Jan 22, 1964
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is not simply a Washington building.
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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Jan 22, 1964
If I see that he is not putting in at least 14 hours a day, I am going to load him up with some more work.
Jan 21, 1964
The steady development of the peacekeeping capacity of the United Nations remains for both a goal essential to the preservation of world peace.
Jan 21, 1964
I would like for the Senators to know that we have had a very fruitful discussion this morning, we think quite productive.
Jan 21, 1964
This, Mr. Prime Minister, is the kind of an hour that we can always spend together.
Jan 21, 1964
The establishment of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park represents a unique example of international cooperation.
Jan 21, 1964
Why not open our historical doors and let the visitors see what kind of people we really are--and what sort of people we really come from?
Jan 21, 1964
The more we understand the meaning of the past, the more we appreciate the winning of the future.
Jan 21, 1964
And while this is only an agreement on power, if the Prime Minister and President can agree on power, we hope that down through the ages we may be able to agree on taxes, and tariffs, and lumber and all the other problems.
Jan 21, 1964
What greater thrust toward peace is there than the invitation to young people of the world, particularly those behind the Iron Curtain, to come visit us and to see this museum of history?
Jan 21, 1964
The Prime Minister and the President noted with satisfaction the progress made towards the cessation of nuclear testing.
Jan 21, 1964
President Roosevelt would have approved of what we are doing here today.
Jan 21, 1964
This is ample evidence of a close tie between the United States and Canada.
Jan 20, 1964
It is a great privilege to welcome you to this house and to this city.
Jan 20, 1964
True concern for the District requires that the Federal Government thus recognize its equitable share of the costs.
Jan 20, 1964
I would like to renew that request--out of respect for him--and out of my own concern with this problem.
Jan 20, 1964
If I had the Congressional Medal of Honor, I don't think I would want any other medals either.
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