Apr 7, 1968
We are grateful for what you have already accomplished and will be counting on you more than ever, until the blessed day when the guns fall silent.
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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Apr 7, 1968
The promise of the Americas is to establish in this Hemisphere societies free from the fear of want, ignorance, prejudice and disease.
Apr 7, 1968
Side by side with your South Vietnamese comrades—and our other fighting allies—you have taken the full initial weight of the enemy's winter-spring offensive; and you have now seized the initiative.
Apr 7, 1968
Ambassador Bunker will arrive at Andrews in the early morning, somewhere around 7 o'clock.
Apr 7, 1968
We will expand programs for improving the health of the American peoples.
Apr 7, 1968
He will pick up the two Secretaries and come on to Camp David for a meeting there tomorrow.
Apr 6, 1968
The Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized and directed to call into the active military service of the United States, as he may deem appropriate to carry out the purposes of this order, units or members of the Army National Guard and…
Apr 6, 1968
I do command all persons engaged in such acts of violence to cease and desist therefrom and to disperse and retire peaceably forthwith.
Apr 6, 1968
The Secretary of Defense is authorized to delegate to one or more of the Secretaries of the military Departments any of the authority conferred upon him by this order.
Apr 5, 1968
I have directed the troops you requested to proceed to O'Hare Field and to Glenview Naval Air Station.
Apr 4, 1968
The life of a man who symbolized the freedom and faith of America has been taken.
Apr 4, 1968
Once again, the heart of America is heavy--the spirit of America weeps--for a tragedy that denies the very meaning of our land.
Apr 4, 1968
Men of all races, all religions, all regions must join together in this hour to deny violence its victory.
Apr 4, 1968
President Johnson congratulated President Tubman for his outstanding statesmanship in the institutional development of Africa and his leadership in convening the Monrovia conference.
Apr 4, 1968
We should pass the Fair Housing law when the Congress convenes next week.
Apr 4, 1968
The Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized and directed to call into the active military service of the United States, as he may deem appropriate to carry out the purposes of this order, units or members of the Army National Guard and…
Apr 4, 1968
The United States also will pursue a vigorous program of support for general education in Liberia and will help to staff and train Liberians in the new medical center at Monrovia.
Apr 4, 1968
The most immediate is to enact legislation so long delayed and so close to fulfillment.
Apr 4, 1968
In your hands lies the power to renew for all Americans the great promise of opportunity and justice under law.
Apr 4, 1968
The Secretary of Defense is authorized to use such of the Armed Forces of the United States as he may deem necessary.
Apr 4, 1968
The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to take all appropriate steps to disperse all persons engaged in the acts of violence described in the proclamation, to restore law and order, and to see that the property, personnel and…
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