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Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908-January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States (1963-1969), a position he assumed after his service as the 37th vice president (1961-1963). Johnson, a Democrat from Texas, served as a United States representative from 1937 to 1949 and as a United States senator from 1949 to 1961, including six years as Senate majority leader, two as Senate minority leader, and two as Senate majority whip.

The following recording is a telephone call from President Lyndon B. Johnson (August 27, 1908 - January 22, 1973), the 36th president of the United States, to Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 - December 26, 1972), the 33rd American president, wishing him a Merry Christmas.

The State of the Union address is a significant speech delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress, typically occurring each year. This address not only provides an update on the nations condition but also serves as a platform for the President to present his legislative agenda and national priorities, fostering collaboration with Congress. This collection features the impactful addresses of Lyndon B. Johnson, showcasing a pivotal period in American history. - Summary by KevinS

Webb's classic history of the Texas Rangers has been popular ever since its first publication in 1935. This edition is a reproduction of the original Houghton Mifflin edition.

A collection of the most famous historic speeches from the twentieth century, including Franklin D. Roosevelt's declaration of war against Japan and Geoge Bush's Bombing of Iraq Speech.