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 21, 1966
As long as the United States may be called upon to defend the Free World's interests anywhere on the globe, our ships are necessary to insure continuous supply of the military material that helps to prevent or defeat aggression by any…
Mar 21, 1966
I may do that in the morning, and I don't want to take the bloom off the rose.
Mar 21, 1966
Today the American Merchant Marine continues a long tradition of essential service to the American economy and defense.
Mar 21, 1966
As this Nation's economy continues to expand, we will continue to need ships—fast, modern descendants of the famous 'Clippers'—to carry our products to the far corners of the earth and return with the raw materials essential to our…
Mar 21, 1966
Well, I would say that as far as I have been aware, labor has always been independent and should be.
Mar 21, 1966
To remind the American people of the important role of the American Merchant Marine in the life of this Nation, the Congress in 1933 designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day and requested the President to issue a…
Mar 21, 1966
I am naming Robert Komer, of Chicago, Illinois, as my Special Assistant.
Mar 21, 1966
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1966, by displaying the flag of the United States at…
Mar 21, 1966
I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1966, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and…
Mar 20, 1966
I approve your recommendation and the recommendations of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Commerce, the Acting Secretary of Defense and the Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers regarding the release of 200,000 tons of…
Mar 20, 1966
Today I renew my request that the Congress enact legislation to strengthen this foundation in two critical areas--lending and packaging.
Mar 20, 1966
The task of protecting the consumer cannot and should not be left solely to the Federal Government.
Mar 20, 1966
I herewith determine that such release is required for purposes of the common defense.
Mar 20, 1966
Disposals should be made through regular producer channels on a periodic basis and in such a way as to facilitate the orderly distribution of copper supplies with priorities to defense and defense-supporting users, such as ammunition…
Mar 20, 1966
It is not enough to hope that such practices will disappear by themselves.
Mar 20, 1966
The right of the consumer to know the actual cost of his credit has been ignored for too long.
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