Mar 29, 1967
The names of Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and John Kennedy are inscribed on the rolls of American honor not because they were foolhardy or weak--but because they were wise and courageous when it counted.
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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Mar 29, 1967
As he did so often, Speaker Rayburn had just the right prescription for this kind of ailment.
Mar 29, 1967
Our society has made a commitment to enrich and improve the lives of the senior citizens among us.
Mar 28, 1967
I recently told your Governors that we face 'a tremendous job of reorganization, of systematic management, calling upon all of our public and private resources at all levels of our national life.'
Mar 28, 1967
I said in this year's State of the Union message, 'Federal energy is essential but it is not enough. Only a total working partnership among the Federal, State, and local governments can succeed.'
Mar 27, 1967
SEC. 2. Under regulations of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force are authorized, for their respective services, to prescribe the issue of special allowances and such special or…
Mar 27, 1967
We know today that you and your countrymen, under the leadership of His Majesty King Zahir, have set as your high goal Afghanistan's 'experiment in democracy.'
Mar 27, 1967
So all of our power, our intelligence, and our imagination will be devoted in the future, as in the past, to bringing that day nearer.
Mar 27, 1967
Afghanistan is far from us in miles and hours as we meet here this morning.
Mar 27, 1967
Deep in our history is the memory of what President Abraham Lincoln said to his countrymen in the dark days of 1861: 'Suppose you go to war, you cannot fight always; and when, after much loss on both sides, and no gain on either, you cease…
Mar 27, 1967
Your people, like ours, cherish diversity while they seek unity in mutual respect and justice.
Mar 27, 1967
If it would be useful to you, Mr. Prime Minister, if you think it would be helpful, we are prepared to send to your country a team of this Nation's best agricultural experts, directed by Secretary Freeman, who would be delighted to work…
Mar 27, 1967
We welcome the efforts of not only the United Nations but any nation, large or small, if they have any suggestion or any contribution they are prepared to make.
Mar 23, 1967
The United States will continue to support the reciprocal reduction of trade barriers to stimulate the flow of international commerce.
Mar 23, 1967
World trade joins the United States with other nations in a creative partnership that supports the growth of our free enterprise economy and advances the well-being of all our citizens.
Mar 23, 1967
We must continue to pursue lasting peace by seeking out every possible course to healthy economic and cultural relations with these countries.
Mar 23, 1967
About three and a half million Americans are engaged, directly or indirectly, in the production, transport and marketing of our exports.
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