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 11, 1966
Our people will report to you as much as they can after those meetings.
Mar 11, 1966
Everything that we do in these respective fields that he enumerated will be done only after a full discussion with the Governors and in full cooperation with them.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where city parks and plazas, as numerous as today's parking lots, bring rest and relaxation to shoppers and to office workers.
Mar 9, 1966
I will never slacken for a moment my efforts to make this a more beautiful nation.
Mar 9, 1966
In planning this Bicentennial Celebration, we must remember that we are celebrating not only the birth of American ideals, but the birth of ideals that today encircle the globe.
Mar 9, 1966
I propose that we establish an American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, composed of members of Congress and the Executive Branch and distinguished and outstanding Americans appointed by the President.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where picnic areas are within an hour's drive of every city.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where bicycle paths, running through the hearts of our great cities, provide wholesome, healthy recreation for an entire family.
Mar 9, 1966
Will it be owned by a handful of the wealthy people, or will we preserve it for the pleasure of every American?
Mar 9, 1966
This Commission will:--Provide a creative and helping hand to State, local, and private groups in their commemorations.
Mar 9, 1966
The serenity of nature must be more than a once-a-year experience--that is, if we are to be a whole and happy people.
Mar 9, 1966
A few months ago I stated that the clear water and the warm sandy beaches of our coastline are our Nation's real treasure, but I also observed that this kind of a treasure is not always secure.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where nearby lakes offer weekend camping and fishing and boating for all of our people.
Mar 9, 1966
Will it be strewn with broken glass and rusting cans and commercialized beyond recognition, or will we leave a part of it as God created it and as man found it?
Mar 9, 1966
This will be another important link in the great network of national parks that some of us have worked so long to establish.
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