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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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
1963: 81 quotes1964: 2,112 quotes1965: 1,508 quotes1966: 3,339 quotes1967: 1,095 quotes1968: 750 quotes1969: 5 quotes
Jun 16, 1965

The Governor of Georgia told me that before they were acting on requests for new facilities they were making very careful studies because their unemployment rate is down in a good many areas 2 percent or less.

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Jun 16, 1965

This is a moment when the opportunity is open and beckoning for men of all nations to take together a walk toward peace in space.

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Jun 16, 1965

As we of the executive branch ask respect for the division of executive responsibilities, I want all within the executive branch to hear me now say loud and clear, that we extend to the legislative branch that same respect.

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Jun 16, 1965

I have today accepted the resignation of Under Secretary of the Navy, Kenneth E. BeLieu, effective July 1st.

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Jun 16, 1965

So I am very proud and I am very pleased, and I am very honored in the presence of those of you here this morning to be able now to give my approval to this valuable legislation for the benefit of a strong and a growing region of our great…

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Jun 16, 1965

In the Dominican Republic in the last 2 days there has been renewed, and repeated, and totally unjustified firing on the Inter-American Force.

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Jun 14, 1965

This building will house a number of units of our defense establishment and bring them together.

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Jun 14, 1965

Our cities in America can be great centers of inspiration for the finest qualities of the human soul if, but only if, that aspiration is captured and reflected through the architecture of these cities.

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Jun 8, 1965

I believe the young people of America want to be a part of a society that meets its duty, and that never fails its duty.

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Jun 8, 1965

In our increasingly interdependent world, there is no room for the restrictiveness that leads to counter-restriction--and finally to the rivalries and conflict that undermine the foundations of free alliances and the pillars of peace.

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Jun 8, 1965

The heart of America's purposes and policies is concerned with the strength, the safety, the stability, and the greater success of the Atlantic lands and peoples.

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Jun 8, 1965

I have the highest confidence that you will, by your hands and your hearts, turn on many lights at home and in the world, to make this a brighter world for your fellow man.

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Jun 7, 1965

I believe passionately that your future is light and not darkness; decency and not depravity.

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Jun 7, 1965

I say here today as I have said before, our guard is up but our hand is always out; our ears are open and our minds are not closed.

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Jun 7, 1965

Every hour of every day that is mine is devoted to doing what we know to do to assure that kind of future for you.

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Jun 6, 1965

I said you had a little trouble talking Ed back in from his walk the other day, do you think you might be able to persuade him to come up to see me this week if I can get down to Texas?

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Jun 6, 1965

I do not despair of an abiding personal belief that the peoples--and the leaders--of the free democracies can achieve the same unity and find the same great common purpose in peace that we had in war.

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Jun 6, 1965

We of the United States are honored, Mr. Prime Minister, that your flag and our flag fly together, side by side, in the efforts these times require to preserve the peace of the world.

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Jun 6, 1965

America is looking for those lights--looking through the darkness and shadows to see the signals that will mean there is hope for peace.

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Jun 6, 1965

Well, we're mighty glad that you have had a safe return. We're all very proud of you, and we are looking forward to seeing you.

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