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 27, 1966
The prime attraction of Washington is the presence here of the Federal Government.
Feb 27, 1966
The need for better facilities for visitors has long been a matter of concern.
Feb 27, 1966
The time has come for the American woman to take her rightful place in American society.
Feb 27, 1966
An Advisory Committee would be established to assist the Secretary in designing and administering the program.
Feb 27, 1966
We should all remember Hurricane Betsy--and how the Red Cross rescued thousands from the brink of that disaster.
Feb 27, 1966
I want to apologize to you for being late on account of conditions that I could not control.
Feb 27, 1966
I hope that the Congress will give early and favorable consideration to this legislation.
Feb 27, 1966
We should all remember the nurses, doctors, and countless volunteers who stand watch around the clock in hospitals, tents, shelters--wherever there is human need or suffering--here and in Vietnam this very minute.
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.
Feb 27, 1966
The bill does not foreclose any specific course of action, but will make it possible to move ahead toward accomplishing our basic objective.
Feb 27, 1966
To meet this need I am transmitting, for the consideration of the Congress, the attached bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a National Visitor Center in the District of Columbia.
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
At this very minute, somewhere in America, our Red Cross is helping with a personal tragedy--easing a community crisis--tackling and solving the problems and emergencies of life.
Feb 27, 1966
Our policy, since I became President, has been to hire and to promote on the basis of ability alone.
Feb 27, 1966
You ladies honor your sex and your Government and your professions by your accomplishments.
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