Nov 20, 1965
America's greatness is bringing the miracle of modern medicine to every humble citizen of this land.
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.
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Nov 20, 1965
America's greatness is equality of race, respect of religion, and blindness of color.
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 17, 1965
We must continue to place prime emphasis on swift resettlement outside the Miami area.
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…
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.
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…
Nov 16, 1965
New Federal facilities and buildings shall be constructed so as to meet the pollution control standards prescribed by Section 4 of this Order;
Nov 16, 1965
A bond of friendship and common purpose has existed between our two great nations for more than 140 years.
Nov 16, 1965
Review and surveillance of all such activities shall be maintained to assure that pollution control standards are met on a continuing basis;
Nov 16, 1965
Pollution from all existing Federal facilities and buildings shall be controlled in accordance with plans to be submitted to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget pursuant to Section 3 of this Order;
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…
Nov 16, 1965
It has become apparent that such isolation presents serious barriers to quality education.
Nov 16, 1965
And all among them can look to an education that will take them as far as their abilities will permit.
Nov 16, 1965
The future of our Nation rests on the quality of the education its young people receive.
Nov 16, 1965
Although we have made substantial progress in ending formal segregation of schools, racial isolation in the schools persists--both in the North and the South.
Nov 16, 1965
For our Negro children quality education is especially vital because it is the key to equality.
Nov 16, 1965
The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall, in administering the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, provide technical advice and assistance to the heads of other departments, agencies, and establishments in…
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