Great Society - Wikipedia
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] .
Great Society ‑ Programs, Definition & LBJ - HISTORY
Nov 17, 2017 · The Great Society was an ambitious series of policy initiatives, legislation and programs spearheaded by President Lyndon B. Johnson with the main goals of ending poverty, reducing crime,...
Great Society | History & Significance | Britannica
Sep 30, 2024 · Great Society, political slogan used by U.S. Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson (served 1963–69) to identify his legislative program of national reform.
Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" speech - US History
The Great Society is a place where every child can find knowledge to enrich his mind and to enlarge his talents. It is a place where leisure is a welcome chance to build and reflect, not a feared cause of boredom and restlessness.
Lyndon B. Johnson - Facts, Great Society & Civil Rights
Oct 29, 2009 · The Great Society. What did President Lyndon B. Johnson envision with his suite of domestic programs known as the Great Society? What did the programs entail, and what became of them after...
56e. Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" - US History
This 1968 political cartoon captures the struggle of Lyndon B. Johnson's time as President. While Johnson dreamed of a "Great Society," his presidency was haunted by the specter of Vietnam. Much of the funding he hoped to spend on social reforms went towards war in southeast Asia.
Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society – U.S. History - UH …
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
Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society – U.S. History
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
Lyndon B. Johnson | whitehouse.gov
In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected Vice President as John F. Kennedy's running mate. On November 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as the 36th United States President, with a vision to …
Lyndon Johnson Great Society - Bill of Rights Institute
In May of 1964, President Lyndon Johnson shared his idea for the “Great Society” in a speech to Michigan college graduates. He drew a contrast between the “turmoil” of Detroit and the “tranquility” of the college campus and explained his view …