Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day."

"Yes, I anticipate that we will have stepped-up activity there that will cost more money."

"I am today nominating Mr. Leonard L. Sells to be a member of the Subversive Activities Control Board."

"I do hereby urge the citizens of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on Friday, May 22, 1964, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places."