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 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 6, 1967
I urge the people of the United States to join in the observance of that week with activities and ceremonies designed to recognize the outstanding contributions made in asthma treatment, care, and research by the Children's Asthma Research…
Apr 6, 1967
We must intensify our research efforts, and we are:—The National Cancer Institute of the United States Public Health Service, with a budget of more than $170 million this year, is striving to discover new facts about the causes and cures…
Apr 6, 1967
We believe that joint planning is the best guarantee of effective deterrence.
Apr 6, 1967
We believe that if we, together, can handle this awesome military power intelligently, prudently, and responsibly it will be a mighty force for peace in the world.
Apr 6, 1967
Ours is an age of unprecedented progress in the field of medical research.
Apr 5, 1967
The National Science Foundation is entrusted, more than any other single national institution, with the responsibility to expand our reservoir of basic knowledge through research, and to promote excellence in our scientific education.
Apr 5, 1967
Allegiance to American ideals demands commitment to a ceaseless search for new routes to freedom, justice and equality.
Apr 5, 1967
Loyalty Day 1967 thus becomes an opportunity for the vast majority in America—while respecting the right of dissent—to affirm their conviction that freedom is indivisible, their realization that the cruel burden of war must be carried, and…
Apr 5, 1967
Every increase of one percent in the efficiency of our $22 billion public and private research and development programs is worth $220 million per year.
Apr 5, 1967
Scientific research is the key with which we can unlock the doors of the future.
Apr 5, 1967
Enlightened loyalty requires that each citizen take the trouble to learn about, to discuss, to think through, the crucial issues of our time.
Apr 5, 1967
To an American, then, loyalty is not automatic acceptance of authority but consecration to the principles of a free society.
Apr 5, 1967
Enlightened loyalty demands a commitment by the citizen to the daily life of his society.
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