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 1, 1966
It is now possible to take this important step in meeting one of the pressing problems of mankind.
Nov 1, 1966
We in America love and cherish our liberty and our independence and our freedom, and we do not try to impose it upon other people.
Nov 1, 1966
An effective Korean Government--engaged in a democratic dialog with a vigorous opposition--is transforming your country into a modern nation and into a democratic state.
Nov 1, 1966
It is right, therefore, that I should end my trip through Asia here in Korea, where the four goals of freedom adopted at Manila are on their way to achievement.
Nov 1, 1966
But in Korea in 1950--as in Vietnam today--we acted to stop the aggression.
Nov 1, 1966
I intend, in a few minutes, to sign two bills that are very important to Alaska.
Nov 1, 1966
So I leave today with a deep sense of confidence in the future of Asia and the Pacific.
Nov 1, 1966
So I am returning to my country to tell my people that those who are nearest the demilitarized zone, that those who are nearest the borders the aggressor has crossed, that those who are closest to aggression itself fear it the most and are…
Nov 1, 1966
I am glad that I have ended my Pacific journey here in this wonderful new State of Alaska.
Nov 1, 1966
President Park and President Johnson reaffirmed the strong ties of friendship traditionally existing between the Republic of Korea and the United States and their determination to continue the closest cooperation and consultation to secure…
Nov 1, 1966
President Johnson expressed his deepest thanks to President Park and to all citizens of the Republic of Korea for the overwhelming warmth of their reception and for the many courtesies extended to him during his visit.
Nov 1, 1966
My Korean friends, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the warmth of your welcome.
Nov 1, 1966
No Commander in Chief in the history of the American Nation ever had a better equipped, a more competent, or a more devoted Armed Forces than you have now.
Nov 1, 1966
On a June morning in 1950, we woke up to learn that a Communist army had smashed into the Republic of Korea without warning or provocation.
Nov 1, 1966
I hope that a great historian will soon record the story: of how an ancient nation has emerged from the shadows of its colonial past and from the tragedy of war to become one of the youngest and the most vigorous constitutional democracies…
Nov 1, 1966
When we are greatly divided there is danger, but in unity there is strength.
Nov 1, 1966
I think your grandchildren will read in their history books that the 89th Congress passed more legislation for the greatest good for the greatest number than any Congress in the history of this Nation.
Nov 1, 1966
Finally, I want him to record the astonishing economic and social progress that you have made working together in unity here in Korea:--record harvests in the last 3 years, and rapid industrialization have given Korea a growth rate of 8…
Nov 1, 1966
Their leaders, along with your leaders, are willing to go anywhere, meet with any government at any time, and enter into any honorable agreement that will settle our differences at the conference table instead of on the battlefield.
Oct 31, 1966
We will have talked to the statesmen and the soldiers of the Pacific-Asian area.
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