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
No. I think the press prefers that we have one man who does more of the briefing than anybody else called the Press Secretary.
Feb 10, 1966
I don't see that I would be the proper one to judge, because I haven't had the intimacy with them that the members of the Committee have.
Feb 10, 1966
As he requests them, they will be supplied, as I have stated on several occasions.
Feb 10, 1966
As far as I am concerned, I will want to call him my Press Secretary and try to satisfy both of you.
Feb 10, 1966
I wouldn't find any fault with any committee having any hearings at any time, as long as they are conducted in an atmosphere of objectivity, fairness, judiciousness.
Feb 10, 1966
It is always legitimate to go to the American people with a program or any problem you have.
Feb 10, 1966
I think it is a question for everyone fully exploring the problems that face our country coming up with the best recommendations and best programs they can.
Feb 10, 1966
Any Congressman, any Senator, has a right and a duty to submit his program to the people and get their support.
Feb 10, 1966
In view of the present operating rights of BOAC and Qantas, and the recently negotiated Bilateral Air Transport Agreement with the Government of Japan, embracing a route to New York and beyond to Europe, it is important that we proceed…
Feb 10, 1966
I think that there are a good many people in the country that are troubled about Vietnam and wish we could find some way to negotiate, but I think the country overwhelmingly supports the position that we have taken.
Feb 10, 1966
I would be glad to have you give me a memo on what Mr. Gavin and Mr. Kennan advocate and let me look at it, and then I will talk to you and give you my views.
Feb 10, 1966
I am appointing Mr. Lee White, who is presently Special Counsel to the President, as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission.
Feb 10, 1966
I do hope Fleming will take over some of the heavy briefing because I think it is too much for Bill with what else he is doing, too.
Feb 9, 1966
This transfer will benefit both the Department of Justice and the Community Relations Service in the fulfillment of their existing functions.
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
The National Medal of Science symbolizes that from one individual's freedom to be different comes achievement to bless all of US.
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.
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