Jul 1, 1966
There is hereby established a commission to be known as the National Advisory Commission on Selective Service.
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 1, 1966
The Secretary of the Interior shall make a comprehensive study of the problem of water pollution within the United States caused by the operation of vessels
Jul 1, 1966
WHEREAS since the days of the militia it has been the tradition of our Nation that we entrust its defense not just to a standing army but to all citizens
Jul 1, 1966
Each department, agency, and instrumentality is authorized, to the extent permitted by law and within the limits of available funds, to furnish such information to the Commission.
Jul 1, 1966
In order to facilitate budgeting for corrective and preventive measures, the head of each department, agency, and establishment shall provide for an examination of all existing facilities and buildings under his jurisdiction
Jul 1, 1966
The Commission shall make a final report to the President on or about January 1, 1967, setting forth its findings and recommendations.
Jul 1, 1966
Now, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows
Jul 1, 1966
The Commission is also authorized to evaluate other proposals related to selective service, including proposals for national service.
Jul 1, 1966
The Commission shall be composed of not more than twenty-five members who shall be designated by the President.
Jun 30, 1966
I am confident that you measure up to the noble challenge of the days ahead.
Jun 30, 1966
I am grateful to the American Hospital Association for its outstanding effort to prepare for Medicare.
Jun 29, 1966
I am confident that the Congress will respond to today's needs just as it did in 1906.
Jun 29, 1966
We must and will insure the integrity of drugs vital to the health of all our citizens.
Jun 29, 1966
If you vote Republican and by chance you should win, you won't have to worry very long about high prices--or high wages.
Jun 29, 1966
It is not easy to measure the achievements of a program with such multiple objectives as Food For Peace.
Jun 29, 1966
We must and will forge new links of cooperation between the Federal Government and the State and local governments.
Jun 29, 1966
The critical food shortage in India, though aggravated by drought, should be read as a warning that a crisis in food and population trends is already at the world's doorstep.
Jun 29, 1966
The United States in 1965 shipped $1.4 billion of food and fiber overseas under our Food For Peace program.
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