Apr 23, 1968
We have a big job to do in the months ahead and with your help, we are going to do it.
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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Apr 23, 1968
So, not as partisans, not as Democrats, and not as Republicans, but only and always as Americans let us look to the good that has been wrought.
Apr 23, 1968
When this Republic was born, Thomas Jefferson looked about at the energy and the creativity that stirred among the people in the first years of our freedom.
Apr 23, 1968
Our issues are new. Our alignments are new. Our styles are new. Our slogans are new.
Apr 22, 1968
Certificate established. The White House Service Certificate is hereby reestablished as the Presidential Service Certificate, to be awarded in the name of the President of the United States to members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air…
Apr 22, 1968
They help build bridges of understanding between the United States and other countries.
Apr 16, 1968
I deeply believe that this Nation will continue to play its part in helping to protect and to develop the New Asia.
Apr 14, 1968
In the coming months, I am going to do everything within my power to try to bring that about and to make that possible.
Apr 10, 1968
Developments in Southeast Asia were reviewed and hope was expressed that an equitable solution to the present conflict would be reached.
Apr 10, 1968
They also agreed that the proposed Nonproliferation Treaty would greatly strengthen the foundations of peace and would be a significant step toward halting the arms race and the achievement of general and complete disarmament.
Apr 9, 1968
Let me tell you when I know. I can't speculate because I can't tell when I will receive it.
Apr 9, 1968
Today the Nation's Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This is a victory for every American.
Apr 9, 1968
This is a victory for every American because the only true path to progress for a free people is the one we will take when this legislation is made the law of the land.
Apr 9, 1968
It is the task and the test of democracy to assure that the moderate and good-willed majority prevails and has its way.
Apr 9, 1968
But the Congress today has shown that if we have the will, there is a way.
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