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 14, 1966
In a short time I am going across the street a few hundred yards to light the Nation's Christmas tree.
Dec 14, 1966
Abroad, half of the world's people struggle daily against hunger, disease, and poverty.
Dec 14, 1966
Tonight, with prayerful hope for the future, we have come here to light the Nation's Christmas tree.
Dec 11, 1966
The Secretary of State, and, when designated by the Secretary of State for such purpose, the Under Secretary of State, are hereby designated and empowered to exercise, without the approval, ratification, or other action of the President…
Dec 8, 1966
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury, Executive Order No. 10707 of May 6, 1957, is amended by substituting for the second paragraph of the…
Dec 8, 1966
On a white disk the shield of the Coat of Arms of the United States (paly of thirteen pieces argent and gules a chief azure) between the motto 'SEMPER PARATUS' in red; circumscribed by a white annulet edged and inscribed 'UNITED STATES…
Nov 13, 1966
All that we do must protect their interest—and the interest of their children and grandchildren—in the rich legacy with which nature has endowed us.
Nov 12, 1966
I don't think there is any decision that can be reached that would be prudent right now.
Nov 12, 1966
I think the Republican Party has received encouragement that will be good for it.
Nov 12, 1966
We have more people working today than we have ever had in our history.
Nov 12, 1966
We will leave San Antonio tomorrow morning, midmorning, 9 or 10 o'clock.
Nov 12, 1966
I renew my pledge to pursue every avenue, use every tool, support any law that holds promise of advancing us in our drive against crime.
Nov 12, 1966
We are engaged in a great national effort to lift the blight of bad housing, poor education, and unemployment from our cities.
Nov 12, 1966
We plan to go into Bethesda Naval Hospital Tuesday afternoon, will spend the afternoon and evening there and will undergo surgery early Wednesday morning.
Nov 10, 1966
I believe these arrangements will greatly strengthen the Federal system at all levels.
Nov 10, 1966
I think it is very clear that while we do our recommending, we have to find some way to get them to come in there, and also to get the members of the Security Council to be willing to do it.
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