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.
Sep 21, 1964
We will not return to declining employment at home and declining prestige abroad.
Sep 21, 1964
The Director shall report to the President annually, and at such other times as may be appropriate, on the status and operation of the Executive Reserve program.
Sep 21, 1964
Our tax cut, which you helped us pass through the Congress, was a part of this policy.
Sep 21, 1964
Membership in Executive Reserve Units shall be subject to the following: Subject to the provisions of this order, particularly paragraph (4) of this section, an individual who on the date of this order was a member of an Executive Reserve…
Sep 21, 1964
I had so much fun here the last time that I thought I would come back to Atlantic City.
Sep 21, 1964
We will not neglect our duty towards the helpless or the demands of our oppressed.
Sep 21, 1964
There shall be in the Executive Branch of the Government a National Defense Executive Reserve composed of persons selected from various segments of the civilian economy and from government for training for employment in executive positions…
Sep 21, 1964
The head of any department or agency of the Government (hereinafter referred to as a Secretary), designated by the Director after appropriate consultation, may establish a unit of the Executive Reserve (hereinafter referred to as Executive…
Sep 21, 1964
This year, for the first time, we have broken the barrier of 70 million jobs, and right now we are creating additional new jobs at the rate of 100,000 every month.
Sep 21, 1964
Average manufacturing earnings have risen nearly 16 percent, and weekly earnings in the primary metals industry have jumped 23 percent.
Sep 21, 1964
The Director of the Office of Emergency Planning (hereinafter referred to as the Director) shall administer the Executive Reserve program; coordinate the activities of other agencies in establishing units of the Reserve; provide for…
Sep 21, 1964
A recession today, like those of the 1950's, would mean a loss of $20 billion a year in production, a loss of 1 1/2 million jobs, a 40 percent rise in unemployment.
Sep 21, 1964
The fact is that wages are higher, employment is higher, profits are higher, and the economy is stronger than at any time in American history.
Sep 20, 1964
Our success, the strength and unity of our society, are the targets of every tyrant in the world.
Sep 20, 1964
So today I call upon you to answer your Nation's challenge, to answer it by being leaders for a united America, united and indivisible under God.
Sep 20, 1964
We think that the people want to hear from us, they want to get our viewpoints on public questions, they want to know how we stand on issues, so we are going to be visiting all over this country.
Sep 20, 1964
So I will be in and out of this office, and this will have first priority.
Sep 20, 1964
We are at peace today--and we are more determined to preserve peace than ever before in our life.
Sep 20, 1964
I would have felt a little bad to invite him into my home and denounce the Republicans.
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