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 4, 1966
Your happy smiles make us feel at home again in the great industrial metropolis that is admired and envied the world over.
Sep 4, 1966
Two years ago I said that all Americans are entitled to clean water, pure air, parks and open country.
Sep 4, 1966
I am very pleased today to be joined by your most distinguished Mayor, Jerry Cavanagh; by your Governor, George Romney; by your very able Senator, Phil Hart; and by your junior Senator, Senator Griffin.
Sep 4, 1966
The peoples of other nations want to play a bigger part in running their own affairs and in shaping their own destiny.
Sep 4, 1966
Two years ago I asked for the best education that a rich nation could possibly give our young boys and girls.
Sep 4, 1966
Remember the old man who said he always felt bad when he felt good, because he was afraid that tomorrow he might feel worse.
Sep 4, 1966
I am especially grateful to all of you for coming here and extending to me and Mrs. Johnson this evening the warm welcome and hospitality that is so typical of this great State of Ohio.
Sep 4, 1966
This is my faith: that we, the American people, have the courage, have the fortitude, have the patience and the persistence to see Vietnam through to the end.
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
The United States of America says tonight, through their President: we are ready, willing, and anxious to withdraw our troops.
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
Two years ago I said that every American family is entitled to a decent home.
Sep 4, 1966
Europe knows peace today, Europe is peaceful tonight because free men stood firm in Greece and in Berlin.
Sep 4, 1966
Two years ago I called for a fair deal for the men and the women who grow our food.
Sep 2, 1966
There is still much to be done, but we know that we are no longer starting from the bottom.
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