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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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
1963: 81 quotes1964: 2,112 quotes1965: 1,508 quotes1966: 3,339 quotes1967: 1,095 quotes1968: 750 quotes1969: 5 quotes
Feb 22, 1968

Existing Government organization is not effectively suited to deal with the full range and dimensions of the problem of prices.

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Feb 22, 1968

It will allow us to treat travelers from abroad more efficiently and more hospitably.

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Feb 22, 1968

This new Act will improve our foreign relations and promote a better understanding of America throughout the world.

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Feb 18, 1968

The Senate of the United States is a crucial arena for human rights.

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Feb 18, 1968

There should be no question about the exercise of these fundamental rights.

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Feb 18, 1968

Equal justice is clearly not a reality for millions of Americans today.

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Feb 16, 1968

I come here today as your President to tell you that on your journey the hearts of this Nation and the hopes of men in many nations fly with you and will follow with you until this duty is done.

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Feb 16, 1968

I have come to bid you Godspeed as you leave-some of you for the second time-to defend your Nation's cause.

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Feb 16, 1968

There has never been a finer fighting force wearing the American uniform than you and the one that you are going to join.

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Feb 16, 1968

It is never easy to ask men to leave home and happiness for duty far, far away.

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Feb 15, 1968

You will always be accompanied by our affection and admiration.

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Feb 15, 1968

While I don’t want to be inconsiderate of him, I do think that it is in your interest and the Nation’s interest that this man, with his background, his experience, and his knowledge of conditions there be there at this critical stage.

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Feb 15, 1968

The imprint of your devoted and dynamic leadership goes deep beyond the day.

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