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.
Oct 25, 1964
There is much in Georgia to remind me of Texas--the people are loyal, the people are hospitable, and the people are kind.
Oct 25, 1964
Today I have been visiting the part of America that we love, the South.
Oct 25, 1964
Your future is bright because you look to the future and because you want Macon and all of Georgia to be more prosperous tomorrow than it is today.
Oct 25, 1964
He has given a demonstration of leadership and statesmanship that is respected from Maine to California.
Oct 25, 1964
But we have issues, and we are going to spend a few minutes' time that we have before we go to Augusta and to Columbia exercising our right of free speech in a free country to talk about those issues.
Oct 25, 1964
We believe that this community of free nations can fully achieve the universal goals expressed in the United Nations Charter only when all governments are based on the consent of the governed.
Oct 25, 1964
During the past year we have cut back hard on the U.S. Government flow of dollars abroad.
Oct 25, 1964
With patience and good sense, and the help of God, we will not have to use what we have created to defend ourselves.
Oct 25, 1964
We have made much progress over the past 4 years in strengthening our balance of payments.
Oct 25, 1964
I offer you instead this policy: First, our nuclear power must be great enough that any potential enemy understands and knows that a nuclear attack would be suicide if he tried it.
Oct 25, 1964
To assist American business in tapping the great potential of these world markets, this administration has pursued a vigorous program of export promotion and expansion.
Oct 25, 1964
We must always be prepared and have the arms and the strength to defend America.
Oct 25, 1964
Woodrow Wilson wanted one thing--peace in the world in his time, not for himself, but for all mankind.
Oct 25, 1964
The most trusted nation in the history of man, and Georgia's sons have contributed to it all.
Oct 25, 1964
We will maintain our forward momentum and capitalize on the very real gains of the past 4 years through further efforts to expand our exports.
Oct 25, 1964
Zambia's independence will permit us to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation which have been built up between Zambians and Americans over many years.
Oct 25, 1964
There is just one important, just one overriding issue in this election this year, and that is why I am not going to indulge in any muckraking or any mudslinging or even discussing personalities, because candidates never discuss…
Oct 25, 1964
MONETARY policy is one of our crucially important tools for maintaining a healthy and noninflationary economy.
Oct 25, 1964
Henry Grady spoke in the spirit of Robert E. Lee, and he spoke in the spirit of Lincoln, too.
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