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The Great Society was a set of domestic programs in the United States launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and 1965. The term was first referenced during a 1964 speech by Johnson at Ohio University , [1] then later formally presented at the University of Michigan , and came to represent his domestic agenda. [2]
Feb 2, 2021 · Updated on February 02, 2021. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society was a sweeping set of social domestic policy programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson during 1964 and 1965 focusing mainly on eliminating racial injustice and ending poverty in the United States.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was part of Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" reform package — the largest social improvement agenda by a President since FDR's "New Deal." Here, Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act into law before a large audience at the White House.
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the major accomplishments of Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society. Identify the legal advances made in the area of civil rights. Explain how Lyndon Johnson deepened the American commitment in Vietnam.
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Jun 30, 2023 · The Great Society was a set of domestic policy initiatives designed under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, and the Elementary and Secondary...
Oct 29, 2009 · As president, Johnson launched an ambitious slate of progressive reforms aimed at creating a “Great Society” for all Americans.
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