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.
Jan 26, 1966
For such an extension, the United States will require only that number and kind of inspections which modern science shows to be necessary to assure that the treaty is being faithfully observed.
Jan 26, 1966
The true costs of this conflict are death, pain, and grief; interrupted careers and separation from loved ones.
Jan 26, 1966
Each of these steps would contribute toward reducing the danger and destruction of war.
Jan 26, 1966
Meanwhile, the nations that do not seek the nuclear path can be sure that they will have our strong support against threats of nuclear blackmail.
Jan 26, 1966
To store drugs and poisons within easy reach of children, or to store them along side of food, is as foolish as leaving a loaded pistol lying around the house—and as dangerous.
Jan 26, 1966
We must sustain it, deal with its problems, and make the most of the opportunities it presents.
Jan 24, 1966
This goal can be achieved, however, only through the effective mobilization of all our resources, private as well as governmental.
Jan 24, 1966
Heart disease continues to shorten or cripple the lives of thousands of Americans.
Jan 24, 1966
I urge everyone to enlist in this heart crusade and to support the vital work that will enable us to reach the goal of healthy hearts for all.
Jan 23, 1966
Inflation need not be the price of social progress; nor should it be a cost of defending freedom.
Jan 23, 1966
Today, I want it to shine on you, and I came here to tell you that on behalf of the American people, the Congress, the other branches of the Government, that we respect you and we recognize the many sacrifices you have made to bring about…
Jan 23, 1966
With this balanced program we can: Meet our international responsibilities with firmness.
Jan 23, 1966
We are a rich nation and can afford to make progress at home while meeting obligations abroad--in fact, we can afford no other course if we are to remain strong.
Jan 23, 1966
We are pleased to come here this morning to sign and submit to the Congress the budget that we are sending up today.
Jan 23, 1966
The rate of advance in the new programs has been held below what might have been proposed in less troubled times.
Jan 23, 1966
We have tried since the beginning of this fiscal year to get the managers of our Government to reduce expenditures wherever they possibly could, to eliminate what we thought could be termed 'fat' programs that were obsolete or outmoded.
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