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Lyndon Johnson: “We all read of the young girl who was being attacked and stabbed to death while some 30 people watched in 'apathy.”

On the recordMay 5, 1964
We all read of the young girl who was being attacked and stabbed to death while some 30 people watched in 'apathy.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Presenting the Young American Medals

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