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.
Jan 28, 1968
The budget is a nation's strategy to solve the problems that confront the nation.
Jan 28, 1968
This budget provides the funds needed for that defense, and for the maintenance and improvement of our total defense forces.
Jan 28, 1968
I find and determine that authority should be provided for the making of allocations based upon exports of finished products and petrochemicals without impairing the objectives of Proclamation 3279, as amended.
Jan 28, 1968
But faced with a costly war abroad and urgent requirements at home, we have had to set priorities.
Jan 26, 1968
I am deeply grateful that we have a man as able as Leo Beebe to work full-time on this program.
Jan 26, 1968
I can assure you that you will receive the full support of this Government.
Jan 26, 1968
I am deeply grateful for your willingness to accept this tremendous responsibility.
Jan 26, 1968
I know of no task before us of more importance to us, to the country, or to our future.
Jan 25, 1968
My grandfather told me it always took two good women to make one good man - a good mother and a good wife.
Jan 25, 1968
As a result, that village and other villages bear the mark of the Marines who have been there.
Jan 25, 1968
Probably the most powerful head of steam ever created is that of young people trying to set on fire a world that they think is all wet.
Jan 25, 1968
It also says something about the man who leads those men and the man who prepares those men for the call they must answer.
Jan 25, 1968
When the sergeant's tour was up and he had to leave the village, all turned out for a farewell party for the man who had been a friend of each one of them.
Jan 25, 1968
The only thing that I know that is harder than holding an office is running for an office.
Jan 25, 1968
The best result would be for the whole world community to persuade North Korea to return our ship and our men, and to stop the dangerous course of aggression against South Korea.
Jan 25, 1968
I look at you young people--the smartest, the healthiest, the most prosperous, the best dressed, with more creature comforts and more advantages than your fathers or your grandfathers ever dreamed of, and yet you are the most…
Jan 25, 1968
These actions do not involve in any way a reduction of our forces in Vietnam.
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