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.
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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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
In you two men I have the greatest confidence, and I have no doubt but what you will prove worthy of it.
Feb 28, 1966
You have made things a little easier for our taxpayers, and that is something that we must always try to do.
Feb 28, 1966
There was a time not many years ago when a man seriously injured had very little chance of survival.
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
Obey the law of the land, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the United States, and act with compassion in the administration of that law.
Feb 28, 1966
I come to raise a voice of confidence in both the future of these United Nations and the fate of the human race.
Feb 28, 1966
By insisting upon the political dignity of man, it has welcomed 63 nations to take their places alongside the 51 original members.
Feb 28, 1966
You refunded $239 million to taxpayers who had made mistakes on their own.
Feb 28, 1966
It has helped, at many times and in many places, to soften the harshness of man to his fellow man.
Feb 28, 1966
It is a pleasure to welcome you again here to the East Room of the White House.
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
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 27, 1966
To help open the doors of opportunity to every American woman, I am today announcing the establishment of a new group on careers for Women.
Feb 27, 1966
I want to congratulate each of you and all of you, particularly you six women who are the forerunners of what I think is a new era.
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