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.
As it is here that we find the beginning of peace, it will be here that we will celebrate the end of war.
There is a phrase from our history that says it well. 'The cement of this Union is the heart blood of every American.'
The Benning family displays to all the world the very best of the American family.
I go to honor each of the 6 million men and women of our armed services.
Never have men seen the equal of America's armies--men who march not for conquest, but with compassion.
I bring to each a gift of this Nation's heart--our pride, our admiration, and our gratitude.
The cost of duty is too cruel. The price of patriotism comes too high.
The enemy probes our unity now. But it is he who will shatter against it.
I think it is good that we could be here and be in the same room together tonight.
He believed that what is good for America is good for American labor--and that is why we have come here to honor him tonight.
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Let us implore Almighty God that, to all our other blessings, He may add the blessings of wisdom and perseverance that will lead us to both peace and justice, in the family of nations and in our beloved homeland.





