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.
Feb 28, 1966
The same spirit that the Peace Corps volunteers brought to thousands of villages and cities in 46 countries should be carried to the hamlets of Vietnam.
Feb 28, 1966
It is just as ridiculous to charge a man to vote, and therefore, on that basis, it is in violation of the Constitution.
Feb 28, 1966
A nation's greatness is measured by its concern for the health and welfare of its people.
Feb 28, 1966
Today we can set ambitious goals for the future:--full education for every citizen to the limits of his capacity to absorb it;--good health for every citizen to the limits of our country's capacity to provide it.
Feb 28, 1966
The taxes you collect are going to be used to rebuild the cities of America in a manner in which we can take great pride.
Feb 28, 1966
It was an act of faith on the part of that great President who established the Peace Corps by Executive order 5 years ago today.
Feb 28, 1966
But let them not suppose that our desire for peace springs either from weakness or from hesitation.
Feb 28, 1966
To bring every child the care he needs to develop his capacity to the fullest.
Feb 28, 1966
In this way those of you in the Peace Corps have carried forward the real revolution of our day and time, the revolution of peaceful change.
Feb 28, 1966
The constructive work of more than 20,000 people over 5 long years--the collaboration of the peoples with whom they have lived--is a real testament to the trust upon which the Peace Corps was founded.
Feb 28, 1966
Say, 'Except for the grace of God, I might be in that man's position.'
Feb 28, 1966
We are ready when that day comes, ready to join in a massive effort of reconstruction and development that is open to all, including North Vietnam.
Feb 28, 1966
In you two men I have the greatest confidence, and I have no doubt but what you will prove worthy of it.
Feb 27, 1966
We can be justly proud of what Washington offers to those who come here.
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