We have talked long enough in this country about equal rights. We have talked for one hundred years or more. It is time now to write the next chapter, and to write it in the books of law.

Lyndon B. Johnson

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Racial equality Equality Civil rights American politics

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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Political speech

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English

Time

1963 1960s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Johnson, Lyndon B. First address to Congress as President. 27 Nov. 1963, US Capital Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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