Feb 25, 1966
I talked to General Westmoreland about his plans and his evaluations and his hopes.
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 25, 1966
After long thought and much consultation, I have selected Andrew F. Brimmer to join the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board.
Feb 25, 1966
They were always confused and I found out that after I got through explaining it, I was confused.
Feb 25, 1966
I am today naming a council of distinguished Americans to prepare for the conference on 'To Fulfill These Rights' which will be held in Washington June 1 and 2.
Feb 25, 1966
I am today announcing my intention to appoint Mr. William W. Sherrill to the Board of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Feb 25, 1966
So far as I am concerned, I repeat now what I said last July, and what I said in New York the other night: As he makes his requests, they will be considered and they will be met.
Feb 25, 1966
The Congress is free to act, and I am not going to try to direct or force one course of action over another.
Feb 25, 1966
I am sending a fact-finding mission to the Federal Republic of Germany next week to study natural resource management, with a very special emphasis on environmental pollution.
Feb 23, 1966
At the same time, Red Cross has repeatedly mobilized its resources to help families stricken by major disasters in every part of our nation.
Feb 23, 1966
In addition to its aid to the Armed Forces and disaster victims, the Red Cross has continued to provide many other vital services to our nation and our communities.
Feb 23, 1966
I urge all Americans to give this voluntary organization their full support for the benefit of all of our citizens.
Feb 23, 1966
It has mobilized and expanded its staff—and it is doing a magnificent job for our troops on many fronts.
Feb 23, 1966
This year the Red Cross has acted swiftly to meet the special demands of Vietnam.
Feb 23, 1966
This grievous and unnecessary waste of human and economic resources, plus the profound physical and psychological damage suffered by members of farm families, causes me to view the rural accident problem as a matter of national concern.
Feb 23, 1966
These efforts on our behalf have critically reduced the financial resources of the organization.
Feb 23, 1966
Hurricane Betsy's havoc was responsible for the highest Red Cross expenditure for a disaster operation since 1955.
Feb 23, 1966
Red Cross staffs are on duty around the clock to assist our servicemen and their families in Vietnam and here at home.
Feb 23, 1966
As President of the United States and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross I strongly urge support of the Red Cross Campaign in 1966 by all civilian employees of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces.
Feb 23, 1966
I strongly urge support of the Red Cross Campaign in 1966 by all civilian employees of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces.
Feb 23, 1966
The Campaign for Members and Funds is authorized each year within the Executive Departments and Agencies.
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