Apr 26, 1966
One of his last acts was to attempt to guarantee that that way of life would be preserved for future generations, for our children and our children's children.
Lyndon Johnson
The Public Record
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.
presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 26, 1966
I hope that you will permit me this morning to congratulate you, to wish you well, to exchange greetings and renew friendships with some of my old friends who are here, and to thank you for coming and giving me this opportunity, as…
Apr 26, 1966
One of the hardest tasks that a President has is to find the right man for the right job at the right time.
Apr 26, 1966
You have made a significant contribution to scientific knowledge and I welcome all of you to the White House Cabinet Room to recognize that this morning.
Apr 26, 1966
The reason we have this little swearing-in ceremony this morning is not only to honor Mr. Bennett, but to let the country know some of these facts.
Apr 26, 1966
He made our land his land. America was his adopted land. He believed in America and he loved our way of life.
Apr 26, 1966
We cannot turn back the hands of time today, but we can, after 161 years of neglect, honor Jefferson's plea.
Apr 26, 1966
Mr. Prime Minister, let me assure you that we Americans do understand your language.
Apr 26, 1966
One of my countrymen has said that although he never really expects to see Heaven, it is all right--because he has seen Denmark.
Apr 24, 1966
I join in sorrow as Americans everywhere mourn the death of your husband.
Apr 24, 1966
Dedicated to America and dynamic in his service to her interests, Louis Johnson brought the distinction of accomplishment to his public trust.
Apr 24, 1966
I ask the Congress to approve a reorganization plan to bring new strength to the administration of Federal health programs.
Apr 24, 1966
Our health problems are difficult enough without having them complicated by outmoded organizational arrangements.
Apr 24, 1966
The awesome responsibility which was his both in the office of Secretary of Defense and in his other official duties testifies to the respect and confidence of his associates.
Apr 24, 1966
His energy and ability were reflected throughout both his government and his private career.
Apr 21, 1966
We think that the Vietnamese people are going through a trying period.
Apr 21, 1966
It would be difficult for me to overemphasize what I really believe is at stake, because transportation is more than a major force in the 20th century, modern America.
Apr 21, 1966
The United States is the only nation which maintains a system of transport that is both privately-owned and privately-operated.
Apr 21, 1966
And our system of transportation, the greatest in history, was built by the genius of free enterprise.
Apr 21, 1966
In the next two decades the demand for transportation in this country is going to double.
Politicians like Lyndon Johnson
