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.
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
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
Now we need a major national effort to solve the problems of rapid transit, and this administration is determined to make that effort.
Jun 17, 1964
We are proud this symbol of the strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Japan is being placed in service this year when the Olympic games focus the eyes of the world on your country and on your capital city.
Jun 17, 1964
I am sure that better communications will mean even better understanding between our peoples.
Jun 17, 1964
We are proud to work with your country in the labors of the free world, Mr. Prime Minister--and it is my great pleasure to talk with you in this way tonight.
Jun 17, 1964
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 12, 1964, as Captive Nations Week.
Jun 17, 1964
May I take this opportunity to express to you and your countrymen the sympathy and concern of my countrymen for the suffering and sorrow inflicted by the earthquakes this week.
Jun 16, 1964
The Committee shall consider such matters of policy and administration of government programs affecting the Maritime industry as it deems to be in the public interest.
Jun 16, 1964
The Secretary of Commerce, who shall serve as chairman of the Committee.
Jun 16, 1964
All functions of the Committee under the foregoing provisions of this order shall be deemed to be advisory only.
Jun 14, 1964
Today we can say objectively that more has been done in the Government in the past 2 years than in the previous 200 years to meet the challenge of mental retardation.
Jun 11, 1964
Our goal and our purpose is peace; peace with honor, peace with justice, peace under freedom.
Jun 11, 1964
It is a very great honor and a very proud privilege, Mr. Chancellor, to have you in our midst this evening.
Jun 10, 1964
When Thomas Jefferson was our Minister to France, before becoming Vice President and President, he wrote a letter home, in which he said: '...All the world is now politically made.'
Jun 10, 1964
Let's open the door wider for all just as we have opened it today for women.
Jun 10, 1964
This is a good day for our country, and, I am sure, a very proud day for all of you.
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