Mar 24, 1965
There must be equal treatment, equal respect, equal service--and equal support--for all American citizens, regardless of race, or sex, or region, or religion.
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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Mar 24, 1965
Congress, in support of this objective, appropriated funds to assist in the preparation of such plans.
Mar 24, 1965
In countries where such reviews are conducted, I shall expect each agency to respect the levels established for each of our programs by Secretary Rusk and Mr. Gordon in the allocation of funds and resources for the ensuing year.
Mar 24, 1965
Where constitutional rights are concerned, the country can ask no more-and accept no less--than uncompromising devotion to the Constitution itself.
Mar 24, 1965
I do not believe it is necessary--or desirable--for the executive branch to duplicate globally the pattern of domestic responsibilities and operations at home.
Mar 24, 1965
Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House serves as the main ceremonial avenue connecting the centers of the Legislative and Executive Branches of the United States Government.
Mar 24, 1965
A growing nation cannot afford to waste those resources, human and natural, which are now too often neglected and unused in distressed areas.
Mar 24, 1965
In my State of the Union, I announced it was this Administration's intention to 'reshape and re-organize' the Executive Branch.
Mar 24, 1965
Opportunity should not be closed to any person because of the circumstances of the area in which he lives.
Mar 24, 1965
This reorganization plan will permit a needed modernization of the organization and procedure of the Bureau of Customs.
Mar 24, 1965
Since this Nation was born they have always found various ways and means and reasons to divert us and to hold down our national effort in the field of education.
Mar 23, 1965
In war and peace merchant ships and merchant seamen have served us well.
Mar 23, 1965
International commerce and the ships which make it possible have contributed immeasurably to America's greatness.
Mar 23, 1965
The creation and maintenance of a strong and competitive fleet to meet these demands is a complex task requiring the best efforts of government, management, and labor.
Mar 22, 1965
America, as you know, and as every citizen should know, has no purpose in space whatever except peace, and your personal contributions to this program will never be forgotten.
Mar 19, 1965
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including Chapter 15 of Title 10 of the United States…
Feb 9, 1965
The state of the dollar in the world today is strong--far stronger than three or four years ago.
Feb 9, 1965
But we cannot--and do not--assume that the world's willingness to hold dollars is unlimited.
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