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.
Apr 21, 1966
I am delighted that you have agreed to serve on the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy.
Apr 21, 1966
Because of the actions we take this year, our children, I think, will come of age in a modern society.
Apr 21, 1966
A wise man is mightier than a strong man, And a man of knowledge than he who has strength.
Apr 21, 1966
I do not believe that John Wesley would have thought that we were foolish to attempt this.
Apr 21, 1966
I urge our people to participate with representatives of the transportation industry, our armed services, and other governmental agencies, in the observance of these occasions through appropriate ceremonies.
Apr 21, 1966
Through public spirited citizens such as yourself we will find the new and creative solutions and that will move this country closer to the goal of a better life for all our people.
Apr 21, 1966
I am proclaiming the week of May 15th as the National Transportation Week.
Apr 21, 1966
By wisdom a house is built, By understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Apr 21, 1966
In recognition of these facts, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 22 of May 16, 1957 (71 Stat. 30), has requested the President to proclaim annually the third Friday of May of each year as National Defense Transportation Day.
Apr 20, 1966
No member of the board shall be pecuniarily or otherwise interested in any organization of airline employees or in any air carrier.
Apr 20, 1966
That, Mr. President, is how I feel and that is my eternal hope for our Great American Society.
Apr 20, 1966
It is our hope that in our own country the Klansmen, the Negroes, the Hebrews, and the Catholics will sit down together in the common purpose of good will and dedication; that the moral and creative intelligence of our united people will…
Apr 20, 1966
As provided by section 10 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, from this date and for thirty days after the board has made its report to the President, no change, except by agreement, shall be made by the carriers represented by the Five…
Apr 20, 1966
I realize, too, how highly we prize freedom-when we send our young to die for it.
Apr 20, 1966
I have always believed that to be the hardest, but the highest, decision that any man is ever called upon to make.
Apr 20, 1966
In dying, Private Milton Olive taught those of us who remain how we ought to live.
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