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 19, 1964
In the years to come, by working together, group with group, section with section, we will defeat the forces of division and we will keep our country moving ahead.
Sep 19, 1964
This airport represents the triumph of a dream and a test of the power of unity.
Sep 19, 1964
Giving a man a chance to work and feed his family and provide for his children does not destroy his initiative.
Sep 19, 1964
Congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of Malta's independence.
Sep 17, 1964
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning October 18, 1964, as National Forest Products Week, with activities and ceremonies designed…
Sep 17, 1964
I participated in its formation, and I have contributed all I could to its support and maintenance.
Sep 17, 1964
Let no one, ally or adversary, ever doubt America's determination to fulfill its role in the alliance, to live up to its obligations.
Sep 17, 1964
The strength of our Nation has been built from many groups from many lands.
Sep 17, 1964
A President has no greater duty than to use every strength and talent to keep America as a land to which many will want to come--and none will want to leave.
Sep 17, 1964
The alliance owes a great deal to the vigorous and constructive leadership that these parliamentarians have provided.
Sep 17, 1964
I think it would be very dangerous for us to take this alliance for granted.
Sep 17, 1964
The following-described lands are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby added to and made a part of the Tombigbee National Forest: Choctaw Meridian T. 16 N., R. 13 E., Sec. 26, that part of the Ey2 lying west of the Betheden Road; Sec…
Sep 17, 1964
Last March I put out a memorandum to every agency of the Government to launch a four-point drive.
Sep 17, 1964
I know, from what Congressman Wayne Hays of Ohio has told me, how much the parliamentarians have done to plan to ensure that this great instrument of the defense of freedom will flourish and continue to keep the peace.
Sep 17, 1964
If I have any influence with the Post Office Department, and I think that I may, we will issue the stamp.
Sep 17, 1964
Personally, I believe our laws should not say that the relatives of any Americans are not welcome to become Americans themselves.
Sep 17, 1964
Lands comprising the N 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 31, T. 3 N., R. 1 W., 2nd Principal Meridian, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby added to and made a part of the Hoosier National Forest, Indiana.
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