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. Nothing matters more to the future of our country: not military preparedness — for armed might is worthless if we lack the brain power to build a world of peace; not our productive economy — for we cannot sustain growth without trained manpower; not our democratic system of government — for freedom is fragile if citizens are ignorant.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) American politician, educator, US President (1963-69)

Speech (1965-01-12), “Toward Full Educational Opportunity,” Joint Session of Congress
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