1966
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Address at the Third Annual WGHQ Human Relations Award Dinner, Ellenville, New York
We have a responsibility to ourselves, to the next generation to consider the future.
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Address at the Luncheon of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, the Americana Hotel, New York City
It is our experience that physical and economic isolation of any group in our society causes it to fall behind. We are a highly mobile society, and our mobility causes interaction, stimulation, and progress. Isolation brings stagnation and retrogression.
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Address at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Banquet, New York
I believe the solution to the problems of our urban ghettoes must begin with a determination and a program.
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Address at the Luncheon of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, the Americana Hotel, New York City
Our purpose in ending the isolation of the ghetto is no different in the end from our purpose in trying to restore vigor to the life of Appalachia. In both cases it is the inevitable or erosion of the spirit which isolation has brought that we seek to counteract.
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Address at the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Convention, Miami Beach, Florida
It is not easy to plant trees when we will not live to see their flowering. But that way lies greatness. And in search of greatness we will find it—for ourselves as a nation and a people.
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Address at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Banquet, New York
We have asked the people of our urban ghettos to the breakfast of hope; but the supper of fulfillment we eat without them. Breakfast has long ago been eaten and hunger again walks the streets. It is time to make room at the table.
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Address at the Day of Affirmation at the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
We must recognize the full human equality of all our people—before God, before the law, and in the councils of government. We must do this, not because it is economically advantageous—although it is; not because the laws of God and man command it—although they do command it; not because people in other lands wish it…
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Address at the Day of Affirmation at the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
The first element of individual liberty is the freedom of speech; the right to express and communicate idea
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Address at the Day of Affirmation at the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
We in the United States believe in the protection of minorities; we recognize the contributions they can make and the leadership they can provide; and we do not believe that any people—whether minority, majority, or individual human beings—are “expendable” in the cause of theory or policy. We recognize also that justice between men and nations…
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Address at the Dinner Honoring Congressman James C. Corman at the Sportsmen’s Lodge, Los Angeles, California
Almost every man now working in the United States will have to change jobs, perhaps two or three times, and his lifetime. That will require new education for all our people—for those who could not complete college in the past, and even those who did.
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Senate Speech
The accomplishments of United States foreign assistance are already substantial— they are being felt in dozens of countries, all over the world.
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Speech in the United States Senate
A revolution is coming—a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough—But a revolution which is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability.
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