Day: July 27, 2017

07/27/67: LYNDON JOHNSON ADDRESSES THE NATION

PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON * NBC RADIO NETWORK (WWJ) * JULY 27, 1967

THE PRESIDENT’S REMARKS on CIVIL DISORDERS

Thursday, July 27, 1967

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At 10:30 p.m., on the night of July 27, 1967, President Johnson addressed the nation on all major television and radio networks on civil disorders.

In his speech, Johnson announced he appointed a special presidential advisory commission (Thursday), to seek causes and cures for the country’s racial divide — moving forward — in light of recent civil disturbances, riots having taken place in Newark, Detroit, and in cities elsewhere around the country.

Also in his remarks, the President designated, Sunday, July 30, as a ‘National Day of Prayer.’ Johnson urged, “citizens in every town and city in the land to go to their churches — to pray for order and reconciliation among men.”

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Commentary by NBC News’ Richard Volariani, Washington. The President’s remarks was broadcast live on NBC radio affiliate WWJ 950 in Detroit.

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Audio source from the Gordon Skene Collection.

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NBC NEWS. ON THIS DAY. 50 YEARS AGO

PRESIDENT JOHNSON delivers his remarks on Detroit before the nation, Monday, July 24, 1967. Standing behind the President, Attorney General Ramsey Clark and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. The President again would address the nation on civil disorders for a second time during the week, late Thursday evening, July 27, 1967. (click on image for largest view)

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