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.
Oct 19, 1965
I have today issued an Executive Order transferring the duties of the Director of the Food-for-Peace Program to the Secretary of State.
Oct 19, 1965
The air that is the very essence of life has become a carrier for disease and for early death.
Oct 19, 1965
This bill gives us the tools to halt pollution before it starts in new industries.
Oct 19, 1965
I regard the Food-for-Peace Program as the primary tool in our battle against hunger and privation abroad.
Oct 19, 1965
Well, to those of you here in this room-members and leaders of both parties--this morning I join you in saying that together we intend to rewrite that chapter of history.
Oct 19, 1965
In the United States alone it accounts for more than $11 billion in economic damages.
Oct 19, 1965
Today, with the signing of the Clean Air Act Amendments and Solid Waste Disposal Act, we are redoubling our efforts.
Oct 19, 1965
This act will require all 1968 model automobiles--including the foreign models that are sold here--to meet Federal control standards for exhaust.
Oct 19, 1965
The time has now come to simplify and strengthen its operation within the Executive Branch--a step which I have taken today.
Oct 19, 1965
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, we have been systematically polluting our air.
Oct 19, 1965
We made a hopeful beginning toward solving this problem with the Clean Air Act of 1963.
Oct 19, 1965
Section 106 of Executive Order No. 11157 of June 22, 1964, is hereby amended by inserting '(a)' immediately after 'Sec. 106.'
Oct 18, 1965
By virtue of the authority vested in me by subsection (f) of Section 303 of the Government Employees Salary Reform Act of 1964, and as President of the United States, Section 2 of Executive Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, is amended…
Oct 14, 1965
My stay in the hospital does not diminish my deep interest in affairs of the consumer.
Oct 14, 1965
In our modern age, when the marketplace has become more complex, more impersonal, and more national in character, consumers must be kept adequately informed.
Oct 14, 1965
I believe the time has come to bury forever the myth that furthering the interest of the consumer must be at the expense of the producer.
Oct 14, 1965
I am directing the Council of Economic Advisers to conduct a thorough recheck immediately to see that all establishments are keeping faith and passing all excise tax reductions to the consumers.
Oct 14, 1965
I am asking our very able Vice President to convey to you my greetings and best wishes for a most successful conference.
Oct 14, 1965
American consumers today are benefiting from the longest peacetime expansion in history.
Oct 14, 1965
I have stressed to you before the vital importance of your mission, but this is something that cannot be repeated too often.
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