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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.
President Johnson reaffirmed to Prime Minister Chung his previous assurances that the United States would continue to support the economic growth of the Republic of Korea, and in particular, to assist in the achievement of the goals of the…
It was years after Jacob Riis spoke before Americans realized that poverty was an urgent public dilemma from which the only escape was to change the basic conditions of human life.
Head Start has 'replaced the conviction of failure with the hope of success.'
In peace, as in war, we have joined our efforts--in the Asian Development Bank, in cooperative efforts to improve food production, in transportation, and in education and health measures throughout Asia.
President Johnson reaffirmed the United States Government interest in furthering the growth of trade between the Republic of Korea and the United States and stressed the importance of periodic meetings between appropriate United States…
The aim of this Administration is, and will be, that they shall have it.
Neither Koreans nor Americans kneel gracefully before conquerors or before aggressors.
The peaceful and progressive revolution which is transforming Latin America is one of the great inspirational movements of our time.
I recommend that Congress approve a commitment to increase our aid by up to $1.5 billion or about $300 million per year over the next 5 years.
Our participation in that revolution is a worthy enterprise blending our deepest national traditions with our most responsible concepts of hemispheric solidarity.
The battle against diseases that kill and cripple will be intensified.
I revere the Greek spirit, that for thousands of years has inspired the world, and that has taught men to cherish freedom above all else in life.
Mrs. Johnson and I are looking forward to welcoming you and Mrs. Sunay.
Then as now, the United States is proud of its association with the forward-looking Turkish nation.
Then as now, the American people admire the vitality and the passion for freedom of the Turkish people.
In commemoration of that decisive hour, in thanksgiving for his courage and vision, and in celebration of the friendship that endures between our peoples, I extend to you and the citizens of Greece my warm greetings and best wishes.
Its men played an unforgettable part with the United Nations forces which assured that aggression would not succeed in Korea.
And of those who wear the badge, I ask an equal respect both for the law and for the rights of the people they are sworn to protect.
I ask patience too, for the law, like our times, will and must change.
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