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 8, 1965
We have pledged every American child the right to all the education that he can take.
Dec 8, 1965
With a pledge to heed that good advice, and with genuinely warm appreciation, I proudly accept your award.
Dec 8, 1965
We have pledged our elderly the right to the best treatment that medical science can provide.
Dec 7, 1965
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby request the observance of Sunday, May 1, 1966, as Law Day in the United States of America.
Dec 7, 1965
Only under the rule of law, and obedience thereto, can we rightfully claim our heritage of individual freedom.
Dec 5, 1965
They have not completed their study. They have not made any recommendations as yet.
Dec 5, 1965
No, no. He did not address himself to changing my mind, nor did I address myself to changing his.
Dec 5, 1965
I commended Mr. Swidler and Mr. Brown for the dispatch and the comprehensiveness of their report, and I want to thank them again for their prompt action this morning in connection with the Beaumont-Navasota matter.
Dec 5, 1965
I believe the public is served by competent and dedicated men in the Federal Reserve and in the Treasury and the financial agencies, fiscal agencies of the Government.
Dec 4, 1965
I have reviewed the report of the Cabinet Committee on the Balance of Payments and approved its recommendations for action.
Dec 4, 1965
I asked them \to join hands with me in a voluntary partnership... to show the world that an aroused and responsible business community in America can close ranks and make a voluntary program work.\
Dec 2, 1965
It's a long time from May to September, but May will always be May to me.
Dec 2, 1965
The minimum requirements may be waived by the commanding officer of a member for any period that the member is unable to perform the required jumps by reason of being engaged in combat operations in a hostile fire area designated under…
Dec 1, 1965
It used to be said that the basis of prosperity could be summed up in a single word: confidence.
Dec 1, 1965
During this Human Rights Week, let us pause to reaffirm the ideals and principles which have been at the foundation of our country's growth and greatness.
Dec 1, 1965
This Nation is ready to talk, unconditionally, anywhere, with peace as our agenda.
Dec 1, 1965
We are not a labor government. We are not a business government. We are not a farmer's government. We are the Government of all America.
Dec 1, 1965
A year and a half ago I outlined a set of objectives for our Nation which, when achieved, will bring us into an era of a Great Society.
Dec 1, 1965
Proclaim Liberty throughout the land and unto all the inhabitants thereof.
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