May 26, 1965
These clearly are not policy-making positions, warranting Presidential appointment.
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.
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May 26, 1965
I do believe it is possible through reason and through patient effort to translate that common interest into concrete proposals.
May 26, 1965
The amendment to Executive Order 10358 ordered by section 1 of this order, shall be effective upon issuance of this order.
May 26, 1965
Our democracy depends in major part upon the Federal Government's adaptability, on its capacity for fast flexible response to changing needs imposed by changing circumstances.
May 26, 1965
I have stressed that we must reorganize and modernize the Government's organization structure in order to focus responsibilities, increase efficiency, and meet present-day needs more effectively.
May 26, 1965
The plan abolishes the relevant functions of the Secretary with respect to consulting and considering the recommendations of the President's Committee.
May 26, 1965
This Government has repeatedly stated its conviction that steadily mounting nuclear stock does not--repeat--does not insure the security of any nation and that the spread of nuclear weapons to additional countries threatens the security of…
May 25, 1965
The federal-aid highway system is one of the great achievements of this nation.
May 24, 1965
Today far greater demands are pressing upon both our water resources and the technology required to meet our varied water needs.
May 24, 1965
Even before there was a United States, people of this land were using and developing its water resources.
May 24, 1965
We must be sure that our research effort is adequate to guarantee sufficient water for all our future needs.
May 24, 1965
Our scientists and engineers will find solutions to meet these problems as they develop, if we maintain a continuing and effective research program.
May 23, 1965
In all seriousness, Administrator Foley, his staff, and the friends of small business in Congress can be proud of their record over the past year.
May 23, 1965
Weather modification is still several steps behind atomic energy and the exploration of space.
May 23, 1965
We recognize that achievement of such a capability would mean vast economic and social gains for human life on this earth.
May 23, 1965
This hope is not fanciful or unrealistic, but it would be misleading to suggest that such a day is near now.
May 23, 1965
So, I am proud to note that in the past 8 months small business loans made by banks, and guaranteed by SBA, have soared 700 percent.
May 23, 1965
I suppose it is appropriate to the occasion to say that this opportunity to join in observing National Small Business Week is no small pleasure.
May 22, 1965
It is my great pleasure to announce that the following officials of the career service have been selected as the 1965 recipients of the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.
May 22, 1965
We must make certain that we express our appreciation to the outstanding individuals in positions at all levels of Government who supply the special creative ability, the extra productive effort, or the unusually superlative skill that is…
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