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“We have talked long enough in this country about equal rights. It is time now to write the next chapter - and to write it in the books of law.”

Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

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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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