Lyndon Johnson: “Mrs. Johnson, Luci, and I, the distinguished Governors, the many able, patriotic Members of Congress from both parties…”

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do proclaim that the following described land reserved by the Act of September 1, 1959, be designated as the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Park area of…

I know something of the graciousness that the people of this city always show to all of those who come here to visit with them.

Americans do not bow. They salute, but they do not bow.

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.