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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I also invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of General Pulaski

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

And in appreciation for what you have done, and with the personal thanks for the support that you have given to both President Kennedy and to me, it gives me a great deal of personal pleasure in awarding you, this morning, here among your…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I am very indebted to you for this attractive silver bowl and I shall remember this occasion with a great deal of pleasure.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

It is needed in the true interests of the United States and in fairness and justice to all.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I don't want to go back there until I have to, and I thought you would probably enjoy coming to the White House equally as much.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I think this is needed for the protection and promotion of peaceful trade, as well as for the welfare of the Hemisphere.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I hope that you of the IPA will go out into the hinterland and rouse the masses and blow the bugles and tell them that the hour has arrived and their day is here.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

I also urge appropriate State and local officials, as well as public and private organizations, to join in the observance of this milestone in the history of the Coast Guard.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

We have declared war on ignorance and illiteracy, we have declared war on poverty, we have declared war on disease, and we have declared war on tyranny and aggression.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

This Congress this week will pass a voting rights bill that will give every American, regardless of his economic status, or where he lives, or what kind of a dress or suit he wears, or what his color is, or what his religion is-he will…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

And to you and Mrs. Clifton and your family, I want you to know that wherever you go, whatever you do, we will be pulling for you, we will be remembering that the day was never too long, the night too dark, for you to do what the boss…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 2, 1965

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Coast Guard on August 4…

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