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Hello! I'm gonna start writing again. Suggestions are very welcome and constructive criticism is too. Enjoy!
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KENNEDY IS DEAD, VICTIM OF ASSASSIN; SUSPECT, ARAB IMMIGRANT, ARRAIGNED; JOHNSON ANNOUNCES ANTI VIOLENCE TOUR
- New York Times 6/4/68
Now you see, when The President meant 'Anti Violence Tour' he didn't mean starting some massive movement. He just meant some small campaign on the domestic front because the recent violence was getting intense, you know with the assassinations of King and Kennedy as well as massive protests all over the country. The only reason why he agreed to do the tour was because George (Christian) said that it would 'help his public image' and I guess he was at least somewhat right because anything could help his public image at that point, I mean his public approval ratings were getting below forty percent.
- I'm Still Here Autobiography of former president Hubert Humphrey
Yes, The President has decided what cities he will visit. They are the following: Richmond, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Montgomery, Alabama; and Dallas; Texas. The President wishes that he could visit more cities but he says that he can't as multiple crises, both foreign and domestic are taking up most of his time.
- Excerpt from White House Press Conference 6/9/68
CONGRESS PASSES NEW GOVERNMENT SPENDING BILL, JOHNSON STARTS TOUR TOMORROW
- Dallas Morning News 6/29/68
That is why, in light of recent events, we the people of the United States of America should embrace peace and harmony and become an example to other countries who wish to embrace said values.
- Excerpt form speech by president Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richmond, Virginia 6/30/68
Now, I am pleased to welcome, the most important man in our country, President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
- The President being welcomed by former Georgia state senator Jimmy Carter. Atlanta, Georgia 7/8/68
Montgomery was a bad idea. First, that place was a breeding ground for violence and race riots. Second, we had to deal with that racist troublemaker Wallace. Even though he wasn't governor anymore he still held influence in that state. Third, most of the people there already hated the living hell out of Johnson anyways. All we needed was for that one god damn stupid, racist, radical to do something.
-I'm Still Here Autobiography of former president Hubert Humphrey
My father took me to see the speech when I was little. I was so young that he had to put me on his shoulders so that I could see him. Even after all these years I still remember what happened that day. The crowd kept getting increasingly rowdy, people were yelling these chants, and fights were breaking out. After a couple minutes of this my father told me that we should go home 'because tomorrow was going to be a big day' I look down to answer him and I hear this sound, it was kind of like a firecracker but louder. That scared me, back then loud noises scared me. I tried to turn around but my father grabbed me and started running from the scene. I would only find out later that The President had been shot.
- Samantha Bowden, quoted in the documentary America In the 1960's
PRESIDENT SHOT, IN CRITICAL CONDITION. KKK MEMBER BELIEVED TO BE RESPONSIBLE
- New York Times 7/14/68
AFTER 19 HOURS ON LIFE SUPPORT JOHNSON DIES. HUMPHREY SWORN IN
- New York Times 7/15/68
I'm still here, friend. We are still here. We will not let your memory fade away in the blink of an eye, you will always be here, friend. We will not let violence and anarchy prevail over peace and justice.
- Excerpt from I'm still here speech by Hubert Humphrey 7/16/68
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KENNEDY IS DEAD, VICTIM OF ASSASSIN; SUSPECT, ARAB IMMIGRANT, ARRAIGNED; JOHNSON ANNOUNCES ANTI VIOLENCE TOUR
- New York Times 6/4/68
Now you see, when The President meant 'Anti Violence Tour' he didn't mean starting some massive movement. He just meant some small campaign on the domestic front because the recent violence was getting intense, you know with the assassinations of King and Kennedy as well as massive protests all over the country. The only reason why he agreed to do the tour was because George (Christian) said that it would 'help his public image' and I guess he was at least somewhat right because anything could help his public image at that point, I mean his public approval ratings were getting below forty percent.
- I'm Still Here Autobiography of former president Hubert Humphrey
Yes, The President has decided what cities he will visit. They are the following: Richmond, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Montgomery, Alabama; and Dallas; Texas. The President wishes that he could visit more cities but he says that he can't as multiple crises, both foreign and domestic are taking up most of his time.
- Excerpt from White House Press Conference 6/9/68
CONGRESS PASSES NEW GOVERNMENT SPENDING BILL, JOHNSON STARTS TOUR TOMORROW
- Dallas Morning News 6/29/68
That is why, in light of recent events, we the people of the United States of America should embrace peace and harmony and become an example to other countries who wish to embrace said values.
- Excerpt form speech by president Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richmond, Virginia 6/30/68
Now, I am pleased to welcome, the most important man in our country, President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
- The President being welcomed by former Georgia state senator Jimmy Carter. Atlanta, Georgia 7/8/68
Montgomery was a bad idea. First, that place was a breeding ground for violence and race riots. Second, we had to deal with that racist troublemaker Wallace. Even though he wasn't governor anymore he still held influence in that state. Third, most of the people there already hated the living hell out of Johnson anyways. All we needed was for that one god damn stupid, racist, radical to do something.
-I'm Still Here Autobiography of former president Hubert Humphrey
My father took me to see the speech when I was little. I was so young that he had to put me on his shoulders so that I could see him. Even after all these years I still remember what happened that day. The crowd kept getting increasingly rowdy, people were yelling these chants, and fights were breaking out. After a couple minutes of this my father told me that we should go home 'because tomorrow was going to be a big day' I look down to answer him and I hear this sound, it was kind of like a firecracker but louder. That scared me, back then loud noises scared me. I tried to turn around but my father grabbed me and started running from the scene. I would only find out later that The President had been shot.
- Samantha Bowden, quoted in the documentary America In the 1960's
PRESIDENT SHOT, IN CRITICAL CONDITION. KKK MEMBER BELIEVED TO BE RESPONSIBLE
- New York Times 7/14/68
AFTER 19 HOURS ON LIFE SUPPORT JOHNSON DIES. HUMPHREY SWORN IN
- New York Times 7/15/68
I'm still here, friend. We are still here. We will not let your memory fade away in the blink of an eye, you will always be here, friend. We will not let violence and anarchy prevail over peace and justice.
- Excerpt from I'm still here speech by Hubert Humphrey 7/16/68
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