Oct 1, 1964
The most indispensable part of every man's life is his family, that they give him comfort, strength, and inspiration when he needs it most.
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 1, 1964
Our challenge is to improve and to perfect and to strengthen the organizations that already exist.
Oct 1, 1964
If a peaceful revolution is impossible, a violent revolution is inevitable.
Oct 1, 1964
Each Federal agency the head of which is referred to in Section 1(b) of this order shall, as may be necessary, furnish assistance to the Field Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 214 of the Act of May 3, 1945 (59 Stat…
Oct 1, 1964
The provisions of Section 41 hereof notwithstanding and so long as the President's declaration of a major disaster with respect to the earthquake which occurred in Alaska on March 27, 1964, remains in effect, the Director of the Office of…
Oct 1, 1964
It is my thought that we can find many areas to encourage much more progressive and purposeful labor among the nations of the world.
Oct 1, 1964
In short, you are going to have to be the captains of a movement to lead people to love instead of hate.
Oct 1, 1964
Nothing in this order shall be construed as subjecting any Federal agency, or any function vested by law in, or assigned pursuant to law to, any Federal agency, to the authority of any other Federal agency, or as abrogating or restricting…
Oct 1, 1964
We are here today to proclaim 1965 as International Cooperation Year in the United States of America.
Oct 1, 1964
I also call upon our national citizen organizations to undertake intensive educational programs to inform their memberships of recent progress in international cooperation and urge them to consider what further steps can be taken.
Oct 1, 1964
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows:
Sep 30, 1964
The independence of the judiciary is the cornerstone of our society, and that independence must never be compromised.
Sep 30, 1964
The demands upon courts of law are many, and they are varied, but the courts that we create in specialized fields as much as other courts must serve the same end, and that is the good of all men.
Sep 30, 1964
We can be grateful in America for the character and quality and the integrity of the men who uphold the tradition of our courts as Federal judges.
Sep 30, 1964
I feel positive of one thing this afternoon: these two men that you have come here to honor and to see sworn in will serve with the highest honor to this tradition.
Sep 30, 1964
In my opinion, these unresolved labor disputes have resulted in an actual or threatened strike affecting a substantial part of the maritime industry of the United States, an industry engaged in trade, commerce, transportation, transmission…
Sep 30, 1964
Therefore, in order to remove a peril to the national health and safety and to secure a resumption of trade, commerce, transportation, transmission or communication among the several States and with foreign nations, I direct you, pursuant…
Sep 29, 1964
Our national policy is directed toward the attainment of world peace, and our resources are committed to the task of securing and maintaining peace among the nations of the world.
Sep 29, 1964
I request the officials of the Federal and State Governments to associate themselves with the Veterans Day National Committee in order that people in all parts of our country may have an opportunity on that day to participate personally in…
Sep 29, 1964
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, call upon the people of this Nation to observe Wednesday, November 11, 1964, as Veterans Day.
Sep 29, 1964
As we honor on this day the millions of men and women who have honorably and devotedly served in our armed forces in time of war, we should also demonstrate our continued dedication to the attainment of world peace.
Sep 29, 1964
The Board shall report to the President in accordance with the provisions of Section 206 of such Act on or before Thursday, October 1, 1964.
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