Mar 7, 1966
The minimum wage for American workers has been an essential part of national policy for almost thirty years.
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.
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Mar 7, 1966
No society can be truly great--and no economy can be truly prosperous--if high, long-duration unemployment for some exists side by side with low, short-term unemployment for others.
Mar 7, 1966
We must direct effective manpower policies to reduce unemployment and head off shortages.
Mar 7, 1966
Of course, I am always delighted to compliment the staff of the Bureau of the Budget.
Mar 7, 1966
Whenever there is a collision with fate, when history stops for a moment of crisis--it is the doubter who runs from the test of courage--and it is the builder who is firm in the face of fear.
Mar 7, 1966
There are 2 1/2 million men and women in the Federal Government who work each day to advance the progress of this uncommon land.
Mar 7, 1966
Your objective should be to maximize receipts and to minimize expenditures abroad consistent with the achievement of U.S. objectives.
Mar 7, 1966
So, General Staats, this morning in the presence of your wonderful family, and particularly your distinguished father-in-law, my old friend Bob Rich of Pennsylvania-whom I am so happy could be here with us-you launch a new career.
Mar 7, 1966
I have instructed the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to examine your reports carefully and to inform me promptly of the progress which is being made by each Federal agency in assisting the Nation to achieve equilibrium in its balance…
Mar 7, 1966
We cannot rest content: when employers seek skilled and experienced workers while thousands cannot find work because they lack proper training and education.
Mar 7, 1966
Mr. Staats holds a unique and a very vital position in our government.
Mar 7, 1966
He has been Deputy Director of the Bureau of the Budget under four different Presidents.
Mar 7, 1966
Our balance of payments requires our continuing attention and concern.
Mar 7, 1966
I urge that you use this occasion to re-examine all of your overseas programs with the utmost care.
Mar 7, 1966
We must eliminate the discrimination which wastes our manpower resources.
Mar 7, 1966
Attaining an unemployment rate of 3.7% is a triumph for our Nation's economy.
Mar 7, 1966
Our goal is not just a job for every worker. Our goal is to place every worker in a job where he utilizes his full productive potential, for his own and for society's benefit.
Mar 7, 1966
We are determined to do whatever is necessary to keep the economy expanding and avoid inflationary bottlenecks.
Mar 7, 1966
Low educational attainment is a product, and in turn a producer, of poverty, unemployment, and discrimination.
Mar 6, 1966
BY VIRTUE of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States I have today awarded THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION TO THE 121ST AVIATION COMPANY (AIR MOBILE…
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