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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

The Director shall report to the President annually, and at such other times as may be appropriate, on the status and operation of the Executive Reserve program.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

Activities of any person by reason of his continuance, designation, or redesignation as an Executive Reservist under this order shall not include acting or advising on any matter pending before any department or agency but shall be limited…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

There shall be in the Executive Branch of the Government a National Defense Executive Reserve composed of persons selected from various segments of the civilian economy and from government for training for employment in executive positions…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

Membership in Executive Reserve Units shall be subject to the following: Subject to the provisions of this order, particularly paragraph (4) of this section, an individual who on the date of this order was a member of an Executive Reserve…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

The Director of the Office of Emergency Planning (hereinafter referred to as the Director) shall administer the Executive Reserve program; coordinate the activities of other agencies in establishing units of the Reserve; provide for…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

We will not neglect our duty towards the helpless or the demands of our oppressed.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

This year, for the first time, we have broken the barrier of 70 million jobs, and right now we are creating additional new jobs at the rate of 100,000 every month.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

The fact is that wages are higher, employment is higher, profits are higher, and the economy is stronger than at any time in American history.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

A recession today, like those of the 1950's, would mean a loss of $20 billion a year in production, a loss of 1 1/2 million jobs, a 40 percent rise in unemployment.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

Average manufacturing earnings have risen nearly 16 percent, and weekly earnings in the primary metals industry have jumped 23 percent.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

Our strides toward that future will come from the unity that was forged in the struggles of the past.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 21, 1964

I had so much fun here the last time that I thought I would come back to Atlantic City.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 20, 1964

Compassion has always been, and must always be, a vital part of the strength of America.

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