Jul 1, 1964
Its purpose is not to divide, but to end divisions--divisions which have all lasted too long.
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 1, 1964
I believe that all of us want to clear off our agenda, put the past behind us, and get on with building a better America.
Jul 1, 1964
We have come a long ways since the original Davis-Bacon Act became law.
Jul 1, 1964
We will achieve these goals because most Americans are law-abiding citizens who want to do what is right.
Jul 1, 1964
President Johnson assured President Orlich of the continued and sympathetic cooperation of the United States in the present natural disaster afflicting Costa Rica, and of the desire of the United States to help Costa Rica achieve further…
Jul 1, 1964
I am taking steps to implement the law under my constitutional obligation to 'take care that the laws are faithfully executed.'
Jul 1, 1964
We must not approach the observance and enforcement of this law in a vengeful spirit.
Jun 30, 1964
The country is fortunate to have your services in this critically important work of this period when the first purpose of America in the eyes of every citizen of the world is keeping the peace.
Jun 30, 1964
I want each of you to know that this is a very proud and satisfying moment for your President as well.
Jun 30, 1964
So, it is a great pleasure to be here and be present when you are sworn in and when you assume your new responsibilities.
Jun 29, 1964
In the Americas we today realize that peace among nations can only flourish when men have found peace in their individual lives.
Jun 29, 1964
The new agreement will supersede an existing agreement executed in 1955.
Jun 29, 1964
Such wider participation is necessary on both military and political grounds.
Jun 29, 1964
I am proud, Mr. President, to welcome you to the United States this morning as a fellow American, as a fellow partner in our hemispheric alliance and as a fellow worker in the cause of peace and all mankind.
Jun 29, 1964
The great purpose of our Alliance for Progress is to achieve peace and dignity for every man who calls himself an American-North or South.
Jun 29, 1964
The Alliance for Progress is transforming the bitter living of the underprivileged in Latin America, and it is demonstrating that democracy is more than voting.
Jun 29, 1964
We have worked together in the past with a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation.
Jun 29, 1964
We of the United States, Mr. President, are steadfast in our conviction and in our determination that we shall succeed in achieving the goals of our great Alliance for Progress.
Jun 29, 1964
As we shall never turn away from democracy, so we shall never turn back from the quest for honorable peace.
Jun 29, 1964
On political grounds, it is needed to reinforce NATO cohesion by meeting our Allies' legitimate desire to make a constructive contribution to nuclear defense.
Jun 29, 1964
But our common vision and our common hopes bring us together in greater enterprises for the betterment of the common future of all Americas.
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