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Lyndon Johnson: “Our old friend Jim Farley is one of several Irishmen who have served this country with great distinction as Postmaster…”

On the recordNovember 2, 1965
Our old friend Jim Farley is one of several Irishmen who have served this country with great distinction as Postmaster General.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Post Office, Hye, Texas, at the Swearing In of Lawrence F. O'Brien as Postmaster General.

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