Our old friend Jim Farley is one of several Irishmen who have served this country with great distinction as Postmaster General.
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
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presidency.ucsb.eduEditor'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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