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.
Nov 30, 1964
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 10, 1964, as Human Rights Day and December 15, 1964, as Bill of Rights Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe…
Nov 30, 1964
America is fulfillment, fulfillment in the richest and the most zestful sense of that word.
Nov 30, 1964
This country has survived and prospered mightily in the belief that all men are created equal, that all political power is inherent in the people, and that no man or group of men should be entitled to exclusive privilege or preferment over…
Nov 29, 1964
I KNOW I speak for all Americans, your fellow citizens, in extending warmest congratulations and affectionate best wishes on your 90th birthday.
Nov 29, 1964
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, November 30, 1964 Sir Winston Churchill Day.
Nov 27, 1964
The safety of the United States depends upon the freedom of Europe, and the freedom of Europe depends upon the strength and the will of the United States.
Nov 27, 1964
We are very anxious that each person receive the protections of the law in this country and be adequately protected in their constitutional rights.
Nov 27, 1964
The United States sees no safe future for ourselves and none for any other Atlantic nation in a policy of narrow national self-interest.
Nov 27, 1964
There are no problems which we cannot solve together, and there are very few which any of us can settle by himself.
Nov 24, 1964
Today all Americans thank the blessings of the Lord for the bounty of their land.
Nov 24, 1964
For that we give thanks and pray that we may continue to deserve His blessings.
Nov 24, 1964
Peace comes only to those who work for it and are ready to defend it.
Nov 24, 1964
Our twin blessings of peace and abundance have always rested on those who were willing to risk, whatever the danger, and to sacrifice, whatever the cost, for the freedom of America.
Nov 22, 1964
The following offices and positions are placed in level IV of the Federal Executive Salary Schedule:
Nov 18, 1964
In his thousand days of our leadership, President Kennedy made decisions which will be remembered and respected for a thousand years.
Nov 18, 1964
I do not interpret the selection as a mandate to any reckless, novel, dangerous, or unique course.
Nov 18, 1964
It can be said of him, as Thomas Jefferson said of George Washington: 'Never did nature and fortune combine more perfectly to make a man great, and to place him in everlasting remembrance.'
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