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Lyndon
The 36th President of the U.S., the vulgar genius who made us what we are today
August
1
1972
David Halberstam
Lyndon
David Halberstam
August
1
1972
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Lyndon
The 36th President of the U.S., the vulgar genius who made us what we are today
August
1
1972
David Halberstam
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