Jun 14, 1966
Never before, except in mobilizing for war, I think, has any government made such extensive preparations for any undertaking as we have made in connection with medical care.
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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Jun 14, 1966
I urge all our people to give public and private expression to the love and gratitude which they bear for their fathers.
Jun 14, 1966
I hope that you will enter into these discussions knowing that you are a very select group in which great trust is placed and which bears great responsibility.
Jun 14, 1966
In a little more than a fortnight, for the first time in the history of America, every senior American will be able to receive hospital care--not as a ward of the State, not as a charity case, but as an insured patient.
Jun 14, 1966
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, invite the governments of States and communities and all citizens to join during Gas Industry Week in recognition of the contributions of the American gas industry to the…
Jun 13, 1966
This authorization builds on a project which was begun more than 30 years ago.
Jun 13, 1966
The whole Nation, I think, has benefited greatly, for the development of the resources of any region always adds to the strength and prosperity of all the regions.
Jun 13, 1966
I want to welcome you here this morning to the Rose Garden at the White House because I am very proud to speak to you as a fellow alumnus of Capitol Hill.
Jun 13, 1966
So let us now take a step forward by signing these two measures and getting on our way.
Jun 13, 1966
I want each of you to walk out in the world determined--determined to move it, to contribute to it, and to shape it-to be leaders and not followers.
Jun 13, 1966
The landmark legislation that's passed by this Congress will in time, in my judgment, change the face of this entire Nation.
Jun 13, 1966
This third powerplant, so desperately needed, will make Grand Coulee Dam larger than any hydroelectric project now in operation anywhere in the world.
Jun 13, 1966
There is another lesson I learned in Congress-the need for leaders in every branch of public and private life to work together, for parties to seek common objectives.
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