1   The President's News Conference at the LBJ Ranch. January 1, 1968

2   Statement by the President Outlining a Program of Action To Deal With the Balance of Payments Problem. January 1, 1968

3   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Social Security Amendments and Upon Appointing a Commission To Study the Nation's
     Welfare Programs. January 2, 1968

4   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Elementary and Secondary Education Amendments of 1967. January 2, 1968

5   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bills in Aid of Members of the Armed Forces. January 2, 1968

6   Statement by the President on Federally Supported Vocational and Technical Education Programs. January 5, 1968

7   Remarks of Welcome in San Antonio to Prime Minister Eshkol of Israel. January 7, 1968

8   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Eshkol at a Dinner at the LBJ Ranch. January 7, 1968

9   Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Eshkol of Israel. January 8, 1968

10   Statement by the President on the United States Savings Bond Program. January 9, 1968

11   Memorandum Directing Reduction of AID Expenditures Overseas in Connection With the Balance of Payments Program. January 11, 1968

12   Remarks Upon Presenting the U.S. Savings Bond Minuteman Award to the Tactical Air Command's 12th Air Force. January 11, 1968

13   Message to President Saragat of Italy Following the Earthquakes in Sicily. January 16, 1968

14   Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. January 17, 1968

15   Memorandums Directing a Reduction of Personnel and Official Travel Overseas. January 18, 1968

16   Statement by the President on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty To Be Presented to the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee.
       January 18, 1968

17   Remarks to Members of the Democratic National Committee's Advisory Committee on Youth Activities. January 19, 1968

18   The President's News Conference of January 19, 1968

19   Remarks to the Press on Announcing a Plan for a Pilot Health and Housing Project in Washington. January 20, 1968

20   Statement by the President on the Proposed Pilot Health and Housing Project in Washington. January 20, 1968

21   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Reports on the Foreign Assistance Program for 1966 and 1967. January 22, 1968

22   Statement by the President on Senator Lister Hill's Decision To Retire From the Senate. January 22, 1968

23   Message to the Congress Transmitting Third Annual Report on the International Coffee Agreement. January 22, 1968

24   Special Message to the Congress - "To Earn a Living: The Right of Every American." January 23, 1968

25   Remarks to the Press on the Message "To Earn a Living: The Right of Every American." January 23, 1968

26   Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights. January 24, 1968

27   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Extension of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.
       January 24, 1968

28   Recorded Message to the Navajo People on the Occasion of Their Centennial Banquet. January 24, 1968

29   Message to the Senate Submitting for Advice and Consent the International Grains Arrangement of 1967. January 25, 1968

30   Letter Accepting Resignation of John W. Gardner as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. January 25, 1968

31   Remarks at the Swearing In of Jerre S. Williams as Chairman, Administrative Conference of the United States. January 25, 1968

32   Toasts at a Dinner Honoring the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice. January 25, 1968

33   Remarks to Student Delegates Attending the 1968 Senate Youth Program. January 26, 1968

34   Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Wallace M. Greene, Jr., USMC. January 26, 1968

35   The President's Address to the Nation: The Situation With North Korea. January 26, 1968

36   Statement by the President Upon Releasing Report of the President's National Advisory Panel on Insurance in Riot Affected Areas.
       January 27, 1968

37   Talking Points of the President at a Luncheon for the National Alliance of Businessmen. January 27, 1968

38   Remarks at the Swearing In of Charles Zwick as Director, Bureau of the Budget. January 29, 1968

39   Annual Budget Message to the Congress, Fiscal Year 1969. January 29, 1968

40   Special Message to the Congress - "Our Pride and Our Strength: America's Servicemen and Veterans." January 30, 1968

41   Message to the Congress Transmitting Report "U.S. Aeronautics and Space Activities, 1967." January 30, 1968

42   Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Establishing the President's Commission for the Observance of Human Rights Year 1968.
       January 30, 1968

43   Remarks at the Presidential Prayer Breakfast. February 1, 1968

44   Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Providing for Popular Election of the Chief Executive of the Ryukyu Islands.
       February 1, 1968

45   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Endowment for the Humanities. February 1, 1968

46   Remarks at the Signing Ceremony for the Economic Report. February 1, 1968

47   Annual Message to the Congress: The Economic Report of the President. February 1, 1968

48   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Honor to Maj. Merlyn H. Dethlefsen, USAF. February 1, 1968

49   Statement by the President Following Passage of the Truth-in-Lending Bill by the House of Representatives. February 1, 1968

50   Filmed Conversation of the President and George Meany, AFL-CIO President and Chairman of COPE. February 2,1968

51   The President's News Conference of February 2, 1968

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52   Statement by the President Upon Appointing an Advisory Council to Evaluate Supplementary Educational Centers and Services.
       February 3, 1968

53   Remarks at the Presentation of a Bust of Adlai E. Stevenson. February 5, 1968

54   Special Message to the Congress on Education: "The Fifth Freedom." February 5, 1968

55   Memorandum Urging Support of the Red Cross by Federal Employees and Members of the Armed Forces. February 5, 1968

56   Special Message to the Congress: "To Protect the Consumer Interest." February 6, 1968

57   Remarks Upon Signing Order Providing for the Coordination by the Attorney General of Federal Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
       Programs. February 7, 1968

58   Remarks Upon Announcing Plans for the Rebuilding of the Silver Bridge, West Virginia-Ohio. February 7, 1968

59   Special Message to the Congress on Crime and Law Enforcement: "To Insure the Public Safety." February 7, 1968

60   Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 1 of 1968 Relating to Narcotics and Drug Abuse Control.
       February 7, 1968

61   Statement by the President on Appointing New Members of the National Council on the Humanities. February 7, 1968
 

62   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of the Commission of the European Communities. February 7, 1968

63   Special Message to the Congress on the Foreign Assistance Programs: "To Build the Peace." February 8, 1968

64   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Endowment for the Arts. February 8, 1968

65   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Wilson of the United Kingdom. February 8, 1968

66   Remarks to a Group of Benito Juárez Scholars. February 9, 1968

67   Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Authorizing Transitional Civil Service Appointments to "Vietnam Era" Veterans.
       February 9, 1968

68   Statement by the President Upon Signing Proclamation Marking the Anniversary of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
       February 10, 1968

69   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. February 12, 1968

70   Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 159th Birthday of Abraham Lincoln. February 12, 1968

71   Remarks Upon Presenting the 1967 National Medal of  Science Awards. February 13, 1968

72   Remarks Upon Signing the Savings and Loan Holding Company Amendments of 1967. February 14, 1968

73   Statement by the President on the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America. February 14, 1968

74   Statement by the President on Secretary Gardner's Decision To Serve as Chairman of the Urban Coalition. February 14, 1968

75   Remarks at a Ceremony Inaugurating a Program of Community Service Projects for Older Americans. February 15, 1968

76   Remarks at the Swearing In of Merton J. Peck as a Member, Council of Economic Advisers, and Upon Designating Arthur M. Okun as
       Chairman. February 15, 1968

77   Message to the Inter-American Cultural Council, Meeting in Maracay, Venezuela. February 15, 1968

78   Remarks to the Washington Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. February 15, 1968

79   The President's News Conference of February 16, 1968

80   Letter Accepting Resignation of Alexander B. Trowbridge as Secretary of Commerce. February 16, 1968

81   Remarks During a Weekend Tour of Military Installations. February 17-18, 1968

82   Letter to Senator Hart Expressing His Views on Pending Civil Rights Legislation. February 19, 1968

83   Statement by the President Upon Receiving Report of the Industry-Government Special Task Force on Travel. February 19, 1968

84   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission. February 20, 1968

85   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Commodity Exchange Act Amendments. February 20, 1968

86   Remarks to a Group of State Employment Service Directors. February 21, 1968

87   Special Message to the Congress on Urban Problems: "The Crisis of the Cities." February 22, 1968

88   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Proposing a Bill To Simplify the Entry of Foreign Visitors.
       February 23, 1968

89   Memorandum Establishing the Cabinet Committee on Price Stability. February 23, 1968

90   Memorandum Directing Agency Cooperation With the Cabinet Committee on Price Stability. February 23, 1968

91   Statement by the President Summarizing Actions on the Recommendations of the Inter-Agency Committee on Mexican American Affairs.
       February 23, 1968

92   Statement by the President Following a Meeting With Officers of the National Alliance of Businessmen. February 24, 1968

93   Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 2 of 1968, Urban Mass Transportation. February 26, 1968

94   Special Message to the Congress: "Prosperity and Progress for the Farmer and Rural America." February 27, 1968

95   Annual Message to the Congress Transmitting the Budget for the District of Columbia, Fiscal Year 1969. February 27, 1968

96   Remarks at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Convention in Dallas. February 27, 1968

97   Remarks at a Birthday Dinner in Austin for Governor John B. Connally of Texas. February 27, 1968

98   Message to the Congress Transmitting Report on Federal Disaster Relief Activities in 1967. February 28, 1968

99   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Freedom to Robert S. McNamara. February 28, 1968

100   Remarks Opening the Midyear Conference of Governors of the States and Territories. February 29, 1968

101   Remarks at a Farewell Ceremony at the Pentagon Honoring Secretary McNamara. February 29, 1968

102   Toasts of the President and Governor John A. Volpe of Massachusetts at a Dinner Honoring the Governors. February 29, 1968

103   Message to the Congress Transmitting the Sixth Annual Report of the Peace Corps. March 1, 1968

104   Remarks at the Swearing In of Clark Clifford as Secretary of Defense. March 1, 1968

105   Remarks Upon Signing the Fire Research and Safety Act of 1968. March 1, 1968

106   Telegram Requesting the Parties in the Copper Strike To Resume Negotiations at the White House. March 1, 1968

107   Remarks at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas. March 1, 1968

108   Remarks at the Schlesinger Old Folks Home, Beaumont, Texas, Upon Signing Proclamation "Senior Citizens Month, 1968." March 1, 1968

109   Remarks at a Testimonial Dinner in Beaumont, Texas, for Representative Jack Brooks. March 1, 1968

110   Remarks at the Rollout Ceremony for the C-5A Cargo Plane, Marietta, Georgia. March 2, 1968

111   Special Message to the Congress: "Health in America." March 4, 1968

112   Talking Points of the President Before Union and Company Negotiators in the Copper Strike. March 4, 1968

113   Special Message to the Congress on the Problems of the American Indian: "The Forgotten American." March 6, 1968

114   Remarks to the Members of the Joint Savings Bank-Savings and Loan Committee on Urban Problems. March 6, 1968

115   Remarks at the Swearing In of Cyrus R. Smith as Secretary of Commerce. March 6, 1968

116   Statement by the President Upon Designating Ambassador Robert M. McKinney To Head the President's Foreign Visitor Program.
         March 6, 1968

117   Remarks at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the National Council on Aging. March 6, 1968

118   Remarks Upon Signing Proclamation 3834 "National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1968." March 7, 1968

119   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 42d Ranger Battalion, 21st Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. March 7, 1968

120   Statement by the President on the Death of Joseph W. Martin, Jr. March 7, 1968

121   Statement by the President Urging Support During the Special SOS Campaign of the American National Red Cross. March 7, 1968

122   Special Message to the Congress on Conservation: "To Renew a Nation." March 8, 1968

123   Statement by the President on the Conservation Message. March 8, 1968

124   Message to the Congress Transmitting Second Annual Report on Marine Resources and Engineering Development. March 11, 1968

125   Remarks at the Swearing In of John H. Crooker, Jr., as Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board. March 11, 1968

126   Statement by the President on the Senate's Action in Passing the Civil Rights Bill. March 11, 1968

127   Memorandum Approving the Adoption by the Federal Government of a Standard Code for Information Interchange. March 11, 1968

128   Remarks Upon Signing the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968. March 12, 1968

129   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Honor to Maj. Robert J. Modrzejewski and 2d Lt. John J. McGinty III, USMC. March 12, 1968

130   Special Message to the Congress Transmitting HUD-DOT Joint Report on Urban Transportation Organization. March 12, 1968

131   Letter to the Speaker of the House Urging Prompt Action on the Civil Rights Bill. March 12, 1968

132   Remarks at a Dinner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  March 12, 1968

133   Special Message to the Congress on the District of Columbia: "The Nation's First City." March 13, 1968

134   Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 3 of 1968, District of Columbia Recreation Functions. March 13, 1968

135   Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 4 of 1968, District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency.
         March 13, 1968

136   Remarks Upon Signing Bill Amending the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. March 13, 1968

137   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Egal of the Somali Republic. March 14, 1968

138   Remarks at the Federal Woman's Award Ceremony. March 14, 1968

139   Remarks at a Reception Honoring Secretary Trowbridge. March 14, 1968

140   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Egal of the Somali Republic. March 14, 1968

141   Remarks at a Meeting of the National Alliance of Businessmen. March 16, 1968

142   Remarks to Delegates to the National Farmers Union Convention in Minneapolis. March 18, 1968

143   Remarks at the Conference on Foreign Policy for Leaders of National Nongovernmental Organizations. March 19, 1968

144   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th/13th Air Force (Southeast Asia), Pacific Air Forces.
         March 20, 1968

145   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Science Foundation. March 20, 1968

146   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Actions To Increase American Exports. March 20, 1968

147   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to President Stroessner of Paraguay. March 20, 1968

148   Toasts of the President and President Stroessner of Paraguay. March 20, 1968

149   Remarks to the First Graduating Class at the Foreign Service Institute's Vietnam Training Center. March 21, 1968

150   Remarks Upon Signing Bill To Designate the San Rafael Wilderness, California. March 21, 1968

151  Toasts of the President and Former Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of Germany. March 21, 1968

152   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Capital Housing Authority. March 22, 1968

153   The President's News Conference of March 22, 1968

154   Remarks to Delegates to the Conference of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. March 25, 1968

155   Remarks to Delegates to the Second Annual Conference on Farm Policy and Rural Life. March 25, 1968

156   Remarks to the Christian Citizenship Seminar of Southern Baptist Leaders. March 26, 1968

157   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to President Tubman of Liberia. March 27, 1968

153   Remarks Upon Signing the Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968. March 27,1968

159   Toasts of the President and President Tubman of Liberia. March 27, 1968

160   Remarks Upon Signing a Bill To Liberalize Provisions Relating to Veterans Pensions. March 28, 1968

161   Statement by the President on the Death of Yuri Gagarin. March 28, 1968

162   Remarks to Editors and Publishers of the Foreign Language Press. March 28, 1968

163   Remarks to Representatives of the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia. March 29, 1968

164   Remarks at a Luncheon Meeting of the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education. March 29, 1968

165   Remarks to a Group of Young Democrats. March 29, 1968

166   Statement by the President on the Disorders in Memphis.  March 29,1968

167   Remarks at a Reception for the Members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Recreation and Natural Beauty. March 29, 1968

168   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging the Addition of New Areas to the Nation's Wilderness  System.
         March 29, 1968

169   The President's News Conference of March 30, 1968

170  The President's Address to the Nation Announcing Steps To Limit the War in Vietnam and Reporting His Decision Not To Seek Reelection.
        March 31, 1968

171   The President's News Conference of March 31, 1968

172   Remarks in Chicago Before the National Association of  Broadcasters. April 1, 1968

173   Message to the Congress Transmitting Second Annual Report of the Appalachian Regional Commission. April 2, 1968

174   Remarks at a Cost Reduction Awards Ceremony at the Department of Agriculture. April 2, 1968

175   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on Communications Satellite Activities. April 2, 1968

176   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Food for Freedom Program. April 3, 1968

177   Excerpts of Remarks to a Group of Foreign Editors on a Statement by the Government of North Vietnam. April 3, 1968

178   Statement by the President Following Hanoi's Declaration of Readiness To Begin Discussions. April 3, 1968

179   Statement by the President on the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4, 1968

180   Address to the Nation Upon Proclaiming a Day of Mourning Following the Death of Dr. King. April 5, 1968

181   Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Tubman of Liberia. April 5, 1968

182   Letter to the Speaker of the House Urging Enactment of the Fair Housing Bill. April 5, 1968

183   Telegram to the Acting Governor of Illinois in Response to His Request for Federal Troops in Chicago. April 6, 1968

184   Telegram to the Governor of Maryland in Response to His Request for Federal Troops in Baltimore. April 7, 1968

185   Remarks to the Press With General Westmoreland Following the General's Report on the Situation in Vietnam. April 7, 1968

186   Message to U.S. Armed Forces in Southeast Asia on the Lifting of the Siege of Khe Sanh. April 8, 1968

187   Remarks to the Press Announcing Receipt of a Message From Hanoi. April 8, 1968

188   Remarks to the Press on Meetings With Ambassador Bunker at Camp David and on Continuing Contacts With Hanoi. April 9, 1968

189   Remarks to the Press at Camp David With Ambassador Bunker Following the Ambassador's Report on the Situation in Vietnam. April 9, 1968.

190   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Chancellor Josef Klaus of Austria. April 10, 1968

191  The President's News Conference of April 10, 1968

. . .   Statement by the President Following the Passage of the Civil Rights Act

192   Broadcast Statement by the President Following the Passage of the Civil Rights Act. April 10, 1968

193   Toasts of the President and Chancellor Klaus of Austria. April 10, 1968

194   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Chancellor of Austria. April 11, 1968

195   Remarks Upon Signing the Civil Rights Act. April 11, 1968

196   Statement by the President on the Need for Federal, State, and Local Cooperation in Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness. April 13, 1968

197   Remarks Upon Arriving at the Honolulu International Airport. April 15, 1968

198   Remarks at the Iolani Palace in Honolulu. April 15, 1968

199   Remarks at the Governor's Mansion in Honolulu at a Reception for Members of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Conference.
        April 15, 1968

200   Remarks at the Korean Consulate in Honolulu. April 17, 1968

201   Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Park of Korea. April 17, 1968

202   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating to Indemnity Payments for Law Enforcement Officers. April 20, 1968

203   Remarks Upon Signing the District of Columbia Elected Board of Education Act. April 22, 1968

204   Message to the Congress Transmitting Fifth Annual Report on Special International Exhibitions. April 23, 1968

205   Remarks at the Ratification of the Protocol of Amendments to the Charter of the Organization of American States. April 23, 1968

206   Remarks Introducing Ambassador Edward Clark Following the OAS Charter Ceremony. April 23, 1968

207   Message to the Senate on the International Coffee Agreement. April 23, 1968

208   Statement by the President on the Administrative Conference of the United States. April 24, 1968

209   Remarks to a Group of United States Attorneys. April 24, 1968

210   Remarks at a Democratic Party Dinner in Chicago. April 24, 1968

211   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to King Olav V of Norway. April 25, 1968

212   Remarks to Members of the Organization of Administrative Assistants to Democratic Members of Congress. April 25, 1968

213   The President's News Conference of April 25, 1968

214   Toasts of the President and King Olav V of Norway. April 25, 1968

215   Remarks at a Meeting With the Board of Trustees of the Urban Institute. April 26, 1968

216   Remarks at the Swearing In of W. Marvin Watson as Postmaster General. April 26, 1968

217   Remarks Upon Accepting an Award From the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association. April 29, 1968

218   Special Message to the Congress: "Strengthening the International Monetary System." April 30, 1968

219   Remarks Upon Presenting the National Teacher of the Year Award to David E. Graf. April 30, 1968

220   Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Manpower Report of the President. May 1, 1968

221   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Honor to Capt. Robert F. Foley and Sgt. John F. Baker, Jr., USA. May 1, 1968

222   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 2d Battalion, 31st Regiment, 21st Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. May 2, 1968

223   The President's News Conference of May 3, 1968

224   Remarks Following a Visit With President and Mrs. Truman at Their Home in Independence, Missouri. May 3, 1968

225   Remarks at the Dedication of the Smithsonian Institution's National Collection of Fine Arts. May 3, 1968

226   Letter to the Speaker of the House Urging Immediate Action on the Tax Surcharge. May 5, 1968

227   Remarks at a Reception for the White House Fellows.  May 6, 1968

228   Remarks at a Reception for Senator Hayden Following the Senator's Announcement of His Decision To Retire. May 6, 1968

229   Remarks Upon Signing Bill To Permit Increases in Interest Rates on Insured Home Loans. May 7, 1968

230   Remarks Upon Presenting the 1968 Scholastic Achievement Awards to Blind College Students. May 7, 1968

231   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. May 7, 1968

232   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn of Thailand. May 8, 1968

233   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn. May 8, 1968

234   Statement by the President Following House Action on Appropriations for Urban Programs. May 8, 1968

235   Letter to the Majority Leader of the Senate on the Crime Control and Safe Streets Bill. May 9, 1968

236   Remarks Upon Presenting the Young American Medals for Bravery and Service. May 9, 1968

237   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Prime Minister of Thailand. May 9, 1968

238   Remarks to a Group of Young People Representing the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. May 10, 1968

239   Remarks at a Luncheon Honoring Dr. Jose Mora and William Sanders on Their Retirement as Officials of the Organization of American
         States. May 10, 1968

240   Message on the Occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Laos. May 10, 1968

241   Remarks to Members of the Business Council Meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia. May 11, 1968

242   Remarks at the Annual Dinner of the White House Correspondents Association. May 11, 1968

243   Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Report on Highway Safety Programs. May 13, 1968

244   Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Report on Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Programs. May 13, 1968

245   Proclamation 3850, Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1968. May 13, 1968

246   Remarks Upon Dedicating the Hall of Heroes and Presenting the Medal of Honor to a Member of Each of the Nation's Military Services.
         May 14, 1968

247   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Commodity Credit Corporation. May 15, 1968

248   Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports on Incentive Awards to Members of the Armed Forces. May 15, 1968

249   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to President Bourguiba of Tunisia. May 15, 1968

250   Toasts of the President and President Bourguiba. May 15, 1968

251   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces. May 16, 1968

252   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. May 16, 1968

253   Remarks at the Swearing In of Wilbur J. Cohen as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. May 16, 1968

254   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 23d Tactical Air Support Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. May 16, 1968

255   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of Tunisia. May 16, 1968

256   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Operation of the Automotive Products Agreement With Canada.
         May 17, 1968

257   Remarks at the First-Day-of-Issue Ceremony for the Law and Order Postage Stamp. May 17, 1968

258   Remarks With Senator Mansfield on the Floor of the Senate Following a Luncheon in Honor of the President. May 17, 1968

259   Remarks Upon Signing Two Bills and a Proclamation Relating to the Navajo Indian Tribe. May 17, 1968

260   Remarks to Members of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. May 18, 1968

261   Message to the Senate Asking Its Advice and Consent to U.S. Accession to Convention Establishing the Customs Cooperation Council.
         May 20, 1968

262   Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Floyd B. Odlum, Founder and Chairman of the Arthritis Foundation. May 20, 1968

263   Remarks to the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and to Its Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary. May 21, 1968

264   Remarks Upon Signing Joint Resolution Authorizing a Study of Motor Vehicle Insurance. May 22, 1968

265   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the Delta River Patrol Group (Task Group 116.1), U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam. May 22, 1968

266   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 602d Fighter Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. May 22, 1968

267   Remarks Upon Presenting the Presidential Unit Citation to the 26th Marines (Reinforced), 3d Marine Division (Reinforced). May 23, 1968

268   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 14th Air Commando Wing, USAF. May 23, 1968

269   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. May 23, 1968

270   Remarks in Atlantic City at the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Convention. May 25, 1968

271   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister John Gorton of Australia. May 27, 1968

272   Remarks Upon Signing Bills Providing Salary Increases for Teachers, Police, and Firemen in the District of Columbia. May 27, 1968

273   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Gorton of Australia. May 27, 1968

274   Special Message to the Congress: "Greater Prosperity Through Expanded World Trade." May 28, 1968

275   The President's News Conference of May 28, 1968

276   Remarks at the Swearing In of John Robson as Under Secretary and Stanford Ross as General Counsel, Department of Transportation.
         May 28, 1968

277   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Prime Minister of Australia. May 28, 1968

278   Letter to Senator Sparkman Following Senate Passage of the Housing and Urban Development Bill. May 29, 1968

279   Memorial Day Message to the Men and Women of the Armed Forces. May 29, 1968

280   Remarks Upon Signing the Consumer Credit Protection Act. May 29, 1968

281   Remarks at a Reception in Fort Worth Honoring Representative James C. Wright of Texas. May 29, 1968

282   Commencement Address at Texas Christian University. May 29, 1968

283   The President's News Conference at the LBJ Ranch. May 30, 1968

284   Statement by the President Announcing Increased Interest Rates on U.S. Savings Bonds and Freedom Shares. May 31, 1968

285   Statement by the President on the Death of Helen Keller. June 3, 1968

286   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the United States-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program. June 3, 1968

287   Message to the Congress Transmitting Report of the National Commission on Architectural Barriers to Rehabilitation of the Handicapped.
         June 3, 1968

288   Commencement Address at Glassboro State College. June 4, 1968

289   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to President Trejos of Costa Rica. June 4, 1968

290   Remarks Upon Signing Bill Authorizing an Increase in the Capital of the Inter-American Development Bank. June 4, 1968

291   Toasts of the President and President Trejos of Costa Rica.  June 4, 1968

292   Statement by the President Following the Shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. June 5, 1968

293   Address to the Nation Following the Attack on Senator Kennedy. June 5, 1968

294   Statement by the President on the Death of Senator Kennedy. June 6, 1968

295   Proclamation 3853, Death of Robert F. Kennedy. June 6, 1968

296   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Passage of an Effective Gun Control Law.  June 6, 1968

297   Memorandum Directing the Development of Contingency Plans for Oil Spill Emergencies. June 7, 1968

298   Remarks and Statement Upon Signing Order Establishing the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence. June 10, 1968

299   Remarks for the Press Following the President's Meeting With Governor Nelson Rockefeller. June 10, 1968

300   Remarks at a Reception for the Presidential Scholars of 1968. June 10, 1968

301   Remarks at the Graduation Exercises of the Capitol Page School. June 11, 1968

302   Statement by the President on the Tie Vote on a Gun Control Bill in the House Judiciary Committee. June 11, 1968

303   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on Federal Statutory Salary Systems. June 11, 1968

304   Toasts of the President and the Shah of Iran. June 11, 1968

305   Remarks to Student Winners of a Contest Sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. June 12, 1968

306   Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Report on New Urban Transportation Systems. June 12, 1968

307   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Shah of Iran. June 12, 1968

308   Remarks Before the U.N. General Assembly Following Its Endorsement of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. June 12, 1968

309   Remarks at the Ratification Ceremony for the Consular Convention Between the United States and the Soviet Union. June 13, 1968

310   Remarks Upon Accepting the "Swords Into Plowshares"Award. June 13, 1968

311   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the National Wilderness Preservation System. June 14, 1968

312  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the  National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education. June 17, 1968

313   Message to Chancellor Kiesinger on the Situation in Berlin. June 17, 1968

314   Statement by the President on Signing Bills Amending the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955. June 18, 1968

315  Message to the Congress Transmitting First Report of the National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity. June 18, 1968

316  Statement by the President Following Senate Subcommittee Approval of the Gun Control Bill. June 18, 1968

317  Remarks Upon Signing the Special Drawing Rights Act. June 19, 1968

318  Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. June 19, 1968

319  Statement by the President Following House Committee Action on the Housing Bill. June 19, 1968

320   Sao Statement by the President Upon Signing the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. June 19, 1968

321   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Permitting Photographic Reproductions of Postage Stamps. June 20, 1968

322   Letter to the Speaker of the House Urging Passage of the Tax Bill. June 20, 1968

323   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, USA. June 20, 1968

324   Statement by the President Following House Committee Approval of the Gun Control Bill. June 20, 1968

325   Letter to the Governors on the Need for Improving State Law Enforcement Systems and Gun Control Legislation. June 20, 1968

326   Statement by the President Following House Approval of the Tax Bill. June 20, 1968

327   Remarks at a Reception for Members of the Foreign Policy Conference for Education Leaders. June 20, 1968

328   Telegram on the Performance of the National Alliance of Businessmen in Aid of the Hard-Core Unemployed and Needy Youth. June 21, 1968

329   Remarks at the Swearing In of Frederick DelliQuadri as Chief of the Children's Bureau. June 21, 1968

330   Remarks at a Ceremony Opening by Remote Control the Flathead Tunnel in Montana. June 21, 1968

331   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Railroad Retirement Board. June 24, 1968

332   Remarks at a Luncheon of the YMCA Youth Governors Conference. June 24, 1968

333   Statement by the President on His Gun Control Proposals. June 24, 1968

334   Special Message to the Congress: "The People's Right to Protection." June 24, 1968

335   Remarks at the Swearing In of George Ball as U.S. Representative to the United Nations. June 24, 1968

336   Statement by the President on the 30th Anniversary of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. June 25, 1968

337   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces. June 25, 1968

338   Statement by the President Urging House Action on the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Bill. June 26, 1968

339   The President's News Conference of June 26, 1968

. . .    Letter Accepting the Resignation of Earl Warren as Chief Justice of the United States

340   Message to the Bonin Islanders on the Return of the Islands to Japanese Administration. June 26, 1968

341   Special Message to the Congress: "To Vote at Eighteen Democracy Fulfilled and Enriched." June 27, 1968

342   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Uniform Holiday Bill. June 28, 1968

343   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Tax Bill. June 28, 1968

344   Memorandum on the Need for Reduced Spending by Federal Agencies Following Enactment of the Tax Bill. June 29, 1968

345   Remarks at the Dedication of the J. Percy Priest Project,  Nashville, Tennessee. June 29, 1968

346   Statement by the President on the Second Anniversary of the Medicare Program. June 29, 1968
 

347   Statement by the President on the Third Anniversary of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. July 1, 1968

348   Message to Jean Rey, President of the Commission of the European Communities, on the Occasion of the Completion of the European
         Customs Union. July 1, 1968

349   Remarks at the Signing of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. July 1, 1968

350   Remarks at the Swearing In of Warren Smith as a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers. July 1, 1968

351   Statement by the President on the Reorganization of Urban Mass Transportation Functions. July 1, 1968

352   Remarks to the American Committee on Italian Migration on the Occasion of the Termination of the National Origins Quota System.
         July 1, 1968

353   Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Harold K. Johnson, Retiring Chief of Staff, USA. July 2, 1968

354   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Action on a Bill Relating to the United States-Mexico
         Commission for Border Development and Friendship. July 2, 1968

355   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Public Safety in the District of Columbia. July 3, 1968

356   Statement by the President Following a Sniper Attack in Central Park, New York City. July 3, 1968

357   Remarks Upon Arrival in San Antonio With a Group of Foreign Ambassadors. July 3, 1968

358   Statement by the President: Independence Day, 1968.  July 4, 1968

359   Independence Day Remarks at the U.S. Pavilion at Hemis-Fair '68, San Antonio, Texas. July 4, 1968

360   Statement by the President on the Disruption by Hecklers of a Speech by George Wallace in Minneapolis. July 4, 1968

361   Memorandum Urging Federal Agency Cooperation in the Program "World Weather Watch." July 5, 1968

362   The President's Toast at a Luncheon at the LBJ Ranch Honoring President Barrientos of Bolivia. July 5, 1968

363   Remarks Upon Arrival in San Salvador at the beginning of the Central American Tour. July 6, 1968

364   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing for Cooperation With Central American Republics in the Control of Rinderpest.
         July 6, 1968

365   Remarks at the Working Session of the Presidents of the Central American Republics in San Salvador. July 6, 1968

366   Joint Declaration of the Presidents Following Their Meeting in San Salvador. July 6, 1968

367   Remarks at the Headquarters of the Organization of Central American States, San Salvador, El Salvador. July 6, 1968

368   Remarks at the American Embassy in San Salvador. July 7, 1968

369   Remarks at the Lyndon B. Johnson School in San Salvador. July 7, 1968

370   Remarks at the Alberto Masferrer Normal School, San Andrés, El Salvador. July 7, 1968

371   Remarks of the President and Mrs. Johnson at Los Chorros Picnic Site, El Salvador. July 7, 1968

372   Statement by the President Upon His Departure From San Salvador. July 8, 1968

373   Remarks Upon Arrival at Managua, Nicaragua. July 8, 1968

374   Remarks Upon Arrival at San José, Costa Rica. July 8, 1968

375   Remarks Upon Arrival at San Pedro Sula, Honduras. July 8, 1968

376   Remarks Upon Arrival at Guatemala City. July 8, 1968

377   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill To Broaden the Authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. July 9, 1968

378   Special Message to the Senate Urging Consent to the Ratification of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. July 9, 1968

379   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces. July 9, 1968

380   Statement by the President Following Senate Committee Approval of the Housing Appropriations Bill. July 10, 1968

381   Statement by the President Appealing for the Prevention of Mass Starvation in Nigeria. July 11, 1968

382   Statement by the President Following House Action on the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. July 11, 1968

383   Special Message to the Senate on the Convention on Transit Trade of Land-Locked States. July 12, 1968

384   Remarks at the Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to General Westmoreland. July 12, 1968

385   Statement by the President on the Death of Representative Joe Pool of Texas. July 15, 1968

386   Remarks Upon Signing Bill To Enlarge the Land and Water Conservation Fund. July 15, 1968

387   Special Message to the Senate on the Astronaut Assistance and Return Agreement. July 15, 1968

388   Remarks at a Press Briefing on the New One-Stop Inspection System at Ports of Entry. July 15, 1968

389   Memorandum on the Need for Improving Procedures for Clearing Incoming Travelers at Ports of Entry. July 15, 1968

390   Remarks to a Group of Members of the Future Farmers of America. July 16, 1968

391   Statement by the President on the Report of the President's Commission on Postal Organization. July 16, 1968

392   Message to the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee on Its Reconvening in Geneva. July 16, 1968

393   Statement by the President Upon Appointing the Committee on Population and Family Planning. July 16, 1968

394   Statement by the President on the Foreign Aid Bill. July 17, 1968

395   Recorded Remarks in Support of the Foreign Aid Bill. July 17, 1968

396   Letter to Secretary Cohen Concerning the Appointment of Dr. Robert Marston as Director, National Institutes of Health. July 17, 1968

397   Statement by the President Following a Meeting With the 24 Millionth Social Security Beneficiary. July 17, 1968

398   Remarks of Welcome in Honolulu to President Thieu of South Vietnam. July 18, 1968

399   Proclamation 3859, Salute to Eisenhower Week. July 18, 1968

400   Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Thieu of South Vietnam at the Honolulu Conference. July 20, 1968

401   Statement to the Press at the Close of the Honolulu Conference. July 20, 1968

402   Letter to Secretary Weaver Making Additional Amounts Available for Mortgage Commitments. July 22, 1968

403   Memorandum to the Federal Executive Boards on Cost Reduction. July 23, 1968

404   Statement by the President on the Need for Restraint by Business and Labor in the Interest of Economic Stability. July 23, 1968

405   Statement by the President on the Death of Mrs. Margaret Price. July 23, 1968

406   Remarks Before the National Governors' Conference in Cincinnati. July 23, 1968

407   Memorandum on Improving the Postal Practices of Federal Agencies. July 24, 1968

408   Statement by the President on Announcing the Establishment of the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the
         Health Sciences. July 24, 1968

409   Statement by the President Upon Appointing the Air Quality Advisory Board. July 25, 1968

410   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded 1st Battalion (Airborne) 12th Cavalry, and Attached Units, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), USA.
         July 26, 1968

411   Remarks on Conservation and Beautification at the Signing Ceremony for the Interior Department Appropriation Bill. July 26, 1968

412   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating to Fishing in the Territorial Waters of the United States. July 26, 1968

413   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 9th Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Capital Republic of Korea Infantry Division,
         Republic of Korea Army. July 26, 1968

414   Statement by the President Upon Signing Three Veterans Benefits Bills. July 27, 1968

415   Statement by the President on the Death of Dr. Charles W. Mayo. July 29, 1968

416   Remarks by the President Upon Meeting With Officers of the National Association of Counties. July 29, 1968

417   Remarks Upon Signing Bill Extending the Food for Freedom Program. July 29, 1968

418   Remarks Upon Signing Bills for the Protection of Investors in Securities. July 29, 1968

419   Remarks at a Ceremony Inaugurating a Pilot Program for the Training of Vietnam War Veterans as Teachers. July 30, 1968

420   Remarks Upon Signing the District of Columbia Air Pollution Control Act. July 30, 1968

421   Message to President Trejos Following the Eruption of a Volcano in Costa Rica. July 31, 1968

422   Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Establishing the Export Expansion Advisory Committee. July 31, 1968

423   Statement by the President Following the Presentation at a Cabinet Meeting of a Report on the Social and Economic Conditions of
         American Negroes. July 31, 1968

424   Remarks Upon Signing the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Control Act of 1968. July 31, 1968

425   The President's News Conference of July 31, 1968

. . .    Statement by the President on Steel Price Increases

. . .    Statement by the President on Reservation of Funds for Impacted School Aid

426   Remarks Upon Signing the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. August 1, 1968

427   Letter to the Speaker of the House and to the Majority Leader of the Senate on the Steel Price Increases. August 1, 1968

428   Special Message to the Senate Transmitting the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees. August 1, 1968

429   Remarks Before the Annual Convention of the National Bar Association. August 1, 1968

430   Message to President Trejos Concerning the Dispatch of Scientists To Study Volcanic Eruptions in Costa Rica. August 2, 1968

431   Remarks to Reporters After a Visit With President Eisenhower at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. August 2, 1968

432   Message to President Marcos Following an Earthquake in the Philippines. August 3, 1968

433   Message to Haile Selassie, Chairman of the Consultative Committee on Nigeria of the Organization of African Unity. August 5, 1968

434   Letter to Secretary Weaver on the Need for International Exchange of Housing Information and Technology. August 9, 1968

435   Statement by the President on Announcing an Experimental Low-Cost Housing Project in Austin, Texas. August 9, 1968

436   Statement by the President Upon Signing the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1969. August 10, 1968

437   Statement by the President on the First Annual Report of the Inter-Agency Committee on Mexican American Affairs. August 10, 1968

438   Statement by the President on the Volunteer Physicians for Vietnam Program of the American Medical Association. August 12, 1968

439   Statement by the President Upon Withholding His Approval of a Bill Prohibiting Certain Imports of Extra-Long Staple Cotton.
         August 12, 1968

440   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill for the Elimination of Architectural Barriers to the Handicapped in Public Buildings.
         August 13, 1968

441   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968. August 13, 1968

442   Remarks Before the Annual Convention of the National Medical Association, Houston, Texas. August 14, 1968

443   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Several Units of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. August 15, 1968

444   Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Providing for State and Local Participation in Federal Manpower Programs.
         August 15, 1968

445   Statement by the President on the Reduction in the Discount Rate by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
         August 15, 1968

446   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Establishing the National Eye Institute. August 17, 1968

447   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Health Manpower Act of 1968. August 17, 1968

448   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating to the Reemployment Rights of Members of Reserve Components and of the
         National Guard. August 17, 1968

449   Statement by the President on the Secretary of the Treasury's Report on the Balance of Payments Problem. August 17, 1968

450   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act Amendments. August 19, 1968

451   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Wholesome Poultry Products Act. August 19, 1968

452   Remarks in Detroit at the Annual Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. August 19, 1968

453   Remarks to the Lyndon B. Johnson Australian Science Scholars. August 21, 1968

454   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Establishing the Foreign Service Information Officer Corps. August 21, 1968

455   Statement by the President Calling on the Warsaw Pact Allies To Withdraw From Czechoslovakia. August 21, 1968

456   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Company A, 1st Battalion and Company B, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry, USA. August 22, 1968

457   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing for Popular Election of the Governor of the Virgin Islands. August 23, 1968

458   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968. August 24, 1968

459   Address at the Summer Commencement Exercises of Southwest Texas State College. August 24, 1968

460   The President's News Conference Held on His 60th Birthday at Austin, Texas. August 27, 1968

461   Message to the Democratic National Convention Prior to the Nomination of a Presidential Candidate. August 28, 1968

462   Remarks in San Antonio at the Annual Convention of Milk Producers, Inc. August 30, 1968

463   Statement by the President, Labor Day, 1968. September 2, 1968

464   Letter to Chairman Macy on the Work of Federal Executive Boards and Other Local Associations of Federal Officials. September 4, 1968

465   Message to the Congress Transmitting a Special Report Following a Joint Review of the United States-Canada Automotive Products
         Agreement. September 4, 1968

466   Message to the Congress Transmitting the Fourth Annual Report of the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission.
         September 5, 1968

467   The President's News Conference of September 6, 1968

468   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Surgeon General on the Health Research Facilities Construction Program.
         September 6, 1968

469   Outline of Remarks at a Joint Meeting of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy and the Cabinet Committee on
         Price Stability. September 8, 1968

470   Remarks at the Dedication of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Building. September 9, 1968

471   Statement by the President Upon Nominating the Incorporators of the National Housing Partnership. September 9, 1968

472   Remarks in New Orleans Before the 50th Annual National Convention of the American Legion. September 10, 1968

473   Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the National Defense Education Act. September 10, 1968

474   Remarks at the 125th Anniversary Meeting of B'nai B'rith. September 10, 1968

475   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Proposing the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1968.
         September 11, 1968

476   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Barrow of Barbados. September 11, 1968

477   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing for the Popular Election of the Governor of Guam. September 11, 1968

478   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces. September 11, 1968

479   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Barrow of Barbados. September 11, 1968

480   Letter to Presidential Candidates Concerning Plans for an Orderly Transfer of Executive Power. September 11, 1968

481   Remarks to Reporters Following a Meeting With Secretary Cohen on Health, Education, and Welfare Programs. September 12, 1968

482   Message to the Fifth Annual Assembly of the Organization of African Unity Meeting in Algiers. September 13, 1968

483   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Proposing To Change the Name of the Office of Emergency Planning.
         September 16, 1968

484   Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee on Adult Basic Education.
         September 16, 1968

485   Statement by the President on Prices of New Automobiles. September 17, 1968

486   Telegram to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. September 17, 1968

487   Remarks at the Medal of Honor Ceremony for Staff Sgt. Delbert O. Jennings, Sgt. Leonard B. Keller, Spec. 4 Raymond R. Wright,
         First Sgt. David H. McNerney, and Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Stumpf, USA. September 19, 1968

488   Remarks Upon Presenting the "Salute to Eisenhower Week" Proclamation to John Eisenhower. September 19, 1968

489   Memorandum on the Federal Agency Program: Mission SAFETY-70. September 21, 1968

490   Letter to Secretary Boyd on the Need for Interchange of Personnel Between Government and Private Enterprise. September 21, 1968

491   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded Units of the 3d Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, USA. September 23, 1968

492   Statement by the President on Prices of New Automobiles.  September 23, 1968

493   Remarks Upon Receiving the Second Report of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation. September 24, 1968

494   Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention on Offenses and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft. September 25, 1968

495   Message to the Congress Transmitting National Science Foundation Report Entitled "Weather Modification." September 26, 1968
 

496   Remarks Upon Announcing Resignation of George W. Ball and Intention To Nominate J. Russell Wiggins as U.S. Representative to the
         United Nations. September 26, 1968

497   Telegram to the Co-Chairman of the Campaign Organizing Workshop of the Texas Democratic Party. September 26, 1968

498   Remarks at the Convention of the National Association of Postmasters. September 28, 1968

499   Remarks at the Dedication of Thomas More College, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. September 28, 1968

500   Remarks at a Meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. September 30, 1968

501   Remarks Upon Signing the Colorado River Basin Project Act. September 30, 1968

502   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating to the Great Swamp Wilderness Area, New Jersey. September 30, 1968

503   Remarks Upon Signing the Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act. September 30, 1968

504   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on United States Participation in the United Nations. October 1, 1968

505   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill To Establish the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. October 1, 1968

506   Remarks at a Meeting of the Incorporators of the National Housing Partnership. October 1, 1968

507   Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. October 1, 1968

508   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to President Tombalbaye of the Republic of Chad. October 2, 1968

509   Statement by the President Upon Withdrawing the Nomination of Justice Abe Fortas as Chief Justice of the United States.
         October 2, 1968

510   Remarks Upon Signing Four Bills Relating to Conservation and Outdoor Recreation. October 2, 1968

511   Toasts of the President and President Tombalbaye of the Republic of Chad. October 2, 1968

512   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Specified Elements Assigned and Attached to the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile),
         USA. October 3, 1968

513   Statement by the President Upon Designating Members of a Science Mission to Australia. October 3, 1968

514   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Office of Alien Property. October 4, 1968

515   Remarks at the Swearing In of J. Russell Wiggins as U.S. Representative to the United Nations. October 4, 1968

516   Remarks at the Defense Department Cost Reduction Awards Ceremony. October 8, 1968

517   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program. October 8, 1968

518   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 74th Tactical Wing, Vietnamese Air Force. October 8, 1968

519   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Extending the Food Stamp Program. October 8, 1968

520   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 1st Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. October 9, 1968

521   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. October 9, 1968

522   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Holyoake of New Zealand. October 9, 1968

523   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Setting Aside Lands as a Site for an International Center in the Nation's Capital.
         October 9, 1968

524   Statement by the President Upon Signing the Foreign Assistance Act of 1968. October 9, 1968

525   Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Holyoake of New Zealand. October 9, 1968

526   Memorandum Calling for a Review of the Development and Utilization of Young Career Trainees. October 10, 1968

527   Statement by the President Upon Declining To Submit an Additional Nomination for the Office of Chief Justice of the United States.
         October 10, 1968

528   Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Holyoake of New Zealand. October 10, 1968

529   Remarks Broadcast on a Program Sponsored by the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union. October 10, 1968

530   Statement by the President on the Gun Control Bill. October 11, 1968

531   Statement by the President Urging Ratification by the Senate of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. October 11, 1968

532   Remarks in Independence, Mo., Upon Signing Proclamations Marking United Nations Day and President Truman's Role in the Creation of
         the U.N. October 11, 1968

533   Message to the Apollo 7 Astronauts. October 11, 1968

534   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Extending the Food and Agriculture Act of 1965. October 11, 1968

535   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Amending the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. October 13, 1968

536   Remarks Upon Signing the Public Health Service Amendments. October 15, 1968

537   The President's Remarks Upon Accepting an Award for His Efforts in Furthering the Savings Bond Program. October 15, 1968

538   Remarks Upon Signing Two Education Bills. October 16, 1968

539   Remarks Upon Signing the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. October 16, 1968

540   Remarks in New York City at the Annual Dinner of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation. October 16, 1968

541   Remarks Upon Presenting the Presidential Unit Citation to the 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), 1st Marine Division (Reinforced).
         October 17, 1968

542   Remarks Upon Signing Bills Relating to United States Magistrates and to Judges in the District of Columbia Courts. October 17, 1968

543 Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 12th Air Commando Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. October 18, 1968

544   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 2d Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division and to the 1st Battalion (Less
         Company A), 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), USA. October 18, 1968

545   Remarks Upon Signing the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. October 18, 1968

546   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Calvary Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), USA.
         October 18, 1968

547   Remarks Upon Signing Bill To Establish the Biscayne National Monument. October 18, 1968

548   Remarks at the Award Ceremony Honoring Outstanding Employers of the Handicapped. October 21, 1968

549   Remarks Upon Accepting the New Presidential Limousine Commissioned by the Secret Service. October 21, 1968

550   Remarks to Reporters Upon Signing Bill Providing Funds for Eisenhower College. October 21, 1968

551   Statement by the President Upon Signing Joint Resolution Extending Greetings on the Sesquicentennial of Saint Louis University.
         October 21, 1968

552   Remarks by Telephone to the Apollo 7 Astronauts Following Their Return. October 22, 1968

553   Remarks Upon Signing the Gun Control Act of 1968. October 22, 1968

554   Remarks Upon Signing Bill Extending Veterans Educational Benefits. October 23, 1968

555   Remarks to Assistant and Regional Directors of the Office of Economic Opportunity. October 23, 1968

556   Remarks Upon Signing the Military Justice Act of 1968. October 24, 1968

557   The President's News Conference of October 24, 1968

558   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Implementing Certain International Customs Conventions. October 25, 1968

559   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Extending the Renegotiation Act of 1951. October 25, 1968

560   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill To Establish a National Memorial to Woodrow Wilson in the Smithsonian Institution.
         October 25, 1968

561   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating toTraffic in or Possession of Drugs Such as LSD. October 25, 1968

562   Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Amending the Tariff Schedules With Respect to Imports of Certain Wool Fabrics.
         October 25, 1968

563   Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Relating to Certain Public Lands Along the Colorado River. October 26, 1968

564   Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport, Huntington, West Virginia. October 26, 1968

565   Remarks at the Dedication of Fishtrap Dam Near Pikeville, Kentucky. October 26, 1968

566   Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport, Morgantown, West Virginia. October 26, 1968

567   Remarks in Morgantown at a Dinner Honoring Representative Harley O. Staggers of West Virginia. October 26, 1968

568   Remarks in New York City at a Luncheon of the All Americans Council of the Democratic National Committee. October 27, 1968

569   Remarks Broadcast on Programs Sponsored by Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie. October 27, 1968

570   Remarks at the Presentation of the White House Fellows Association Report on the Federal Government and the Student Community.
         October 29, 1968

571   Statement by the President Congratulating Members of the United States Olympic Team. October 30, 1968

572   The President's Address to the Nation Upon Announcing His Decision To Halt the Bombing of North Vietnam. October 31, 1968

573   The President's Message to His Son-In-Law, Charles S. Robb, Congratulating Him on the Birth of His Daughter and on His Promotion to
         Major. November 1, 1968

574   Remarks at a Ceremony Honoring the Apollo 7 Astronauts and Former NASA Administrator James E. Webb. November 2, 1968

575   Remarks at the Astrodome in Houston at a Democratic Party Rally. November 3, 1968

576   Remarks Broadcast on a Program Sponsored by the Democratic Victory Committee. November 3, 1968

577   Statement by the President Upon Releasing a Report on Noise in the Environment. November 4, 1968

578   Telegram to President-Elect Richard M. Nixon. November 6, 1968

579   Telegram to Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. November 6, 1968

580   Statement by the President Upon Authorizing Aid to Victims of the Civil War in Nigeria. November 8, 1968

581   Statement by the President Upon Issuing Executive Order on the Administration of the Foreign Service Personnel System.
         November 8, 1968

582   Letter Accepting Resignation of Henry H. Fowler as Secretary of the Treasury. November 8, 1968

583 Statement by the President: Veterans Day, 1968. November 11, 1968

584   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to SEAL TEAM ONE, USN. November 11, 1968

585   Remarks to the Press With President-Elect Nixon Following Their Luncheon Meeting at the White House. November 11, 1968

586   Statement by the President Announcing Approval of a National Contingency Plan for Combating Oil Spills. November 13, 1968

587   Memorandum on Reducing Seasonal Variation in Government Construction Activities. November 13, 1968

588   Remarks to the White House Telephone Operators. November 13, 1968

589   Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the National Heart Institute. November 14, 1968

590   The President's News Conference of November 15, 1968

591   Proclamation 3881, Thanksgiving Day, 1968. November 15, 1968

592   Remarks at a Party Marking the 85th Birthday of Former Representative Carl Vinson. November 18, 1968

593   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting an Assessment of the Nation's Water Resources.
         November 18, 1968

594   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Honor to Five Members of the United States Army. November 19, 1968

595   Remarks to the White House Secretaries. November 19, 1968

596   Remarks in New York City at the Annual Equal Opportunity Awards Dinner of the National Urban League. November 19, 1968

597   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 602d Fighter Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. November 20, 1968

595   Remarks to Reporters Following a Meeting With the Vice President-Elect. November 20, 1968

599   Remarks to Leaders of Veterans Organizations Upon Presenting Awards to Members of the U.S. Veterans Advisory Commission.
         November 20,  1968

600   Remarks at a Meeting With the National Water Commission. November 21, 1968

601   Remarks at a White House Reception for the Members of the National Council on the Arts. November 21, 1968

602   Remarks to the White House Police. November 22, 1968

603   Remarks to the Military Aides to the President. November 22, 1968

604   Remarks to the Secret Service and Presentation of an Award to James J. Rowley. November 23, 1968

605   Message to President de Gaulle Concerning His Decision To Maintain the Value of the Franc. November 24, 1968

606   Statement by the President on the Decision by the Republic of Vietnam To Participate in the Peace Talks in Paris. November 26, 1968

607   Statement by the President on the Mine Disaster at Mannington, West Virginia. November 30, 1968

608   Remarks at the Enrico Fermi Award Ceremony. December 2, 1968

609   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Units of the 3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 9th Infantry Division, and to Battery B, 7th Battalion, 9th
         Artillery, USA. December 3, 1968

610   Remarks Upon Presenting the Harmon Trophy to Maj. William J. Knight, USAF. December 3, 1968

611   Remarks at the Final Meeting of the President's Commission for the Observance of Human Rights Year 1968. December 4, 1968

612   Remarks to Members of the Business Council. December 4, 1968

613   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Amir Abbas Hoveyda of Iran. December 5, 1968

614   Toasts of the President and the Prime Minister of Iran. December 5, 1968

615   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Prime Minister of Iran. December 5, 1968

616   The President's Toast and Responses at a Dinner Honoring Members of the Space Program. December 9, 1968

617   Statement by the President Upon Presenting the Medal of Honor to the Widow and Children of Capt. Riley L. Pitts, USA.
         December 10, 1968

618   Remarks of Welcome at the White House to the Amir of Kuwait. December 11, 1968

619   Toasts of the President and the Amir of Kuwait. December 11, 1968

620   Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Amir of Kuwait. December 11, 1968

621   Statement by the President on the Death of Senator E. L. Bartlett of Alaska. December 12, 1968

622   Remarks Upon Receiving Report of the National Advisory Commission on Health Facilities. December 12, 1968

623   Remarks in El Paso at the Inauguration of the New River Channel Completing the Chamizal Boundary Change. December 13, 1968

624   Toasts of the President and President Diaz Ordaz at the Luncheon in El Paso Following the Chamizal Ceremony. December 13, 1968

625   Remarks at the Dedication of the Austin Oaks Housing Project, Austin, Texas. December 14, 1968

626   Statement by the President Upon Receiving Report of Emergency Board Investigating a Railway Labor Dispute. December 14, 1968

627   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. December 16, 1968

628   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 46oth Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Pacific Air Forces. December 16, 1968

629   Remarks at the Lighting of the Nation's Christmas Tree. December 16, 1968

630   Remarks to Postal Employees Upon Accepting the Postal Service's Honor Award. December 17, 1968

631   The President's Remarks at a Reception Given in His Honor by Negro Presidential Appointees. December 17, 1968

632   Statement by the President Forecasting a Budget Surplus in Fiscal Year 1969. December 19, 1968

633   Statement by the President on the Death of Norman Thomas. December 19, 1968

634   Statement by the Press Secretary on the Release of 12 Americans Detained in Cambodia. December 19, 1968

635   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to U.S.S. Kitty Hawk and to Attack Carrier Air Wing Eleven. December 20, 1968

636   Statement by the President on the Failure of Taft-Hartley Procedures in the Longshoremen's Strike. December 20, 1968

637   Message to the Apollo 8 Astronauts at the Beginning of Their Flight to the Moon. December 21, 1968

638   Statement by the President on the Death of John Steinbeck. December 21, 1968

639   Statement by the President in Support of a Truce in Nigeria. December 21, 1968

640   Statement by the President on Making Public a Report on Programs and Goals in Health, Education, and Welfare, 1963-1968.
         December 21, 1968

641   Statement by the President on the Release of the Crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo. December 22, 1968

642   Christmas Message to the Men and Women of the Armed Forces. December 24, 1968

643   Message to the Officers and Men of the U.S.S. Pueblo. December 24, 1968

644   The President's Remarks to Educational Leaders Upon Being Honored for His Contributions in the Field of Education. December 27, 1968

645   Remarks by Telephone to the Wives of the Apollo 8 Astronauts Following the Splashdown in the Pacific. December 27, 1968

646   The President's News Conference of December 27, 1968

647   Remarks by Telephone to the Apollo 8 Crew Members Following Their Return From the Moon. December 27, 1968

648   Interview With the President and Mrs. Johnson on a Recorded Program: "A View From the White House." December 27, 1968

649   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Troops A, B, C, and D and to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry,
         1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), USA. December 28, 1968

650   Statement by the President on the Death of Trygve Lie. December 30, 1968

651   Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on the Tax Reform Proposals. December 31, 1968

652   Exchange of Letters With President de Gaulle of France. January 3, 1969

653   Statement by the President Upon Releasing Report on Problems Involved in Powerplant Site Selection. January 4, 1969

654   Remarks to Reporters Following a Congressional Leadership Breakfast. January 6, 1969

655   Remarks With Mrs. Johnson and Congressional Leaders at a Reception for the President. January 6, 1969

656   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Peace Corps. January 7, 1969

657   The President's Remarks to Reporters Following His Meeting With the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Designate.
         January 7, 1969

658   Remarks to Reporters Following a Meeting With the Joint Congressional Leadership. January 7, 1969

659   Remarks Upon Receiving Report of the President's Committee on Population and Family Planning. January 7, 1969

660   Remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Joseph H. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. January 8, 1969

661   Remarks Upon Receiving the Holland Society's Award for Distinguished Achievement. January 8, 1969

662   Remarks Upon Presenting the NASA Distingnished Service Medal to the Apollo 8 Astronauts. January 9, 1969

663   Statement by the Acting Press Secretary Expressing the President's Concern for Early Ratification of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty.
         January 9, 1969

664   Remarks at a Meeting With the Secretary of the Interior Designate. January 9, 1969

665   Statement by the President Upon Receiving the Pan American Society's Gold Medal Award. January 9, 1969

666   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Reports of Four River Basin Commissions. January 9, 1969

667   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission. January 10, 1969

668   Statement by the President on the Retirement of the President's Physician, Vice Adm. George G. Burkley, USN. January 10, 1969

669   Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Earle G. Wheeler. January 10, 1969

670   Remarks at the National Headquarters of the AFL-CIO. January 13, 1969

671   Letter to Committee Chairmen on the Tariff on Imports of Reprocessed Wool Fabrics and Blends. January 13, 1969

672   Remarks in New York City at a Farewell Dinner Honoring the President. January 13, 1969

673   Memorandum to Agencies Transmitting Report on Career Training for Young Federal Employees. January 14, 1969

674   Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to 41st Regimental Headquarters, 1st and 3d Battalions, 41st Regiment, and to 3d Troop,
         8th Reconnaissance Squadron, ARVN. January 14, 1969

675   Remarks Upon Presenting the Presidential Unit Citation to SEAL TEAM ONE, USN. January 14, 1969

676   Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. January 14, 1969

677   Remarks at the Signing of the Budget Message, Fiscal Year 1970. January 15, 1969

678   Annual Budget Message to the Congress, Fiscal Year 1970.  January 15, 1969

679   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the Foreign Assistance Program. January 15, 1969

680   Statement by the President Upon Receiving Report on U.S. Foreign Trade Policy. January 15, 1969

681   Remarks at a Reception for the Secretary of State and Mrs. Rusk. January 15, 1969

682   Statement by the President on the Peace Talks in Paris. January 16, 1969

683   Remarks at the Signing Ceremony for the Economic Report. January 16, 1969

684   Annual Message to the Congress: The Economic Report of the President. January 16, 1969

685   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the United States-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program.
         January 16, 1969

686   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Council on the Arts.
         January 16, 1969

687   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Science Foundation. January 16, 1969

688   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Honor to a Member of Each of the Armed Services. January 16, 1969

689   Annual Message to the Congress Transmitting the Budget for the District of Columbia, Fiscal Year 1970. January 16, 1969

690   Remarks at a Senate Reception Honoring the President and Mrs. Johnson. January 16, 1969

691   Remarks Upon Presenting the Medal of Freedom to Secretary of State Dean Rusk. January 16, 1969

692   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development.
         January 17, 1969

693   Message to the Congress Transmitting the First Annual Report of the Secretary of Transportation. January 17, 1969

694   Special Message to the Congress Recommending Salary Reforms for Top Officials in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.
         January 17, 1969

695   Remarks at the Presentation of the National Medal of Science Awards for 1968. January 17, 1969

696   The President's News Conference at the National Press Club. January 17, 1969

697   Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for 1966 and 1967.
         January 17, 1969

698   Remarks at the District of Columbia Ceremony Honoring President and Mrs. Johnson. January 17, 1969

699   Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Report on National Housing Goals. January 17, 1969

700   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the National Wilderness Preservation System. January 18, 1969

701   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Appalachian Regional Commission. January 18, 1969

702   Statement by the President Urging Preservation of the Big Thicket of Southeast Texas as a Wilderness Area. January 18, 1969

703   Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Endowment for the Humanities. January 18, 1969

704   Statement by the President Upon Receiving Report of the President's Committee on Urban Housing. January 18, 1969

705   Text of the President's Prayer Read at Church Services Attended by the First Family. January 19, 1969

706   Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Manpower Report of the President. January 19, 1969

707   Statement by the President Upon Signing Five Proclamations Adding Lands to the National Park System. January 20, 1969