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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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
1963: 81 quotes1964: 2,112 quotes1965: 1,508 quotes1966: 3,339 quotes1967: 1,095 quotes1968: 750 quotes1969: 5 quotes
Oct 15, 1964

Americans today enjoy a good life but we know that we can never expect a free life to be an easy life.

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Oct 15, 1964

It is Mrs. Johnson's wish, as it is my own, that the planting of these trees may be the occasion for us all to dedicate our efforts anew to preserving our heritage of 'America the Beautiful.'

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Oct 15, 1964

The shade of a tree and the beauty of its branches must be always within the reach of our people, young and old, wherever they live.

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Oct 15, 1964

The heads of Federal agencies, as to their respective education related programs, shall keep each other fully and currently informed in order to achieve coordinated planning and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities.

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Oct 15, 1964

I am happy that those of you that were present for the signing of the NDEA bill could stay here.

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Oct 15, 1964

Mrs. Johnson joins me in sending our heartiest congratulations on your eighty-second birthday.

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Oct 15, 1964

I have selected the best personality in this country for that job.

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Oct 15, 1964

The real work of any President is not for his own time but times to come.

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Oct 15, 1964

My mother finally convinced me that I would enjoy life more if I would use my head instead of my foot!

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Oct 15, 1964

History may well record that we saved liberty and saved freedom when we undertook a crash program in the field of education.

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Oct 15, 1964

We believe in equal opportunity for all, special privilege for none.

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Oct 15, 1964

The Committee shall advise the Secretary, the Commissioner, and the heads of Federal agencies in connection with the responsibilities assigned to them by this order.

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Oct 15, 1964

There is hereby established a 'Federal Interagency Committee on Education' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Committee').

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Oct 15, 1964

The Secretary, with the assistance of the Commissioner of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner), shall identify the education needs and goals of the Nation and from time to time shall recommend to the President policies…

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Oct 15, 1964

They grow strong enough to stand in any wind. They grow tall enough to be seen from nearly any view.

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Oct 14, 1964

Come November 3d, you are going to have a chance to help us unite.

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Oct 14, 1964

The United States needs a young, dynamic, compassionate, fighting liberal representing New York in the United States Senate--Bob Kennedy.

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Oct 14, 1964

You believe that peace should be our mission and prosperity should be our program, and so do I.

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Oct 14, 1964

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: I want to show you one of the reasons for Bob Kennedy's success and one of the reasons he is going to be the next Senator from New York.

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