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 10, 1966
I didn't see anything that I could really catch onto as any great difference between us.
Feb 10, 1966
The Vietnamese leaders were very hopeful and appeared to be very earnest.
Feb 10, 1966
I am very hopeful that the President will be able to bring peace to the island as early as possible.
Feb 10, 1966
I am returning to the Board for further hearing Pan American's request to convert its East and West Coast terminals into coterminals.
Feb 10, 1966
Upon consideration of the Transatlantic Route Renewal Case (Docket 13577 et al.) I have decided to approve the Board's recommendations, with the following exceptions:
Feb 10, 1966
As, if, and when the circumstances justify other decisions, why, we will make them, but we are always glad to have their suggestions and recommendations if they have any.
Feb 10, 1966
For reasons of foreign relations, I have determined that only one United States Flag carrier should be authorized to serve Dublin.
Feb 10, 1966
His requests will always be carefully considered and promptly acted upon here.
Feb 10, 1966
Bill will continue to go wherever the ball is and work wherever we need him.
Feb 9, 1966
Placing the Community Relations Service within the Justice Department will enhance the ability of the Justice Department to mediate and conciliate and will insure that the Federal Government speaks with a unified voice in those tense…
Feb 9, 1966
The present distribution of Federal civil rights responsibilities clearly indicates that the activities of the Community Relations Service will fit most appropriately in the Department of Justice.
Feb 9, 1966
I urge Congress to consider and debate these suggestions thoroughly and wisely in the hope and belief we can from them fashion a program that will keep free men free, and at the same time share our leadership and agricultural resources…
Feb 9, 1966
Everyone wishes to have the truth on his side, but it is not everyone that sincerely wants to be on the side of truth.
Feb 9, 1966
We must encourage a truly international effort to combat hunger and modernize agriculture.
Feb 9, 1966
Our food aid programs have brought over 140 million tons of food to hungry people during the past decade.
Feb 9, 1966
I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1966, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949, as amended, and providing for reorganization of community relations functions in the area of civil rights.
Feb 9, 1966
That hunger and want--anywhere--are the eternal enemies of all mankind.
Feb 9, 1966
One new element in today’s world is the threat of mass hunger and starvation.
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