05/26/1964
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"Today, we begin to be masters of our environment."
"The ultimate victory of reclaiming this portion of our national heritage really rests in the hands of all the people of America, not just the Government here in Washington."
"With the signing of the Water Quality Act of 1965 this morning, I pledge you that we are going to reopen the Potomac for swimming by 1975."
"Increasing educational opportunity is only one of the ways that we human beings must meet the pressing demands of the times."