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 11, 1964
I believe the leadership of this country should try to unite America instead of divide Americans.
Oct 11, 1964
One candidate is roaming around the country saying what a terrible thing the Government is.
Oct 11, 1964
Idaho's potatoes are wonderful, but Idaho can produce greater treasures for America in the lives and in the minds of Idaho's sons and daughters
Oct 11, 1964
The frontier's story, like America's, is that people aren't free for very long unless they are also responsible.
Oct 11, 1964
I said I will say to the taxpayers of this country I am going to give you a dollar's value for every dollar spent.
Oct 11, 1964
The future of this Nation lies here in the West, but you must have leadership.
Oct 11, 1964
I haven't been here very long, but I don't have to be here very long now to see how the West is going to be won.
Oct 11, 1964
I want to thank you so very much for coming out here in Reno today and extending the warm hand of welcome to your friend and your neighbor who has come to see you at this time of the year.
Oct 11, 1964
Education should be open to every boy and girl born in America up to the highest level they can take.
Oct 11, 1964
Education is the guardian genius of democracy. It is the only dictator that free men recognize, and it is the only ruler that free men desire.
Oct 11, 1964
So when you go to make your choice, you will choose a Commander in Chief, you will choose a man that will try to find peace in the world, but will also try to find peace at home
Oct 11, 1964
And on November 3d I think that you are going to choose an administration that you believe is responsible.
Oct 11, 1964
I know something about the economy of this State and the problems of this State.
Oct 11, 1964
If we expect a Nation to be ignorant and free, we expect what never was and what never will be.
Oct 11, 1964
You have an obligation to yourself and your children to select the person that you know is the most experienced, and the most capable of handling the future of your country and its citizens
Oct 11, 1964
Tonight, 40 million students are enrolled in our public schools in America; 5 million more students will enter by the end of this decade.
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