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Year in Review 1964 Politics Violence and Tragedy
A survey of 1964 headlines shows Lyndon Johnson’s landslide win over Barry Goldwater and global violence from Congo and Vietnam. Tragedy struck Alaska with 130 deaths and millions in damage, while civil rights tensions and race-related confrontations drew national attention. Jacqueline Kennedy visited JFK’s grave as Johnson celebrated victory with a Texas ranch display.
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