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.
Sep 21, 1966
Thus we honor Columbus not only as a voyager but also as a symbol of the long tradition of Italian enlightenment.
Sep 21, 1966
It has demonstrated the desire of the people in the United States to end discrimination and to end it in every corner of our national life.
Sep 21, 1966
This is what our great President Franklin Roosevelt was thinking about one day in April when he addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution by saluting them as 'My fellow immigrants.'
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
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
Today we think of Christopher Columbus--a son of Italy--as the first immigrant: the first in that long procession of strangers who, over the centuries, have come to enrich our lives, our statesmanship, and our culture here in America.
Sep 21, 1966
Proclaiming Columbus Day is much more to me than just another ceremonial function.
Sep 21, 1966
It does not ask: 'Where were you born?' But rather it does ask: 'What skills can you perform?'
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
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.
Sep 21, 1966
The Immigration Act of 1965 does assign quotas on a basis of equality.
Sep 21, 1966
Just as soon as we make a decision, I will try to announce it to you.
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
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Tuesday, October 11, 1966, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the…
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 20, 1966
The bill I am signing here in the Cabinet Room this morning--H.R. 14026--I hope will help to correct these conditions.
Sep 20, 1966
As soon as we know how much we will be allowed to spend for running the Government next year, we will take appropriate actions shortly thereafter.
Sep 20, 1966
We hope we will be able to get the Senate to act next week on the new Transportation Department.
Sep 20, 1966
I am confident that he is going to be a very effective, just, and aggressive Chairman.
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