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.
Dec 12, 1967
But the members--and no one else--own and operate these credit unions.
Dec 12, 1967
Credit unions have only one purpose: to help their members save and to help their members borrow money at minimum cost.
Dec 12, 1967
It helps the poor, who too often must pay the most for the credit they get.
Dec 12, 1967
The credit union story tells of do-it-yourself progress, of thrift, and of voluntary cooperation that is put to work for the good of America.
Dec 12, 1967
We have come here this afternoon to strengthen the Federal credit unions--some of the little-known building blocks of democracy.
Dec 11, 1967
I am glad to be able to join you here today, not only to mark the founding of a new college, not only to cheer the progress of this city and this great State, but to join with you in helping to celebrate the expansion that is taking place…
Dec 11, 1967
And your President knows what your fight has meant for America in my time.
Dec 11, 1967
They believed in the motto 'The greatest good for the greatest number,' and they still do.
Dec 11, 1967
It is that voluntary restraint that has made involuntary curbs unnecessary.
Dec 11, 1967
What is expensive is sickness, bigotry, ignorance, discrimination, and crime.
Dec 11, 1967
We have them in Head Start at four and five, and we have them in adult education at 74 and 75.
Dec 11, 1967
I have urged business to refrain from avoidable price increases and to intensify its competitive efforts in the world.
Dec 11, 1967
We thank you for your skill, your loyalty, and your dedication to your country that gives such blessings to all America.
Dec 11, 1967
There are some who say that it is too dangerous, that the effort cannot succeed.
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