“War is always the same. It is young men dying in the fullness of their promise. It is trying to kill a man that you do not even know well enough to hate. Therefore, to know war is to know that there is still madness in the world.”
Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
The book serves as a comprehensive archive of the official documents and remarks made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during his tenure, providing insight into his administration's policies and priorities. more
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, served from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy and is known for his 'Great Society' programs aimed at reducing poverty and racial injustice. more
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