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News of his passing brought expressions of sorrow from both national and New York political leaders. President Johnson, once Lehman's colleague in the Senate, called him "a distinguished leader who ably and efficiently served his state and nation." Several of his closest New York associates, including Mayor Wagner, expressed great sorrow and deep shock at his sudden death. Lehman, despite his advanced years, had been in vigorous good health...
...number of unskilled jobs, he especially liked designing his book-lined study. During the summer, he and his wife arranged their antiques in their new house. For example, Mr. Constable disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and hung a mirror: "It includes over two thousand pieces, as I know to my bitter sorrow." But, as he pointed out in his quick, dry voice, "We don't really 'collect' antiques--we've been picking up anything we fall in love with for years...
...This is a sad time for all people," he said. "We have suffered a loss that cannot be weighed. For me it is a deep personal tragedy. I know the world shares the sorrow that Mrs. Kennedy and her family bear. I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help...
...give meaning to his death. Each of us must let Congress and President Johnson know that we choose to honor our late President with the enactment of his courageous civil rights program. Let his spirit and ideals carry us forward in law. In the midst of sorrow and bewilderment, it is the only tribute that rings true. Stanley Mllgram, Assistant Professor of Social Psychology...
Former President Dwig D. Eisenhower and Herbert Hoover both issued statements of sorrow in New York City. Former President Harry S. Truman said he was "shocked beyond words." Richard Cardinal Cushing, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston and a lifelong friend of the Kennedy family, said "This terrible tragedy has deprived our country of one of its greatest Presidents...