'America the Beautiful.'
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at a Tree-Planting Ceremony at the White House

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