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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.

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Apr 8, 1965

I do hereby proclaim Sunday, October 24, 1965, as United Nations Day

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Apr 6, 1965

Executive Order No. 11052 of September 28, 1962 (28 F.R. 9691), entitled 'Cotton Textiles and Cotton Textile Products,' is hereby amended as follows:

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Apr 5, 1965

All along, there has been one distinguishing feature of this relationship between the state and science, and that distinguishing feature is our unwavering determination that the end of science shall be the betterment of man rather than the…

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Apr 5, 1965

Likewise, it is our determination that benefits of our gains in human knowledge shall serve all of mankind and, above all else, shall contribute to the cause of peace in the world.

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Apr 4, 1965

I urge that the Congress give these proposals prompt consideration.

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Apr 4, 1965

Today, when marketing charges account for nearly two-thirds of retail food prices, even a significant rise in farm prices has far less impact than do changes in nonfarm cost.

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Apr 4, 1965

We seek no banner to wave for partisan advantage; we seek to find in this most difficult area the means by which American agriculture and the family farm can share in our rich and growing economy as fully as they contribute to it.

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Apr 4, 1965

I hope that the experience which OEP's predecessor agency, along with the Departments of Defense, Commerce, and Labor, gained in the earlier investigation would mean that a new review, involving these and other agencies, could be concluded…

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Apr 4, 1965

We also seek to find less costly means to achieve needed adjustments in production.

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Apr 4, 1965

We propose to compete fairly and vigorously for the fast growing markets in the world.

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Apr 2, 1965

The Prime Minister was in Pennsylvania and I was going to be here and I asked him to come over and have lunch with me.

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Apr 2, 1965

I may have two or three announcements for you a little later regarding my schedule next week and regarding some appointments perhaps, but I'll still be working on them and by the time you get back to town I may finish them.

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Apr 2, 1965

Please accept my deep and sincere thanks for your recent letter commending those brave members of the 142nd Ordnance Detachment (Explosives Disposal) who recently came to your assistance in a time of dire need.

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Apr 2, 1965

The Prime Minister will be leaving very shortly and I expect to stay here until Monday--unless Mrs. Johnson changes my mind.

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Apr 1, 1965

This administration has attempted to cooperate completely with the Congress in making available to it all information possible, and that will continue to be our policy.

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Apr 1, 1965

I strongly urge all Americans to do their utmost during this Week and throughout the year to unite in the pursuit of making boating one of the safest and most enjoyable of all recreational activities.

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Apr 1, 1965

We have faith--a growing faith--in Viet-Nam and the strength that you can build here.

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Apr 1, 1965

The Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate is authorized to prescribe from time to time regulations, rulings, directions, and instructions to carry out the purpose of this order.

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Apr 1, 1965

The general we honor this morning is one who grew up with the air age.

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Apr 1, 1965

Young Americans throughout our history have never been found lacking in valor, or in courage, or in bravery.

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Apr 1, 1965

We have come here this morning to express the gratitude of this country to a very distinguished officer of the United States Air Force who has served his Nation well for more than 30 years.

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Apr 1, 1965

It is a great privilege for me this morning and I am very proud to present to General Gerhart another addition to his long list of honors for a life nobly spent in the service of his country and his fellow men.

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