Lyndon Johnson actually said...

In 1965, the Congress extended these benefits to our men and women in uniform.

Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports on Incentive Awards to Military Personnel

05/03/1967

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

I wrote a letter the other day to a family up in New Jersey that had five sons in the Marine Corps.

I do hereby proclaim October 15, 1966, as White Cane Safety Day.

He couldn’t state at this time just how many he would need.

He stated in an open press conference 10 days ago that he couldn't state at this time just how many he would need.