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Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 6:07 p.m. Congressional leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

crisis since the pre sent Administra tion took office, ' they said in a three -page statement. 'The Principal victims to date have been the Negroes of America whose cause is betrayed by a few false leaders, 1 the Committee said. It also claimed

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 11:15 a.m. Detroit Riots - Clark, McNamara, Christopher, Fortas, Wilkins, Doar," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

forthwith, by l'rocl::unation, comma11d such insurgents to _:.__:-~·erse and retire J'Caccfully to their respecth·e ho.mes within .:: · --ited ti.me; ~ow, THEREFORE, I, Frank.Im D. Roos-.:··:_:. President of the United States of America, do hereby m

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 10 p.m. Detroit crisis - President's activities from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

---------------------------------------------------------------------THE WHITE HOUSE LAW AND ORDER IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the Governor of the State of Michigan has informed me that conditions of domestic violence and disorder exist in the City

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:30 a.m. National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

occurred both in small towns and great metropolitan centers. No society can tolerate massive violence, anymore than a body can tolerate massive disease. And we in America shall not tolerate it. But just saying that does not solve the problem. We need

Folder, "April 5, 1968 - 11:10 a.m. President's meeting with Negro leaders after death of Martin Luther King," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

LEON HIGGENBOTHAM: This is a dark hour. If we work, we can have our finest hour. This can be America's finest hour. CLARENCE MITCHELL, III: In the gap, the incumbent will be calm. Nothing will be done if violence begets violence. SECRETARY WEAVER: We