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 11, 1966
I am very happy to be here this afternoon among so many good Democrats and so many good friends.
Oct 10, 1966
I am looking forward, along with Mrs. Johnson, with a great deal of pleasure to visiting in the Philippines in the next few days.
Oct 10, 1966
This act provides for administrative funds to help the States meet the challenge of reaching out to those children who have already been bypassed
Oct 10, 1966
I know what it is to teach children who are listless and tired because they are hungry
Oct 10, 1966
This act continues this useful supplement to child nutrition for another 3 years
Oct 10, 1966
The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 will help enable us to bring a food service within the reach of every child in school
Oct 10, 1966
To all of you Members of Congress, from both parties, who have participated in passing this very just and long overdue legislation, I say the American people not only thank you, but the Filipino people thank you.
Oct 10, 1966
It is fitting that this landmark legislation becomes law during National School Lunch Week, October 9 to 15
Oct 10, 1966
If there is anything that we can do to be helpful, please let me know.
Oct 10, 1966
This Child Nutrition Act of 1966 will make it possible to close the nutrition gap among children in school
Oct 10, 1966
This was just one more situation that I saw when I was a very young man, and that I have been trying to do something about, and have determined to do something about ever since
Oct 10, 1966
This bill, like the two which came before it, is the direct result of the very fine work done by the joint United States-Republic of the Philippines Commission on the Study of Philippines Veterans' Problems.
Oct 10, 1966
We are very pleased to find ourselves united again today in our determination to secure a true and a lasting peace among all of our fellow nations of the Pacific.
Oct 10, 1966
I WAS deeply distressed to read on the ticker a few minutes ago of the terrible damage done by hurricane Inez to towns and communities along the coast.
Oct 10, 1966
I am today instructing the Secretary of Agriculture to set this target as his goal
Oct 10, 1966
On behalf of all the children of America we say--thank you, and the children say thank you, too
Oct 10, 1966
So, today, we have come here to sign the last of three measures enacted by the Congress since President Marcos' visit to deal with these inequities.
Oct 10, 1966
Our thoughts are with you and with your people in this stricken zone.
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