And in the search for that greatness, we search also for a real and lasting peace.
Lyndon Johnson
The Public Record
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.
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.
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.
America's greatness is bringing the miracle of modern medicine to every humble citizen of this land.
America's greatness is equality of race, respect of religion, and blindness of color.
We must continue to place prime emphasis on swift resettlement outside the Miami area.
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…
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.
And all among them can look to an education that will take them as far as their abilities will permit.
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…
The future of our Nation rests on the quality of the education its young people receive.
A bond of friendship and common purpose has existed between our two great nations for more than 140 years.
I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy.
You have represented well the people that you serve--with dignity and grace and spirit and joy.
Your travels throughout our land--in the company of a large number of the press-- have helped our balance of payments problem.
It has become apparent that such isolation presents serious barriers to quality education.
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…
Water pollution control needs shall be considered in the initial stages of planning for each new installation or project.





