“As it was 189 years ago, so today the cause of America is a revolutionary cause. And I am proud this morning to salute you as fellow revolutionaries. Neither you nor I are willing to accept the tyranny of poverty, nor the dictatorship of ignorance, nor the despotism of ill health, nor the oppression of bias and prejudice and bigotry. We want change. We want progress. We want it both abroad and at homeand we aim to get it.”
Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
The book serves as a comprehensive archive of the official documents and remarks made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during his tenure, providing insight into his administration's policies and priorities. more
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, served from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy and is known for his 'Great Society' programs aimed at reducing poverty and racial injustice. more
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