Jun 19, 1964
Help us--help us to open the doors of America's abundance and freedom's promise to every man, whatever his race, or his region, or his religion.
Lyndon Johnson
The Public Record
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.
presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 18, 1964
The path we have chosen will be hard, the perils will be great, the price will be high.
Jun 18, 1964
When I say that 'first State in the Union,' that's not very easy for a Texan to say.
Jun 18, 1964
Since 1960 we have increased our nuclear power on alert 2 1/2 times, and the intercontinental ballistic missiles and Polaris missiles in our arsenal have been increased from less than 100 to over 1,000.
Jun 18, 1964
I have come here today to ask you great citizens of San Francisco to join up in that forward march.
Jun 18, 1964
The dreams and the deeds represented by this ceremony prove that the era of the pioneers is not over.
Jun 18, 1964
Your country is going to move ahead, to give every American a fair chance to lead a useful and a happy and a prosperous life.
Jun 18, 1964
I promise you that is the kind of government you are going to get for the next 4 years.
Jun 18, 1964
I want to confess that I was somewhat surprised when Pierre told me that he intended to run for Senator in a State more than 500 miles long.
Jun 18, 1964
This morning I share the pride which all Americans must feel for the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces and who serve in our space program.
Jun 18, 1964
Those who believe that the frontiers of America are closed should be out here today.
Jun 18, 1964
We passed the civil rights bill in the Senate today by a vote of 73 to 27.
Jun 18, 1964
But as long as one American who is able to work cannot find a job, this administration and the National Democratic Party are not going to rest on our record.
Jun 18, 1964
I want to thank all of you for coming and giving us this warm welcome.
Jun 18, 1964
As America moves into other areas of progress, California will lead the way.
Politicians like Lyndon Johnson
