Dec 1, 1965
A growing economy provides added revenues for the programs that only our governments-Federal, State, and local--can carry out.
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.
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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
Proclaim Liberty throughout the land and unto all the inhabitants thereof.
Nov 29, 1965
We have a tremendous job ahead in the coming months and years to make sure that what Congress has passed will be carried forward efficiently, with dispatch, and with economy and good management.
Nov 29, 1965
The concern I have for quality and excellence in government is a concern that all members of the Cabinet, heads of agencies and managers at all levels share.
Nov 29, 1965
We have to make sure that the people get a full measure of value for every dollar authorized by the Congress.
Nov 25, 1965
He will be long remembered for the notable progress of his country during the more than 15 years of his leadership and for his wise guidance of Kuwait into the ranks of independent, peace-loving nations.
Nov 23, 1965
To each generation belongs the task of advancing freedom; of guarding it jealously; of nurturing it; of strengthening its institutions.
Nov 21, 1965
In determining the scope of the United States effort, we will want to examine carefully with you at that time the requirements of the hemisphere, in the light of progress made through self-help measures and the contributions which by then…
Nov 21, 1965
Recognizing that fulfillment of our goals will require the continuation of the joint effort beyond 1971, I wish to inform the Conference--and through you, your respective governments--that the United States will be prepared to extend…
Nov 21, 1965
No one of us who lived on that terrible November day will ever be able to forget what happened then or what we lost there.
Nov 21, 1965
AS I STATED on August 17, on the fourth anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, our vital alliance is perhaps the greatest adventure that this hemisphere has embarked upon since Columbus reached our shore five centuries ago.
Nov 21, 1965
I also pledged my administration to helping all of our countries meet the goals of the alliance.
Nov 20, 1965
America's greatness is guaranteeing to every child all the education that he or she can take.
Nov 20, 1965
Thirty-one years ago last week I came to this beautiful city of San Antonio in an attempt--and it was a successful attempt--to find a bride.
Nov 20, 1965
And I can take great pride in saying the same thing: There is no man in the United States Senate that has supported the program of the people of this country or the program of the President of this country more than the senior Senator from…
Nov 20, 1965
And if we believe in them, and we unite ourselves, then we can do them.
Nov 20, 1965
That is why I had such a very special interest in your election 4 years ago--and that is why I have come back here to San Antonio today.
Nov 20, 1965
America's greatness is willingness to lend a helping hand to our neighbors from other lands who seek freedom here in our shores.
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