This is the policy that I follow.

We have more power than all the nations put together.

I also direct that for the same length of time the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrangements for the display of the flag at half-staff over their embassies, legations, and other facilities…

First, the changes in the Communist world and in the free world do not at this time indicate sharp or sudden changes in the policies of the United States.

Our first purpose is peace.

Out of our discussions and deliberations, certain conclusions have been reached for the present.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, in honor and tribute to the memory of this great and good man, and as an expression of the public sorrow, do hereby direct that the flag of the United States…

I hereby order that suitable honors be rendered by units of the armed forces under orders of the Secretary of Defense on the day of the funeral.

Second, it is of the utmost importance that there be continuity and stability in United States policies and purposes during this period of international change.

Our responsibilities in this regard are clear:

We are prepared to defend peace and freedom and do it promptly against any act of hostility or aggression anywhere.

Third, we shall pursue a course of reasonable and responsible watchfulness.

We have just completed a 2-hour Cabinet meeting and I will summarize briefly statements made at that meeting.

We are trying to keep abreast and be very prompt in our actions on this hemisphere.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period October 25 through October 31, 1964, as National First Voters Week.

I urge local election officials, private citizens, and citizen organizations to make a special effort during that week to assist in every possible way the millions of persons who are about to cast their first vote in a Presidential…

I will be glad to have any criticism they have to offer or any corrections that they would like to suggest.

In particular, I urge that our first voters go to the polls proudly, knowing that the duty they perform is the price of the privilege they hold.