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 23, 1966
Accidents continue to cost the lives of thousands of men, women, and children on our farms, and disable nearly 750,000 more each year.
Feb 23, 1966
It has gained our confidence and support through years of devoted service to our Armed Forces personnel and to the victims of thousands of disasters.
Feb 23, 1966
For this reason, I urge all farm families to help achieve our goal of safer rural communities by eliminating those hazards and unsafe practices that cause or contribute to accidents.
Feb 23, 1966
It will be held in March 1966, except in those communities where the Red Cross raises its funds in partnership with United Way and combined campaigns.
Feb 23, 1966
The American Red Cross has earned the respect, affection and gratitude of the American people.
Feb 23, 1966
There is one area of farm life, however, which still needs much improvement.
Feb 22, 1966
Each evening when I retire, I take up-from a bedside table--reports from the battlefront and reports from the capitals around the world.
Feb 22, 1966
The right to enjoy plants and animals in their natural habitats--and the duty not to eliminate them from the face of this earth.
Feb 22, 1966
I have been heartened by your understanding of the viewpoint of the countries you visited.
Feb 22, 1966
I also want to thank Jack Valenti and Ambassador Hand, Mr. Connell, and Mr. Rielly, and others who contributed so much.
Feb 22, 1966
As you know, they are led there by a brilliant and a resourceful commander, Gen. William C. Westmoreland.
Feb 22, 1966
These are grave challenges, but I am confident that we shall meet them.
Feb 22, 1966
Our concerns must not be confined to the utilitarian requirements of transportation alone.
Feb 22, 1966
Federal financial assistance will be necessary if the Clean Rivers Demonstration Program is to succeed.
Feb 22, 1966
It should be designed so as to set an example for the Nation, and to take its place among the most attractive in the world.
Feb 22, 1966
The success of the Vice President's visit was contributed to a great deal by the presence of a man who is always there when the decisions are being made and wherever the problems exist.
Feb 22, 1966
We must remove or control nutrients that cause excessive growth of plant life in streams, lakes and estuaries.
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