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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)
1963: 81 quotes1964: 2,112 quotes1965: 1,508 quotes1966: 3,339 quotes1967: 1,095 quotes1968: 750 quotes1969: 5 quotes
Oct 22, 1967

They return to their regular posts of duty with the respect and appreciation of their President and their Nation.

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Oct 22, 1967

They performed it with restraint, firmness and professional skill.

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Oct 22, 1967

Violence erupts most often in the nations which are the poorest.

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Oct 22, 1967

I know that all Americans share my pride in the men in uniform and the civilian law enforcement personnel for their outstanding service in the Nation's Capital during the last two days.

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Oct 22, 1967

I am charging the Attorney General and the Department of Justice, again today, to be sure to see that all Americans are guaranteed justice.

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Oct 22, 1967

Today the people of the United States are a very fortunate client.

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Oct 22, 1967

This weekend, in a courtroom in Meridian, Mississippi, we saw another instance of this continuing revolution.

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Oct 22, 1967

His vision is broad; his compassion abundant; his dedication great--to the spirit as well as the letter of the law.

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Oct 22, 1967

Their actions stand in sharp contrast to the irresponsible acts of violence and lawlessness by many of the demonstrators.

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Oct 22, 1967

Together we visited a number of your countries on a mission for President Kennedy.

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Oct 19, 1967

I believe that the time will come--and sooner perhaps than many believe--when men will turn from the works of violence and take up the ways of peace.

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Oct 19, 1967

Let me assure you again, Your Highness, that we in America know our responsibilities to the great republic of mankind, and we certainly intend to be faithful to that trust.

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Oct 19, 1967

In reading those remarks, I was moved by the thought of how really similar are the desires of all people.

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Oct 16, 1967

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered that Executive Order No. 11022 of May 14, 1962, entitled 'Establishing the President's Council on Aging,' be, and it is hereby, amended by…

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Oct 12, 1967

The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Oct 12, 1967

Our country owes an unpayable debt to the aviators who have worn the uniform of their country.

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Oct 12, 1967

I am very proud to join with this most distinguished company here on the steps, as well as those in the audience, in recognizing these most unique and unusual achievements.

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Oct 12, 1967

Aviation is perhaps the most dramatic symbol of change, but it is not unique.

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Oct 12, 1967

Nothing, I think, better symbolizes the incredible pace of change which challenges this generation.

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