Lyndon Johnson's long climb to the presidency
The piece traces Lyndon Baines Johnson from his Texas upbringing and early schooling through his rise in the House, Senate and leadership roles to the brink of a future presidential campaign. It details his family ties, education, wartime service, and key political moves that brought him into national prominence.
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Richard Kleberg
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Lynda Bird
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James Buchanan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Naval Affairs Committee
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W. Lee O’daniel
House
Pearl Harbor
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Coke Stevenson
Dollar rescue plan staved off Kennedy assassination shock
An AP analysis notes the 10 nation monetary pact protected the dollar after President Kennedy's assassination. The Fed of New York and European central banks quickly bought dollars and offered currency blocks to forestall a run, maintaining the dollar's exchange rate and gold reserves.
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U.S
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Oswald Sought Cuba Visa on Way to Soviet Union
Cuban government said Lee Harvey Oswald applied September 27 for a visa to pass through Cuba to reach the Soviet Union. Havana radio quoted Foreign Minister Raul Roa saying the request was denied because he lacked Soviet authorization. In Tacoma Washington a two year old twin required stomach pumping after swallowing pain pills, with doctors removing contents from both stomachs.
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Rita
Hannah MacIntyre
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Kennedy
President Kennedy proclaims November 28 1963 as a national day of thanksgiving. He recalls colonial and Civil War origins, notes America’s growth toward peace justice and understanding, and urges devotion to faith and service in sanctuaries and homes.
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Arctic
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Berliners Pay Final Tribute to Kennedy
In Berlin a crowd of 250000 gathered for a final farewell to John F. Kennedy in Kennedy Square. Mayor Brandt renamed the square in his honor as police unveiled new street signs bearing his name and the Freedom Bell tolled, touching both West and East Berlin.
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John F. Kennedy Square
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Willy Brandt
Washington
Heinrich Albertz
City Hall
U.S
Brandt
James H. Polk
Puzzling Wounds Stigmata Book Explores Causes
New York AP reports Rene Biot, a French physician, documents over 300 so called stigmatics with bleeding wounds like Christ in his book Enigma of Stigmata. He weighs neurotic versus extraordinary spiritual explanations and notes Hawthorn Books Inc publishes the work.
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New York
Rene Biot
Hawthorn Books Inc
Moratorium Placed On Political Speeches
Rockefeller and Goldwater suspend political activity for 30 days in mourning for John F. Kennedy. Rockefeller, re candidate for 1964, will not push his bid. Goldwater cancels TV appearances and omits speeches this year. Miller of the National Republican Committee endorses a total pause.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
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Goldwater
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Johnson
William E. Miller
National Republican Committee
Beatles Conquer England with Mersey Sound Craze
The Beatles, four Liverpool youths built from poverty, rise to fame with the Mersey sound. John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr draw 300 local groups into the movement as police struggle with ecstatic crowds in Britain. In Leicester 3,000 fans queued 16 hours for tickets amid chaotic scenes.
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George Harrison
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
Leicester
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
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