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- who discovered America." Columbus is a discovery for me and a delightful one -- even though 1 do feel at home with you because 1 know you as good. hard working Democrats -- through the people you send to Washington. And, they are your admirers I
- Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson 'Salute to Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson' Luncheon Given by Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, Deshler Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, 9/18/1964"
- and countryside is high on America's agenda. For it seems to me that one of the most press challenges for the individual is the depression and the tension resulting from existence in a world which is increasingly less pleasing to the eye. Our peace of mind, our
- ; and it stimulated economic g rowth as well. It symbolizes, too, the par tnership between local, State and Federal governments, between private organizations and public action. This is what took Charleston out of the dark days of the depression. President Roosevelt
- "NION, NEW HA VEN, CC~NECTICUT, OCTOBER 9, 1967 0 When 1 received the invitation from John J. 0 1Leary ...... a name no Democrat can reeist -- to corne and talk to the Yale Political Union about beautification, l was delighted to accept. Delighted
- ROOM, THE V/HITE HOUSE NOVEMBER 22, 1968 Welcome to your house -- for it is your house now. And welcome to your country -- for frorn this moment, America is your country. It is appropriate, I think, to begin our trip around the New America of 1968
- REMARKS OF MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON - September 12, 1966 RECEPTION FOR DELEGATES TO URBAN AMERICA CONFERENCE FOR RE LEASE UPON DELIVER Y - expected at 5:00 PM EDT Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. John son - THE w.m.T-E -.HOUSE
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Reception for Delegates to Urban America Conference, 9/12/1966"
- and Latin America through women 1 s groups and schoolchildren. Today their work is found throughout the hemisphere. Because of the round tables, because the heritage of Texas is so closely tied to Latin America, because Texas has more miles bordering Latin
- slums, ghettos, littered roads. But we should remember, perhaps, that our word "criais" cornes from the Greek word for decision. A time of difficulty calls for dêcisions - and this ti me calls on us to choose: between apathy and action in cities
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, Youth Conference on Natural Beauty, 6/27/1966"
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- live in communities tbat free the ~i.n.:i or imprison it? Will your cities be places to thrive in or merely to escape from? And what places will there be left to escape to? 1t is thrilling to me, that for the first time in history, America 1 s major
- of health progress in America. Second, I simply cannot pass the opportunity to pay tribute to a good and devot ed f riend; a champion of noble causes ; a determined leader -- and, as the President and Congress can attest, a pers i s tent lobbyist 1 Mary
- came back to take a longer look -- a woman's look .,._ at the problem of attacking p ove rty still existing in affluent America. This keeps my husband up late at night and consumes much of his day. It has brought to our door some of the best minds
- with no memory at all: suddenly robbed of any sign or signal of your personal past. An affliction like that would plague not only your thoughts, but your action. T he simplest act might be beyond you; every per son you met woul d be a stranger. Few of us can
- , young NYA director had at La Villita paved the way for a President's action in creating a Job Corps. "What is past is prologue" not only in the lives of all of us, but in the life of a city. As we gaze out over this gently moving water, it is as though
- changed this city just one iota, it has also changed all of us - tobe catalysts for better neighborhoods, better cities, a better America. I know that all my lüe, wherever I am, I'm going to be working on just this kind of endeavor. My criteria
- the appalling los ses caused by the destruction of forests and other resources, and the first to propose remedial actions for the future. It gained for Marsh -- rightfully _;,; thè title of ''the mighty prophet of the whole American conservation movement. 11
- , science classes, going on among the exhibits . A building which served only as an eyesore bas become the action spot for a neighborbood with ver y few outlets and oppo rtunities . I 'm told they need a rt supplies, duplicating machines, a.udio -visual
- it takes is some imagination and guida.ince. One of the many aims of the Citizens Ad-visory Committee has been to corne .u p with a manual of tips for citizen action. You all have it there in your bands. A few days ago when the womerful and tireless
- . Secretary -- friends: There are 17, 000 towns across the country with less than 6, 000 people -- but 1 am esp~cially glad to corne to this one, because Montevideo has taken action which makes it an example to the others. 1 have enjoyed this morning
- of science in action. \.Vhether or not you decide to make science your car e er, your lives will be enriched by this expe ience. You w·n have been exposed to the restl es s, in quiring mind which is the ess ntial ingredient, n ot only of science
- of the coast who took action to safeguar d the land along whi ch this scenic road now travels. For, this coastline lies here in the afternoon sun - - the western boundary of our continent. Inscribed on this plaque - - we can read the words of Robinson Jeffers
- given it. And so, let's go see it in action and learn from seeing . ####ff ####I#
- much on knowledgeable leadership such as yours - - and on action-taking public servants like your Mayor. Tonight 1 my mind goes back to a day -- February 3, 1965 -- two years ago, when a small group of us gathered in the Red Room of the Wi.t.:te House
- and prologue. There are here many examples of leadership of government and ,p-ivate ente rprise to which we could point. But certainly one out s~andi!lg milestone was the action seven years ago when Philadelphia, with foresight, p assed a unique cla us e
- -eight languages taught there add to the interest of the area and the strength of the Nation. I wanted not only to see the natural beauty of your country, but a l so to sal ute the citizens and leaders-in-government who have taken action to preserve
- the drawing boards. 11m willing -- and I know you are willing -- to do everything we can to substitute for the delight of debate -- the art of action. There are many specific things we can do in both great and small projects: 1) We can provide immediately
- would allow me two wishes tonight, one would be that you will go back to those places ••• continue to seek out where the action is -- n ס rnatter how far they are from the beaten path. It rnay take some doing nם your part~ It may take your own
- Revolution. Under 18 new laws, old problems are being attacked with new methods 0 1 have seen them these last tw o days and I think you and Mr. Jackson would be pleased. The Teacher Corps, whicb we saw in action in Canada Township 1n North Carolina yesterday
- ourselves: What kind of a world do women want? Above all, we want a world at peace, a security based on mutual trust. We want our c hilar.en to live in a country--in a community which bases its actions among its citizens on fair play, fair p lay for all
- ; - the follow- through on the t-v11ite House Ccnf erence on Natur~l :Oea:1.:t~' • I For while Washir.r,:ton e;..~erts, ca~ rally together the l eaders and it is -- af tt;r all -- back in our hometowns , where i nsp:::::'ation beco:.:ies action anc.l results