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.
Apr 10, 1967
I believe that personal contact is essential to understanding--and I know that understanding is the foundation of our common effort.
Apr 10, 1967
I was pleased to sign the loan, at the White House in 1965, that helped to make the promise of integration a reality.
Apr 10, 1967
We want to move on to help you connect your highway with South America by closing the Darien Gap.
Apr 10, 1967
We are demonstrating that 'free men working through institutions of representative democracy can best satisfy man's ambitions.'
Apr 10, 1967
May the practical example you have given us become the hallmark of this conference.
Apr 9, 1967
The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a present and probing concern for the future.
Apr 9, 1967
I find and determine that it is necessary to provide more flexible authority to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to asphalt
Apr 9, 1967
The Committee shall promote the protection of the primitive quality of the Quetico-Superior canoe country, which lies in the Rainy River and Pigeon River drainages along the International Boundary between Canada in the province of Ontario…
Apr 9, 1967
But as President, I also have the clear responsibility to take action that will assure uninterrupted rail service for our Nation.
Apr 9, 1967
No compensation shall be paid to appointive members of the Committee by the United States by reason of this order.
Apr 9, 1967
This is the face of American industrial democracy that we can proudly show to the entire world.
Apr 9, 1967
Members designated under sections 2 (c) and 2 (d) of this order shall serve during the pleasure of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, respectively.
Apr 9, 1967
There is hereby established a committee which shall be known as the Quetico-Superior Committee.
Apr 7, 1967
The steel industry has created a distinctive symbol for its products—the 'steelmark.'
Apr 7, 1967
It has helped to make American productivity and technology the wonder of the world.
Apr 7, 1967
It is fundamental to thousands of products which are part of the everyday life of every citizen of this Nation.
Apr 7, 1967
Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all the people of the United States to observe the month of May in this and each succeeding year as Steelmark Month with appropriate…
Apr 7, 1967
This vital product which we produce in unmatched abundance is basic to our economy and essential to our security.
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