Jun 24, 1964
I would especially like to commend the National Geographic Society and the Sierra Club, the Save the Redwoods League and other such fine organizations for the unselfish efforts they have made in this work.
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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Jun 23, 1964
If medals could be awarded to the wives of officers and men in our services, certainly Mrs. Harkins would deserve high honors today herself.
Jun 23, 1964
With diligence and understanding, we shall seek to chart a course that will preserve the union and harmony of free nations, militantly opposed to Communist aggression.
Jun 23, 1964
We are friends in freedom; we are allies in NATO for peace; we are co-workers in the common labors of progress and prosperity.
Jun 23, 1964
General Harkins has at every post and in every way personified this tradition.
Jun 23, 1964
So, General Harkins, on behalf of the Nation, I am very proud and quite privileged to present to you today the Second Oak Leaf Cluster for your Distinguished Service Medal.
Jun 23, 1964
Few duties of the Presidency are so gratifying as an occasion such as this when we come here to say on behalf of a grateful Nation, 'Well done' to a good and faithful servant.
Jun 23, 1964
It is a proud privilege for me to welcome you to the United States this morning.
Jun 23, 1964
We in America know that the people of Greece yield to no other peoples in the world in their devotion to freedom and independence, and in their desire to keep the peace won and maintained by such great sacrifice from free men in our times.
Jun 23, 1964
Americans harbor a very warm affection for those of your countrymen and their dependents who have honored us through the years by coming to live in our midst as neighbors, as friends, and as leaders in American life.
Jun 23, 1964
The old stereotypes do not fit the new generation of American military men.
Jun 23, 1964
Mr. Prime Minister, it is to that cause of peace that our efforts are dedicated today.
Jun 23, 1964
Since this Republic was born 188 years ago, our success has come in very large measure from the willingness of individual Americans to serve the cause of us all wherever duty might call, whatever sacrifice duty might command.
Jun 22, 1964
This is a very heartening example of how the people can be served when their Federal Government and their State governments work together materially and responsibly.
Jun 22, 1964
The question is not whether the world can eliminate war. The question is when--when all nations will have the courage and the good sense to do so.
Jun 22, 1964
We don't have to speculate about the need or about the public demand, because when the first 460 acres were opened in 1962, 600,000 visitors were attracted to Sandy Hook, but 240,000 had to be turned away.
Jun 22, 1964
This generation of Americans has made an investment without parallel in history in the cause of keeping peace.
Jun 22, 1964
We shall give them-give them to the last full measure to make this world safe and to make our freedom secure.
Jun 22, 1964
Dick, I want to turn over the agreement to you, signed, sealed, and delivered.
Jun 22, 1964
The urgent necessity for such agreement upon lasting solutions was underlined.
Jun 22, 1964
We have a great heritage in America of open land and clean air and clear water.
Jun 22, 1964
War is obsolete because the progress in mankind's abilities and knowledge make possible and imperative a new measure of national greatness, the measurement of how men are served by their system.
Jun 22, 1964
The Prime Minister and the President also considered ways in which their countries could strengthen the efforts of the United Nations with respect to the safety and security of the communities on Cyprus.
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