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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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Nov 3, 1966

If the revenue picture continues to be favorable, a tax increase may not be necessary.

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Nov 3, 1966

General Westmoreland made it clear that we would need additional manpower.

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Nov 3, 1966

I see no reason why the election should greatly affect any decision they might make.

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Nov 3, 1966

I would just express the hope that there has been no improvement in Senator Goldwater's judgment since his predictions of 1964.

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Nov 3, 1966

There has been a very healthy movement toward price stability in recent weeks on the economic front.

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Nov 3, 1966

Until he does, the men there are going to give a good account of themselves.

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Nov 2, 1966

Like the problem of the cities, water pollution can no longer be attacked piecemeal.

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Nov 2, 1966

But we now possess the tools to reach out into our environment and to shape it to our will.

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Nov 2, 1966

After final discussions with Dr. Burkley in Seoul, Korea, on Tuesday, I accepted his recommendation that the operation take place within 15 or 18 days from now.

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Nov 2, 1966

Now there is a law that says Johnny will not die because his toy truck was painted with a poison.

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Nov 2, 1966

The second bill we will sign today will enhance the quality of life for every American-the Clean Water Restoration Act will give us the power to rescue the once clear waters of our streams and our rivers and our lakes from the growing…

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Nov 2, 1966

I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including Section 2 of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials…

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Nov 2, 1966

Since the dawn of civilization, man has been the unwilling pawn of the forces of his environment.

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Nov 2, 1966

The first of these two measures, the model cities program, recognizes that our cities are made of people, not just bricks and mortar.

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Nov 2, 1966

The housewife should not need a scale or a yardstick or a slide rule or computer when she shops.

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Nov 2, 1966

I would expect to put in a rather heavy day tomorrow on desk work and bills and leave sometime in the afternoon.

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Nov 2, 1966

Clean streets and clean rivers--could anything really be more basic to a Great Society?

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Nov 2, 1966

I wanted you to know that my doctors have recommended that I undergo surgery to repair a defect at the site of the incision made during the gallbladder operation a year ago.

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Nov 2, 1966

You ought not to be in government if you don't want to serve humanity, if you don't want to do the greatest good for the greatest number.

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