We intend to make it possible for a young nation to begin its experiment with democracy--without staring down the barrel of an aggressor's gun.
Lyndon Johnson
The Public Record
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.
This act could help us lead to a better day and I hope it will:--a day when some form of voluntary service to the community and the Nation and the world is as common in America as going to school; when no man has truly lived who only…
The limitation in Section 1 relating to the period during which an employee shall be considered as on leave of absence from his employment with the Federal Government is waived with respect to Reginald C. Price, and he shall be considered…
All actions heretofore taken by the President or by his delegates in respect of the matters affected by this order and in force at the time of the issuance of this order, shall remain in effect until amended, modified, or revoked.
We are glad the elections were held and we are glad the people participated.
The bill goes far beyond my recommendations—and far beyond anything the American taxpayer should be asked to pay for at this time.
This order shall be effective upon its filing for publication in the Federal Register and shall apply to all acquisitions made during the period this order is in effect.
The following are hereby superseded: Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, and 12a of Executive Order No. 7676 of July 26, 1937.
It is ordered that Executive Order No. 9721 of May 10, 1946, as amended by Executive Order No. 10103 of February 1, 1950, providing for the transfer of personnel to public international organizations in which the United States Government…
I thought you would like to have available the veto message which I am sending to Congress now.
The measure I veto today is totally inconsistent with our common goals.
We have worked long and hard to sustain 67 months—5 1/2 years—of economic growth and stability.
I don't think I will go any further than I have already gone on that, Mr. Scali.
This bill would set a double standard for executive branch employees and members of the Congress.
This order shall take effect on the 90th day after its publication in the Federal Register.
We have worked long and hard to sustain 67 months--5 1/2 years--of economic growth and stability.
I have determined that the exclusion from the interest equalization tax, to the extent provided in this order, is necessary to avoid such consequences for Canada as to imperil or threaten to imperil the stability of the international…
The limitation in Section 1 relating to the period during which an employee shall be considered as on leave of absence from his employment with the Federal Government is waived with respect to Reginald C. Price, and he shall be considered…





