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 5, 1966
The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may authorize or approve the payment of the actual necessary expenses of travel, including lodging and subsistence, of any claimant or beneficiary of the Veterans' Administration traveling to or from…
Sep 5, 1966
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Sep 5, 1966
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Sep 5, 1966
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Sep 5, 1966
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Sep 5, 1966
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Sep 4, 1966
I would today simply remind all of those who benefit from public programs that every American's constant commitment should be, ought to be, and must be like Dr. Kellogg's, 'To spend our lives in human service.'
Sep 4, 1966
Two years ago I called for a fair deal for the men and the women who grow our food.
Sep 4, 1966
I am a free man, first. An American, second. A public servant where you can serve humanity, third. And a Democrat, fourth--but in that order.
Sep 4, 1966
I said way back early in my political life that I thought every 'person had a great reward if he had a chance to serve his fellow man.
Sep 4, 1966
And as you the leaders of the workingmen, as you the spokesmen for the house of labor, as you the individual members of the various unions--as you work forward toward peace and prosperity in this land and in this world, I pledge you that…
Sep 4, 1966
I am deeply honored by the fine introduction that your eminent and capable Representative in Congress, Congressman Rodney Love, gave me.
Sep 4, 1966
Beyond the present conflict, we must prepare for the task of reconciliation which leads to lasting peace.
Sep 4, 1966
Tonight we have an immigration law that no longer asks a man, 'Where do you come from?','It asks, 'What can you do?'
Sep 4, 1966
This Nation would far rather use its power to heal humanity than to participate in a struggle.
Sep 4, 1966
It might be worthwhile for us to just take an inventory of all the blessings that all America has.
Sep 4, 1966
But to stop aggression is only the beginning, not the end of our policy.
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