Oct 31, 1964
In 1900 the average American citizen could look forward to reaching the age of 47.
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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Oct 31, 1964
One out of every two pregnant women had not seen a doctor before delivery.
Oct 31, 1964
Today more than 74 million Americans are afflicted with chronic disease.
Oct 31, 1964
Success in combating and conquering crime depends upon cooperation among all levels of government and most significantly on public understanding, support and cooperation.
Oct 30, 1964
For Presidents and governments, as for all others, economy should begin at home.
Oct 30, 1964
And here, tonight, we are in the closing days of this campaign, and what do we hear?
Oct 30, 1964
We were promised this time that the American people would be offered a choice and not an echo.
Oct 30, 1964
Management improvements and cost reductions in the nondefense agencies have yielded savings on an annual basis that amount to over $400 million per year.
Oct 30, 1964
We can't earn a penny in the Government, but we can save billions of dollars.
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