Let us sustain our pledge to work for the day when all people everywhere will know the vindication of that ancient vision: 'peace on earth, good will toward men.'
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.
Where we have commitments to the cause of freedom, we shall honor them-today, tomorrow, and always.
Only an America that cares for its sick, offers a helping hand to its poor, and compassion to its old—only this kind of America can really win the respect of those whose destiny is bound up with ours.
We have stated time and time again that all we seek for all the world is peace—peace built on freedom and mutual respect among men and nations.
Men and nations which have united among themselves in grave moments of war must not divide among themselves in hopeful hours of peace.
One of these subs armed with 16 Polaris missiles has an explosive punch greater than all the destructive power unleashed by all the guns and cannons, planes and ships, on both sides during all of World War II.
Only an America which has fully educated its people can remain strong.
Our countries are united in their purpose of peace, their effort for economic progress, and their dedication to human dignity.
He reiterated to Prime Minister Eshkol U.S. support for the territorial integrity and political independence of all countries in the Near East and emphasized the firm opposition of the United States to aggression and the use of force or…
He congratulated Prime Minister Eshkol on the progress made by Israel since 1948 in the economic, technical, social and cultural fields.
He emphasized the strong desire of the United States for friendly relations with all nations of the Near East, and its devotion to peace in the area and to peaceful economic and social development of all countries in the area.
We are aware, Mr. Prime Minister, of the problems of political adjustment that Israel faces with her neighbors.
We are prepared to continue our contributions to technical advancement in Israel, particularly in the field of desalinization of water.
The people of Israel have labored long and hard to make of their ancient land a highly developed and most modern nation.
I am confident this visit will result in increased understanding between us and a strengthening of our already cordial relations.
To President Eamon de Valera: As you leave the United States, I want to tell you how very much Mrs. Johnson and I enjoyed your visit and how pleased we were to have you as our guest.
I want a people who are fearless instead of fearful; men with pride in their ancestry and hope for their posterity, but humble before their God and concerned always with the wants as well as the needs of their fellow human beings.





