Jul 6, 1964
I am satisfied that this is a report of success, a report of steady and substantial success in a most challenging field.
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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Jul 6, 1964
Your service has been a great contribution, and I have not the slightest doubt that we would not be where we are today except for the leadership that you have given.
Jul 6, 1964
That plan has now grown to where it covers companies that employ more than 7 million people.
Jul 6, 1964
In commemoration of the anniversary of this battle and the men who lost their lives in the struggle for control of the Nation's Capital, I request appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all…
Jul 6, 1964
Our Nation's progress and the progress of all humankind toward equality of rights and toward opportunity is a steady climb and not just a big, quick leap.
Jul 6, 1964
The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency are hereby directed to prepare and develop plans, procedures, policies, programs, and courses of action in anticipation of the probable transfer of the Federal…
Jul 6, 1964
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President, and in conformity with the provisions of section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act…
Jul 5, 1964
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the first section of the Act of July 19, 1963 (Public Law 88-71, 77 Stat. 83, 42 U.S.C. 253a), and as President of the United States, I hereby prescribe the following regulations relating to the…
Jul 5, 1964
I also call upon all citizens to understand and personally support the fire prevention and control efforts of their respective community fire departments.
Jul 5, 1964
I urge State and local governments, the American National Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and business, labor, and farm organizations, as well as schools, civic groups, and public-information agencies to observe…
Jul 5, 1964
Appropriate Federal agencies will assist in this effort to reduce the intolerable waste caused by preventable fires.
Jul 1, 1964
On many occasions in both war and peace, Maxwell Taylor has responded to his country's call without any thought of self.
Jul 1, 1964
President Johnson expressed gratification that these efforts had already made a significant contribution to the economic development of Central America.
Jul 1, 1964
Our first purpose, our constant purpose in everything we seek to do, is honorable peace.
Jul 1, 1964
General Taylor, we wish you Godspeed on your journey and in your service.
Jul 1, 1964
This Civil Rights Act is a challenge to all of us to go to work in our communities and our States, in our homes and in our hearts, to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in our beloved country.
Jul 1, 1964
We stand with those who stand in defense of their own freedom and independence.
Jul 1, 1964
President Johnson expressed his admiration for the leadership which Costa Rican people have given over the years, by their example, to the accomplishment of this objective.
Jul 1, 1964
Today such provisions are standard practice in most employer-employee relationships.
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