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 18, 1964
It is the only ruler that free men recognize and the only dictator that free men desire.
Nov 18, 1964
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do proclaim Sunday, November twenty second, 1964, a day of national rededication.
Nov 18, 1964
Our emphasis is going to be this next 4 years just as it was when the Republic of Texas was founded.
Nov 18, 1964
We too must have the courage to confront complexity, never permitting it to sever the nerve of action or dull the edge of faith.
Nov 16, 1964
I hope that every family in this land will be able not only to enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving, because we have so much to be thankful for, but that they will be able to enjoy some good turkey.
Nov 16, 1964
We look to the turkey to participate in this great Thanksgiving Day that is a national holiday, when all of us should take time out to thank our Maker and our country for our lands and our families, the bounties and the blessings that are…
Nov 16, 1964
One thing that I think we must constantly be aware of is that no people anywhere during any period of history have ever had so much to be thankful for as we Americans.
Nov 15, 1964
We can do what America needs done only if we can continue with this prosperous economy, and we just cannot have it continued by wanting it to continue.
Nov 15, 1964
I can't be happy over Walter Heller's departure from Washington, leaving the Council, and at the same time I am very happy and, of course, couldn't be unhappy over the strength that he has left behind on this Council.
Nov 15, 1964
If we can do as well by the Nation as I believe we are doing by the Council, the country is in for the best times that we have ever had over the next several years.
Nov 15, 1964
Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea.
Nov 15, 1964
Our gains have been many, but we are not about to become satisfied with ourselves.
Nov 15, 1964
There is no one in this Government who is going to carry any heavier responsibility than Gardner Ackley and the Council that he leads and over which he presides.
Nov 12, 1964
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of this Nation, and their local and national government officials, to observe Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 1964, with…
Nov 11, 1964
Mrs. Johnson and I want you to know how proud and how happy we are to have you in our home.
Nov 11, 1964
We seek to give everyone an opportunity to achieve his highest aspirations.
Nov 11, 1964
I pray that the mutual respect and friendship which is rooted deep in the conscience of both our countries will grow and endure.
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