Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I hereby order that suitable honors be rendered by units of the armed forces under orders of the Secretary of Defense on the day of the fune...

Out of our discussions and deliberations, certain conclusions have been reached for the present.

Second, it is of the utmost importance that there be continuity and stability in United States policies and purposes during this period of i...

I also direct that for the same length of time the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrangements...