Dec 17, 1963
No one knows what the budget will be now, because we are trying the case, so to speak.
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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Dec 16, 1963
I am glad to approve this legislation which is to be known as the Clean Air Act.
Dec 16, 1963
I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon officials of the Government and the people of the United States to observe the day of December 17, 1963, with ceremonies and activities designed to…
Dec 16, 1963
This order shall be effective upon its filing for publication in the Federal Register
Dec 16, 1963
Now, under this legislation, we can halt the trend toward greater contamination of our atmosphere.
Dec 15, 1963
I, too, upon taking office, now send a pledge of America's steadfast resolve to the North Atlantic Council.
Dec 15, 1963
As long as we have a government, that government is going to take its stand to battle the ancient enemies of mankind, illiteracy and poverty and disease.
Dec 15, 1963
It clearly signals this Nation's determination to give all of our youth the education they deserve.
Dec 14, 1963
Next to keeping the peace--and maintaining the strength and vitality which makes freedom secure-no work is more important for our generation of Americans than our work in this hemisphere.
Dec 12, 1963
Like our late President, I do not believe that the Federal Government should be a meddlesome busybody, sticking its nose into every aspect of private decision-making.
Dec 12, 1963
I wish you and your government every success in the tasks that lie ahead of you.
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