Sep 22, 1966
Today we have met here in the Cabinet Room to see the President sign into law a new minimum wage.--One dollar and sixty cents an hour.
Lyndon Johnson
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Lyndon Baines Johnson was the 36th President of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Texas and began his political career as a U.S. Representative in 1937, later becoming a U.S. Senator in 1949. Johnson ascended to the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and his administration is noted for significant domestic policies, including the Great Society programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. His legislative achievements included the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid.
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Sep 22, 1966
One of the first contributions I made in the legislative field when I came to Washington was when we passed the first minimum wage bill through the Congress of the United States.
Sep 22, 1966
Our new minimum wage law, in my judgment, will bring a larger piece of this country's prosperity, and a greater share of personal dignity, to millions of our workers, their wives, and their children.
Sep 22, 1966
The straight fact is that a fair minimum wage doesn't hurt business in any way.
Sep 22, 1966
That bill guaranteed a minimum hourly wage--the munificent, magnificent sum of 25 cents an hour--25 cents an hour!
Sep 22, 1966
Thomas Jefferson called his days in the Presidency \a splendid misery\"--and sometimes I agree.
Sep 22, 1966
The new minimum wage--$64 a week--will not support a very big family.
Sep 21, 1966
It reminds us that every citizen in this land is the descendant of men who were once foreigners--who were once strangers from afar.
Sep 21, 1966
This is what I believe and this is what I remind you of: this echo of 1776, as I meet here with you in the Cabinet Room today to sign this proclamation.
Sep 21, 1966
New shores of promise await those who, like Columbus, push on undaunted by the failures of the past or fear of the uncharted future.
Sep 21, 1966
Under the old system, even Christopher Columbus would have found it difficult to come to this country--simply because Christopher Columbus was born in Italy.
Sep 21, 1966
Maybe we ought to try to get by with some baling wire, patch things up, to get by during this particular period when there is such pressure on our economy.
Sep 21, 1966
Proclaiming Columbus Day is much more to me than just another ceremonial function.
Sep 21, 1966
The day will come when regularly employed speculators will find out that their speculations are just pure speculation and nothing else.
Sep 21, 1966
The Immigration Act of 1965 does assign quotas on a basis of equality.
Sep 21, 1966
No, I would think that the best thing for you to do, Bob, is read the speech and make your own interpretations.
Sep 21, 1966
Today we think of Columbus Day as a time for honoring not only that great explorer, but also all of those Italians whose gifts have been freely given to make this Nation great.
Sep 21, 1966
So in its short life, this Immigration Act of 1965 has brought happiness to many homes, has reunited many families that have been kept apart very cruelly for a good many years.
Sep 21, 1966
It does not ask: 'Where were you born?' But rather it does ask: 'What skills can you perform?'''
Sep 21, 1966
Just as soon as we make a decision, I will try to announce it to you.
Sep 21, 1966
I also invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of General Pulaski and his dedication to the defense of liberty.
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