Oct 15, 1964
My mother finally convinced me that I would enjoy life more if I would use my head instead of my foot!
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 15, 1964
There is hereby established a 'Federal Interagency Committee on Education' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Committee').
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.
Oct 15, 1964
The Continental Congress was the first to pledge that the means of education shall forever be encouraged.
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.
Oct 15, 1964
I am happy that those of you that were present for the signing of the NDEA bill could stay here.
Oct 15, 1964
We wish you many more years in which you can lead and inspire the great Irish nation and lend your wise counsel to us all.
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.'
Oct 15, 1964
They grow strong enough to stand in any wind. They grow tall enough to be seen from nearly any view.
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…
Oct 15, 1964
The real work of any President is not for his own time but times to come.
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.
Oct 14, 1964
November 3d we are going to have a great Democratic victory if all of you will go to work, put your shoulder to the wheel, and do what is best for your country.
Oct 14, 1964
You have to get up early that morning and work until late that night and send down to Washington a man who will support the programs of Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Johnson--Bob Kennedy.
Oct 14, 1964
Our society was built on respect for law and order and we mean to maintain it.
Oct 14, 1964
After you get through, if you are not too tired, you can put in a lick or two for Hubert Humphrey and me.
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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