Apr 14, 1966
All my life the Mexican people have been my friends and my playmates, my closest associates and my most trusted allies, and my most loyal supporters.
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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Apr 14, 1966
Come what may, may we always be good neighbors—and may we always be good amigos.
Apr 14, 1966
To understand people, you must know them and to properly speak for them and represent them, you must love them.
Apr 14, 1966
The two Presidents were pleased to note the progress achieved in the acquisition of lands, the transfer of residents and the construction of installations provided for in the convention for the solution of the Chamizal problem.
Apr 14, 1966
The Presidents expressed their conviction that these also constitute the foundation of the firm friendship between Mexico and the United States.
Apr 14, 1966
The two Presidents expressed their determination to improve the relations between the frontier cities of both countries, and to elevate the life of those who live in the border region.
Apr 14, 1966
We must demonstrate to our peoples that their destiny is not class struggle but common struggle to achieve that proud and that modern Latin America which is at once the dream of a generation and the interest of the world community.
Apr 14, 1966
The two Presidents expressed their determination to create an Abraham Lincoln Fund in Mexico and a Benito Juarez Fund in the United States in order to grant scholarships to the youth of the hemisphere who might be selected by a Joint…
Apr 13, 1966
Mr. President, we salute you for the leadership that you are providing your own great nation and the contribution you are making to other nations in the world in a program that will bring peace to all humankind.
Apr 13, 1966
There was a stronger friendship that exists between the people than exists today.
Apr 13, 1966
We present that statue to people that we consider our most treasured friends.
Apr 13, 1966
Mister President, our distinguished Secretary of State, the majority leader of the United States Senate, the minority leader of the United States Senate, leaders of our House of Representatives, join me on this occasion in thanking you for…
Apr 13, 1966
So when I come to Mexico, I feel that I come to the home of my friends.
Apr 13, 1966
And if I could have my one wish granted today, it would be that we could live in a world where we had the same peaceful relations with our neighbors as we have with the people of Mexico.
Apr 11, 1966
Liberty is the symbol for the goal we seek; loyalty is the symbol of our common purpose in its pursuit.
Apr 10, 1966
It is fitting and appropriate that being so associated with his spirit, it should also carry his name.
Apr 10, 1966
I do hereby proclaim that the Cumberland National Forest in the State of Kentucky, as defined by Proclamation 2227 of February 23, 1937 (50 Stat. 1818), is hereby designated and hereafter shall be known as the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Apr 8, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, do, in conformity with that action, call on the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities in memory of Sir…
Apr 7, 1966
This great city has meant a lot to me, not only in my political philosophy, but a good deal of other philosophy.
Apr 7, 1966
I don't think that we must ever be satisfied in this growing, adventuresome country of America with the status quo.
Apr 7, 1966
I am convinced that we must reexamine on a broad scale our nation's use of health manpower.
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