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Notes on LBJ’s Death From His Closest Aide

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When the ex-president suddenly died 40 years ago today, aide Tom Johnson was the one who told the world.

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January 22, 1973.

A very sad day for me, for Mrs. LBJ, Lynda and Luci—along with so many others who loved LBJ and who were loved by him.

Mrs.

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