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.
May 16, 1966
When the burdens of the Presidency seemed unusually heavy, I always remind myself that it could be worse.
May 16, 1966
So, Mr. Hirshhorn, here this morning, in the beautiful Rose Garden of the White House, on the steps of the White House itself, we accept on behalf of all of the American people your splendid gift to all of your fellow citizens.
May 16, 1966
I commend to the consideration of the Congress legislation enabling the Smithsonian Institution to accept this gift on behalf of all our people.
May 16, 1966
This is a magnificent day for the Nation's Capital and for the millions of Americans who will visit our Capital in the years to come.
May 16, 1966
User charges are an essential element in responsible Federal fiscal management
May 16, 1966
I know that Joseph Hirshhorn will go on seeking out the best in modern painting and sculpture for many years to come, but he will never have a finer hour than this.
May 16, 1966
We must begin to build a museum that is worthy of the collection, and worthy of our highest aspirations for this beautiful city, the Capital of our country.
May 12, 1966
It is absolutely unthinkable this year--with men fighting and dying in Vietnam and inflationary pressures worrying us at home.
May 12, 1966
We can reach our goals sooner if we work closely with other nations in mutually beneficial endeavors.
May 12, 1966
To move successfully from the hopes of research to the reality of results means that we must first increase our knowledge of the atmosphere.
May 12, 1966
The Secretary of the Treasury shall hereafter be responsible for the administration of the controls exercisable under Executive Order No. 8389, and he is authorized and directed to take such action as he may deem necessary with respect to…
May 12, 1966
The ordering of goods and services at the end of the fiscal year to prevent the lapse of available appropriation balances is indefensible at any time.
May 12, 1966
The potential economic benefits of this research are enormous and important not only to Americans, but to men everywhere.
May 12, 1966
I am asking each of you personally to do whatever is necessary to insure that in your department or agency:--orders for supplies, materials, and equipment are kept to the minimum needed to carry on essential, approved programs.
May 12, 1966
I want you to take steps immediately to see that there is no so-called 'June buying' in your department or agency this year.
May 12, 1966
Much of the progress in this field will come from the Government's atmospheric science program which supports research and experimentation in creative partnerships across the nation with the scientific community and industry.
May 12, 1966
Wasteful purchasing and inventory practices are an affront to the taxpayer and cannot be tolerated.
May 12, 1966
Together, we can share our knowledge and take new strides to cope with the ancient enemies of storm and drought and flood.
May 12, 1966
Will you please report to me, through the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, the specific steps you have taken to provide top level control of your department's purchases during the remainder of the fiscal year, in the context of…
May 12, 1966
I have the honor to transmit to the Congress a summary of the Federal Government's 'National Atmospheric Sciences Program' for Fiscal Year 1967.
May 11, 1966
Our travelers and our conservationists will not forget the Highway Beautification Act, or the Water Pollution Act, or the air control pollution bill.
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