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.
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.
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…
Jul 27, 1966
We are very proud of these servicemen who daily risk their lives at freedom's gate.
Jul 27, 1966
Congressman Greigg suggested that this message for our servicemen be combined with the Savings Bond Anniversary Stamp.
Jul 27, 1966
Today we have come here to unveil a new postage stamp which embodies the spirit of the American people and carries their voice to the entire world.
Jul 27, 1966
There is no better way for us to support our fighting men than to buy savings bonds.
Jul 27, 1966
Federal employees just should set the example by investing in their country's future.
Jul 27, 1966
With the issue of this stamp, millions of American voices will go up in unison.
Jul 27, 1966
These young Americans felt that there should be a postage stamp telling our servicemen how much we appreciate their sacrifices.
Jul 27, 1966
They will be voices that no number of demonstrators will ever be able to drown out.
Jul 27, 1966
For these voices mean that we are a nation of our word--that we are proud of the brave Americans in uniform who back our words with deeds.
Jul 25, 1966
This is heartening progress, but we still have a long way to go toward our goal of full parity of income for the American farmer.
Jul 25, 1966
It is a principal means through which we work to balance supply and demand, to maintain ever-normal granary reserves, to expand agricultural exports, and to provide a floor under the farmer's returns from commodity sales.
Jul 25, 1966
Like all policy objectives of a truly great society, parity of income is a classless objective.
Jul 25, 1966
We cannot rest until we have achieved full parity of income for the American farmer.
Jul 25, 1966
The Commodity Credit Corporation is a useful instrument in America's effort to build a stronger economy, and a more secure foundation for world peace.
Jul 25, 1966
It is a pleasure to transmit to you the Commodity Credit Corporation's report for 1965.
Jul 22, 1966
The initiative is no longer with the enemies of freedom. The initiative is with us.
Jul 22, 1966
You only have to be with them a few minutes and you know what real courage is.
Jul 22, 1966
It will be matched equally by the funds provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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