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 14, 1968
The goal of the National Conference of Christians and Jews was to change the beliefs of a nation, nothing less.
Feb 14, 1968
The first order of business is the prompt enactment by the Congress of the penny on the dollar tax increase that we will need to pay for part of our extraordinary defense costs.
Feb 12, 1968
I am quite pleased to be a participant in bestowing the 1967 awards of the National Medal of Science.
Feb 12, 1968
I begrudge every economy and every necessity of today that limits our support of science--even momentarily.
Feb 12, 1968
It is the story of countless individuals whose success and sacrifice converted an idea into a free nation.
Feb 12, 1968
The stature of the scientists we honor today gives me great confidence that science will do its part.
Feb 12, 1968
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, invite the people of the United States to observe February 1968 as American History Month.
Feb 12, 1968
The heritage of liberty we enjoy was bought by men and women who dared the unknown, who tamed the wilderness, and gave their lives on fields of battle.
Feb 12, 1968
The study of American history reveals the experience of shared endeavor, hardship, joy, and triumph which binds us together as a nation.
Feb 12, 1968
Their more immediate causes lie in the growth of technology, in industry, and, of course, urbanization.
Feb 12, 1968
We honor them by remembering their deeds—and by telling their story to each succeeding generation.
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