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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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
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Jul 29, 1966

The success of the past two Combined Federal Campaigns shows that Federal employees heartily favor a once-a-year drive to support these worthwhile voluntary organizations.

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Jul 29, 1966

I request that you serve personally as Chairman of the Combined Campaign in your organization and appoint a top assistant as your Vice Chairman.

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Jul 29, 1966

This is an important job and I am glad that Secretary Connor has agreed to undertake it.

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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.

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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

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Jul 28, 1966

You personally are asking of the British people today the same fortitude--the same resolve--that turned the tide in those days.

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Jul 28, 1966

We have worked together as steadfast friends in a never-ending quest for peace and order.

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Jul 28, 1966

In World War II, Mr. Prime Minister, England saved herself by fortitude and the world by example.

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Jul 28, 1966

Anglo-American relations are not a partisan issue in either your country or mine.

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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…

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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, with ceremonies and activities…

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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.

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Jul 28, 1966

We are very pleased that these gentlemen have produced an agreement.

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Jul 28, 1966

You and I know it most appropriately as the 'imbalance of payments.'

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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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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.

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Jul 28, 1966

For Americans, Britain is a permanent friend, and the unbreakable link between our two nations is our permanent interest.

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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.

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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.

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Jul 28, 1966

My good associates, by whose light and leading I have walked.

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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…

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