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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 12, 1966

To hunger for use, and to go unused, is the worst hunger of all.

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Sep 12, 1966

There are those who ask if such a struggle is worth the lives of our young men.

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Sep 11, 1966

The following are hereby superseded: Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, and 12a of Executive Order No. 7676 of July 26, 1937.

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Sep 11, 1966

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…

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Sep 11, 1966

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…

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Sep 11, 1966

We have worked long and hard to sustain 67 months—5 1/2 years—of economic growth and stability.

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Sep 11, 1966

The measure I veto today is totally inconsistent with our common goals.

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Sep 11, 1966

I thought you would like to have available the veto message which I am sending to Congress now.

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Sep 11, 1966

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…

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Sep 11, 1966

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.

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Sep 11, 1966

The bill goes far beyond my recommendations—and far beyond anything the American taxpayer should be asked to pay for at this time.

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Sep 11, 1966

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.

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Sep 11, 1966

We have worked long and hard to sustain 67 months--5 1/2 years--of economic growth and stability.

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Sep 11, 1966

I don't think I will go any further than I have already gone on that, Mr. Scali.

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Sep 11, 1966

We are glad the elections were held and we are glad the people participated.

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Sep 11, 1966

This bill would set a double standard for executive branch employees and members of the Congress.

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Sep 11, 1966

This order shall take effect on the 90th day after its publication in the Federal Register.

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