Feb 15, 1966
We will not completely drive out the aggressor until we make a start at eliminating these political and social defects.
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 15, 1966
I came up here to Atlantic City tonight to tell you that this is only the beginning of what we're going to do in the field of education.
Feb 15, 1966
I appreciate that steps have been taken in the past year to strengthen the government's safety programs but much more must be undertaken to emphasize our continuing concern and to assure effective implementation.
Feb 14, 1966
I have instructed our negotiators to walk the extra mile necessary to insure that the weapons of war submit to man's need for peace.
Feb 14, 1966
I have committed my administration to the task of persuading the non-nuclear countries that it is neither in the interests of their security, nor of world peace, to develop nuclear weapons.
Feb 14, 1966
I reaffirm my belief that it is possible through reason and through patient effort to translate the world's common interest in survival into concrete acts of restraint and accommodation between the nations.
Feb 13, 1966
Our people must be given the opportunity to know, even for short periods of time, the wonders of God's creation expressed in earth's wilderness areas.
Feb 13, 1966
I urge the Congress to act promptly and favorably on each of the requests.
Feb 13, 1966
Parents know how much good teaching means to their children's future.
Feb 13, 1966
All of the functions which are now vested in the President in consequence of their transfer to him effected by the provisions of Section 1 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1965 are hereby delegated to the Council.
Feb 13, 1966
Together they testify to a progressive, compassionate and resolute people.
Feb 13, 1966
The Teacher Corps offers a practical means of uniting the idealism and wisdom of each--young graduates and accomplished teachers--and thus enriching the lives of coming generations.
Feb 13, 1966
The maintenance of our existing Wilderness System is a priority program of the Federal government.
Feb 13, 1966
Our country is blessed with young men and women who desire to serve those less fortunate than themselves.
Feb 13, 1966
They are the necessities of a nation devoted to the improvement of man's estate.
Feb 13, 1966
I am pleased to send to Congress today the second annual report of our progress in implementing the Wilderness Act.
Feb 13, 1966
Most poignantly, children themselves know what it is to be taught with enthusiasm and skill.
Feb 13, 1966
The Council shall from time to time transmit to all appropriate agencies and officers of the Government statements of the policies of the Council under this order and such other information relating to the above-mentioned transactions or…
Feb 13, 1966
School administrators know how a few teachers, trained in today's advanced methods of instruction, can raise the entire level of education in their schools.
Feb 13, 1966
The Wilderness Act is one in the long list of creative conservation measures that Congress has passed and I have signed into law.
Feb 13, 1966
In carrying out the functions delegated to him by subsection (a) of this Section, the Secretary shall consult with the Council.
Feb 13, 1966
The Congress has wisely provided for public participation as reviews of the Primitive and Roadless Areas proceed.
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