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.
Oct 27, 1966
I spent yesterday as the guest of your Prime Minister at his summer residence in Bang Saen.
Oct 27, 1966
I believe that in the lifetime of men now living, the human race will emerge into the sunlit uplands of peace and freedom.
Oct 27, 1966
Let me assure you in this regard that Thailand can count on the United States to meet its obligations under the SEATO treaty.
Oct 27, 1966
It was for me a very welcome day of rest after the Manila Conference, and after our visit to South Vietnam.
Oct 27, 1966
I realized that the same waves that wash Bang Saen--and Bangkok--also touch Malaysia, South Vietnam, the Philippines, and as the waves move out they wash against South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Oct 27, 1966
I believe that the Conference of seven nations succeeded at Manila; but that is a judgment that will best be made by history.
Oct 27, 1966
What we achieve together can give reality to our common dream: a worldwide human fraternity, based on mutual understanding and respect--and living in peace.
Oct 25, 1966
The foremost goal of this Administration has been to create a legacy of educational excellence.
Oct 25, 1966
Better education must be the base on which we build all our other goals.
Oct 25, 1966
In recognizing him today, we honor all the men, in all the services, in all this great command.
Oct 25, 1966
We shall continue to pursue that goal until our schools and universities are as great as human wisdom can make them, and the doors to our classrooms are open to every American boy and girl.
Oct 25, 1966
So man's greatest problem is the fearful race between food and population.
Oct 25, 1966
I call upon all the people of the United States to take an active part in the progress and improvement of American education.
Oct 25, 1966
We in America depend on you, on the young and on the brave, to stop aggression before it sweeps forward.
Oct 25, 1966
Today, while our Asian friends still need a helping hand, they want to match it with their own efforts--aimed toward their own goals.
Oct 25, 1966
Make no mistake about it: The American people that you represent are proud of you.
Oct 25, 1966
One day when they know peace, the whole world will acknowledge that what you have done here was worth the price.
Oct 25, 1966
No American army in all of our long history has ever been so compassionate.
Oct 25, 1966
I give you my pledge: We shall never let you down, nor your fighting comrades, nor the 15 million people of South Vietnam, nor the hundreds of millions of Asians who are counting on us to show here--here in Vietnam-that aggression doesn't…
Oct 25, 1966
I came here today for one good purpose: to tell you, and through you, tell every soldier, sailor, airman and marine in Vietnam how proud we are of what you are doing and how proud we are of the way you are doing it.
Oct 25, 1966
They also know what is at stake and are willing to fight and die for it.
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