CSPAN3 President Johnson Address On Civil Disorder And Kerner Commission July 23, 2017
Also known as the Kerner Commission to investigate the causing of uprisings in many cities that summer. He details the legislative efforts to address poverty and discrimination. President johnson my fellow americans, we have endured a week such as no nation should live through. A time of violence and tragedy. For a few minutes tonight, i want to talk about that tragedy and talk about the deeper questions it raises for us all. I am tonight appointing a special Advisory Commission on civil disorders. The governor of illinois has agreed to serve as chairman. Mayor john lindsay of new york will se...