I ask those great patriotic organizations bearing von Steuben's name or the name of other patriots of his nationality to stress in their cel...
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America do hereby designate September 17, 1964 as von Steuben Day.
It is a source of strength--not to be treated lightly, not to be tinkered with or tampered with carelessly or casually.
On the talents of such citizens rests the future of our American civilization.
Our greatness is in people, not power.
Our glory is peace, not war.
With your help, with your support, with your leadership, we will go forward to make the years ahead the best years rural America--and all Am...
They must never be predicated upon a bias or prejudice against the farmer.
This belief is mine.
Our eyes are on the future.
It was this conviction that led President Kennedy to the establishment of the Medal of Freedom as our highest civilian honor for outstanding...
Our agricultural policies must never be made blindly.
Our Nation has no more important work to do at home than the work of keeping our historic trust to rural America.
Our great increase in productivity on the farms has released the manpower to operate our industrial complex.
Only those who doubt the individual can be dubious of America's survival and success in this century of contest.
I am grateful to you for your presence here today.
Last year, virtually all the widely-grown cash crops brought in more cash from farm marketings than was the case in 1960.
This is a moment of great promise for all America.
