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Johnson shocks leaders with peace pledge to quit politics
President Johnson announced he would not seek another term and would renounce his real career to pursue world peace. Reaction split Democrats and Republicans in Onondaga County with debates over delegates and Kennedy as a possible favorite for the nomination. Local leaders praised the move as a sacrifice, while some questioned the timing and political impact.
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