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.
Apr 23, 1964
My father said to me, 'Lyndon, I don't know what will happen to you, but I will tell you right now I don't believe that you are smart enough to talk to a highway engineer.'
Apr 23, 1964
I saw it around me in my early years in Texas soon after I discovered America, as the son of a tenant farmer.
Apr 23, 1964
I believe it is time for this great and strong and good-hearted and rich Nation to give attention to the needs of its own cities who have been passed by, and to give needs to its own people.
Apr 23, 1964
And when I go back to Washington I am going to say to the leaders of that great Capital, that I wish they could come here to the heartland of America and see what the people are doing for themselves.
Apr 22, 1964
I have had a most cordial telegram from General de Gaulle in response to a message of sympathy which I sent him.
Apr 22, 1964
I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.
Apr 22, 1964
I recommend and urge prompt enactment of this most necessary proposal.
Apr 22, 1964
I do not intend that we should lose sight of those Americans who do not share in the general prosperity of this country.
Apr 22, 1964
I do hereby urge the citizens of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on Friday, May 22, 1964, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places.
Apr 22, 1964
I also call upon the people of this Nation to render public and private expression of their love and reverence for their mothers on that day through the display of the flag at their homes or other suitable places, through prayers, and…
Apr 22, 1964
I wish to announce my intention to reappoint Mr. James T. Ramey to a full term on the Atomic Energy Commission.
Apr 22, 1964
I wouldn't want to go into a discussion of the private correspondence that I have had with the Chairman.
Apr 22, 1964
I call upon all the people of the Nation to invoke God's blessing on those who have died in defense of our country and to pray for a world of law and order
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