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 18, 1966
Our task for the future in New Zealand, in the United States--yes, all over the world--is a difficult but inspiring one.
Oct 18, 1966
I want to thank you for coming here in this rainy weather, exposing yourselves to the weather, to give us this neighborly welcome.
Oct 18, 1966
I have told Mrs. Johnson many, many times of the delightful experience that I had here and the hospitality that your people extended to me.
Oct 17, 1966
Therefore, in order to remove a peril to the national safety and to maintain and continue trade, commerce, transportation, transmission or communication among the several states or with foreign nations, and production of goods for…
Oct 17, 1966
On October 17, 1966, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 206 of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 (29 U.S.C. 176), I issued executive order No. 11314, creating a Board of Inquiry to inquire into the issues involved…
Oct 17, 1966
The unresolved labor disputes have resulted in a strike by Local 647 of the International Union of the United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, AFL-CIO, and Locals 34 and 912 of the International…
Oct 16, 1966
When it is all finally said, it adds up to this: I am so happy to be back here with you.
Oct 16, 1966
The existing strike at the Evendale, Ohio, plant of General Electric Company will, in my opinion, if permitted to continue, affect a substantial part of the military jet engine industry.
Oct 16, 1966
Threatened strikes at other General Electric Company plants will, in my opinion, if allowed to occur, affect a substantial part of the military jet engine industry.
Oct 16, 1966
There are no surprises to spring on anyone, for we know that the most important weapon in Vietnam is patience among our people and unity behind our program.
Oct 16, 1966
It is to resist aggression with the maximum force that is necessary and the minimum risk that is possible.
Oct 16, 1966
We resolved here in Honolulu to carry the blessings of education to the remotest area of South Vietnam.
Oct 16, 1966
We do not expect to pull any rabbits out of any hats at Manila, notwithstanding any speculations you may hear or see.
Oct 16, 1966
Some of the learned commentators and distinguished speculators who practice instant judgment concluded that nothing really happened at Honolulu.
Oct 16, 1966
It is always a very great pleasure for me to come to Hawaii for any purpose.
Oct 16, 1966
I shall do my best to advance the cause of peace and of human progress.
Oct 16, 1966
We resolved here in Honolulu to combat the ruinous inflation that was eating the heart out of South Vietnam's economy.
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