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.
Mar 30, 1966
My judgment is that the money we have in the impacted areas, milk for children who can afford to pay for it, land-grant college aid, defense loans, some of those items we have cut, from the Record that I read every morning, they are going…
Mar 30, 1966
The loneliest moment I ever had in my life was when I learned that my mother was gone from me, because of this terrible disease.
Mar 30, 1966
We are declaring that the health of our people is just equally worthy of that support, equally important to the Nation's future.
Mar 30, 1966
I regard the institution of the Presidency as requiring responsible leadership, and I think the country expects the President to provide that leadership.
Mar 30, 1966
I believe it would be unfortunate to delay protection to these late enrollees--some of whom are those with the greatest need for medical insurance.
Mar 30, 1966
San Antonio is a great American city-rich in culture, traditions, and memories.
Mar 30, 1966
I think it would be wise for all of us to be selective in our purchases.
Mar 30, 1966
I think the country expects the President to provide that leadership.
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.
Mar 30, 1966
If I had to just make a prediction, and I was really anxious to keep as good a record as Drew Pearson says he has, I would predict that the budget that finally comes to me in the form of an appropriation bill is increased over what we…
Mar 30, 1966
Mr. Rostow will take over all or many of the duties and assignments handled by McGeorge Bundy.
Mar 30, 1966
When the burdens of the Presidency seem unusually heavy, I always remind myself that it could be worse--I could be a mayor of a city instead.
Mar 30, 1966
I am most pleased that you could be here today for this very satisfying occasion.
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