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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

It is Mrs. Johnson's wish, as it is my own, that the planting of these trees may be the occasion for us all to dedicate our efforts anew to preserving our heritage of 'America the Beautiful.'

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The Continental Congress was the first to pledge that the means of education shall forever be encouraged.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

History may well record that we saved liberty and saved freedom when we undertook a crash program in the field of education.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

I am happy that those of you that were present for the signing of the NDEA bill could stay here.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The Secretary, with the assistance of the Commissioner of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner), shall identify the education needs and goals of the Nation and from time to time shall recommend to the President policies…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The heads of Federal agencies, as to their respective education related programs, shall keep each other fully and currently informed in order to achieve coordinated planning and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

My mother finally convinced me that I would enjoy life more if I would use my head instead of my foot!

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

We wish you many more years in which you can lead and inspire the great Irish nation and lend your wise counsel to us all.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The Committee shall advise the Secretary, the Commissioner, and the heads of Federal agencies in connection with the responsibilities assigned to them by this order.

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