Lyndon B. Johnson Quotes
Every child must be encouraged to get as much education as he has the ability to take. We want this not only for his sake - but for the nation's sake.
Johnson, Lyndon B. "Remarks on signing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act." 11 Apr. 1965. Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965, Volume 1. Government Printing Office, 1966.
Lyndon Baines Johnson, often referred to by his initials LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States, in office from 1963 to 1969. He served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963 and assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson was also a United States representative and later majority leader in the United States Senate. Johnson is one of only four people to have served, at various times, in all four federal elected positions.