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 16, 1966
During any period when, by reason of absence, disability, or vacancy in office, neither the Postmaster General nor the Deputy Postmaster General is available to exercise the powers or perform the duties of the office of Postmaster General…
Oct 16, 1966
I go to confer with its leaders and with the leaders of those other nations that have committed their young men to defeat aggression and to help those 15 million people shape their own destiny.
Oct 16, 1966
Hawaii can be proud, too--proud of your Governor John Burns, who, as a delegate, helped to bring all of this about; and proud of all the other patriotic men and women that you have sent to serve you so ably and patriotically in the…
Oct 16, 1966
It is that kind of an Asia that we believe will serve the peace of the world, and that is so much what all of us want to do.
Oct 16, 1966
In the event of a vacancy in the office of Postmaster General or during the absence or disability of the Postmaster General, the Deputy Postmaster General shall act as Postmaster General.
Oct 16, 1966
Since then, more than 10,000 Vietcong have responded to that call--a far larger number than for the equal period last year.
Oct 16, 1966
We intend to explore every possibility and every proposal that has been advanced for a solution to the Vietnam conflict and the rehabilitation of that great little country.
Oct 16, 1966
By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 206 of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, I hereby create a Board of Inquiry.
Oct 16, 1966
Since the Honolulu conference, more than 80 percent of the registered voters of South Vietnam have elected an assembly to draft a constitution.
Oct 16, 1966
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are not only our hope for America; they are what we hope for all the world.
Oct 16, 1966
We resolved here, then, to hasten the coming of representative government in South Vietnam.
Oct 16, 1966
The following are hereby superseded: (1) Executive Order No. 10154 of August 22, 1950. (2) Executive Order No. 10558 of September 8, 1954. (3) Executive Order No. 10686 of November 1, 1956.
Oct 16, 1966
As for the other prediction, let me remind you that the leaders who will sit down together in Manila have already signed a petition for peace.
Oct 16, 1966
It will give us a firm grasp of the realities that we face in resisting aggression; the problems we face in seeking peace and in rebuilding Vietnam.
Oct 14, 1966
Yet tonight there are more than 2,700,000 major crimes being committed in this Nation every year.
Oct 14, 1966
This Nation can mount a major military effort on the other side of the globe, and we can transfer hundreds of thousands of men 10,000 miles away from home without too much difficulty.
Oct 14, 1966
For the first time in history, American cities have a voice in the Cabinet and a department devoted to urban affairs.
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