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Dirksen the Actor Faces Vietnam War Stance Shift
Washington AP report profiles Everett Dirksen Illinois senator and Republican leader noted for humor and timing. It recalls his support mix on Johnson programs, the anti poverty effort, civil rights bill clash, and his firm backing of the Vietnam War, while highlighting his political theatrics and occasional shifts.
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James Marlow
Waller Reed Army Hospital
Washington
Thelto
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Martin Dent
Luther King
John Comedian
Rass Seereetepee
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Senate
Red Skelton
CBS
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Vietnam