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President Lyndon Johnson launched the War on Poverty as part of his Great Society programs in the 1960s to address issues of poverty, healthcare access, education, and civil rights in the U.S. Through new programs and legislation such as Medicaid, Medicare, the Higher Education Act, and the Immigration and Nationality Act, Johnson aimed to improve living standards and opportunities for Americans struggling with poverty, lack of healthcare, inadequate education, and discrimination. While the Great Society did not eliminate poverty, it had meaningful impacts by delivering healthcare to millions and improving education and legal protections.

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The War on Poverty Helping the Little Guy Tiffany Taulbee Shawna Sexton And Audra Martin
War on Poverty President Lyndon Johnsons term for his programs aimed at eliminating poverty in the U.S.
President Lyndon Johnson Came up with the vision for America called the Great Society Born in Texas in August 27, 1908 Elected in to congress in 1937 Senate in 1948 the Senate majority leader in 1955 John F Kennedys Vice President from 1961-1963 was the state director of the National Youth Administration, a New Deal agency President from 1963-1969
Health Insurance 1965 congress passed most of Johnsons Great Society legislation. The Aged Program gave Americans in the social security system who were 65 and over basic hospital insurance. Medicaid provided basic medical services to the poor and disabled Americans who were not in the social security system.
Health Insurance
Education A necessary step toward ending poverty Johnson signed the Higher Education Act on November 8, 1965 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education act was designed to aid schools in poorer communities. The act increased funding for Indian, inner city, and Mexican American schools.
Immigration The Immigration and Nationality Act passed in 1965. 170,000 immigrants from the Eastern Hemisphere and 120,000 from the Western Hemisphere were welcomed into the US. Immigrants from Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Asia provided the US with ideas, talent, and skills. New York and the urban East and West coasts attracted many of the newest immigrants in the 19th and 20th century.
The Legacy Great Society programs did not completely change America, they did improve the lives of millions of individual Americans. Medicare and Medicaid delivered needed healthcare to millions of elderly and poor Americans.
Protecting the Environment and Consumer The Water Quality Act of 1965 was passed so was The Clean Water Restoration Act on 1966. They were designed to improve water and air standards in the country. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 was passed This gave safety standards for automotive vehicles.
Protecting the Environment and Consumer The Water Quality Act of 1965 was passed so was The Clean Water Restoration Act on 1966. They were designed to improve water and air standards in the country. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 was passed This gave safety standards for automotive vehicles.

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President Johnson's Great Society

  • 1. The War on Poverty Helping the Little Guy Tiffany Taulbee Shawna Sexton And Audra Martin
  • 2. War on Poverty President Lyndon Johnsons term for his programs aimed at eliminating poverty in the U.S.
  • 3. President Lyndon Johnson Came up with the vision for America called the Great Society Born in Texas in August 27, 1908 Elected in to congress in 1937 Senate in 1948 the Senate majority leader in 1955 John F Kennedys Vice President from 1961-1963 was the state director of the National Youth Administration, a New Deal agency President from 1963-1969
  • 4. Health Insurance 1965 congress passed most of Johnsons Great Society legislation. The Aged Program gave Americans in the social security system who were 65 and over basic hospital insurance. Medicaid provided basic medical services to the poor and disabled Americans who were not in the social security system.
  • 6. Education A necessary step toward ending poverty Johnson signed the Higher Education Act on November 8, 1965 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education act was designed to aid schools in poorer communities. The act increased funding for Indian, inner city, and Mexican American schools.
  • 7. Immigration The Immigration and Nationality Act passed in 1965. 170,000 immigrants from the Eastern Hemisphere and 120,000 from the Western Hemisphere were welcomed into the US. Immigrants from Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Asia provided the US with ideas, talent, and skills. New York and the urban East and West coasts attracted many of the newest immigrants in the 19th and 20th century.
  • 8. The Legacy Great Society programs did not completely change America, they did improve the lives of millions of individual Americans. Medicare and Medicaid delivered needed healthcare to millions of elderly and poor Americans.
  • 9. Protecting the Environment and Consumer The Water Quality Act of 1965 was passed so was The Clean Water Restoration Act on 1966. They were designed to improve water and air standards in the country. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 was passed This gave safety standards for automotive vehicles.
  • 10. Protecting the Environment and Consumer The Water Quality Act of 1965 was passed so was The Clean Water Restoration Act on 1966. They were designed to improve water and air standards in the country. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 was passed This gave safety standards for automotive vehicles.