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.
Nov 3, 1966
There has been a very healthy movement toward price stability in recent weeks on the economic front.
Nov 3, 1966
I do not want to get into a debate on a foreign policy meeting in Manila with a chronic campaigner like Mr. Nixon.
Nov 3, 1966
I know of no evidence that would in any way cause any reasonable person to have a doubt about the Warren Commission.
Nov 3, 1966
I see no reason why the election should greatly affect any decision they might make.
Nov 3, 1966
Until he does, the men there are going to give a good account of themselves.
Nov 2, 1966
Now there is a law that says Johnny will not die because his toy truck was painted with a poison.
Nov 2, 1966
Clean streets and clean rivers--could anything really be more basic to a Great Society?
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Nov 2, 1966
But we now possess the tools to reach out into our environment and to shape it to our will.
Nov 2, 1966
A great counselor of mine said to me, 'You can take a good law and give it bad administration and it won't work.'
Nov 2, 1966
The housewife should not need a scale or a yardstick or a slide rule or computer when she shops.
Nov 2, 1966
Like the problem of the cities, water pollution can no longer be attacked piecemeal.
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