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.
Aug 16, 1966
Planning, building, and maintaining the system requires constant and detailed cooperation between Federal, State and local governments, and private enterprise.
Aug 16, 1966
Americans have just cause to celebrate the progress that has been made in highway transportation in this Nation.
Aug 16, 1966
It is essential that Americans understand and appreciate the importance of highway transportation to their social and economic progress, and to the defense of our Nation.
Aug 16, 1966
Virtually everything that moves from field and factory to the home utilizes this system in one way or another.
Aug 16, 1966
I urge Federal, State, and local government officials, as well as highway industry organizations, and other organizations having a public-spirited interest in our national highways, to hold appropriate ceremonies during that week in…
Aug 16, 1966
I hereby designate the Attorney General of the United States, and such other officers and employees of the Executive Branch of the Government as he may from time to time specify, to be the 'local authorities' and 'competent officers' on…
Aug 16, 1966
Under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America, particularly with respect to the conduct of the foreign relations of this Nation
Aug 16, 1966
We are in the midst of a major effort to beautify our highways and roadsides, to provide rest and recreation facilities for highway travelers, and to make our roads and vehicles safer for those who travel them.
Aug 16, 1966
American ingenuity and determination are constantly being applied to improve and expand this system.
Aug 16, 1966
Summoned back to the councils of Government after his retirement from a brilliant career in the naval service, Admiral William F. Raborn was named Director of Central Intelligence in 1965.
Aug 16, 1966
Modern vehicles travel at greater speeds over longer distances than ever before; we must make certain that they are equal to the rigorous demands placed upon them by modern high-speed travel.
Aug 16, 1966
We must continue to plan our highway system so that it will contribute to the rational use of urban space as well as to pleasant and convenient transportation through the countryside.
Aug 16, 1966
The Attorney General, and the designees specified by him, shall fulfill the obligations assumed by the United States pursuant to Article XIII of the Convention in the manner and form therein prescribed
Aug 16, 1966
Automotive vehicles traveling over those roads account for more than 90 percent of this country's personal travel.
Aug 16, 1966
Without careful planning, more and better highways between our cities only serve to increase traffic congestion within the cities themselves.
Aug 16, 1966
The health of this hemisphere is the business of the house in which we have assembled this morning to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Alliance for Progress.
Aug 16, 1966
The daily working partnership they have achieved is a remarkable example of creative Federalism.
Aug 16, 1966
We have doubled the miles of paved streets and roads in the past 20 years
Aug 16, 1966
The daily working partnership they have achieved is a remarkable example of creative Federalism
Aug 16, 1966
Your career, Admiral Raborn, has been long and it has been outstanding.
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