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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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
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Nov 1, 1967

The idea that the consumer in America deserves protection is a relatively new American idea.

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Nov 1, 1967

The lender knows to the very penny how much interest he is charging.

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Nov 1, 1967

As representatives of our 200 million consumers, these bills concern each of you directly.

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Nov 1, 1967

As President, I am well aware of the sacrifices we demand of them, and of their families.

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Nov 1, 1967

You can only wield the power that you have if you are willing to make yourselves heard.

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Oct 30, 1967

At the opportune time, the Airborne soldiers valiantly counterattacked in three directions from their positions, routed the enemy, killed many of the fleeing members of the North Vietnamese Army regiment, and captured huge quantities of…

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Oct 30, 1967

The outstanding courage, resourcefulness and aggressive fighting spirit of the officers and men of the Third Marine Division (Reinforced) in battle after battle against a well-equipped and well-trained enemy, often numerically superior in…

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Oct 30, 1967

An enemy regiment, encircled by a tri-nation operation, launched a full-scale, predawn attack against the 7th Airborne Battalion on 19 February 1967, under weather conditions which prevented U.S. tactical air support.

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Oct 30, 1967

For heroism in connection with military operations against North Vietnamese Army forces in Quang Ngai Province, during the period 14 February to 22 February 1967.

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Oct 30, 1967

In spite of heavy casualties after a five-hour battle, the gallant paratroopers continued to counterattack deeper and deeper into the attacking force, alternately returning to their lines, as weather conditions permitted elements of…

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Oct 30, 1967

Their determination was clearly evident, as individual soldiers refused to give ground to the enemy, and noncommissioned officers quickly took command where necessary.

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Oct 30, 1967

Following an emergency resupply by U.S. Marine Corps pilots, the South Vietnamese paratroopers successfully held their positions for another seven hours during determined enemy attacks.

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Oct 30, 1967

The gallantry and fighting ability of the 7th Airborne Battalion in the face of exceptionally strong enemy opposition, reflect great credit upon the Battalion and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.

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Oct 30, 1967

With over 200 enemy dead lying on the 7th Airborne Battalion perimeter, the attackers continued to assault in an attempt to break through the hard-pressed Airborne lines.

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Oct 29, 1967

America's lawyers have a special competence and responsibility to provide leadership in upholding our Constitution and the rule of law.

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Oct 29, 1967

For the front lines in the war against crime are in the streets and alleys of the local communities across America.

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Oct 29, 1967

Throughout our history law enforcement has been a local responsibility.

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Oct 29, 1967

It must remain so, for the concept of a centralized police force is repugnant to our national tradition.

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Oct 29, 1967

As you know, I consider the war against crime one of the top priority concerns of my Administration.

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Oct 27, 1967

It is a great privilege and an occasion of great happiness to me and Mrs. Johnson to be able to come here today and take part in this ceremony on behalf of the United States.

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Oct 27, 1967

Reason, understanding, and good will have achieved a settlement of which both our peoples can be proud.

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Oct 27, 1967

Our concern and our commitments are not always easy to uphold.

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Oct 27, 1967

A relocated Rio Grande means a new boundary; a new boundary means new bridges linking our two countries.

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Oct 27, 1967

Let this monument, and this place, stand as testimony to the world of what two nations, working together, can accomplish.

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