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- the Ohio River Ba.sin. Then men of little vision cried out against this as ' 1 pork barrel n. They were a gainst this progress. Well, we ignored their warnings. we moved ahead . Since \~o rld Jlar II alone, over >21 billion of new industry develop ment has
Press release, "Opening Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Beautification Meeting, 5/18/1966"
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- - - ------ - -----~- OPENIKG RZMARKS BY MRS., JOHNSON Beautificatic:r: ~~eting ... Wednesday, ::Vi ay 18:. 1966 This h as been a thrilling morning and Pm delighted that several of you were able to be present at the dedication of Watts Branch
- . 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
- PLYMOUTH, VERMONT, JUNE 11, 1967 1 have been anticipating this visit to the Calvin Coolidge Homestead this morning. A visit like this brings history alive. Homes like this, furnished as they were when they were a setting for history, are part of our life
- you Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Bailey. Good morning: As I look out over this group, I see a number of you who are personal friends. We have traveled a long trail together and been through many things -- some of them delightful, some tragic and some hilarious
- New Jersey
- , "This water could corne out of y our town 1 s treatment plant." The morning newspaper brings more and more cartoons poking fun at billboards, tree cuters, and yes, sometimes tree plante ra. Even our laughter shows our awareness. The parade of mayors and city
- a poverty bill 30 years ago, those former cotton farmers would have been retrained to a new skill, rather than remaining on in an economy that time has passed by. The lasting answer to wiping out poverty in this country is not just charity, but a full-scale
- ... ' :~ ' . F OR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1964 - 9:30 a. m . EST REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON RICHMOND, VIRGINIA I have had a delightful morning traveling over the lovely autumnal Virginia counti"yside. It is easy to see
- life of San Antonio, El Paso, Texarkana, or Dallas. The hardy few who went abroad were usually mis sionaries. MORE Today, it 1s remarkable how many parts of the world have been touched by Southwestern alumni. Today•s graduate may just as likely
- will please you as much as it does me. This morning , the Committee ! or the Preservat ion of the White House acc epted a dist ing uished new possession -- a silver coffee urn purchased in the late 18th Centur >' by John Adams in Eng land and described in his
- ~ . rr - : ,.. () - .. . FOR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY FRIDAY. MAY 7, 1965 -- 8: 30 P . M. REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON "SALUTE TO SPRING" CEREMONIES NEW YORK, NEW YORK Mr. Mayor• Friends: Thank you so much for the honor you have
- New York
- Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, 'Salute to Spring' Ceremonies, New York, New York, 5/7/1965"
- ".. , ..· ... . ~. Suggested remarks for Mrs . Lyndon B. Johnson at Dedication of new Science Center at Wilkes College, Wilkes - Barre , Pa . , Saturday , January 11 , 1964 . I have just had a whirlwind tour of so~e Area Redevelopment
- "Suggested remarks for Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Dedication of New Science Center at Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1/11/1964"
- and Faculty of Columbia College: I am delighted to visit Columbia State Community College, which tells so much about the new vitality of education in our country. Consider this story: The people of a county provide Z04 acres of empty land, some seed money
- 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
- MEDAL AWARD FROM THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES NEW YORK, NEW YORK M r. Pace, Your Eminence, distinguished friends: Thank you for your generous wo :rds. I am pleased and honored to accept the Gold Medal Award. It is a n awa rd tbat I
- New York
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson upon Acceptance of Gold Medal Award from the Institute of Social Sciences, New York, New York, 12/1/1966"
- FOR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY SCHEDULED AR RIVAL - 2:30 P. M. , MS'l' 5:30 P. M., EDT REMARKS OF MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO Septernbe r 22, 1966 Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Johnson
- New Mexico
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 9/22/1966"
- -------~--- - ---------- ---- -- - - ------ ------ - ------ --- -- - ------------ This is a great glittering golden night to remember ! And I am proud to be here at the opening of this new opera bouse in its magni fiçent Lincoln Center setting, Truly, the Metropolitan ie living up to the tradition of Caruso, Scotti, Melba and all the other
- CULTURAL CENTER, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Like you, l'm on an educational field trip today; I'm visiting three states to learn about exciting new developments in our schools. You know, we used to look up at the stars and think, "How tiny and insignificant
- FOR RELEASE AFTER 6:30 P. M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 1 1967 Office of the Press Secretary to ""Mr s. Johnson ~THE WHITE HOUSE REMARKS OF MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON UPON RECEIVING HEAD START CITATION FROM THE CITIZENS 1 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK
- New York
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson upon Receiving Head Start Citation from the Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, Hotel Pierre - New York, New York, 5/10/1967"
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson on Arrival in Atlantic City, N.J, 8/26/1964"
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- REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON ON ARR IVAL IN ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. WE DNE SDAY, AUGUST 26, 1964 How wonderful, Governor Hughes, to receive such a warm welcome here on the beautiful shoreline of New Jersey. The eyes of Texas have been upon you
- New Jersey
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Akron Municipal Airport, Akron, Ohio, 9/17/1964"
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- hearing about the peaks of achievement the citizens of this city reach in community life -- the new buildings, new convention center, urban renewal and miles of new expressways. Akron is a city of the future any way you look at it. Great things
- • • .,_,,;r-..._ • FOR RELEASE AFTER 10:45 A. M. SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1967 Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Johnson THE WHITE HOUSE REMARKS OF MRS.. LYNDON B.·· JOHNSON AT THE DUNAWAY GENERAL STORE, STRAWBERY BANKE, PORTSMOUTH, NEW
- New Hampshire
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Dunaway General Store, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 6/10/1967"
- .. .· .. ' , FOR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1965 ...... 12:00 noon REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON 12TH ANNUAL MEETING OF KEEP AME RICA BEA UT IF UL, INC. NE W YORK, NEW YORK Mr . Perin, Friends: It is a g reat pleasure for me
- New York
- Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, 12th Annual Meeting of Keep America Beautiful, Inc,. New York, New York, 10/7/1965"
- that be was then willing to die• • •• " This was the spirit widespread in that electiono Andrew Jackson by bis deeds bad excited the new nation. In bis heroic defense of New Orleans, he had confirrned a young nation' s confidence in itself. For the first time, a rugged man
- RECEPTION UNVEILING THE NEW WHIT E HOUSE CHINA Today is a proud occasion for me. a new set of state china. We celebrate the arrival of For the artisb·y, we are grateful to many in this room - - to Tiffany' s and Castleton -- and for the gift we
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House Reception Unveiling the New White House China, 5/9/1968"
- the States devoted his life to education and did everything in his power to dissipate ill feelings and forge a new basis for unity between North and South. He advised his fellow South erners: "Make your sons Americans . " Here in Virginia, and particularly
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Lincoln School, Columbus, Indiana, 9/21/1967"
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- of the kind Abraham Lincoln loved. lt is a pioneering into planning our public buildings - - in deed our cities for excellenceo Unless this bold new pattern succeeds. the alternative is a growing wilderness of haphazard ugliness. This scl:ool and this city
- AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS LUNCHEON BILTMORE HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY NOVEMBER 19, 1968 Thank you, Mr. Perrin. It is a pleasure to be with Keep America Beautiful -- its officers and members -- on this day of tribute. 1 am touched and grateful
- New York
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Keep America Beautiful Awards Luncheon, Biltmore Hotel, New York City, 11/19/1968"
- core water and power benefits of this dam are well known. lt a bonus is the heavenly blue lake that be g i~s here and winds ite way thro ugh Navajo country towards the labyrinth of the new Canyonlands National Park -- created by Congress t"°Ro
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson upon Arrival at Santa Fe, New Mexico, 9/22/1966"
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- FOR RELEASE UPON ARRIVAL AT SANTA FE AIR!PORT SCHEDULED FOR Z:OO P.M. • MST, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1966 REMARKS OF MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON UPON ARRIVAL AT SANTA FE, NEW M.EXICO Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Johnson THE WHITE HOUSE
- New Mexico
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson upon Arrival at Santa Fe, New Mexico, 9/22/1966"
- the key to your city and you-r proclamation, I want to tell you that a ceremony such as this, fusing the best of the old and the new South, is one that gives me great satisfaction. As Honorary Chairman of the American Landmarks Celebration, I am certainly
- , where the man made lakes and picnic areas along your own Interstate Higbway #80 are pointed out as an example of excellence, and where Secretary Udall told me just a few days ago tbat Nebraska bas one of the best plans for developing new parks
- "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
- Press release, "Address of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Yale Political Union, New Haven, Connecticut, 10/9/1967"
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, Youth Conference on Natural Beauty, 6/27/1966"
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- of realizing it in our time. Every living person and thing responds to beauty. We ail 1Uently thirst for it. We receive strength and renewal by experiencing stirring and satisfying sights. Let me sbare with you news of a few of the wonderful projects tbat have
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 6/15/1966"
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- . It speaks from the fine Strategic Air Command Headquarters and the historie old brick buildings tbat have been rehabilitated to lead new and useful lives. I am particularly happy to know that you cherish the se visible reminders d long ago days. AU over
- FOR RELEASE AFTER 11:00 A. M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1966 REMARKS OF MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON AT WlilTE HOUSE CEREMONY COMMEMORATING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW BEAUTIFICATION STAMP Office of the Press Secretary t o Mrs. Johnson THE WHITE HOUSE Mr
- Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at White House Ceremony Commemorating the Issuance of New Beautification Stamp, 10/5/1966"
- New York
- Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Rededication of the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, 5/25/1964"
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, 8/20/1964"
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- FOR RELEASE AT 11:30 a. m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1964 REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON CAMPOBELLO ISLAND, NEW BRUNSWICK Mrs. Pearson, Mr. Minister, the Reverend Clergy, members of the U.S. -Canadian Commission, distinguished guests and friends
- Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, 8/20/1964"
- of those 13, 400 centers throughout the United States. I came to New Jersey, Governor, because it would give me an opportunity to see telescoped both urban and rural examples of Head Start. About 51 percent of the projects throughout the nation are like
- New Jersey
- you have earned. As a wife, I know the inspiration that achievement such as yours brings to my husband. In you and through your achievements g leam both the present rea lity and the future promise of the New South. That New South, while never