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.
Dec 13, 1965
I have not forgotten the hospitality which my wife and I received during our visit to Pakistan 4 years ago.
Dec 13, 1965
It seemed to me then, as it does now, that Pakistan and the United States have very much in common.
Dec 13, 1965
We also agree, I know, that the ultimate success of all of our efforts really depends upon the restoration of peace and stability, not only in Asia, but throughout the entire world.
Dec 13, 1965
Together as friends, working shoulder to shoulder, we can improve weather forecasting and improve flood warnings, and multiply housing programs such as the Korangi project that I visited in 1961 when I met my good friend the camel driver.
Dec 13, 1965
We want peace. And we shall work every minute, day and night, for peace.
Dec 13, 1965
Both of our nations are dedicated to government by, and for, the people.
Dec 13, 1965
I remember, most gratefully, how much at home I was made to feel on my visit to your country.
Dec 13, 1965
We share the basic values and beliefs: man's fundamental dignity and worth, a love of liberty, a pride of excellence, pursuit of beauty and truth, a vision of a better and a fuller life for all human beings.
Dec 13, 1965
We want so much to bring peace to Asia and peace to all the other countries that are troubled.
Dec 13, 1965
And so tonight we share the greatest hunger and the most burning thirst of all.
Dec 13, 1965
Both you and we, each in our own way, are trying--trying so hard to provide a fuller life for all of our people.
Dec 12, 1965
Executive. Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, as amended, is further amended as follows
Dec 10, 1965
There are hereby delegated to the Director of the United States Information Agency the functions conferred upon the President by sections 221 and 222 of the Act to the extent that those functions relate to informational media guaranties…
Dec 10, 1965
It is ordered that Executive Order No. 11185 of October 16, 1964, entitled 'To Facilitate Coordination of Federal Education Programs,' be, and it is hereby, amended as follows:
Dec 10, 1965
The United States Information Agency shall perform all public information functions abroad with respect to the foreign-assistance, aid, and development programs of the United States Government.
Dec 9, 1965
I find and determine that for reasons of equity and competitive capability, there should be authority to include petrochemical plants within the system of allocation of imports.
Dec 9, 1965
It is necessary to impose restrictions on the movement of crude oil, unfinished oils, and finished products into foreign trade zones.
Dec 8, 1965
I feel a very special gratitude in receiving this honor today--because I think I know something of the men and women who extend it.
Dec 8, 1965
The quality of our life must become as much a national issue as the quantity of our goods.
Dec 8, 1965
Unchecked aggression against free and helpless people would be a very grave threat to our own freedom here in America and would be an offense to our own conscience.
Dec 8, 1965
In that century you have proved time and again the power of a handshake, a meal, and a song.
Dec 8, 1965
Even when other armies have disbanded, I hope that this one will still be on the firing line: an army whose foes are hunger and hopelessness; an army whose happy battle cry is a call to 'brighten the corner where you are.'
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