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 16, 1964
This is another advance in our vigil of peace to fulfill our responsibility as the sentry of security for all the free world.
Sep 16, 1964
On this day 177 years ago our forefathers ordained and established the Constitution of the United States.
Sep 16, 1964
I know that you have no vacancies in the United States Senate, but anything can happen.
Sep 16, 1964
We have no reason to believe that any nation now plans to put nuclear warheads into orbit.
Sep 15, 1964
This Texan hopes that you still feel that freedom, for we welcome the comments and the counsel which spring, as yours do, from friendship and understanding.
Sep 15, 1964
No nation in the world has had greater fortune than mine in sharing a continent with the people and the nation of Canada.
Sep 15, 1964
Here is that spirit of adventure and excitement-of building a nation--which is part of the West which is my home also.
Sep 15, 1964
We have worked consistently to bring nuclear weapons under careful control, and to lessen the danger of nuclear conflict.
Sep 15, 1964
We have achieved this partnership because we respect our differences.
Sep 15, 1964
Your Prime Minister has said that 'the great purpose of international statesmanship today must be to... make possible a better life for all.'
Sep 15, 1964
Those of us who seek peace know that only wisdom and patience, and the fortitude of long effort, can bring us near to that goal.
Sep 15, 1964
Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Premier, I want to thank you for your generous welcome.
Sep 15, 1964
Each of the great conflicts of this century has begun when nations wrongly thought others would shrink before their might.
Sep 15, 1964
I will say, though, when I go home, that Texas reminds me of Vancouver.
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