Nov 11, 1964
My lady and I spent our honeymoon, we say to you today, mi casa es su casa.
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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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.
Nov 9, 1964
Many factors have contributed to Houston's growth and the growth of our great gulf coast.
Nov 9, 1964
Houston's destiny and America's destiny is greatness, and that greatness will be fulfilled by the faith we place in our responsible vision.
Nov 9, 1964
On the 50 years past, you have my congratulations; on the 50 years ahead, you have the Nation's confidence.
Nov 3, 1964
I do not know what happened in every hamlet or voting box in America today, but I think I discerned what happened in all America today.
Nov 3, 1964
I ask all those who supported me and all those that opposed me to forget our differences, because there are many more things in America that unite us than divide us.
Nov 3, 1964
Now, tonight, our purpose must be to bind up our wounds, to heal our history, and to make this Nation whole.
Nov 3, 1964
I wish to be equal to your confidence, and to the hopes of all of the people of America.
Nov 1, 1964
I watched, and sometimes helped, as a compassionate Nation built new protection for the helpless and the needy.
Nov 1, 1964
I ask the renewal of your trust, not in a dark hour of tragedy, but on your confidence in my ability to be an instrument of America's purpose.
Nov 1, 1964
It was here in Austin that I first learned that America is many people, from many countries, speaking many languages, many colors, with many different ideas, but moving always closer and closer together.
Nov 1, 1964
I said with God's help and with your prayers, I would do the best I could.
Nov 1, 1964
I have said, as plainly as I know how, what I hope for America, what I hope for you and your family and for generations yet unborn.
Nov 1, 1964
Your privilege of self-government has been granted to only the tiniest fraction of all those who have ever lived on earth.
Nov 1, 1964
In every one of those days I have tried with all that God has given me to do my dead level best, to do what I thought was right.
Nov 1, 1964
I guess that somehow or other they anticipated that I might be coming back here to see you tonight.
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