In 1946 the Employment Act set a goal of a job for every American.
To President Eamon de Valera: As you leave the United States, I want to tell you how very much Mrs. Johnson and I enjoye...
But for understanding to prosper we need unity of purpose.
This is the time for decision.
The choice is yours, the power to shape the future is in your hands, the path is clear.
It must be clear to you, Mr. President, from the reception you received everywhere, the deep affection with which you ar...
I have come here to say to you young people that whatever your aspirations, or whatever your dreams, whatever your talen...
I want you to know that some of you may have to wait 40 years to get something this beautiful, but I hope it comes to yo...
Forty years ago, almost to this very night, I left my high school diploma at home and I headed West to seek the fame and...
Al Smith demonstrated that wise leadership could combine efficiency in operation with compassion in result.
I love the way Allan Sherman sings.
The ends of justice at home and peace in the world.
That work has already begun.
Fiorello LaGuardia was a staunch fighter for freedom and for progress.
Franklin D. Roosevelt stood for many things.
I also urge each and every one to meditate that day on the meaning that our flag held for our forefathers and what it me...
In later years I had the honor of serving in the United States Senate with another great New Yorker--our beloved late He...
The Democratic administration in Washington intends to help our cities grow into free and spacious communities.