Great Society and the War on Poverty (1964–1970)

1. Johnson declares an “unconditional war on poverty”

   Jan 8, 1964Labels: Lyndon B

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2. Civil Rights Act of 1964 becomes law

   Jul 2, 1964Labels: Civil Rights

   • National Archives
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3. Economic Opportunity Act creates OEO and core programs

   Aug 20, 1964Labels: Economic Opportunity

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4. Food Stamp Act of 1964 makes food aid permanent

   Aug 31, 1964Labels: Food Stamp

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5. Appalachian Regional Development Act targets regional poverty

   Mar 9, 1965Labels: Appalachian Regional

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6. Elementary and Secondary Education Act expands federal school aid

   Apr 11, 1965Labels: Elementary and

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7. Older Americans Act launches nationwide aging-services network

   Jul 14, 1965Labels: Older Americans

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8. Medicare and Medicaid established through Social Security amendments

   Jul 30, 1965Labels: Medicare, Medicaid

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   • SSA History

9. Voting Rights Act strengthens federal protection of voting

   Aug 6, 1965Labels: Voting Rights

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10. Immigration and Nationality Act ends national-origins quotas

    Oct 3, 1965Labels: Immigration and

    • House History
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11. Model Cities program created to coordinate urban anti-poverty efforts

    Nov 3, 1966Labels: Model Cities

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12. Public Broadcasting Act supports educational media nationwide

    Nov 7, 1967Labels: Public Broadcasting

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13. Fair Housing Act enacted after King assassination

    Apr 11, 1968Labels: Fair Housing

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14. Nixon administration replaces OEO with Community Services Administration

    Jan 1, 1974Labels: Community Services

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