Feb 17, 1966
Such a time is still far off, but perhaps not so far off as we thought only a few years ago.
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 17, 1966
The second consists of determining how best to utilize this knowledge for the benefit of mankind once it is achieved.
Feb 17, 1966
It is striking that separate groups dealing seriously with this problem have, after long study, arrived at similar and significant conclusions.
Feb 17, 1966
The report I submit today says it another way: 'In 1965, key words are no longer whether" and "when." They are "what" and "how" and "who."'.
Feb 17, 1966
It appears feasible, under appropriate conditions, to seed some kinds of clouds and achieve increased precipitation.
Feb 17, 1966
Even now, men are dreaming and planning of projects that will some day enable us to mitigate the awesome and terrible forces of hurricanes and tornadoes.
Feb 17, 1966
Highly encouraging steps are being taken toward establishing safe and effective programs for modifying the weather.
Feb 17, 1966
We can now begin to see the day when such programs may become operationally feasible.
Feb 17, 1966
In 1965, key words are no longer 'whether' and 'when.' They are 'what' and 'how' and 'who'.
Feb 16, 1966
In private prayer at unusual moments, I have found courage to meet another day in a world where peace on earth is still only an empty dream.
Feb 16, 1966
I am pleased to return again to our annual prayer breakfast and to be among so many of my old friends.
Feb 16, 1966
So, my countrymen, in those words from that dear mother are to be found the greatness of this Nation and also the strength of its President.
Feb 16, 1966
As long as we believe, our strength is in our faith in God and He will never fail us.
Feb 16, 1966
I believe that with all my heart, but in these troubled times I am sustained by much more than my own prayers.
Feb 16, 1966
In those words from that dear mother are to be found the greatness of this Nation and also the strength of its President.
Feb 15, 1966
It is my earnest hope that purchases and holdings of U.S. Savings Bonds will rise substantially--both through signing up new buyers and through increased support from those who already are buying bonds.
Feb 15, 1966
Two weeks ago, I called for the International Educational Act of 1966.
Feb 15, 1966
It is a tribute to the Congress, to the individual citizens of the State, and to the thousands of State and Federal personnel who worked so diligently following the disaster that Alaska has today substantially recovered from the earthquake…
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