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 20, 1966
A new and progressive program is needed if we are to protect the American consumer's rights in the marketplace.
Mar 20, 1966
The task of protecting the consumer cannot and should not be left solely to the Federal Government.
Mar 20, 1966
Our abilities to conquer pain and disease has increased dramatically.
Mar 20, 1966
I therefore renew my recommendation for legislation requiring lenders to state the full cost of credit, simply and clearly, and to state it before any credit contract is signed.
Mar 20, 1966
I herewith determine that such release is required for purposes of the common defense.
Mar 18, 1966
As I have said before, we must combine all of the means at our disposal--Federal, state, local and private--to meet the challenges posed by our water resource problems.
Mar 18, 1966
We must seek the knowledge and understanding essential to support our efforts.
Mar 18, 1966
A strong, well planned program of research has now become a national necessity.
Mar 18, 1966
The growth of knowledge in this vital area is important to our future.
Mar 18, 1966
We must apply the very best of science and technology to solve our mounting water resource problems.
Mar 17, 1966
Each bond that we set aside strengthens the financial security of our own families as well as the economy of our own country.
Mar 17, 1966
There just is no better investment than the United States savings bond--for it is a direct stake in the future of your country.
Mar 17, 1966
I want to see every single employee of the Federal Government helping to set an example for the rest of the Nation to follow.
Mar 17, 1966
Not all of us can help directly to win the fight for freedom in Vietnam, but every one of us can do his share to support our men who are out there in Vietnam fighting for us.
Mar 16, 1966
Too many of our fellow citizens are prevented from fully using the education they do get.
Mar 16, 1966
I want to talk to you about a goal of this Government that is very close to my heart.
Mar 16, 1966
A most charming and intelligent lady is our first woman to be both an Ambassador and a Negro.
Mar 16, 1966
The brilliant Solicitor General of the United States is a Negro, the first to hold this high office.
Mar 16, 1966
If we are going to have equal employment opportunity in the Federal Government, we must attack that problem on many fronts.
Mar 16, 1966
If race, skin color, religious beliefs, sex, or national origin prevent anyone from reaching the heights, then we have all wasted a human being.
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