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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

Because the world knows this, the chances of war are lessened--and the chance of lasting peace is greater.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

My fellow Americans: Today we are commissioning our 28th nuclear-powered Polaris submarine.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

There is a quality in art which speaks across the gulf dividing man from man and nation from nation, and century from century.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

A fresh spirit of unity and confidence is strong--in all sections and among all segments.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

The production of high-quality goods and new and improved items that merit the consumer's dollar.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

From Maine to California, the foundation was put in place for the great thrust forward which has brought us the system and society we know today.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

As President, I am proud that our people, through their contributions to RFE, help to support direct communication with the people of Eastern Europe.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

The quality of America's future depends upon the quality of America's leadership--at every level.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 30, 1964

This country has survived and prospered mightily in the belief that all men are created equal, that all political power is inherent in the people, and that no man or group of men should be entitled to exclusive privilege or preferment over…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 30, 1964

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson,President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 10, 1964, as Human Rights Day and December 15, 1964, as Bill of Rights Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 30, 1964

America is fulfillment, fulfillment in the richest and the most zestful sense of that word.

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