I trust when all is said and done, that America will not only be the home of the free and the land of the brave, but will be the nation that is first in space, due primarily to what you people are doing here.

I invite all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

I want to commend each of you.

I suggest that programs commemorating the birth of von Steuben serve also as reminders of the contribution of the dedicated American citizens of German derivation.

I ask those great patriotic organizations bearing von Steuben's name or the name of other patriots of his nationality to stress in their celebrations the debt of gratitude which all Americans owe our Founding Fathers for the democratic…

I am so proud of the team that Mr. Webb has assembled.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America do hereby designate September 17, 1964 as von Steuben Day.

It is a source of strength--not to be treated lightly, not to be tinkered with or tampered with carelessly or casually.

This is a moment of great promise for all America.

Our Nation has no more important work to do at home than the work of keeping our historic trust to rural America.

That is why I welcome your support now--so that we can do together the work that still needs to be done in and for rural America.

Last year, virtually all the widely-grown cash crops brought in more cash from farm marketings than was the case in 1960.

I am grateful to you for your presence here today.

This belief is mine.

Our great increase in productivity on the farms has released the manpower to operate our industrial complex.

Our agricultural policies must never be made blindly.

Our greatness is in people, not power.

All Americans are proud, as I am proud, to salute today the great Americans here before me.