Jun 13, 1966
Even before I came to Washington as a young man, I noticed how many men said what had to be done could not be done.
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 13, 1966
The lives of our people are enriched in a thousand ways by this abundance of energy.
Jun 13, 1966
In a few days I am going to write a letter to the Secretary of HEW asking him to set up a very special group to make a very special study about what we can do in the twilight period of peoples' lives in this country.
Jun 13, 1966
The White House and the Congress can give only a part of the leadership this Nation requires and demands.
Jun 12, 1966
It is our very good fortune as a Nation that they do not stand alone even when they stand out.
Jun 12, 1966
This will allow the more efficient and effective development and management of the Park.
Jun 9, 1966
The Executive Order No. 11224, dated May 13, 1965, is hereby superseded.
Jun 9, 1966
This order shall become effective upon its filing for publication in the Federal Register.
Jun 9, 1966
I want to reassure you that I am meeting with these bankers not because we have any grave problems, but because we do have a very great program.
Jun 9, 1966
I pay tribute to the bankers of America who have given their Government a lending hand and have extended it also to those coming young men and women who need an education and who, when they get it, will reward us all with their increased…
Jun 9, 1966
I think that as a result of this meeting and the work that they have already done, the legislation we have already passed, that not only will many thousands of young people be attending college who otherwise would not have been able to…
Jun 9, 1966
Under this new loan program, families will finance college education for their children in the same way that they finance the purchase of a home: through long-term, federally guaranteed private loans.
Jun 8, 1966
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 12, 1966, as National Flag Week.
Jun 8, 1966
I request the people of the United States to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes at their homes and other suitable places.
Jun 8, 1966
Mr. President, I want to welcome you to Washington this morning on behalf of the United States Government and of the American people.
Jun 8, 1966
There has never been a time in my judgment in the Federal Government when better equipped and better trained, more dedicated and more experienced and merited personnel, diligently and with dedication, try to serve the best interests of…
Jun 8, 1966
People everywhere want the same things: better education for their children, better health for their families, better homes to live in.
Jun 8, 1966
The Foreign Service, like the Office of the President, belongs to no one single department.
Jun 8, 1966
Our goal--the goal of both the Congress and the Administration--must continue to be a regional system of rapid rail transit.
Jun 7, 1966
I am delighted, with Mrs. Johnson, to greet and welcome you to the White House today.
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