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 16, 1966
It is my great pleasure to extend best wishes through Averell Harriman to the Americans of German descent who today honor the memory of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
Sep 16, 1966
More than eight million Germans followed him and helped to build our Nation.
Sep 16, 1966
His government has just made another German contribution to American culture--a large gift to the Metropolitan Opera.
Sep 16, 1966
The descendants of these men and women strengthen our economic and political life, enlarge our culture and advance our science.
Sep 15, 1966
I want a special sustained Government-wide effort started immediately to improve the procurement and management of property.
Sep 15, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, October 9, 1966, as Leif Erikson Day; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States…
Sep 15, 1966
This act closes a very serious gap in our national program to eliminate occupational hazards.
Sep 15, 1966
This bill--the Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act of 1966--is a very proud addition to this list.
Sep 15, 1966
A great and advanced nation just cannot allow hazards such as these to go on building up unchecked.
Sep 15, 1966
I do not believe that such tragedy can be written off just as an 'occupational hazard.'
Sep 15, 1966
Today, I am very gratified that we are here to take a positive step, to record an achievement toward that goal.
Sep 15, 1966
Develop an effective system for redistributing Government property to the places where it is needed most.
Sep 15, 1966
No national strategy against crime can succeed if we do not restore more of our first offenders to productive society.
Sep 15, 1966
The best law enforcement has little value if prison sentences are only temporary and embittering way stations for men whose release means a return to crime.
Sep 15, 1966
I do not believe that a man should have to pay with his life or with his health for his right to earn a living for his family.
Sep 15, 1966
I promise you that we are not going to allow them to go on unchecked.
Sep 14, 1966
The close ties of friendship existing between our two countries make us feel the more deeply Turkey's loss.
Sep 14, 1966
We are all saddened at the loss of this good man, whose ideals and accomplishments we have long respected.
Sep 14, 1966
He was a wise and valiant leader, dedicated to the preservation of democracy and the safety of his nation and the Free World.
Sep 13, 1966
I look forward to the day when the Philippines and the United States can explore the stars together.
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