Lyndon Johnson actually said...

People who do not know their past are doomed to repeat its mistakes.

Remarks Upon Signing Bill Authorizing Grants for the Publication of Historical Documentary Source Material

07/27/1964

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

I gave no assurances of any kind.

We believe that if we, together, can handle this awesome military power intelligently, prudently, and responsibly it will be a mighty force ...

We believe that joint planning is the best guarantee of effective deterrence.

We have demonstrated that aggression just doesn't pay.