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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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Nov 20, 1965

And in the search for that greatness, we search also for a real and lasting peace.

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Nov 20, 1965

We want to help build a world where reason will replace rockets.

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Nov 20, 1965

There is no man in the House of Representatives who has supported your people and your President more loyally than your Congressman, Henry B. Gonzalez.

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Nov 20, 1965

I would say this, that I know that you are glad that you are American citizens, but you are also, and you can always be very proud that you have Mexican blood in your veins.

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Nov 20, 1965

America's greatness is bringing the miracle of modern medicine to every humble citizen of this land.

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Nov 20, 1965

America's greatness is equality of race, respect of religion, and blindness of color.

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Nov 17, 1965

We must continue to place prime emphasis on swift resettlement outside the Miami area.

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Nov 17, 1965

I accept your recommendation and the recommendations of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense and Commerce and the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers regarding the immediate release of 200,000 tons of copper from the…

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Nov 16, 1965

Everywhere you have gone in the United States you have encountered an affectionate warmth of feeling and a very friendly interest on the part of the American people.

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Nov 16, 1965

And all among them can look to an education that will take them as far as their abilities will permit.

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Nov 16, 1965

The mentally disturbed among them can now look for some treatment.

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Nov 16, 1965

Water pollution control needs shall be considered in the initial stages of planning for each new installation or project, and the head of each department, agency, and establishment shall establish appropriate procedures for securing advice…

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Nov 16, 1965

The future of our Nation rests on the quality of the education its young people receive.

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Nov 16, 1965

A bond of friendship and common purpose has existed between our two great nations for more than 140 years.

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Nov 16, 1965

I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy.

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Nov 16, 1965

You have represented well the people that you serve--with dignity and grace and spirit and joy.

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Nov 16, 1965

Your travels throughout our land--in the company of a large number of the press-- have helped our balance of payments problem.

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Nov 16, 1965

It has become apparent that such isolation presents serious barriers to quality education.

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Nov 16, 1965

Executive Order No. 10014 of November 5, 1948, is hereby superseded.

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Nov 16, 1965

The head of each department, agency, and establishment shall ensure compliance with Section 11 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 466h), which declares it to be the intent of Congress that Federal departments…

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Nov 16, 1965

Water pollution control needs shall be considered in the initial stages of planning for each new installation or project.

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