May 4, 1966
The school safety patrol program has contributed immeasurably to the safety of our youngsters.
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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May 3, 1966
I never think of America's beautification program without a deep feeling of pride-pride in our vision of what our country can be, and pride in what we have already done.
May 3, 1966
But as many of you know, Mrs. Johnson does have a slight, detectable interest in beautification.
May 3, 1966
How can we provide nearby recreation areas that will bring relief from the noise and congestion of our cities?
May 3, 1966
I never think of America's beautification program without a deep feeling of pride--pride in our vision of what our country can be, and pride in what we have already done.
May 3, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Wednesday, May 4, 1966, as a Day of Recognition for Firefighters.
May 2, 1966
May we draw new resolve, even now, from the Polish Millennium and Constitution Day.
May 2, 1966
As long as I am allowed to serve as your President I will never cease to work for closer ties, for closer friendship, and for closer cooperation between the United States of America and Poland.
May 2, 1966
Ten centuries ago today, Poland became a part of the community of Western nations.
May 2, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim this day, May 3, 1966, as Poland's National and Christian Millennium Day on which we spiritually unite ourselves with the people of Poland…
May 1, 1966
Those shares would be guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.
May 1, 1966
They would be available for lending to other dynamic small firms that today are hungry for capital that is fight and the desire to produce and to expand.
May 1, 1966
President Eisenhower very wisely appointed a Commission on Money and Credit.
May 1, 1966
But we believe it is only half the answer to what small business needs in this country.
May 1, 1966
The bill that the Congress has sent me increases by $125 million the amount of loans that the Small Business Administration may have on its books at any one time.
May 1, 1966
We think it can, and we think it should be able to sell its loans to private investors.
May 1, 1966
These are necessary changes if the agency is to carry out its small business program I have proposed for the coming fiscal year.
May 1, 1966
There are now about 300,000 more small business firms operating in America than there were just 4 years ago.
May 1, 1966
This morning it will be my great pleasure to sign my name to the first part of this program, the program that gives us the authority.
May 1, 1966
We believe that it is necessary for small business and we believe that it is sound for the Government and the people of this country.
May 1, 1966
The bill I will sign today allows the Small Business Administration to set up two separate revolving funds, one for business loans, another for disaster loans.
May 1, 1966
We make no claim that this is a policy that is original with this administration.
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