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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

We believe that our strength means little unless we use it toward the end of assuring peoples who choose freedom the fight to live without interference from neighbors or adversaries.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

This technology could prove to be the key that will unlock the door to economic growth for many of these nations.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

By a joint resolution approved March 29, 1965, the Congress of the United States has requested the President to issue a proclamation reminding the American people of the spirit of national unity.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

This has been a delightful day for us here at the White House and we are so pleased that our friends in America could come here from all parts of the country to join us tonight in welcoming our distinguished guests.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

I urge those who can do so to attend the centennial ceremonies to be held at the Bennett Place, near the City of Durham, North Carolina, on April 25, 1965.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

Ours is much more than just a material commitment, for we keep a moral commitment, too.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

We are particularly pleased that you come today as the first state visitor to Washington since our inauguration earlier this year.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

But we are enemies always of human privation and prejudice--and we shall not rest until justice prevails throughout the world against these adversaries.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of May 2 through May 8, 1965, as Professional Photography Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

I hereby call upon the American people to remember and to reflect upon that spirit of national unity.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 28, 1965

We invite and welcome the attention of all nations--young and old--to the agenda of the Congress of the United States.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 25, 1965

This is a very proud and a very happy occasion for all of us here, and I think it is a proud and happy occasion for all Americans everywhere.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 25, 1965

And I am so hopeful that we will finally be successful in this Congress in providing comprehensive hospital and medical insurance for our senior citizens.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 25, 1965

We are not concerned with stunts and spectaculars, but we are concerned with sure and with steady success.

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