Jul 29, 1966
I am pleased to announce that the Honorable John T. Connor, Secretary of Commerce, will serve as Chairman of this year's Combined Federal Campaign for the Washington Metropolitan Area.
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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Jul 28, 1966
In World War II, Mr. Prime Minister, England saved herself by fortitude and the world by example.
Jul 28, 1966
Our friendship for many years is built on a common history, a common language, and most of all common trust--and a common responsibility to the peace of the world.
Jul 28, 1966
We believe your firmness and your leadership have impressed the people of the world deeply in the tradition of the great men of Britain.
Jul 28, 1966
For Americans, Britain is a permanent friend, and the unbreakable link between our two nations is our permanent interest.
Jul 28, 1966
You and I share a common purpose in several fields, the same is true, I think, of our peoples in our two countries.
Jul 28, 1966
Anglo-American relations are not a partisan issue in either your country or mine.
Jul 28, 1966
My countrymen in particular have learned that England is not a nation of amateurs.
Jul 28, 1966
The details of this arrangement, which has just been agreed upon a few moments ago, will now be prepared and presented to--and we expect thoroughly discussed by--the members of this union scattered throughout the United States in order…
Jul 28, 1966
To those who urge you to think small, I can only reply: 'Impossible. A nation that has given us the tongue of a Shakespeare, the faith of a Milton, and the courage of a Churchill must always be a force for progress, an influence for good…
Jul 28, 1966
Obtaining a settlement within this framework has been the objective of this administration ever since the board made its report to me.
Jul 28, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning October 9, 1966, as National School Lunch Week
Jul 28, 1966
I feel blessed, in a time of some distress and danger, with a comrade who has, in addition to his pluck, a delightful sense of humor.
Jul 28, 1966
The agreement that was reached just a few moments ago in the Executive Office Building between the five airlines and the International Association of Machinists is essentially within the general framework of the Presidential emergency…
Jul 28, 1966
Unit labor costs in the air transportation industry will continue to decline, thus assuring that this settlement will not contribute to any increase in the prices the public pays.
Jul 28, 1966
Lord Palmerston once said that Britain has no permanent friends--she has only permanent interests.
Jul 28, 1966
We have worked together as steadfast friends in a never-ending quest for peace and order.
Jul 28, 1966
Mrs. Johnson has always admired Dolley Madison, but I do not think she desires to emulate her--at least in that way.
Jul 28, 1966
I must say that England is blessed now, as it was blessed then, with gallant and hardy leadership.
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