Finally, the seas must be used as path ways to improved international understanding and cooperation.
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.
Public support for the United Nations continued at a high level as the Organization approached its twenty-first anniversary.
I am pleased with the action the Chairman and other members of the Board took that contributed to that.
It underscores my conviction that progress can be achieved by building upon what is strong and enduring, but that we shall never hesitate to discard what is inefficient or outmoded.
I have tried to make it abundantly clear to all the people of this country and all of the people of the world that we are prepared to talk without conditions, we are prepared to talk about conditions, or we will talk about a final…
The influence of oceans on the environment must be understood so that we may improve the long-term forecasting of storms, weather and sea conditions; protect life and property in coastal areas; and improve the prediction of rainfall in the…
Section 2 of Executive Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, as amended, is further amended by adding thereto the following: (12) Commissioner, Property Management and Disposal Service, General Services Administration.
The whole world shared our grief when Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson died in London on July 14, 1965.
I don't believe our people want to see that happen or want to see that continued.
We are ready to use any procedure that the other side is willing to engage in.
I urge Congress to permit this reorganization plan to become effective.
I don't think any of us are happy to see our Nation divided and see our country upset about situations such as Mr. Katzenbach is now studying.
The wealth of the ocean floor must be freed for the benefit of all people.
I urge the Congress to act promptly on this legislation without delay so that there will be no uncertainty or doubt in our free enterprise community.
The United States stands ready, as it has in the past, to collaborate unconditionally with members of the Security Council in the search for an acceptable formula to restore peace and security to that area of the world.
In taking this long overdue step, the plan adopts a proven concept of good management recommended by the first Hoover Commission: in the interests of efficiency purely administrative functions--budgeting, personnel supervision and general…
As of this time, I would see no reason why we should change the recommendations we made in our State of the Union Message.
The legislation which I have signed provides for automatic restoration of these special tax provisions in January 1968.
If any earlier reinstatement would be appropriate, I shall recommend prompt legislative action to accomplish that result.
I am not ready to make a decision about my future after January of 1969 at this time.
They will enable us to support the important new efforts recommended by the National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development.
I am pleased to report on the marine science activities of the Federal Government.
In the six months since Congress received the temporary suspension legislation it has already effectively done the job we hoped it would do.





