Word: spokes
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Viet Nam, Johnson spoke while several of his envoys were still circling the globe as part of the American peace offensive. He made it clear that the peace offensive will continue, while leaving no doubt that the U.S. will stay in Viet Nam. "The enemy is no longer closer to victory," he said. "Time is no longer on his side. There is no cause to doubt the American commitment. The days may become months and the months may become years, but we will stay as long as aggression commands us to battle...
Although he gave few details, the President spoke glowingly of a "new and daring direction" for U.S. foreign aid that would include "a worldwide attack on the problems of hunger and disease and ignorance," specifically through the programs carrying unmistakable Johnson-brand names-the International Education Act and the International Health Act. The President estimated that it would cost $1 billion next year to internationalize the Great Society. Beyond that, he spoke strongly in favor of cutting tariff barriers and of expanding U.S. trade with Communist countries in Europe-even though such a stand will certainly meet powerful opposition...
Julian's commitment, his SNCC militancy, emerges in a quiet way. Towards the end of the journey, riding along in the dark, Julian spoke out, addressing no one in particular. "Funny, there's not lots of pressure to sell out, just pressure to keep quiet...
Lindsay's address made it very clear that he was well aware of the new atmosphere that he was bringing to New York. He spoke of creating "The Proud City," and told the crowd of 2,500: "Let those who compile riches from the misery of slums hear this message as their eviction notice: there will be no compromise with the profiteers of poverty. Let those who exploit human [narcotics] addiction hear me clearly: New York will no longer be your marketplace. We will combat terror in the streets. And we will do so with full respect...
...studio set belonging to TV's Death Valley Days was furnished as a comfortable den, complete with bookcases and a crackling fire on the hearth. The man who paced back and forth as he spoke over TV to his fellow Californians was obviously used to being before the cameras. He smiled intermittently, carefully turned his head from left to right, delivered his lines with feeling. At 54, Ronald Reagan, who has ap peared in 50 movies, emceed a General Electric-sponsored dramatic series on TV and lately acted as host on Death Valley Days, was playing an unaccustomed role...