Apr 4, 1968
I urge the members of the House of Representatives to rise to this challenge.
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 4, 1968
President Johnson expressed his appreciation for the spirit of cooperation which is the bedrock of these relations and assured President Tubman of the importance which he places on a strong relationship with Liberia.
Apr 4, 1968
I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight.
Apr 4, 1968
I direct that until interment the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff on all buildings, grounds and naval vessels of the Federal Government.
Apr 2, 1968
So, we are now trying to study the [Hanoi] statement and we will make a comment on it.
Apr 1, 1968
This report shows proof, I believe, that such a partnership--seeking common solutions to common problems--can work to rebuild a segment of America, to provide its citizens with a chance to share in America's plenty.
Apr 1, 1968
For a region to survive, its people must be healthy, its children educated, and its land productive.
Apr 1, 1968
Our ultimate goal is to assist Appalachia to attract and hold public and private investments--the cornerstones on which economic well-being is built.
Apr 1, 1968
Communication by satellite is a tool--one of the most promising which mankind has had thus far--to attain this end.
Mar 31, 1968
For a President to buy public popularity at the sacrifice of his better judgment is too dear a price to pay.
Mar 31, 1968
I hope and I pray that by not allowing the Presidency to be involved in divisions and deep partisanship, I shall be able to pass on to my successor a stronger office--strong enough to guard and defend all the people against all the storms…
Mar 31, 1968
It looks to me like you are going to the wrong convention in Chicago.
Mar 31, 1968
You have within your hands the means to make our Nation as intimate and as informed as a New England town meeting.
Mar 31, 1968
It occurred to me that the medium may be somewhat better suited to conveying the actions of conflict than to dramatizing the words that the leaders use in trying and hoping to end the conflict.
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