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Dirksen challenges LBJ wooden soldier charge in Senate
Senate minority leader Everett Dirksen rebutted President Johnson's claim that Republicans are wooden soldiers. He argued GOP troops support the war effort in Vietnam, while Johnson faced criticism for Democratic policies. Gerald Ford echoed opposition, citing inflation and high interest rates as issues.
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Michigan
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Miami Beach
Fla
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Oklahoma
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Ohio
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