State of the Union Addresses

audiobook

State of the Union Addresses

by Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines) Johnson

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

Step inside the bustling halls of 1960s American politics as a determined leader addresses a nation eager for change. In these speeches he lays out an ambitious agenda: sweeping civil‑rights legislation, bold tax reforms, and a relentless fight against poverty and unemployment. With a clear call for bipartisan cooperation, he frames the challenges of a growing population and a complex economy while insisting that progress can be achieved without expanding government spending.

The orator’s tone blends optimism with pragmatic budgeting, proposing cuts that still preserve robust defense and expand support for education, health care, and assistance to the disabled. Listeners will hear his conviction that the country’s future depends on putting principle above party and keeping promises made to a predecessor. The collection captures a pivotal moment when hope, policy, and political will converged, offering a vivid snapshot of a nation on the brink of transformation.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (168K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines) Johnson

Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines) Johnson

1908–1973

A master of political power who reshaped the modern presidency, he pushed through landmark civil rights and social welfare laws while leading the country through one of its most divided eras. His story is one of towering ambition, legislative skill, and deep controversy.

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