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 20, 1964
We want them to have more leisure and more recreation for themselves.
Oct 20, 1964
I want a government that will encourage business instead of harass it, but I don't want a business government.
Oct 20, 1964
I would counsel my fellow Americans today in this friendly, happy crowd, in this beautiful city of Belleville, where Americans love their country and they are out here to demonstrate it--I would say to you that we cannot and we must not…
Oct 20, 1964
Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and of human dignity.
Oct 20, 1964
There would not be 'total' victory, but there would be 'total' devastation, and the survivors would be jealous of the dead.
Oct 20, 1964
Since I was a little boy that went to the post office, in the general store, the first time and put on my first pair of Buster Brown shoes that were made here in St. Louis, I have always had great faith in the people of Missouri.
Oct 20, 1964
So did the four great Presidents who followed him, Democrat and Republican alike.
Oct 20, 1964
To abandon our commitments, to withdraw from our responsibilities, would endanger free men and free women everywhere, and would bring the hope for peace to an end.
Oct 20, 1964
The sound of gunfire in Asia echoes in the homes of Illinois and Missouri.
Oct 20, 1964
Now is the time for all good Americans to come to the aid of their country, and unite behind their country.
Oct 19, 1964
Third, we shall pursue a course of reasonable and responsible watchfulness.
Oct 19, 1964
First, the changes in the Communist world and in the free world do not at this time indicate sharp or sudden changes in the policies of the United States.
Oct 19, 1964
I also direct that for the same length of time the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrangements for the display of the flag at half-staff over their embassies, legations, and other facilities…
Oct 19, 1964
Out of our discussions and deliberations, certain conclusions have been reached for the present.
Oct 19, 1964
We have just completed a 2-hour Cabinet meeting and I will summarize briefly statements made at that meeting.
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