Apr 4, 1966
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed
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.
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Apr 4, 1966
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, including Section 201(a) (2) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, do proclaim that
Apr 4, 1966
America's teachers are not only making democracy work, they are helping it to flourish and to triumph, and they deserve our gratitude.
Mar 31, 1966
This review demonstrates that freeways, which the District must have, can and will be located and constructed in ways that reflect all significant community needs and values.
Mar 31, 1966
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of May 1966 as Senior Citizens Month.
Mar 31, 1966
A basic goal of an enlightened society must be to provide opportunities which enable older people to keep and strengthen their independence and dignity.
Mar 31, 1966
Let us make this month memorable by the dedicated efforts of each citizen to provide those benefits and opportunities within community programs which will add satisfaction and dignity to the lives of aging Americans.
Mar 31, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do, in conformity with that Act, hereby invite the several States of the Union and appropriate foreign countries to take part in Interama.
Mar 31, 1966
Programs proposed by this Administration and enacted into law by the 89th Congress are being launched and expanded in the largest effort on behalf of the aging in our history.
Mar 31, 1966
I call upon all Federal, State and local governments, in partnership with private and voluntary organizations, to join in community effort to give meaning to the theme of this special month: A NEW DAY FOR THE OLDER AMERICAN.
Mar 30, 1966
There is a very adequate free flow of information out there, and everything that is reported to this Government in that field is pretty well known to you either simultaneously, by the time I get it, or maybe sometimes a little ahead of me.
Mar 30, 1966
It will not only be self-satisfying to those of us who have a part in it, but it will be financially responsible and productive.
Mar 30, 1966
San Antonio is a great American city-rich in culture, traditions, and memories.
Mar 30, 1966
So these are the things that the American Cancer Society is trying so hard to bring to the attention of all of the American people through their pamphlets, through meetings like this, through programs that they have planned.
Mar 30, 1966
Mr. Rostow will take over all or many of the duties and assignments handled by McGeorge Bundy.
Mar 30, 1966
We do not want to check our economic expansion unless that is absolutely necessary, but one thing is clear and one thing is imperative: Our expansion must continue to be orderly.
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