Lyndon Johnson: “An Advisory Committee would be established to assist the Secretary in designing and administering the program.”

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, under the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, supra, do proclaim that, subject to valid existing rights, the lands owned or controlled by the…

The mood at the White House this evening is one of cautious optimism.

We are so happy to be here in sunny San Antonio today to spend this preeminent national holiday.

I call upon them to cooperate fully with the Secretaries of Commerce and State in this important work.