Jun 13, 1966
The lives of our people are enriched in a thousand ways by this abundance of energy.
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
This authorization builds on a project which was begun more than 30 years ago.
Jun 13, 1966
So let us now take a step forward by signing these two measures and getting on our way.
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
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 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 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
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
This order shall become effective upon its filing for publication in the Federal Register.
Jun 9, 1966
The Executive Order No. 11224, dated May 13, 1965, is hereby superseded.
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 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.
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