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.
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.
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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
We resolved here in Honolulu to carry the blessings of education to the remotest area of South Vietnam.
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
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, 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The following are hereby superseded: (1) Executive Order No. 10154 of August 22, 1950.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
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
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
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
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 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
Some of the learned commentators and distinguished speculators who practice instant judgment concluded that nothing really happened at Honolulu.
Oct 16, 1966
We resolved here in Honolulu to combat the ruinous inflation that was eating the heart out of South Vietnam's economy.
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
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
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 14, 1966
Of the evils which beset our society, crime is by far the most difficult to understand.
Oct 14, 1966
People look to us for leadership because they know what we have done at home.
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