Record copy, Telegram to the President Regarding Johnson's Statement to the Press on the U-2 Incident in Russia

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May 7, 1960 straight wire The President White House Washington D. C. I HAVE JUST ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT TO THE PRESS UNARMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCIDENT INVOLVING THEFAIRPLANE SHOT DOWN IN THE SOVIET UNION. (statement attached) Lyndon B. Johnson Majority Leader United states senate

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