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.
Dec 30, 1966
We have done our best to hold NATO together, and we think we have had some success in that direction.
Dec 30, 1966
But on the whole I believe that generally there are more people working today than have ever worked before.
Dec 30, 1966
I think the country knows--and I would like to repeat again--that it is the policy of this Government to bomb only military targets.
Dec 30, 1966
We will be glad to meet anyone more than halfway, insofar as talking instead of fighting is concerned.
Dec 30, 1966
America is ready to designate her representative today, and will be glad to do so if the other parties do likewise.
Dec 27, 1966
In Witness Whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
Dec 27, 1966
I know that ugliness will yield to such a force, if it is supported by millions of our people, in public and private life.
Dec 27, 1966
Our people will be denied their heritage if they must live out their lives among polluted rivers, spoiled fields and forests, and streets where nothing pleases the eye.
Dec 27, 1966
It is no part of America's dream that we should erect a house of material well-being in the cheerless atmosphere of physical blight.
Dec 22, 1966
It is encouraging to me, and I know it is to the Postmaster General and the Secretary of Defense, that the mail to and from Viet-Nam is moving rapidly.
Dec 22, 1966
I am grateful for your personal observations that efforts to give the very best mail service to members of the Armed Forces in Vietnam are effective.
Dec 20, 1966
Some people are paid to provoke fights and some are paid to prevent them.
Dec 17, 1966
Your courage and dedication have earned our deepest gratitude and pride.
Dec 17, 1966
As we enter the New Year, we shall reaffirm our determination to secure a world at peace.
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